A religious believer in any culture may sometimes look beyond the shrine feel the call of some distant holy place renowned for miracles and the revivification of faith, and resolve to journey there. The goal of the journey, in the sacred site, whatever the culture, the general features of a pilgrim's journey are remarkably similar. A generalized account of one woman's pilgrimage may thus serve to illustrate the process. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith, although sometimes it can be a metaphorical journey into someone's own beliefs. Breakfast Sightseeing Hotel Transport
Package Overview
A religious believer in any culture may sometimes look beyond the shrine feel the call of some distant holy place renowned for miracles and the revivification of faith, and resolve to journey there. The goal of the journey, in the sacred site, whatever the culture, the general features of a pilgrim's journey are remarkably similar. A generalized account of one woman's pilgrimage may thus serve to illustrate the process. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith, although sometimes it can be a metaphorical journey into someone's own beliefs.
Why Choose This Tour
This package is designed as a complete route-based holiday, connecting important attractions at a comfortable pace. It is suitable for families, couples, heritage travellers, pilgrims and first-time South India visitors who want organised transfers, sightseeing coverage and a practical travel plan.
Destinations Covered
Chennai – Bangalore – Mysore – Ooty – Coimbatore – Cochin – Alleppey houseboat cruise – Thekkady – Trichy – Velankkani – Pondicherry
Itinerary
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Day 1
Chennai
Arrive at Chennai Airport and meet our representative Chennai, “The Gateway to Southern India”. Later visit Chennai sightseeing Marina Beach, Anna Memorial and M.G.R. Memorial. Overnight stay is at Chennai.
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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". Later visit Bangalore sightseeing tour by St. Patrick’s Church, Infant Jesus church, 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". Later visit Bangalore sightseeing tour by St. Patrick’s Church, Infant Jesus church, 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.
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Day 3
Bangalore – Mysore
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. Later proceed to visit St. Philomino Church, Mysore Maharaja’s palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and build between 1897 and 1912 and Brindavan Garden. Overnight stay is at Mysore. Bangalore – Mysore 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. Later proceed to visit St. Philomino Church, Mysore Maharaja’s palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and build between 1897 and 1912 and Brindavan Garden. Overnight stay is at Mysore.
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Day 4
Mysore – Ooty
After breakfast Ooty via Mudumalai and Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, 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, Boathouse and st. Antonys church. Overnight stay is at Ooty. Mysore – Ooty After breakfast Ooty via Mudumalai and Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, 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, Boathouse and st. Antonys church. Overnight stay is at Ooty.
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Day 5
Ooty – Coimbatore
After breakfast proceed to Coimbatore, known as “Manchester of India” “Textile City” and visit, St Michael Church and Bethesda International Prayer Centre, Karunya Nagar. Overnight stay is at Coimbatore. Ooty – Coimbatore After breakfast proceed to Coimbatore, known as “Manchester of India” “Textile City” and visit, St Michael Church and Bethesda International Prayer Centre, Karunya Nagar. Overnight stay is at Coimbatore.
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Day 6
Coimbatore – Cochin
After breakfast proceed to Cochin to visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St Francis church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Cochin, Chinese fishing net & Indo-Portuguese. Overnight stay is at Cochin.
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Day 7
Cochin – Alleppey houseboat Cruise – Thekkady
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey Houseboat cruise which is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Sit back and relax while the boat house through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, coir villages and narrow serene backwater canals. Later proceed to Thekkady through panoramic Western Ghats hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of waterfalls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into Hotel and expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake. Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance. Overnight stay is at Thekkady. Cochin – Alleppey houseboat Cruise – Thekkady After breakfast proceed to Alleppey Houseboat cruise which is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Sit back and relax while the boat house through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, coir villages and narrow serene backwater canals. Later proceed to Thekkady through panoramic Western Ghats hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of waterfalls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into Hotel and expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake. Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance. Overnight stay is at Thekkady.
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Day 8
Thekkady – 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. Late visit St. Lourdes church. Overnight stay is at Trichy. Thekkady – 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. Late visit St. Lourdes church. Overnight stay is at Trichy.
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Day 9
Trichy – Velankkani
After breakfast proceed to Kalani Dam Then proceed and visit Pondimadha church. Later proceed to visit Annai Velankani church-“our lady of health shrine and basilica” and have a Special prayers. Overnight stay is at Velankani.
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Day 10
Velankani – Pondicherry
After breakfast proceed to Pondicherry and visit "Shrine Of Our Lady Of Lourdes", Villianur ” Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus” and "The Church of Our Lady of Angels”. Overnight stay is at Pondicherry. Velankani – Pondicherry After breakfast proceed to Pondicherry and visit "Shrine Of Our Lady Of Lourdes", Villianur ” Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus” and "The Church of Our Lady of Angels”. Overnight stay is at Pondicherry.
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Day 11
Pondicherry – Chennai
After breakfast proceed to Chennai, full day free for shopping and own independent activity Overnight stay is at Chennai.
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Day 12
Chennai: Airport Drop
After breakfast, based on your flight timing you will be drop in air port Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour .