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Home >> South India Tour Packages >> South India Tour
South India
Tour Packages
Duration:
18 Nights / 19 Days
Places Visit :
Mumbai – Aurangabad –Hyderabad – Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram –Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Thekkady – Kochi – Kovalam – Trivenduram - Mumbai
Tour Packages
Day 01 : Arrival at Mumbai
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On arrival at  Mumbai International airport, you will be received by our representative. All the required assistance would be provided and then you will be transferred to the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Mumbai
After breakfast at Hotel, you will be taken for a full day tour of Mumbai. You will begin with the Gateway of India,one of the major landmarks of the city.  Next you would be visiting Mahaluxmi an important Hindu temple of Goddess Luxmi and Haji Ali Dargah-the tomb of a Muslim saint who died while on pilgrimage to Mecca. The mosque was constructed in the sea where the casket containing his mortal remains had floated and come to rest.The Hanging Gardens is another must see site in Mumbai. The park  built during the early 1880s provides lovely sunset view over the Arabian Sea. No trip to Mumbai can be complete without visiting its most famous beach -Chowpatty. So be ready to enjoy the beach environs. You would also be visiting Colaba & Crawford Mkt., Nariman Point and Victoria Station. Head back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Mumbai  
Day 03 : Mumbai
After finishing breakfast at hotel, head for Gateway of India  from where you will board a ferry to reach the Elephanta Islands.The Elephanta Caves are located nine kilometres by sea from the Gateway of India.They are primarily rock temples carved out of two hills that emerge from the centre of the island. Enjoy exploring the island all day through. In the evening proceed to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 04 : Mumbai- Aurangabad
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to CST Railway Station to board Tapowan Exp.,7617 for Aurangabad at 0610 Hrs . On arrival Arrival at Aurangabad station at 1330 Hrs our representative will escort you to Hotel Windsor Castle. Check in, refresh and then proceed for an excursion to the Ellora Caves (30kms from Aurangabad)carved during 350 AD to 700 AD period. A total of 34 caves exhibiting the finest cave temple architecture are carved into the sides of a basaltic hill.These structures represent the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.  Later in the evening , return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Aurangabad  
Day 05 : Aurangabad
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Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a full day excursion to the 2000- year old Ajanta Caves (110 kms from Aurangabad).This set of 30 Buddhist rock- cut caves are carved on the horse-shoe shaped cliff of the Sahyardi Hills with nothing else except a hammer and chisel.The  Ajanta Caves feature several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries). The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's life are another high point of these caves and are famous throughout the world.

In the evening reach the hotel for dinner . Thereafter you will be transferred to Aurangabad Railway Station to board the Ajanta Express Train No.7063 for Hyderabad.

Overnight on board.
Day 06 : Hyderabad
On arrival at Hyderabad railway Station , transfer to the Hotel. Check - in, refresh and take breakfast. Henceforth you will taken for a full day tour of Hyderabad city - "the Gateway of South".

 To begin with, we will first visit Charminar built in 1591-92 by  king Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah . This magnificent edifice is to Hydearabad what "Effiel Tower" is to Paris. Often described as 'The Arch of Triumph of the East' , it is a structure of char(four) huge minars(pillars). This will be followed by a visit to the Mecca Masjid - one of the largest mosques in India .The Masjid is placed immediately to the south-west of Charminar .The construction of this mosque was commenced in 1614 by Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah and was completed by Aurangazeb in 1693. You will also be visiting the 13th century Golcunda Fort which served the kings as a strong administrative centre and market place.The inner fort has ruins of palaces, mosques, a hill top pavilion. The outer fort has two state protected monuments.In the evening , proceed to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 07 : Chennai- Kanchipuram
In the morning transfer to Domestic Airport to board flight for Chennai. On arrival at Chennai Airport, proceed by surface to Kanchipuram - one of the seven holiest cities of India.On reaching your destination go for sightseeing trip of important Kanchipuram Temples: Kailashnatha Temple-the oldest temple at Kanchipuram is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple-one of the largest temples of Kanchipuram also dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kamakshi Amman Temple-  majestic ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati and The Vaikuntha Perumal temple-dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Depart for Mahabalipuram(54kms)- the town of temples, sand and sea. On arrival transfer to the Hotel.Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08 : Mahabalipuram
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After Breakfast at hotel , go for sightseeing of  Mahabalipuram's world renowned Shore Temple. The temple is a visual delight - a Vishnu temple sandwiched between two Shiva temples. You will also visit Ganesh Rathas, Five Rathas(Chariots)- A group of structures lying at the southern extreme of Mahabalipuram, amidst casuarina trees. The Krishna Mandapam is one of the earliest rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram which you will also visit. The walls of the temples depict scenes of pastoral life. Afternoon is free for leisure. Later in the evening proceed to hotel for dinner.
Day 09 : Mahabalipuram-Tanjore
After early breakfast at hotel, leave for Tanjore enroute visiting Chitambaram-one of the oldest, and most magnificent temples of South India where Shiva Natraja (the Dancing Shiva) stands in his cosmic dance pose in the golden sanctum sanctorum, Gandaygudacholapram & Darussam.

