SOUTH INDIAN TOUR PACKAGE
The
South Indian Glory Duration :16 Days/ 14
Nights
Destination Covered: Madras,Pondicherry,Tanjore,Trichy,
Madurai, Periyar, Cochin, Ooty, Mysore, Hassan,Banglore, Bombay, Madras
Day
01 : ARRIVE MADRAS
Arrive Madras and transfer to Hotel.Overnight
stay at the Hotel.
Day 02: MADRAS Breakfast at the
Hotel.Morning, excursion to Mahabalipuram - an ancient coastal port - south
of Madras. Here you will see many sculptures and temples of typical South
Indian architectural design; the Five Rathas - a group of monolithic
monuments and animal figures carved out of solid rock; the Shore Temple,
lashed by the waves of the sea; and the huge frescoe, "The Penance of
Bhagirath".Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Madras to see some of the
highlights of India's fourth largest city. Visit the National Art Gallery
and Museum, which house some beautiful temple friezes and South Indian
bronzes; the Cathedral of San Thome; the Mylapore Temple, and St Mary's
Church. (Museums are closed on Fridays and National Holidays).Overnight stay
at the Hotel.
Day 03 : MADRAS-PONDICHERRY Breakfast
at the Hotel.Morning drive from Madras to PondicherryDrive from Madras to
Pondicherry (162 kms/4 hours). On arrival check-in at: HOTEL Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Pondicherry, visiting the Auroville. Conceived as a
tribute to Sri Aurobindo, Auroville is an entirely new concept in education
and urban living; Sri Aurobindo Ashram - known to the world over as "Centre
of Integral Yoga". It was founded by Sri Aurobindo, India's patrict
philosopher around 1920.Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04 :
PONDICHERRY-TANJORE-TRICHY Breakfast at the hotel.Drive from
Pondicherry to Tanjore (177 kms/5 hours) - where you will stop to visit
temples built during the 10th and 14th centuries. Later it became part of
the Vijaynagar Kingdom, then passed into the hands of the Marathas and went
to the British.Continue your drive to Trichy (54 kms/1.5 hours) and upon
arrival check-in at: HOTEL Afternoon city tour of Trichy (Tiruchirapalli).
The Rock Fort rises abruptly to a height of 273 ft. A steep staircase cut
into the rock leads upto the Fort. At the first level are the remnants of a
huge hall blasted into ruins in 1772. The next storey is the
Mathrubhuteshwarer Shrine dedicated to Shiva. Finally at the top of the
hill, the Ucchi Pillayar Koil- a Ganesh Temple offering a commanding view of
the city. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 05: TRICHY-MADURAI
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning city tour of Trichy (Tiruchirapalli). The
Rock Fort rises abruptly to a height of 273 ft. A steep staircase cut into
the rock leads upto the Fort. At the first level are the remnants of a huge
hall blasted into ruins in 1772. The next storey is the Mathrubhuteshwarer
Shrine dedicated to Shiva. Finally at the top of the hill, the Ucchi
Pillayar Koil- a Ganesh Temple offering a commanding view of the
city.Afternoon drive from Trichy to Madurai (128 kms/3.5 hours). Madurai -
is an animated city packed with pilgrims, baggers, business people, bullock
carts and legions of under employed rickshaws - wallas. On arrival check-in
at: HOTEL.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 06 : MADURAI Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning, proceed for a
sightseeing tour of Madurai. The primary interest is the Meenakshi Temple,
where Dravidian temple architecture may be considered to be at its best. Its
Hall of a Thousand Pillars is fabulous and is filled with worshippers at all
hours of the day. Also visit the Tirumal Nayak's Palace, which is a highly
decorative monument.Evening Visit the Meenakshi temple to witness the
evening prayer.Overnight stay at the Hotel .
Day 07 :
MADURAI-PERIYAR Breakfast at the hotel.Drive from Madurai to
Periyar (137 kms/4.5 hours). On arrival check-in at: HOTEL Afternoon
leisure. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 08 : PERIYAR
Breakfast at the hotel.Morning, cruise in the Periyar Lake in the cool
surroundings and the panorama spreads around - tropical jungles, wild
Elephants, Indian Gaur, Monkeys, spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar and
birds of myriad varieties. With an area of 777 sq. km the wildlife sanctuary
lies at an elevation of 914 meters to 1828 meters above sea level on the
Periyar Lake in the hills of Western Ghats.Afternoon free TO EXPLORE THE
park on your own. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 09 :
PERIYAR-COCHIN Breakfast at the hotel.Drive from Periyar to Cochin
(236 kms/6 hours) and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL .
