Day 1: Chennai

Arrival Chennai Today on reaching Chennai Airport you will meet and assist by our representative and transfer to Hotel. Check-in at Hotel. Later you will proceed for a city sightseeing tour which includes a visit to the Government Museum and Art Gallery, to see the art and bronze gallery, (closed on Fridays and public holidays), and also a visit to the famous 16th century Kapaleeshwarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, sacred to Tamil Shivaties. Non-Hindus are only allowed up to the outer courtyard. Drive past Fort St. George, Marina Beach, and San Thome Cathedral. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : Chennai – Mahabalipuram

Drive-by surface to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Later you will proceed to visit Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is also called as Mamallapuram and it is a sea port built by Mahendravarman of the Pallava dynasty during 7th century. The monuments here are made out of solid rocks. Later in the afternoon move out for a local tour of Mahabalipuram the main attraction of Mahabalipuram is an open-air rock sculpture known as “Arjuna’s Penance“, Mahishasuramardini Caves and Mandapams and few rocks cut temples. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Mahaballipuram

Proceed for excursion to Kanchipuram, It is considered as one of seven sacred cities of Hindus. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4:Mahaballipuram – Tiruvanamalai – Gingee – Pondicherry

Drive by surface to Pondicherryenroute visit Tiruvanamalai and Gingee. On arrival check in at Hotel. Later move out for a local tour of Pondicherry. Pondicherry is a coastal town ruled by the French for 300 years. This city is very much known to the public by its Aurobindo Ashram visit Auroville. Raj Nivas, Government palace, Botanical garden, The French institute, Library of museum. Overnight at Hotel.

Day5:Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Gangaikondacholapuram- Kumbakonam -Tanjore

Drive-by surface toTanjoreenroute visit Kumbakonam – a small typical Indian town and Chidambaram. Further, continue the drive to Tanjore. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6:Tanjore – Trichy

After breakfast, you will proceed sightseeing in Tanjore. Tanjore was the capital of great Cholaempire who built more than 70 temples between 10th and 14th century. We visit here one of the world heritage monument, Brihadeshwara Temple (11th century), which is also known as big temple. Later drive by surface to Trichy. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later you will proceed to visit Trichy, Here you will climb up the stairs to the famous Rock Fort which was built on 84 m high rock in the centre of town in about 1660. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Trichy – Madurai

Drive-by surface to Madurai. On arrival check in at Hotel. Later you will proceed to visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace – A gracious building in the Indo Saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches. Also, visit the Alagar Hills and TiruparaKundran Rock temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8: Madurai -Periyar

Morning leave for Periyar. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Later take a boat ride on Periyar lake. The lake of Periyar is the central point of the famous 780 sq.2 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary which was designated as a part of the Project Tiger in 1973. After the boat ride, we drive through the Park and observe the elephants, bison, sambar, wild oxen, wild boar, and spotted deer which are common here. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Periyar – Kovalam

Drive-by surface to Kovalam. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Kovalam 

Full day at your resort in Kovalam on leisure . Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Kovalam -Allepey

After breakfast checkout from the hotel  then drive-by surface to Allepey and board the houseboat on the Backwater of Kerala for a Night. Overnight on House Boat.

Day 12: Allepey – Cochin

After breakfast deboard the Houseboat and drive by the surface to Cochin. On arrival check in at Hotel. Later you will proceed for sightseeing of Cochin, visit Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church, and Chinese fishing net. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Cochin – Ooty

Drive-by surface to Ooty. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Ooty – Bandipur

Morning proceed to visit the Botanical garden built in 1847 and the Ooty Lake where a boating facility is available. Horse-back riding around the lake also is available. Later drive by surface to Bandipur. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Later proceed for an evening  Safari into the Park. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: Bandipur – Somnath – Mysore

After breakfast proceed to the morning Safari into the Park. Later drive by surface to Mysore en-route visit Somnathpur. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Later you will proceed to visit Mysore Palace, one of the major attractions of Mysore. Then to Mysore Zoo where you can see some of the rare species of wildlife. Then proceed to world famous Brindavan Gardens expanded over 150 acres. The musical fountain and light show add attraction to the gardens. Return back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16: Mysore – Srirangapatnam – Gomateshwara- Hassan

After breakfast drive by surface to Hassan en route visit Srirangapatnam and Gomateshwara. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17: Hassan – Halebid – Belur- Hospet

After breakfast, you will proceed to visit Belur and Halebid. The ChennaKesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid’s 12th-century Hoysaleswara. Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are masterpieces of Hindu art. Later drive by surface to Hospet. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18: Hospet

After breakfast you will proceed to visit Hampi, Hampi is nestled within the ruins of the medieval city of Vijayanagar in the state of Karnataka, on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. Set in a surreal and beautiful boulder-strewn landscape, Vijayanagara (the City of Victory) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and although the city was destroyed by marauding Moghulinvanders in the 16th century. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 19: Hospet – Goa

After breakfast drive by surface to Goa. On arrival check in at the hotel.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 20: Goa

After breakfast full day relaxes on the beach. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 21: Goa – Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Airport to board the flight for the onward journey.