Day 1: Arrival in Chennai - SIghtseeing
Meet our representative on arrival at Chennai Airport/Hotel and begin your journey. Visit the sacred Kapaleeshwarar Temple, the historic Government Museum Chennai, and colonial landmark Fort St. George. Enjoy time at Marina Beach and visit Santhome Cathedral Basilica. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 2: Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
Drive to Kanchipuram, the city of temples. Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, and Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Continue to Mahabalipuram to explore its UNESCO monuments like Shore Temple and Arjuna’s Penance. Return and overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 3: Pondicherry – French Charm & Spirituality
Travel to Puducherry. Explore French Colony streets, Promenade Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakul Vinayagar Temple and enjoy an outside visit to Auroville. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 4: Chidambaram – Chola Heritage – Tanjore
Visit the sacred Nataraja Temple, an important Shaivite shrine known for its cosmic dance significance. Continue to UNESCO World Heritage temples Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple and Airavatesvara Temple, admired for Chola architecture. Proceed to Thanjavur and visit the grand Brihadeeswarar Temple. Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 5: Trichy & Chettinad
Morning visit to Tiruchirappalli including Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Jambukeswarar Temple. Later explore Kanadukathan village with Chettinad mansions, tile factories, and heritage homes. Overnight stay in Chettinad.
Day 6: Madurai
Proceed to Madurai, one of the oldest living cities in India. Visit the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple, known for its towering gopurams and spiritual aura. Explore Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Gandhi Memorial Museum, and the vibrant flower market. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 7: Ooty
Drive to Ooty, the “Queen of Hill Stations,” through scenic Nilgiri mountain roads. Visit the serene Ooty Lake for boating, explore the lush Government Botanical Garden and colourful Rose Garden, and enjoy panoramic valley views. Overnight stay in Ooty .
Day 8: Mysore
Travel to Mysuru, the royal city of Karnataka. Visit the magnificent Mysore Palace, known for its stunning Indo-Saracenic architecture, Proceed to the sacred Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hills, offering panoramic views of the city. Explore the lively Devaraja Market, famous for flowers, spices, and local culture. Overnight stay in Mysore.
Day 9: Srirangapatna – Hassan
Visit historical Srirangapatna including Tipu Sultan’s heritage sites such as Dariya Daulat Bagh and Ranganathaswamy Temple surroundings.Later, proceed to Belur and Halebidu to explore Hoysala temples, renowned for their intricate stone carvings and architectural brilliance. Continue to Hassan, check in to the hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay.
Day 10: Departure from Bangalore
After breakfast, Proceed to Bengaluru for a short city tour visiting Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Vidhan Soudha, and Bangalore Palace. Drop at Bangalore Airport.