Golden Triangle of South India
01 Night Bangalore - 02 Nights Ooty - 02 Nights Mysore
05 Nights / 06 Days
Day 01, Arrive Bangalore
Bangalore became a British garrison town in 1809. The British built wide avenues, classic bungalows, Gothic churches and museums. Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is a veritable melting pot of various races and cultures and is one of the most cosmopolitan and modern cities of India. Vidhana Soudha The State Legislative and Secretariat House were built in 1956 in the Neo Dravidian Style with granite entirely sourced from the city itself. This imposing structure represents the best of monument of Bangalore. Bangalore Palace The Bangalore Palace was built in the year 1887 by the Wodeyar dynasty. It is built similar to medieval castles in Normandy and England. It's interiors boasts of elegant woodcarvings and Tudor -style architecture. Tipu's Palace The Palace was constructed first by Hyder Ali and completed by his son Tipu Sultan in the year 1791. Tipu called it as 'The Envy of Heaven'. It is constructed mainly in wood and has fine intricately sculpted arches surrounded by exquisite minarets. Overnight in Bangalore
Day 02, Bangalore - Ooty
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive by surface to Ooty. Ooty or Ootacamund is the chief hill station in the Nilgiris or the "Blue Mountains" (so called on account of the mist that envelops this range). At an altitude of 2300 mts it was also the summer resort of the British Government. It is the little Switzerland of India and offers many profiles of nature, each imbued with a distinctive grandeur. Ooty offers the most scenic walks, into dense forests, pretty mountain trails and to fabulous viewpoints. Overnight in Ooty
Day 03, Ooty
Breakfast at hotel City Tour
Botanical Garden, Ooty This garden was laid out in 1847 by the Marquis of Tweedale, the then Governor of Madras and is spread over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill at an elevation of 2400 - 2500 metres above M.S.L. Lush green well maintained lawns, rare tree species (like the cork tree which is probably the only such tree in India, the paper bark tree and the monkey puzzle tree - monkeys cannot climb this tree), a 20 million year old fossilized tree (presented by the Geological Survey of India, from the National Fossil Park, Tiruvakkarai, South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu) an Italian - style garden bordering a clear pool, a vast variety of flowering bushes and plants in myriad hues (exotic and ornamental), fern house with vast range of ferns and orchids, are some of the many highlights of this garden. Overnight in Ooty
Day 04, Ooty – Mysore
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive by surface to Mysore. Mysore was the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, which ruled the state of Karnataka for some 150 years till the independence of the country from the British. Mysore, in the state of Karnataka, is a major producer of Sandalwood and a center for the manufacture of incense sticks. Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance. Overnight in Mysore
Day 05, Mysore
Full day visit of Mysore visiting Chamundi Hill, Art Gallery, The City Palace. Overnight in Mysore
Day 06, Mysore – Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive by surface to Bangalore to board your flight for onward destination
Magic of South India
01 Night Bangalore - 02 Nights Ooty - 01 Night Mysore- 02 Nights Coorg
06 Nights / 07 Days
Day 01, Arrive Bangalore
Bangalore became a British garrison town in 1809. The British built wide avenues, classic bungalows, Gothic churches and museums. Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is a veritable melting pot of various races and cultures and is one of the most cosmopolitan and modern cities of India. Vidhana Soudha The State Legislative and Secretariat House were built in 1956 in the Neo Dravidian Style with granite entirely sourced from the city itself. This imposing structure represents the best of monument of Bangalore. Bangalore Palace The Bangalore Palace was built in the year 1887 by the Wodeyar dynasty. It is built similar to medieval castles in Normandy and England. It's interiors boasts of elegant woodcarvings and Tudor -style architecture. Tipu's Palace The Palace was constructed first by Hyder Ali and completed by his son Tipu Sultan in the year 1791. Tipu called it as 'The Envy of Heaven'. It is constructed mainly in wood and has fine intricately sculpted arches surrounded by exquisite minarets. Overnight in Bangalore
Day 02, Bangalore - Ooty
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive by surface to Ooty. Ooty or Ootacamund is the chief hill station in the Nilgiris or the "Blue Mountains" (so called on account of the mist that envelops this range). At an altitude of 2300 mts it was also the summer resort of the British Government. It is the little Switzerland of India and offers many profiles of nature, each imbued with a distinctive grandeur. Ooty offers the most scenic walks, into dense forests, pretty mountain trails and to fabulous viewpoints. Overnight in Ooty
Day 03, Ooty
Breakfast at hotel City Tour
Botanical Garden, Ooty This garden was laid out in 1847 by the Marquis of Tweedale, the then Governor of Madras and is spread over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill at an elevation of 2400 - 2500 metres above M.S.L. Lush green well maintained lawns, rare tree species (like the cork tree which is probably the only such tree in India, the paper bark tree and the monkey puzzle tree - monkeys cannot climb this tree), a 20 million year old fossilized tree (presented by the Geological Survey of India, from the National Fossil Park, Tiruvakkarai, South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu) an Italian - style garden bordering a clear pool, a vast variety of flowering bushes and plants in myriad hues (exotic and ornamental), fern house with vast range of ferns and orchids, are some of the many highlights of this garden. Overnight in Ooty
Day 04, Ooty – Mysore
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive by surface to Mysore. Mysore was the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, which ruled the state of Karnataka for some 150 years till the independence of the country from the British. Mysore, in the state of Karnataka, is a major producer of Sandalwood and a center for the manufacture of incense sticks. Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance. Overnight in Mysore
Day 05, Mysore - Coorg
Morning visit of Mysore visiting Chamundi Hill, Art Gallery, The City Palace. Later drive to Coorg. Enroute, visit to Bylukuppe Tibettian Settlement (Golden Temple), a largest Tibetan settlement in India located near Kushalanagar in Kodagu district. The settlement set up in 1960 holds a several monasteries and temples of all major Vajrayana (Indo-Tibetan Buddhist) lineages. On arrival at Madikeri, check in to the hotel. Evening proceed to visit Abbi waterfalls, then to Omkareshwara Temple - a temple having both Islamic and Gothic style of architecture. Then proceed to Raja Seat - a seasonal garden of flowers and artificial fountains. You can view the beautiful view of mountains of Coorg from here. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 06, Coorg
Morning, after breakfast, full day free for sightseeing at Coorg. First, visit to Dubare Elephant Camp, a forest camp on the banks of the River Kaveri where bathing and feeding the elephants are done. Dubare elephant camp in Coorg is the perfect destination to enjoy Elephant rides and bird watching. Afternoon, proceed to Talacauveri - located in the picturesque location of Brahmagiri hills. Talacauvery is the origin of River Kaveri, a beautiful Talacauvery Temple built around it, Climb Brahmagiri peak and then visit to Bhagamandala. Bhagamandala is famous for the confluence of the three sacred rivers, Kaveri, Sujyothi and Kanike. Visit to the temple dedicated to Bhagandeshwara (Lord Shiva) and get the blessings. Return to hotel and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 07, Coorg– Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive by surface to Bangalore to board your flight for onward destination
South India Temple Tour
01Night Chennai - 02 Night Mahabalipuram- 01Night Pondicherry- 02 Nights Tanjore- 01 Night Madurai- 01 Night Rameshwaram- 03 Nights Kovalam
11 Nights / 12 Days
Day 01, Arrive Chennai
Assistance on arrival in Chennai transfer to hotel. Spread over 20square kilometers with the Bay of Bengal on the east, Chennai (formerly known as Madras) is the capital city of the Tamil Nadu state and is one of the main gateways to rest of South India. More than any other city in India, it is a true reflection of this country’s diversity. Afternoon City tour of Chennai. Overnight in Chennai
Day 02, Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Check out and drive by surface to Mahabalipuram, Enroute visit Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram also known as Kanchi is counted among the seven holiest sacred cities (along with the ancient town of Varanasi in North of India). Overnight in Mahabalipuram
Day 03, Mahabalipuram
Morning visit to Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram). Mahabalipuram occupies a stunning position on a rocky outcrop between the beach and a lagoon. Built by the pallava rulers in the seventh century the complex comprises of 14 cave-temples, nine monolithic Rathas, three stone temples and two relief sculptured rock panels. It is among the most outstanding examples of Dravidian art and architecture and a jewel in the crown of Tamil Nadu. Overnight in Mahabalipuram
Day 04, Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Checkout and drive by surface to Pondicherry. Away from the hustle and bustle of big city, Pondicherry or Puducherry is a quiet little town on the southern coast. The unmistakable French connection, the tree lined boulevards, the quaint colonial heritage buildings, the spiritual scene, the endless stretches of unspoilt virgin beaches, backwater, a surprising choice of restaurants serving a melange of cuisines, provide a heady mix that draw travellers from near and far. It is the perfect place to come to if you want to take the pace of life down a few notches.
