Southern India Spectacle

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Places to Visit: Mumbai, Cochin, Periyar, Madurai, Chennai, Mysore, Halebid, Belur, Bangalore

This best of Southern India tour will take from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. Experience the ancient Dravidian India famous for spectacular temples, architectural and archaeological splendors, tranquil backwaters, natural beauty, wildlife parks, swaying palm and coconut trees, Maharaja Palace, silk, spices and much more.

Day 01: Mumbai
Arrive at New York's airport to connect your scheduled International flight to Mumbai (Mumbai).

Day 02: Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport. Later transfer to hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai
Morning free to relax and adjust to the time zone. Afternoon city tour of Mumbai visiting the Gateway of India built to commemorate the visit of King George V; Prince of Wales Museum; Crawford market; Dhobi Ghat.

Day 04: Mumbai - Cochin
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Cochin. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Cochin.

Cochin - is great center of culture and learning. Visit one of the oldest Jewish Synagogues in the world, Dutch Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets. Cochin is also a rare blend of Hindus, Jewish, Christians and Muslims living together in perfect harmony for years.

Day 05: Cochin
Cochin Morning backwater rides on the tranquil lagoons of Kerala. Enjoy the uninterrupted view of backwater life as your boat cruises slowly through these canals and lagoons. Afternoon free to explore the city on won.

Day 06: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar famous for elephant reserve park. Arrive and check in at hotel. Afternoon Game viewing at the Periyar Wildlife Reserve Park. Periyar is a world famous wildlife park. View the wildlife by boat ride on river Perrier. Periyar is spread out on an area of 300 square mile sand one can see elephant herds as they come to lake.

Day 07: Periyar
Full day game viewing at the park.

Day 08: Periyar - Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai. Arrive and check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of this city of spectacular temple.

Madurai is situated in Southern Tamil Nadu on the banks of river Vaigai. It is more than 2500 years old and is an important cultural and commercial center. Visit the world famous 'Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Shiva. Exquisite sculptures are to be found throughout the complex. The hall of thousand pillars is a museum of icons, photographs and illustrations. Visit Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal.

Day 09: Madurai - Chennai
Transfer to airport for flight to Chennai (Chennai). Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Chennai (Chennai). Chennai (Chennai) the capital of Tamil Nadu is the gateway to Southern India. Visit St. Thomas' Cathedral named after St. Thomas-one of the apostle of Jesus Christ who has believed to arrive in this place. Visit the Marina beach, Mylapore temple.

Day 10: Chennai
Full day return trip by car to Mahablipuram and Kanchipuram. Mahabalipuram - famous for its beautiful and romantic 7th century shore temples fine display of sculptures carved out of a huge rock. In this city of seven pagodas or rathis are models of Dravidian temples demonstrating multi pillared hall and sculptured walls of Hindu epic Mahabharatha. Kanchipuram One of the oldest cities of India date back to 2nd century BC. This former city of the Chola dynasty is famous for its beautifully architecture temples. Thousands of Hindu devotees can be seen performing the Puja (religious ceremonies) and the temples filling with the sounds of ancient Vedic chanting. Visit Ekambareswar, Kamakshi, baikuntha Perulamal temples.

Day 11: Chennai - Mysore
Transfer to airport for flight to Bangalore. Arrive and proceed to Mysore by car. Visit enroute Seringapatnam.

Sringapatnam - the capital of Tippu Sultan who ruled southern India during the 18th century. Demolished by the British, it still has extensive ramparts and the dungeons where Tippu held many British Officers. Nearby is the Darai Daulatbagh (Tippu's summerpalace) and the Gumbaz (Tippu's mausoleum). Arrive Mysore and check -in at hotel.

Day 12: Mysore - Hassan
Morning city tour of Mysore. Mysore in this city of Sandalwood, visit Maharaja's Palace Indo saracenic palace, which has stained glass, mirrors, guilds, beautiful carved wooden doors and mosaic floors, guilds beautiful carved wooden doors and mosaic floors. Historical painting depicting the life in Mysore during the British time. It has its own Hindu temple. The former Maharaj still resides at the back of the Palace. Other places of interest are Chamundi Hills where the temple of Goddess Chamundeswari is situated 1060 meters above sea level. The view from the top over the city and its surrounding area are superb. The famous Nandi Bull Temple (Lord Shiv'a Bull) carved out of a huge rock is also located here.

Afternoon depart by car to Hassan visiting enroute the ancient temples of Belur and Halebid. These medieval period temples built by the Hoysala kings depicts the tales from Hindu mythology on intricately carved sculptures Arrive and transfer to hotel.

Day 13: Banglore:
In evening local sight seen & Overnight At Hotel.

Day 14: Bangalore:
Transfer to airport intime to connect flight for Mumbai, on Mumbai arrival further conenct flight for onward destination.

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