The South India Adventure

Duration : 14 Nights and 15 Days

Destinations : Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Cochin - Lake Periyar - Madurai - Trichy - Chennai - Kancheepuram

South India is made up of the four states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. November through to March is the best time to visit these destinations. Even then you need to be prepared for the heat, which in the daytime can be oppressive. Famous for its Music, Dance, Food, Temples Architecture and Beaches, a visit to South India is an adventure of its kind.

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai

Arrive Mumbai ex abroad by International flight. Meet on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free.

Day 02: Mumbai

This morning you will take an excursion by boat to the Elephanta Caves - a must for any visitor to Mumbai. Afternoon there is a sightseeing tour of Mumbai city visiting the Prince of Wales Museum, the Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens and other places.

Day 03: Mumbai - Bangalore

Transfer from hotel to airport for your flight to Bangalore. Arrive Bangalore and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting the Lal Bagh and the Museum.

Day 04: Bangalore - Mysore

Today you will travel by car/coach to Mysore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam - the summer capital of Tipu Sultan. Afternoon visit the Msyore Palace and the Nandi Bull.

Day 05: Mysore - Bangalore

This morning you will visit Somnathpur and then drive to Bangalore. Stay in Bangalore for the night.

Day 06: Bangalore - Cochin

Transfer to airport in time for a short flight to Cochin. Arrive and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day is free.

Day 07: Cochin

Morning city sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palaces and the Chinese fishing nets. Afternoon enjoy the backwaters cruise.

Day 08: Cochin - Periyar

Today you will drive to Lake Periyar Wildlife Park. Afernoon visit the park by motor boat.

Day 09: Periyar - Madurai

Drive from Periyar to Madurai by car/coach. Arrive Madurai and in the evening visit the famous Meenakshi Temple to see the night ceremony.

Day 10: Madurai

This morning you will take a sightseeing tour of Madurai visiting the Meenakshi Temple and the Palace of Nayak Tirumala. Afternoon free to relax.

Day 11: Madurai - Tirchy

Today you will travel by car/coach to Trichy enroute visiting Tanjore. Arrive Trichy and afternoon visit the city of Trichy Rock Fort and the Temple of Thousand Pillars are among the most famous.

Day 12: Trichy - Chennai

Take a short flight to Chennai. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free.

Day 13: Chennai

Morning city sightseeing tour of Chennai. Afternoon is again free.

Day 14: Chennai

Today you will take a full day excursion to Kancheepuram and Maharabalipur Temples .

Day 15: Chennai -Out

Transfer to airport for your International flight to the next destination.