Afternoon sightseeing of Pondicherry. Oernight in Pondicherry
Day 05, Pondicherry - Tanjore
Check Out and drive by surface to Tanjore. Enroute visit Chidambaram & Darasuram. Thanjavur in Tamil also known by its anglicised name Tanjore is a city lies on the south bank of the Kaveri River. Thanjavur rose to glory during the later Chola period between the 9th and 14th centuries A.D. Thanjavur derives its name from Tanjan-an asura (demon) who according to local legend caused devastation and was killed by Sri Anandavalli Amman and Sri Neelamegapperumal. Tanjans last request that the city might be named after him was granted. It has been the treasure house of art for centuries. Tanjore is considered to be the home of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance, and the traditional Handicrafts. Overnight in Tanjore
Day 06, Tanjore - Trichy - Tanjore
Morning Sightseeing of Tanjore city & Trichy Including. Sri Brahadeswarar Temple .The Art Gallery exhibits fabulous quality and collection of finest pieces of stone sculptures, bronze icons of the gods of Hindu Mythology in different forms which are priceless. All the sculptures and bronzes in the Art Gallery are feast to the eyes of art lovers. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Tanjore
Day 07, Tanjore - Madurai
Checkout and drive by surface to Madurai. One of South Indias great temple towns Madurai, is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, it has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 250years old. It was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 55AD. And the capital of the great Pandyan kings. Madurai was originally known as Kadambavanam or the forest of Kadamba-or the Nauclea kadamba. Famous for its cultural and scholarly pursuits, the city had an academy consisting of critics, poets and savants highly esteemed both by kings and commoners. Handicrafts, brassware, bronze items and the famous wooden toys of Madurai are some of the notable artefacts. Overnight in Madurai
Day 08, Madurai - Rameshwaram
Breakfast at hotel. Morning Visit of Madurai city. Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple- Synonymous with Madurai is the Meenakshi undareswarar twin-temple. It is the pivot around which the city has evolved. Later drive to Rameshwaram . Overnight in Rameshwaram
Day 09, Rameshwaram -Kovalam
Checkout and drive by surface to Kovalam. On arrival check in at Hotel. A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 kms away from Trivandrum, and was brought to the public eye by The Maharaja of Travancore. Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. It is a dreamy place for tourists all over the world. Today Kovalam beach is known as the Paradise of the South. With high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights. Ayurvedic massage parlours, yoga centers and water sport facilities, makes Kovalam a popular haven. This place is also popular for grilled seafood items such as lobster, king prawns and kalamari, which are fresh from the sea at Kovalam. Overnight in Kovalam
Day 10, Kovalam
Day at leisure to explore the beaches. Overnight in Kovalam
Day 11, Kovalam
Day at leisure to explore the beaches. Overnight in Kovalam
Day 12, Kovalam - Trivandrum
Checkout and transfer to Trivandrum International airport for departure by flight to Home
Exclusive South India Tour
01Night Chennai - 02 Night Mahabalipuram- 01Night Pondicherry- 02 Nights Tanjore- 01 Night Madurai- 01 Night Chennai
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 01, Arrive Chennai
Assistance on arrival in Chennai transfer to hotel. Spread over 20square kilometers with the Bay of Bengal on the east, Chennai (formerly known as Madras) is the capital city of the Tamil Nadu state and is one of the main gateways to rest of South India. More than any other city in India, it is a true reflection of this country’s diversity. Afternoon City tour of Chennai. Overnight in Chennai