Afternoon,
sightseeing tour of Cochin, visiting the Jewish synagogue (closed on
Saturdays), built over 400 years ago. It contains beautiful Belgian glass
chandeliers, and is paved with hand painted tiles from China. Visit the "Dutch
Palace" (closed on Fridays) with its wonderful murals depicting the
entire story of the Ramayana on its walls. See St Francis Church, (closed on
Sundays) the first European Church built in India.OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 10 : COCHIN-OOTY Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning Drive
from Cochin to Ooty (281 kms/7 hours).On arrival check-in at: HOTELRest of
the day at leisure.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 11
: OOTY-MYSORE Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning city sightseeing tour
of Ottacamund. Located in the heart of the Nilgiris (Blue Mountains), at a
height of 2,287 m, it lies on a plateau and looks like a vast park. To the
northwest of Ooty, are splendid towns resembling those of Sussex. While to
the west, south and southwest, lofty hills add to the grandeur of the
scenery. Visit the terraced Botanical Gardens, which are a landmark in Ooty
and have many rare trees and flowering plants.Afternoon Drive from Ooty to
Mysore (158 kms/5 hours).Arrive Mysore and Check in at HOTEL.Mysore, the
city of Palaces - 17 in all. Although no longer a princely state, it retains
its old charm and many buildings are adorned with domes, turrets and
impressive archways. Also known as "Sandalwood City" it is a major
center for the manufacture of incense so that the air is often sweet and
fragrant. Its fairly high altitude (770 m) accords it a pleasant climate
visitor and there is much to see from Maharaja Palaces to the best fruit and
vegetable market in India.Overnight stay at the Hotel .
Day
12 : MYSORE Breakfast at the Hotel.In the morning we will proceed
for a sightseeing tour of Mysore. Up on a hill overlooking the city is the
temple to Chamundeswari, its patron goddess. We also visit the Zoological
Gardens and Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, overlooking Mysore from 1062 metres
summit of Chamundi Hill. The St. Philomena's Church, one of the largest
church in the county, in the Victorian gothic style.In the evening we drive
to the Brindavan Garden, beautifully illuminated daily, truly a pleasure
garden.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
13 : MYSORE-HASSAN
Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive from Mysore to
Hassan (115 kms/4 hours) enroute visiting Sravanabelagola. It is one of the
oldest and most important Jain pilgrimage centres in India and site of the
huge statue of Lord Bahubali (Gomateshvara) which, at 17 metres high and
carved out of a single piece rock, is said to be the world's tallest
monolithic statue. It stands on top of the rocky hill.Continue your drive to
Hassan and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL.Afternoon sightseeing tour of
Belur and Halebid which is the finest examples of Hoysala Art. The soft
stone used by builders was chiselled with the same fineness of detail as is
found in the ivory and wood craftsmanship of the area. The temple at Belur
is famed for its profusely ornamented exterior, and the one at Halebid for
its sculptured figures and open air museum. Also visit the colossal
monolithic Jain Statue, 57-ft high, which stands on top of a steep bare
hill. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 14 :
HASSAN-BANGALORE-BOMBAY Breakfast at the hotel.Drive from Hassan to
Bangalore (187 kms/5 hours).On Arrival we proceed for a sightseeing tour of
Bangalore, excursion to Cubbon Park laid out in 1864, 300 acres of verdant
park-land from the heart of the Bangalore city. The Bangalore Palace, built
by the Wodeyer ruler of Mysore over a 100 years ago, the unusual structure
of granite, the palace is modeled on the Windsor Palace. The Fort and Tipu
Sultan's Palace, a collection of memorabilia of the 18th Century. We also
visit the Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery - one of the oldest
in the country, established in 1886 adorned with relics from Mohenjodaro
period. We drive past the Vidhana Soudha, High Court and the Bull
Temple.Departure transfer in time to Airport to connect flight for BOMBAY.
Lv: BANGALORE at 1805 hours by 9 W-448
Ar: BOMBAY at 1940 hours.Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL.Overnight
stay at the Hotel.
Day 15 : BOMBAY
Breakfast
at the Hotel.Morning, we begin our tour from the "Prince of Wales Museum"
(closed on Mondays)."The Gateway of India" Mumbai's foremost landmark
overlooking the harbour was conceived following the visit of King George V in
1911 and officially opened in 1924. Also visit "St. George's Church"
, built in 1847, also known as Afghan Church, dedicated to the soldiers who
fell in the Sind Campaign of 1836 and first Afghan war of 1843. Other attractions
include the Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma
Gandhi. We drive up the Malabar Hill, to the lovely hanging gardens, the Kamla
Nehru Park, The Dhobi Ghat - a unique colorful outdoor "laundry" and
the bustling Crawford market.Check-out time 1200 Hrs. Late evening Transfer
from hotel to the airport in time.
