SOUTH
INDIA LEGACY TOUR
23 DAYS
SOUTH INDIA TOUR
DAY 01 :
MADRAS-MAHABALIPURAM
Arrive Madras and drive to Mahabalipuram On arrival check-in at beach
resort for overnight stay. Afternoon visit the famous sea shore temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02 :MAHABALIPURAM-KANCHIPURAM
Morning breakfast at the hotel and excursion to Kanchipuram. Famous for
ancient temples and silk works Kanchipuram is also known as "Land of
Thousand Temples". Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 03 : MAHABALIPURAM-TANJORE
After breakfast drive to Tanjore… famous for temples and culture.
Overnight stay at beach resort.
DAY 04 : TANJORE-TRICHY-MADURAI
After breakfast drive to Madurai visiting enroute Tiruchirapalli visit
Srirangam Temple and the Rock-Fort. On arrival in Madurai check in at
Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 05 : MADURAI
Morning after breakfast proceed for half day city tour visit famous
Meenakshi Temple and other temples. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 06 : MADURAI-PERIYAR
Morning after the breakfast drive to Periyar. Periyar is a wildlife
sanctuary with beautiful lake. It is situated in lush green forest. On
arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.
DAY 07 : PERIYAR-COCHIN
Morning breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cochin. Enroute enjoy
backwater curise between Kottayam to Alleppy (one of the finest backwater
crusie). On arrival check-in at hotel for Overnight stay.
DAY 08 : COCHIN
Cochin is one of the biggest harbours of India. Full day free fr
independent activities. Interesting places to visit and see includes,
Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace and Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at
hotel.
DAY 09 : COCHIN-OOTY
After breakfast drive to Ooty - One of the most popular hill resort of
India. .On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon free to relax and unwind.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 10 : OOTY
Day free at leisure. Interesting activities includes boat ride on Lake
Ooty and visit to Botanical gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 11 : OOTY-MADUMALAI-MYSORE
After breakfast drive to Mysore visiting Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
enroute. On arrival transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 12 : MYSORE
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Full day free to enjoy, car will be at
your disposal. You can visit Lalita Mahal Palace, Nandi Bull Temple and
Brindaban Gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 13 : MYSORE-HASSAN
Morning breakfast at the hotel and drive to Hasan - a convenient base for
visits to Belur (38 km) and Halebid (27 Km). On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon visit the ancient temples Belur and Halebid. Once the capital of
Hoysala Kings, Belur is noted for its superb Chennakeshava Temple, a
perfect example of Hoysala style of architecture. Not far from Belur is
Halebid, another capital of Hoysala Kings. Its beautiful temples remain a
evidence of the artistic genius of Hoysala Sculptors and the aesthetic
inclination of their kings. Overnight at hotel. .
DAY 14 : HASAN-HOSPET
Morning drive to Hospet and on arrival check-in at hotel Malligi Tourist
Home. Hospet is a convenient base for visiting Hampi - the magnificent
ruined city that was once the capital of the powerful Vijayanagar Kings.
Among it's splendid monuments are the Vittala Temple with its fine
sculptures, musical pillars and the famous stone chariots. Overnight at
hotel.
DAY 15 : HOSPET-BADAMI
Morning drive to Badami. The Chalukyan capital from 543 - 757 A.D., Badami,
has several magnificent rock-cut and early sculptural temples. Other
nearby interesting places includes Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole is a
pretty village on the banks of the Malaprabha. There are about 125 temples
scattered around the village. Pattadakal, the second capital of Chalukyas
is also the place where all coronations take place and still have a number
of beautiful temples. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 16 : BADAMI-BIJAPUR
Morning drive to Bijapur and on arrival check-in at hotel. Once the
capital of Adil Shah dynasty, Bijapur has many important monuments. These
includes Gol Gumbaz - The world's second largest dome (unsupported by
pillars); Jama Masjid - One of the finest in Deccan with a large shallow,
onion shaped dome and arcaded court; Ibrahim Rauza - The palatial 17th
century tomb. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 17 : BIJAPUR - BELGAUM
Morning drive to Belgaum and on arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
DAY 18 : BELGAM-GOA
Morning drive to Goa and on arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free to
relax and unwind. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 19 : GOA
Breakfast at the hotel and half day city tour. Rest of the day free.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 19 : GOA
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure. Enjoy on the beach. Overnight
at hotel.
DAY 21 : GOA-BOMBAY
Transfer to airport to board flight for Bombay & back to home.
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