Overview
Best of Two Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with Kerala in South India Tour, a land of vivid color, spices and backwaters, hill stations from the days of the Raj, massive ancient temples, palaces, art galleries, game parks and palm fringed beaches. On this journey experience the rich and the vibrant culture of South India. The tour starts with the garden city of Bangalore, then on to the royal state of Mysore, sandalwood country, with its lavish palaces and gardens. Watch wildlife in the Nagarhole National Park noted for herds of elephant, tiger and the rich diversity of wildlife. Relax in the hill station of Ooty in the Nilgiri hills. Drive through the Western Ghats to Cochin and the backwaters to see Keralan life. Continue on to the temple cities of Madurai and Tanjore and see amazing Dravidian temple architecture and religious fervor. Relax on the palm dotted Cove long beach before returning home.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Bangalore (By Flight)
Tourist Attractions: Bull Temple, Lalbagh, Vidhan Soudha, Cubbon Park
On arrival at Bangalore Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. You will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in and take rest after your long flight journey. After that our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned. Then proceed for Bangalore sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight at Bangalore
Day 02: Bangalore – Mysore (By road 180 kms, 3-4 hrs)
Tourist Attractions: Sriranganathswami Temple
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Mysore. It will take 4 hrs approx. On reaching Mysore, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Mysore sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel.
Overnight at Mysore
Day 03: Mysore Sightseeing
Tourist Attractions: Chamundi Hills, Chamundi Temple, Mysore Palace, Art Gallery, Brindavan Gardens
Have your breakfast and proceed for Mysore local sightseeing. In the afternoon, take your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel.
Overnight at Mysore
Day 04: Mysore – Nagarhole (By road 100 kms approx)
Tourist Attractions: Rajiv Gandhi National Park/ Nagarhole National Park
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Nagarhole. It will take 2 hrs approx. On reaching Nagarhole, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed to the national park which is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. Here you can explore some tigers and other species. Then return back to the hotel.
Overnight at Nagarhole
Day 05: Nagarhole – Ooty (By road 100 kms approx)
Tourist Attractions: Ooty Lake, Ooty Valley and Botanical Gardens
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Ooty. It will take 2 hrs approx. On reaching Ooty, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Ooty sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight at Ooty
Day 06: Ooty – Cochin (By road 280 kms approx)
Tourist Attractions: St. Francis' Church, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin. It will take 6 hrs approx. On reaching Cochin, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for sightseeing of Cochin. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight at Cochin
Day 07: Cochin Sightseeing
Tourist Attractions: Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Bolgatty Island, Chinese Fishing Net Bridge , Marine Drive
Have your breakfast and check out from your accommodation and drive to Cochin. It will take 2 hr approx. On reaching Cochin, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for local sightseeing. in the afternoon, have your lunch and after the end of the tour, return back to your hotel and relax.
Overnight at Cochin
Day 08: Cochin – Kumarakom (By Road, 100kms, 2hrs approx)
Tourist Attractions: Backwaters, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Have your breakfast and check out from your accommodation and drive to Kumrakom. It will take 4 hrs approx. On reaching Kumarakom, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing. after the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 09: Kumarakum – Madurai (By road 200 kms approx)
Tourist Attractions: Meenakshi Temple
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai. It will take 4 hrs approx. On reaching Madurai, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Meenakshi temple and explore the world heritage site. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight at Madurai
Day 10: Madurai Sightseeing
Tourist Attraction: Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Other sightseeing
Have your breakfast and proceed for Madhurai sightseeing where you will be visiting the Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Also visit the colorful temple market. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight at Madhurai
Day 11: Madurai – Tanjore via Trichy (By road 180 kms approx)
Tourist Attraction: Srirangam Island
Have your breakfast and drive to the temple town of Trichy, the citadel of Chola dynasty in the medieval period. The city saw wars fought between the British and French in 18th century. Also visit the Srirangam Island, a living example of a temple town where the life centers on the temple with 22 magnificent gopurams (gateway towers), the tallest being 236 feet high. Then continue drive to Tanjore, the granary of Tamil Nadu and the cultural capital of the region. It will take 4hrs approx. On reaching Tanjore, check into your accommodation and relax.
Overnight at Tanjore
Day 12: Tanjore - Covelong Beach (By road 280 kms approx)
Tourist Attraction: Brihadeshwara temple
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Covelong Beach. It will take 7 hrs approx. On reaching Covelong Beach, check into your accommodation and relax. Then visit the famous 10th century Brihadeshwara temple, an engineering marvel and now preserved as a world heritage monument. Tanjore is also famous for paintings. You will see some of famous frescos depicting myths and courtly pursuits. Continue you journey to Covelong Beach visiting en route the famous shore temple in Mahabalipuram. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight at Covelong
Day 13 & 14: Covelong Beach
Tourist Attraction: Covelong Beach, Kapaleshwara Temple
Have your breakfast and spend the day at leisure by the beach. During your stay you can take a half day city tour of Chennai, the fourth largest city of India, and visit the Fort St George, built by the East India Company in 1653, St Mary’s church, the first Anglican Church in India and the Kapaleshwara Temple, destroyed by the Portuguese in 1566 and rebuilt 300 years ago. At the end of the day return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight at Covelong
Day 15: Covelong - Chennai (By road 50 kms approx) Departure (By flight)
Have your breakfast and check out from your accommodation and drive to Chennai. It will take 1 hr approx. On reaching Chennai, transfer to the airport to board flight for onward journey. We wish you a safe journey onwards.