Day 16 : BOMBAY-ABROAD
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Southern
Spice Duration :17 Days/ 15 Nights
Destination Covered: Madras,Banglore, Hassan,Coorg,
Mysore,Ooty,Cochin,Marari Beach, Alleppey, Kottayam, Periyar,Madurai,
Pondicherry,Madras
Day 01 : ABROAD-MADRAS
Day 02: ARRIVE MADRAS Arrive Madras by International Flight.
Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IS RESERVED FROM THE PREVIOUS NIGHT TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE
OCCUPANCY UPON ARRIVAL.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Madras city
starting with a visit to Saint Mary's Church (1678 - 80), the spiritual and
physical centre of the original settlement and the oldest surviving building
in the East associated with the Anglican church. Visit the famous museum
(Museums are closed on Friday and National Holidays) that house a fantastic
collection of medieval artillery, regimental flags, weapons and armour. Also
visit the St. George Fort built in 1644 which lies on the sea shore
immediately north of the island. This now forms the nucleus of the
Secretariat. Drive along the Marina, which is one of the most beautiful
marine promenades in the world and contains a series of impressive private
and public buildings. End the tour with a visit to Kapaleshvara temple. This
is the largest and the most important Shiva complex in Madras. OVERNIGHT AT
THE HOTEL.
Day 03 :MADRAS Morning excursion to
Kanchipuram (70 kms). One of the holy cities of Hinduism, is Kanchipuram.
Afternoon, visit Mahablipuram. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day
04: MADRAS-BANGALORE-HASSAN Transfer from hotel to the Railway
Station in time for:
Lv: Madras at 0600 hours by SHATABDI EXP
Ar:
Bangalore at 1050 hours (Train operates daily except Tuesday). Meeting and
assistance upon arrival at the Railway Station and proceed for a sightseeing
tour of Bangalore visiting the Lalbagh botanical gardens which lies on the
southern edge of the town and covers an area of 237 acres. Also visit
Vidhana Soudha, a huge neo-Dravidian granite building which houses the
secretariat and the state legislative. It is one of the most impressive
modern buildings in India. The huge door to the entrance of the cabinet room
is made of pure sandalwood.Later drive from Bangalore to Hassan (190 kms/5
hours)On arrival check-in at: HOTEL OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day
05: HASSAN-COORG
Morning sightseeing tour of Belur and Halebid,
which is the finest examples of Hoysala Art. The soft stone used by builders
was chiselled with extreme fineness for detail. The temple at Belur is famed
for its profusely ornamented exterior and the one at Halebid for its
sculptured figures and open air museum. Also visit the colossal monolithic
Jain Statue, 57-ft high, which stands on top of a steep bare hill. Afternoon
drive from Hassan to Coorg (140 kms/3 hours). On arrival check-in at:
HOTEL.Evening visit Coffee plantation and a processing factory.On return
walk around plantation where there is likely hood of spotting wildlife like
elephants, deer etc.OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 06:
COORG-MYSORE Drive from Coorg to Mysore (100 kms/2.5 hours) enroute
visiting Sravanabelagola. It is one of the oldest and most important Jain
pilgrimage centers in India and site of the huge statue of Lord Bahubali
(Gomateshvara) which, at 17 metres high and carved out of a single piece
rock, is said to be the world's tallest monolithic statue. It stands on top
of the rocky hill. Continue your drive to Mysore and upon arrival check-in
at: HOTEL.Afternoon, you will visit the beautiful city of Mysore, which is
known for its fine craftsmanship in wood, ivory, sandal-wood, and for its
silk. Visit the Maharaja's Palace, which is lavishly decorated in a mixture
of styles. Also visit the Zoological Garden, the Mysore Arts & Crafts
Center and then proceed to the Chamundi Temple on a hill high above the
city.Evening drive to the Brindavan Garden, beautifully illuminated daily,
truly a pleasure garden.OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 07:
MYSORE-OOTY Drive from Mysore to Ooty (158 kms/5 hours). On arrival
check-in at: HOTELAfternoon, city sightseeing tour of Ottacamund. Located in
the heart of the Nilgiris (Blue Mountains), at a height of 2,287 m, it lies
on a plateau and looks like a vast park. To the northwest of Ooty, are
splendid towns resembling those of Sussex. While to the west, south and
southwest, lofty hills add to the grandeur of the scenery. Visit the
terraced Botanical Gardens, which are a landmark in Ooty and have many rare
trees and flowering plants.OVERNIGHT AT THE RESORT.
