Best Sites of South India Revealed
Best Sites of South India Revealed
$1380
Tour Overview
An enthralling voyage to the pinnacle of Architectural and Pristine Natural Marvels. Mind boggling Ancient Engineering expertise along with the divinity is the key element here, that resulted in the creation of breathtaking Hindu temples' in Southern India. Blessed with Tigers, India's forests are a treat for the eyes with its exotic Flora and Fauna. Enjoy game drives in the pristine untouched natural reserves of South India. The highlight will be an overnight stay in a houseboat in the backwaters of Allepey. "Discover Activities", New Delhi is happy to welcome you in this part of the world . ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Chennai and Tour Of Chennai
Location: Chennai
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Mornng arrive at Chennai, meet the representative of "Discover Activities", New Delhi and get transferred to your hotel. Later tour of Chennai, you can acquire about Chennai's culture by visiting the Fort St George, Madhya Kailash Temple, and ISKCON Temple. Overnight at the hotle in Chennai.
Day 2 : Chennai to Mahabalipuram, 2 hours drive enroute visiting Kanchipuram
Location: Mahabalipuram
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning breakfast at the hotel, later drive to Mahabalipuram enroute visiting Kanchipuram. Arrive at Mahabalipuram hotel and checkin. Later tour of Mahabalipuram, visit the Shore Temple which is an ancient temple situated on the shore of Bay. It is one of the most photographed monuments of heritage in India. Later visit Arjuna's Penance or Bhagiratha's Penace is the name of a massive open air bas-relief monolith dating from the 7th century CE. Measuring 96 feet long by 43 feet high, the bas-relief is also known as The Descent of Ganga. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'. Now visit Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots), these magnificent shrines were carved during the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I. Each temple is a monolith, carved whole from a rock outcropping of pink granite. Overnight at a hotel in Mahabalipuram
Day 3 : Mahabalipuram to Thanjavur, 6 hours drive
Location: Thanjavur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning breakfast at the hotel, later drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore). Arrive at Thanjavur hotel and checkin. Later tour of Thanjavur, visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Fort - built by great Chola king in the 10th century. It is an outstanding example of Chola architecture and is listed in UNESCO world heritage site. Thanjavur Palace & Museum - The palace houses an art gallery, a library and a hall of music. Art Gallery - in the Palace there are a number of granite and bronze statues of the Chola period
overnight at the hotel in Tanjore.
Day 4 : Thanjavur to Madurai , 4 hours drive
Location: Madurai, Thanjavur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning breakfast at the hotel, later drive to Madurai. Arrive at Madurai hotel and checkin. Later tour of Madurai, have a divine voyage with the visit to the most famous Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple and marvel at the glorious Thirumalai Nayak Palace.. Overnight at the hotle in Madurai
Day 5 : Madurai to Thekkady, 3 hours drive
Location: Periyar, Madurai
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning breakfast at the hotel, later drive to Thekkady. Arrive at Thekaddy hotel and checkin. Later will be partaking in boating and spot different forms of wildlife. On this day you will be spending the night in a hotel in Thekkady
Day 6 : Thekkady to Allepey, 2 hours drive
Location: Alappuzha, Thekkady
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Houseboat stay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast in the hotel, proceed towards the beat backwater destination "Allepey". Once you arrive at Alleppey, you can directly head to the houseboat, where you will be staying for the night. The houseboats are the main attractions of Alleppey, you get the chance to cruise through the backwaters as you leisurely rest in the houseboat. Overnight onboard the houseboat.
Day 7 : Allepey to Cochin, 3 hours drive
Location: Cochin International Airport, Alappuzha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel , you head to Cochin , the capital of Kerala and which also a huge historical narrative of its own. After checking hotel and few rests, proceed to "Fort Kochi" area which is the most ancient historical spot of Kerala. Be amazed to see Chinese fishing nets still in use on the shorelines. Evening watch traditional "Kathakali" dance performance. Overnight at the hotel in Cochin.
Day 8 : Cochin to Wayanad wildlife reserve, 6 hours drive
Location: Wayanad, Kochi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning breakfast at the hotel, later get driven to Wayanad. This green paradise in the famed "western ghats" region is famous for richness of nature and wildlife, sprawling tea, coffee and spice plantations. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 9 : Wayanad
Location: Wayanad
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast visit Edakkal Caves (28 km), Edakkal Cavess is famous for its 5000 year old fascinating ancient rock etchings and drawings. A place of immense archaeological interest, the cave is frequented by archaeologists, historians and tourists alike.
Further you will visit and Poolot Lake (12 km), It is a fresh water Lake located in the evergreen forests. The beauty of the lake, reflecting the lush green canopy of the mountains, is further accentuated by the surrounding meadows.
Later return to the resort and enjoy the pleasure surroundings. Wayanad is known for its spices, waterfalls and wildlife.
Overnight stay at resort.
Day 10 : wayanad to bandipur, 2 hours drive
Location: Bandipur, Wayanad
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning breakfast at the hotel, later drive to Bandipur. Arrive at Bandipur hotel and checkin. Upon arrival Bandipur check in to the wildlife resort. In the evening enjoy the calm serenity of the forest resort. Dinner and overnight stay at resort.
Day 11 : Bandipur to Mysore
Location: Mysuru, Bandipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 star Budget professional hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning visit the jungle for a thrilling jungle safari. Bandipur is famous for its Tigers, elephants, exotic avian and reptile species also. Later return to the hotel for Morning breakfast, later drive to Mysore enroute visiting breathtaking temple of "Chennakeshava" at "Somnathpur". Arrive at Mysore hotel and checkin. Overnight at the hotle in Mysore
Day 12 : Mysore to Bangalore airport drop
Location: Bengaluru, Mysuru
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning breakfast at the hotel, later drive to Bangalore airport, you will reach there in 4 hours. Tour ends with fabulous and eternal memories.
"Discover Activities", New Delhi is happy to host you in this part of the world
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Game Drives on Safari
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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all transfers tours by private chauffeur driven van / car
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Country Entry Visas
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Half Board
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
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Company Instant Book
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Best Sites of South India Revealed
12 Days Starting in Great Southern Trunk Rd, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027, India and ending in Yerthiganahalli, Karnataka 562157, India
Visiting: Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Periyar, Alappuzha, Thekkady, Wayanad, Kochi, Bandipur, Mysuru, Bengaluru ...more ...less
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Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 9
Age range:
12-80
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Vegetarians
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