South India Pilgrimage Tour

Morning excursion to Kanchipuram. Proceed to Mamallapuram. Kanchipuram (64 kms from Chennai) is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. The city of Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture. On arrival transfer to hotel. Visit the Shore Temples and Arjuna's Penance, the world's biggest bas relief. Night stay in Mamallapuram.

Morning leave for Pondicherry by road. On arrival transfer to hotel. Sightseeing of Pondicherry. Night stay in Pondicherry.

Morning leave for Trichy by road visiting en-route Chidambaram, Kumbakonam and Gangaikondacholapuram. On arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Trichy.

Morning excursion to Thanjavur. Afternoon sightseeing of city visiting Srirangam and Jambukeshwara temple. Night stay in Trichy.

Leave for Madurai by road. On arrival check-in at the hotel. . In the evening visit the Meenakshi temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva. 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 Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Night stay in Madurai.

Morning excursion to Rameshwaram. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Madurai.

Morning after breakfast drive to Combatore. On arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Coimbatore.

Morning after breakfast drive to Ooty. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Ooty.

Morning after breakfast drive to Nagarhole. On arrival transfer to Kabini river lodge. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in lodge.

In the morning go on a Coracle Ride on Kabini river. The Coracle is a round native boat. In the afternoon go on a wildlife tour in the National park in jeeps / vans. Night stay at the lodge.

Morning after breakfast drive to Mysore. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Mysore visiting Mysore palace and Chamundi hill. Night stay in Mysore.

Full day excursion to Srirangapattna and Somnathpur. Night stay in Mysore.

Morning after breakfast drive to Hassan. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Belur and Halebid. Night stay in Hassan

Morning after breakfast drive to Bangalore visitng Sravanbelgola en-route. On arrival transfer to the airport to connect flight for Chennai. Transfer to the international airport on arrival to connect flight for onward journey.