Picturesque South India Grand Tour

South India destination is the great way to explore Magnificent Dravidian Temples, Beaches & Hill stations and it uncover the Rich Cultural Heritage. The Leading tourist destinations of India offering choices to discerning leisure Traveller, Heritage Explorer, Adventure Traveler, Honeymooner etc Breakfast Sightseeing Hotel Transport

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Chennai

   Arrive at Chennai Airport Upon arrival meeting & assistance and transfer to hotel. Chennai, the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country. After lunch Visit to: Marina Beach, Anna Memorial, M.G.R.Memorial, Valluvar Kottam, Mylapore, Kabaleeswarar Overnight stay is at Chennai

2. Day 2

   Chennai - Bangalore

   After breakfast proceed to Bangalore, which is the capital of Karnataka state, it is known as "The Garden City of India” "Silicon Valley of India ", "Fashion Capital of India", "The Pub City of India". The city was founded in 16th century and witnessed great southern dynasties like the Kadambas, the Hoysalas and Vijayanagar emperors. It is rich in protected green gardens all around the city, Lakes, old Forts and Palaces and temples. Later visit Bangalore sightseeing tour by visiting ISKON temple (Hare Rama Hare Krishna) Lalbagh (Botanical) Garden, Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Museum, Art Gallery, Vidhan Soudha(Secretariat of Karnataka State Legislative Assembly hall) and Cubbon Park. Overnight stay is at Bangalore. Chennai - Bangalore After breakfast proceed to Bangalore, which is the capital of Karnataka state, it is known as "The Garden City of India” "Silicon Valley of India ", "Fashion Capital of India", "The Pub City of India". The city was founded in 16th century and witnessed great southern dynasties like the Kadambas, the Hoysalas and Vijayanagar emperors. It is rich in protected green gardens all around the city, Lakes, old Forts and Palaces and temples. Later visit Bangalore sightseeing tour by visiting ISKON temple (Hare Rama Hare Krishna) Lalbagh (Botanical) Garden, Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Museum, Art Gallery, Vidhan Soudha(Secretariat of Karnataka State Legislative Assembly hall) and Cubbon Park. Overnight stay is at Bangalore.

3. Day 3

   Bangalore – My sore

   After breakfast proceed to Mysore derived its name from a demon named Mahishasuran, who was killed by Chamundeeshwari. It is also known as "The City of Palaces". It is famous for its silk and also thriving sandal wood incense center and visit Srirangapatinam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple dedicated to God Ranganatha a manifestation of Vishnu, Chamundeeswari Temple, Mysore Maharaja’s palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and build between 1897 and 1912 and Brindavan Garden. Overnight stay is at Mysore. Dau04: My sore – Ooty After breakfast proceed to Ooty via Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary and Mudumalai. Ooty also known as Udagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is one of the coolest green hill resort India. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. Later visit Botanical Garden, Lake and Boathouse. Overnight stay is at Ooty. Bangalore – My sore After breakfast proceed to Mysore derived its name from a demon named Mahishasuran, who was killed by Chamundeeshwari. It is also known as "The City of Palaces". It is famous for its silk and also thriving sandal wood incense center and visit Srirangapatinam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple dedicated to God Ranganatha a manifestation of Vishnu, Chamundeeswari Temple, Mysore Maharaja’s palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and build between 1897 and 1912 and Brindavan Garden. Overnight stay is at Mysore. Dau04: My sore – Ooty After breakfast proceed to Ooty via Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary and Mudumalai. Ooty also known as Udagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is one of the coolest green hill resort India. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. Later visit Botanical Garden, Lake and Boathouse. Overnight stay is at Ooty.

4. Day 5

   Ooty - Trichy

   After breakfast proceed to Trichy which is situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim centre. Trichy is a dominating center city of Tamil Nadu with magnificent fort and temples. Later visit one of the famous landmark of Trichy, Rockfort with Ganesh temple on the top of hill as known as Uchi Pillaiyar temple with 83m high rock, it is one of the oldest in the world. Then you will visit SriRanganathaswamy Temple at Sri Rangam, a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Overnight stay is at Trichy Ooty - Trichy After breakfast proceed to Trichy which is situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim centre. Trichy is a dominating center city of Tamil Nadu with magnificent fort and temples. Later visit one of the famous landmark of Trichy, Rockfort with Ganesh temple on the top of hill as known as Uchi Pillaiyar temple with 83m high rock, it is one of the oldest in the world. Then you will visit SriRanganathaswamy Temple at Sri Rangam, a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Overnight stay is at Trichy

