SOUTHERN INDIA COMPLETE

(13 NIGHTS/14 DAYS)
Bangalore - Hassan – Mysore - Ooty - Cochin - Periyar  - Madurai - Trichy - Tanjore - Chennai (Madras)

Day 1:  Arrive -Bangalore
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Alter in the afternoon Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting the Lal Bagh, Bull Temple and drive past the Government Secretariat, Vidhan Soudha (Legislature building) and Cubbon Park. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 2:  Bangalore-Hassan by surface
(192 kms /4-5 Hrs)
Today you will drive for Hassan en-route visiting Shravanbelagola, view the largest statue of Bahubali, a Jain saint. On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon visit famous 12th century temples of Belur and Halebid, one of the finest specimens of Hoysala architecture. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 6:  Hassan-Mysore by surface
(115 kms / 3 Hrs)
Today you will drive for Mysore en-route visiting Srirangapatnam, 16 Kms before Mysore. Among the many fort buildings still intact are Tipu's airy summer palace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat Bagh (Garden). The celebrated Sri Ranganatha Temple is also here. On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. Visit the Art Gallery, drive upto Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and on way back, see the Nandi Bull. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 7:  Mysore-Ooty by surface
(158 kms / 4 Hrs)
Today you will drive for Ooty. On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour visiting the Botanical Gardens. Also visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiri mountains. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 8:  Ooty – Cochin by surface
(280 kms / 7-8 Hrs)
Today you will drive for Cochin. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 9:  Cochin-Periyar by surface
(185 kms / 4 Hrs)
Morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of city visiting the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Fridays) and Chinese Fishing Nets. Leave Cochin by car/coach for Periyar with boat ride from Alleppey to Kottayam through backwaters. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 10:  Periyar-Madurai by surface
(142 kms / 4 Hrs)
Early morning proceed for a boat ride on Lake Periyar to view wildlife. Leave Periyar by car/ coach for Madurai. On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting Tirrumalai Nayak Palace, Thirumohur and Meenakshi Temple. Evening, watch the prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 11:  Madurai -Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) by surface
(142 kms / 3 Hrs)
Today you will drive for Tiruchirappalli (Trichy). On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of city Rock fort Temple. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 12:  In Trichy
Today you will proceed for a full day excursion to Tanjore visiting Brihadeeshwara Temple, the old town, the Raja Museum and the Art gallery. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 13:  Trichy-Chennai by air
In time transfer to the airport to board flight for Chennai. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of city, visiting Fort St. George, St Mary's Church, Indo Saracenic High Court building, Kapaleeswarar temple and San Thome Cathedral. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 14:  Departure Chennai
In time transfer to the airport to board flight for onward destination.