South India Tour
South India, will give you a different face, and an equally different rhythm, take the time to sail on the channels of the backwaters. Enjoy the green places and the ambient calm (apart from the possible engines) but above all, do not forget to take advantage of the freshness of a freshly cut coconut on a roadside. No matter your trip, India will will leave an unerasable mark.
.
-
Destination
-
Departure
Goa -
Departure Time
Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a departure at 9:30 AM. -
Return Time
Approximately 8:30 PM. -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket. -
Included
5 Star AccommodationAirplane TransportBreakfastPersonal Guide -
Not Included
Departure Taxes
1
Day 1: Arrival in Chennai
Reception at the airport by our driver and transfer to the hotel.
2
Day 2: Chennai - Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram
You continue your road towards Pondicherry. On the way, visit Mahabalipuram, its temples and a monument "five Rathas" and beautiful beaches and continue the road towards Pondicherry. Overnight at the hotel.
3
Day 3: Pondicherry
Pondicherry, the old French trading post. You will visit the French quarter which is located along the sea. You can see there street names in French, French establishments. In the afternoon, take a walk in the city.
4
Day 4: Pondicherry - Tanjavur (169 Km - 3 / 4H drive)
In the morning, visit the temple of Chidambaram, Gandakondacholapuram or Kumbakonam then continue the road to Tanjavur, it was an ancient capital of Royaum Chola. Overnight at the hotel.
5
Day 5:Thanjavur- Chettinad
Start your visit with the Brihadishvara temple, the largest temple in Tamil Nadu, then take your road to Chettinad, known for its unique architecture. All houses built according to the traditional science of Indian architecture.
6
Day 6: Chettinad - Madurai
In the morning, you visit the fortresses of Thirumayam and the temple of Gokarneshwara then take the road to Madurai.
7
Day 7: Madurai - Munnar (153 Km - 3 / 4H drive)
In the morning, visit Meenakshi temple, one of the most beautiful temple of Tamil Nadu and continue the road towards Munnar in Kerala, famous for its mountains and tea plantation.
8
Day 8:Munnar - Periyar (92 Km - 2 / 3H drive)
Visit Top Station, a point at the highest altitude in Munnar after take your road to Thekkady, a paradise for wildlife. Overnight at the hotel.
9
Day 9: Thekkady
Early in the morning, go see the Periyar nature reserve. You can see elephants, hinds, wild goats, many birds etc ... Thekkady is the perfect place to see wildlife from the very close point from the safety of the boat cruise on the beautiful Lake Periyar.
10
Day 10: Thekkady - Houseboat
In the morning, drive to Houseboat and embark to spend your day in peace. You can see many traditional villages by the water. A great opportunity to taste the peaceful life of this region.
11
Day 11: Houseboat - Kochi
After breakfast, disembark the Houseboat and the driver will take you to Kochi, the largest city in Kerala. You can start your visit with Mattancherry Palace, then visit the 16th century Pardesi Synagogue. Night at the hotel.
12
Day 12: Kochi
Today, discover the oldest church in the country "St. Francis, the Portuguese or" Dutch "palace. In the evening, you can attend the Kathakali or Kalaripatayu show.
13
Day 13: Kochi - Bangalore - Mysore
In the morning, Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bangalore. Reception at the airport and drive to Mysore. Overnight at the hotel.
14
Day 14: Mysore
Dedicate this day to visiting Mysore. Possibility to walk or take the car to Chamundi hill to discover the Chamundeshwari temple. Visit the Maharajas Palace and the museum. In the evening, visit the Devaraja market.
15
Day 15: Mysore - Hassan (122 Km - 2/3 H drive)
You continue the road to Hassan. Installation at the hotel and departure for the visit of the temples of Halebid and Belur.
Return to Hassan and overnight at the hotel.
16
Day 16: Hassan - Hampi (324 Km - 7 / 8H drive)
Long drive to Hampi, in the state of Karnataka. Overnight at the hotel.
17
Day 17: Hampi
Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the site was the center of the medieval city Vijayanagara. You will visit the Hanuman temple, Virupaksha temple and Vittala temple, whose studied architecture testifies to the greatness of the Vijayanagara Empire.
18
Day 18: Hampi - Badami (141 km- 2 / 3h drive) via Aihole and Pattadakal
Departure to Badami, en route visit Aihole, known as the cradle of Hindu architecture with more than 125 temples and Pattadakal, renowned for its temples, UNESCO World Heritage. Then continue the road to Badami where you will spend one night at the hotel.
19
Day 19: Badami - Goa (240 Km - 4 / 5H drive)
In the morning, visit the village then drive to Goa, a destination to rest at the beach.
20
Day 20: Goa
Visit Panaji, Old Goa as well as Fort Aguada, the Basilica of the Good Jesus, the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and other monuments of Goa. Then enjoy the evening at the beach.
21
Day 21: Goa - Departure
Transfer to the international airport for your flight, or we will leave in the hope that this trip has been enjoyable.
Tour Location
History Of The City
South India, will give you a different face, and an equally different rhythm, take the time to sail on the channels of the backwaters. Enjoy the green places and the ambient calm (apart from the possible engines) but above all, do not forget to take advantage of the freshness of a freshly cut coconut on a roadside. No matter your trip, India will will leave an unerasable mark.Make Your Own Memories
Tour Review Scores And Score Breakdown
South India, will give you a different face, and an equally different rhythm, take the time to sail on the channels of the backwaters. Enjoy the green places and the ambient calm (apart from the possible engines) but above all, do not forget to take advantage of the freshness of a freshly cut coconut on a roadside. No matter your trip, India will will leave an unerasable mark.