Day
08 : OOTY-COCHIN Drive from Ooty to Cochin (281 kms/7 hours). On
arrival check-in at: HOTELOVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day
09 : COCHIN Morning, sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit the Jewish
synagogue (closed on Saturdays), built over 400 years ago. It contains
beautiful Belgian glass chandeliers and is paved with hand painted tiles
from China. Later, visit the "Dutch Palace" (closed on Fridays)
with its wonderful murals depicting the entire story of the Ramayana.
Proceed to see the St Francis Church (closed on Sundays), the first European
Church built in India.In the afternoon, enjoy a motor launch cruise on the
backwaters of Cochin, around the harbour, visiting the Bolghatty Palace (the
beautiful dutch colonial mansion). You will pass islands and view the
traditional fishing hamlets, and the fisherfolk in their colorful
costumes.OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day
10 : COCHIN-MARARI BEACH RESORT
Drive from Cochin to Marari Beach
(75 kms/1.5 hours).On arrival check-in at: Rest of the day at
leisure.OVERNIGHT AT THE RESORT.
Day 11 : MARARI BEACH
Day free to relax at Beach or visit their health centre for Ayurvedic Herbal
Oil Massage.OVERNIGHT AT THE RESORT.
Day 12 : MARARI
BEACH-ALLEPPEY-KOTTAYAM-PERIYAR Drive to Alleppey (15 kms) boat
jetty to board boats for backwater cruise through Vembanad Lake to arrive at
Vembanad Lake Resort at Kottayam (2 hours cruise) in time for sea food lunch
served on Banana Leaf. Later drive to Periyar (110 kms/3 hours).On arrival
check-in at: HOTEL.OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 13 :
PERIYAR-MADURAI Morning take a 1.5 hours boat ride on Lake Periyar
to see the panorama spreads around - tropical jungles, wild Elephants,
Indian Gaur, Monkeys, spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar and birds of
myriad varieties. With an area of 777 sq. km the wildlife sanctuary lies at
an elevation of 914 meters to 1828 meters above sea level on the Periyar
Lake in the hills of Western Ghats.Afternoon drive from Periyar to Madurai
(128 kms/3.5 hours). On arrival check-in at: HOTEL Late evening attend Pooja
ceremony at Meenakshi temple.OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day
14 : MADURAI-TRICHY-TANJORE Morning, city sightseeing tour of
Madurai, visiting the Meenakshi Temple where Dravidian temple architecture
maybe seen in its exuberant baroque phase. Its Hall of a Thousand Pillars is
fabulous and is filled with worshippers at all hours of the day. Also visit
the Tirumal Nayak's Palace which is in a highly decorative monument at
Thebes. Its enormous roofted arcade supported by 48-foot-high stoned pillars
still stands; and griffins, lions and other monster gargoyles are to be seen
everywhere.Afternoon drive from Madurai to Tanjore (190 kms/5 hours enroute
visiting Trichy Tiruchirapalli).The next storey is the Mathrubhuteshwarer
Shrine dedicated to Shiva. Finally at the top of the hill, the Ucchi
Pillayar Koil- a Ganesh Temple offering a commanding view of the city.
Continue your drive to Tanjore and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL.OVERNIGHT
AT THE HOTEL.
Day
15 : TANJORE-PONDICHERRY
Morning, city sightseeing tour of Tanjore
where you will stop to visit temples built during the 10th and 14th
centuries. Later it became part of the Vijaynagar Kingdom, then passed into
the hands of the Marathas and went to the British. Also visit Palm Leaf
Library.Afternoon drive from Tanjore to Pondicherry (177 kms/5 hours)
enroute visiting Chidambaram, which is famous for Sri Natraja Temple. The
Pallava, Chola and Pandya, and Nayak rulers built a number of temples and
monuments in this area. There are sculptural representations of the 108
postures relating to Natya Sastra or Science of Dancing in the
temple.Continue your drive to Pondicherry and upon arrival check-in at:
HOTEL.OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
Day 16 :
PONDICHERRY-MADRAS Morning, sightseeing tour of Pondicherry,
visiting Auroville. Conceived as a tribute to Sri Aurobindo, Auroville is an
entirely new concept in education and urban living. The Aurobindo Ashram is
known to the world over as the "Centre of Integral Yoga". It was
founded by Sri Aurobindo, India's philosopher around 1920.Afternoon drive
from Pondicherry to Madras (162 kms/4 hours) airport in time to board
flight.
Day 17 : MADRAS-ABROAD Lv: Madras by
International Flight.
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