5. Day 6

   Trichy - Madurai

   After breakfast proceed to Madurai, which is the oldest existing city in the India and visit Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, it is historic temple dedicated to both Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Siva, and Sundhareswarar dedicated to Lord Shiva and visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Palamudircholai, Thiruparankundram and Azhakar temple Overnight stay is at Madurai. Trichy - Madurai After breakfast proceed to Madurai, which is the oldest existing city in the India and visit Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, it is historic temple dedicated to both Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Siva, and Sundhareswarar dedicated to Lord Shiva and visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Palamudircholai, Thiruparankundram and Azhakar temple Overnight stay is at Madurai.

6. Day 7

   Madurai - Tanjore - Chidambaram

   After breakfast proceed to Tanjore and have darshan in Tanjore Big Temple called as Bragatheeswarar Temple, the famous world Heritage monument one of the most famous landmarks of Tanjore built in at the beginning of the 12th century by the greatest Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola King. Later proceed to Chidambaram also called as Thillai, is known us NATARAJ TEMPLE. (Cosmic Dancer) which has the famous Nataraja temple with the root of the sanctum-sanctorum covered with golden plates is located in the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres. Which is one the Panchabootha Sthala, dedicated Lord Siva. This is one of the very few temples where Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu are enshrined under one roof. Overnight stay is at Chidambaram. Madurai - Tanjore - Chidambaram After breakfast proceed to Tanjore and have darshan in Tanjore Big Temple called as Bragatheeswarar Temple, the famous world Heritage monument one of the most famous landmarks of Tanjore built in at the beginning of the 12th century by the greatest Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola King. Later proceed to Chidambaram also called as Thillai, is known us NATARAJ TEMPLE. (Cosmic Dancer) which has the famous Nataraja temple with the root of the sanctum-sanctorum covered with golden plates is located in the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres. Which is one the Panchabootha Sthala, dedicated Lord Siva. This is one of the very few temples where Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu are enshrined under one roof. Overnight stay is at Chidambaram.

7. Day 8

   Chidambaram - Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram

   After breakfast proceed to Pondicherry “The Capital of the French Colonies in India” since the 17th century and visit the Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville and Pondi Beach. Later proceed to Mahaballipuram, the Rock cravings at Mahabalipuram are notable for the delightful freshness and simplicity of their folk art origins. The sculptures here are particularly interesting because it shows scenes of the day to day life. It is one of the world famous monuments sites of the country. Later visit Five Rathas, Arjuna Penance, Krishna Mandapam, ShoreTemple and Beach. Later proceed to Kanchipuram and check into hotel. Overnight stay is at Kanchipuram. Chidambaram - Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram After breakfast proceed to Pondicherry “The Capital of the French Colonies in India” since the 17th century and visit the Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville and Pondi Beach. Later proceed to Mahaballipuram, the Rock cravings at Mahabalipuram are notable for the delightful freshness and simplicity of their folk art origins. The sculptures here are particularly interesting because it shows scenes of the day to day life. It is one of the world famous monuments sites of the country. Later visit Five Rathas, Arjuna Penance, Krishna Mandapam, ShoreTemple and Beach. Later proceed to Kanchipuram and check into hotel. Overnight stay is at Kanchipuram.

8. Day 9

   Kanchipuram – Chennai

   After breakfast visit Kamakshi Amman Temple - This temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati in the form of Kamakshi or the goddess of Love. The main shrine in the inner sanctum of this temple can be reached by passing through a large hall (Mandapam) with decorated pillars Ekambareswar Temple, dedicated to god Siva, is one of the largest temples of Kanchipuram Kailasanathar temple, which is the oldest and the most beautiful temple of Kanchipuram. Later proceed to Chennai and check into hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at Chennai. Kanchipuram – Chennai After breakfast visit Kamakshi Amman Temple - This temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati in the form of Kamakshi or the goddess of Love. The main shrine in the inner sanctum of this temple can be reached by passing through a large hall (Mandapam) with decorated pillars Ekambareswar Temple, dedicated to god Siva, is one of the largest temples of Kanchipuram Kailasanathar temple, which is the oldest and the most beautiful temple of Kanchipuram. Later proceed to Chennai and check into hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at Chennai.

9. Day 10

   Chennai: Drop

   After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.

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