Duration: 5 days
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South India Royal Journey
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Duration - 13 days
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Experience the cultural treasures of South India on this 13-day journey from Chennai to Bangalore, exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, magnificent temples, colonial towns, tea plantations, scenic hill stations, royal palaces, and the remarkable Hoysala temples.
Highlights
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Mahabalipuram.
- The Great Living Chola Temples, and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
- Visit magnificent temples including Brihadeeswarar, Meenakshi Amman,Belur, and Halebeedu.
- Experience the French colonial charm of Pondicherry.
- Discover the lush tea plantations and scenic beauty of Munnar.
- Enjoy the cool hill stations of Munnar and Ooty.
- Explore the royal heritage of Mysore Palace and Bangalore Palace.
- Travel through three culturally rich South Indian states.
- Travel comfortably with private transport, expert guides, and carefully selected 4-star hotels.
Description
South India Royal Journey
Discover the remarkable diversity of South India on this carefully designed journey through Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Explore ancient temple cities, UNESCO World Heritage monuments, French colonial heritage, and magnificent Chola architecture before venturing into the lush tea plantations of Munnar and the cool hills of Ooty. Continue through the royal city of Mysore and the extraordinary Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebeedu before concluding in vibrant Bangalore. Combining spirituality, history, architecture, colonial charm, and breathtaking landscapes, this tour offers a complete introduction to the cultural and natural beauty of South India.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Warm assistance on arrival and departure at the airport.
- 12 nights accommodation in carefully selected 4-star hotels.
- Daily breakfast at all hotels.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers, sightseeing, and intercity travel.
- Professional English-speaking local guides during sightseeing.
- Monument entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during all road journeys.
- All applicable government taxes (GST).
- Exclusions:
- Any flight tickets.
- Camera or video charges at monuments, where applicable.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, beverages, shopping, minibar, and room service.
- Meals other than those mentioned.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under "Package Includes."
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Chennai
- Mahabalipuram
- Puducherry
- Thanjavur
- Tiruchirappalli
- Madurai
- Munnar
- Ooty
- Mysuru
- Hassan
- Belur
- Bengaluru
Day 1 | Arrive Chennai
Upon arrival at Chennai Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, begin exploring Chennai with visits to historic Fort St. George and the magnificent Kapaleeshwarar Temple. Later, enjoy a relaxing drive along Marina Beach before spending the evening at leisure.Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 | Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
(Drive: Approx. 150 km | 4 hrs)
After breakfast, drive along the scenic East Coast Road to Pondicherry. En route, explore the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Mahabalipuram, including the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and the Five Rathas. Upon arrival in Pondicherry, visit the French Quarter, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and Promenade Beach.Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 | Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Gangaikonda Cholapuram – Darasuram – Thanjavur
(Drive: Approx. 180 km | 5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur with heritage stops at the magnificent Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram and the UNESCO-listed Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram. Continue to Thanjavur and check into your hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 | Thanjavur – Trichy
(Drive: Approx. 60 km | 1.5 hrs)
After breakfast, visit the magnificent UNESCO-listed Brihadeeswarar Temple before exploring Thanjavur Palace, the Art Gallery, and Saraswathi Mahal Library. Continue to Trichy and visit the Rock Fort Temple and the impressive Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam.Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 | Trichy – Madurai
(Drive: Approx. 140 km | 3 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Madurai and visit the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, renowned for its colorful gopurams and intricate sculptures. Continue to Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace before witnessing the evening temple Aarti ceremony.Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 | Madurai – Munnar
(Drive: Approx. 160 km | 5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive through the picturesque Western Ghats to Munnar. Upon arrival, visit a tea plantation and learn about the tea-making process while enjoying breathtaking views of rolling hills covered with lush plantations.Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 | Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day exploration of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery and refreshing hill station weather.Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 | Munnar – Ooty
(Drive: Approx. 250 km | 7 hrs)
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the Western Ghats to Ooty. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the remainder of the day relaxing or exploring the charming hill station at your own pace.Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 | Ooty Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Ooty's famous attractions including the Botanical Gardens, Rose Garden, Ooty Lake, and Doddabetta Peak. Subject to availability, enjoy a memorable ride on the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway before browsing the local markets.Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 | Ooty – Mysore
(Drive: Approx. 150 km | 4 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Mysore and begin exploring the royal city. Visit the magnificent Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, and St. Philomena's Church. If visiting during weekends or public holidays, witness the spectacular illumination of Mysore Palace.Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 | Mysore – Somanathapura – Srirangapatna – Hassan
(Drive: Approx. 135 km | 4 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Hassan with visits to the beautifully carved Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura and the historic island town of Srirangapatna, including Dariya Daulat Palace and Gumbaz. Continue to Hassan and check into your hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 | Hassan – Belur – Halebeedu – Bangalore
(Drive: Approx. 250 km | 6 hrs)
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebeedu, celebrated for their extraordinary stone carvings and architectural brilliance. Later, drive to Bangalore and check into your hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 | Bangalore Sightseeing & Departure
After breakfast, explore Bangalore with visits to Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Bangalore Palace. Enjoy some free time for shopping at Commercial Street before transferring to Bangalore Airport for your onward journey.
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