Day 02, Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Check out and drive by surface to Mahabalipuram, Enroute visit Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram also known as Kanchi is counted among the seven holiest sacred cities (along with the ancient town of Varanasi in North of India). Overnight in Mahabalipuram
Day 03, Mahabalipuram
Morning visit to Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram). Mahabalipuram occupies a stunning position on a rocky outcrop between the beach and a lagoon. Built by the pallava rulers in the seventh century the complex comprises of 14 cave-temples, nine monolithic Rathas, three stone temples and two relief sculptured rock panels. It is among the most outstanding examples of Dravidian art and architecture and a jewel in the crown of Tamil Nadu. Overnight in Mahabalipuram
Day 04, Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Checkout and drive by surface to Pondicherry. Away from the hustle and bustle of big city, Pondicherry or Puducherry is a quiet little town on the southern coast. The unmistakable French connection, the tree lined boulevards, the quaint colonial heritage buildings, the spiritual scene, the endless stretches of unspoilt virgin beaches, backwater, a surprising choice of restaurants serving a melange of cuisines, provide a heady mix that draw travellers from near and far. It is the perfect place to come to if you want to take the pace of life down a few notches.
Afternoon sightseeing of Pondicherry. Oernight in Pondicherry
Day 05, Pondicherry - Tanjore
Check Out and drive by surface to Tanjore. Enroute visit Chidambaram & Darasuram. Thanjavur in Tamil also known by its anglicised name Tanjore is a city lies on the south bank of the Kaveri River. Thanjavur rose to glory during the later Chola period between the 9th and 14th centuries A.D. Thanjavur derives its name from Tanjan-an asura (demon) who according to local legend caused devastation and was killed by Sri Anandavalli Amman and Sri Neelamegapperumal. Tanjans last request that the city might be named after him was granted. It has been the treasure house of art for centuries. Tanjore is considered to be the home of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance, and the traditional Handicrafts. Overnight in Tanjore
Day 06, Tanjore - Trichy - Tanjore
Morning Sightseeing of Tanjore city & Trichy Including. Sri Brahadeswarar Temple .The Art Gallery exhibits fabulous quality and collection of finest pieces of stone sculptures, bronze icons of the gods of Hindu Mythology in different forms which are priceless. All the sculptures and bronzes in the Art Gallery are feast to the eyes of art lovers. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Tanjore
Day 07, Tanjore - Madurai
Checkout and drive by surface to Madurai. One of South Indias great temple towns Madurai, is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, it has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 250years old. It was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 55AD. And the capital of the great Pandyan kings. Madurai was originally known as Kadambavanam or the forest of Kadamba-or the Nauclea kadamba. Famous for its cultural and scholarly pursuits, the city had an academy consisting of critics, poets and savants highly esteemed both by kings and commoners. Handicrafts, brassware, bronze items and the famous wooden toys of Madurai are some of the notable artefacts. Overnight in Madurai
Day 08, Madurai - Chennai (Flight/ Train)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning Visit of Madurai city. Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple- Synonymous with Madurai is the Meenakshi undareswarar twin-temple. It is the pivot around which the city has evolved. Later take a train / flight to Chennai. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Overnight in Chennai.
Day 09, Chennai - Onward Destination + Overnight or Same Day Trip to Tirupati Balaji
Breakfast at Hotel. Later transfer to airport to board your flight for onward destination.
