Day 1- Arrive Chennai
Arrive Chennai and meet the SITA representative at the arrival
hall and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of
Chennai including Marina Beach, the second longest beach
in the world. The St. George Fort, built in 1653, is currently
used as the state government’s secretariat. Santhome Cathedral
was built around 14th/15th century and is another colonial
structure worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kapaleeshwar
Temple is the oldest temple in Chennai. Another important
temple in the city dedicated to Lord Krishna is Parthsarthy
Temple. The Snake Park has a large collection of snakes
and many other reptiles.
Day 2- To Mysore
Intime transfer to Railway Station to board train for Mysore.
Arrive Mysore and transfer to hotel. Later visit Chamundi
Hill. On the top of the hill stands the temple dedicated
to the Goddess Chamundeshwari, the royal family’s patron
deity.
Day 3- In Mysore
Morning city tour including Maharaja’s Palace built as recently
as 1897, which is one of the biggest in India; St Philomena’s
Church etc; Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in
the Jagmohan Palace, which has a collection of exquisite
paintings, and in the evening visit Brindavan Gardens, which
are illuminated 3 days a week.
Day 4- To Hassan
Morning drive to Hasssan, a calm and peaceful town. Arrive
Hgassan and check – in at hotel. Later visit Belur, known
for its exquisite temples and Chennakeshava Temple is a
fine example. Also visit to Halebid, where Hoysaleswara
Temple has a wealth of sculptural detail, the walls covered
with gods, goddesses, animals and dancing girls.
Day 5- To Bangalore
Morning drive to Bangalore visiting Sravanbelagola enroute,
which is one of most important Jain Pilgrim centers. Arrive
Bangalore and check – in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Bangalore visiting Tipu Sultan’s Palace, originally
built in mud in 1537 and rebuilt by Haider Ali a couple
of centuries later; Bull Temple enshrining a massive bull
carved out of a single piece of Grey granite; Lalbagh gardens
laid out by Haider Ali in the 18th century; Cubbon Park
laid out by the British in the 19th century. Vidhan Soudha
built in granite incorporates features of traditional Indian
architecture.
Day 6- To Kovalam
Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Trivandrum.
Arrive Trivandrum and straight away proceed to Kovalam.
Arrive Kovalam and check – in at hotel.
Day 7- In Kovalam
Day free for independent activities or free to stroll along
the beach.
Day 8- To Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check – in
at hotel. Later walk around in the peaceful town known for
various Spice and coffee plantations.
Day 9- To Madurai
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see Wild
Elephants. Later drive to Madurai. Arrive Madurai and check
– in at hotel.
Day 10- In Madurai
Morning visit Meenakshi Temple, where the 1,000-pillared
hall has stone figures carved on the pillars, some of which
sound like metal when hit with an object. Also visit Tirumalai
Nayaka Temple and the Temple Art Museum.
Day 11- To Trichy
Morning drive to Trichy. Arrive Trichy and check – in at
hotel. Later sightseeing tour of Trichy including the Rock
Fort, 434 steps cut into the rock side and interspersed
with shrines lead up to the top. Also visit Srirangam Temple
sprawling over a large area on an island as the Cauvery
flows on both sides. It houses the image of the sleeping
Vishnu along the mortal remains of Sri Ramanuja Acharya.
Day 12- To Pondicherry
Morning drive to Pondicherry. Arrive Pondicherry and check
– in at hotel. Later visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the final
resting place of the founder of the Ashram, Sri Aurobindo
and the Mother. Also visit Church Of The Sacred Heart Of
Jesus is the place to visit for seeing stained glass windows,
built in Gothic style.
Day 13- To Mahabalipuram
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram. Arrive Mahabalipuram and
check – in at hotel. Later visit Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna
Mandapam, Varaha Mandapam, Five Rathas and Shore Temples.
Day 14- Leave Chennai
Morning drive to Chennai airport to board flight for onward
destination. End of our services…….
Day 15-Depart Chennai
Departure from Chennai for onward destination.