On arrival at Tanjore, transfer to Hotel Oriental Towers. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Tanjore  
Day 10 : Tanjore- Trichy
After breakfast, morning sightseeing tour of Tanjore - The home of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance and traditional hadicrafts.Visit the  Brihadeeswarar Temple or the Big Temple built by the greatest Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola.It is that dynasty's finest contribution to Dravidan temple architecture. Also visit the Palace.

Later proceed to Trichy or Tiruchirappalli- situated on the banks of the Cauvery river, it was the citadel of the Chola dynasty in the medieval period.

On arrival , transfer to Hotel Femina. Spend the day visiting Srirangam Temple or Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha. . The temple sprawls over an area of about 156 acres (6,31,000 sq m), making it one of the largest temples in India.
Day 11 : Trichy- Madurai
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning visit Rock Fort Temple-Trichy's most famous landmark situated on the banks of the Kaveri river. It is one of the oldest in the world-approx.3,800 year.

Later drive to Madurai.The city believed to be more than 2500 years old iand also known as Athens of the East.On arrival, check-in at Hotel Royal Court. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Madurai  
Day 12 : Madurai
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After early breakfast at hotel proceed for sightseeing trip of Meenakshi Temple- the heart and lifeline of Madurai This temple is one of the most sacred abodes of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva .The temple has a stunning architecture.
Afternoon free for leisure. Dinner at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Madurai - Thekkady
Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Thekkady - a mystical travel destination with picturesque plations and hill towns.
On arrival, transfer to Hotel Woodland Prince Castle, . Spend the day visiting National Periyar Park. Later,Boating  through Periyar lake will be a  real delight. In the evening, reach hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Thekkady  
Day 14 : Thekkady - Kochi
After breakfast at hotel leave for Kochi- queen of the Arabian Sea, enroute visiting Tea and Spice gardens. On arrival,transfer to Hotel Yuvarani Residency, Ernakulam.Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 : Kochi
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Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour of the charming visuals of Kochi. You will be visiting :
Santa Cruz Basilica- historic church built by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope John Paul IV in 1558. The church was proclaimed a Basilica in 1984 by Pope John Paul II . You will also see the Matanchery Museum- also known as Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555 A.D .Its interiors are decorated with murals from the Ramayana This would be followed by a visit to the Chinese Fishing Nets- huge cantilevered fishing nets erected between 1350 and 1450 AD by traders from the court of Kubla Khan, these nets exhibit a mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen in Fort Kochi. Also visit Vasco do gama Square an ideal place to idle, with stalls serving fresh delicious seafood, tender coconut etc.

Lastly enjoy boating to Bolghatty Palace-situated in Bolghatty Island a narrow palm-fringed Island easily accessible from the mainland. The Palace was built by the Dutch in 1744. Proceed for the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 16 : Kochi - Kovalam
After breakfast depart for Kovalam  .Enroute stop over for enjoying back water cruz at Allapuzha-the best gateway to explore the countryside. Have a memorable time on the backwaters in a country boat. On arrival at Kovalam, transfer to Hotel Raja. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Kovalam  
Day 17 : Kovalam
After breakfast at the hotel head for the beach. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kovalam beach all day through .Known as the "Paradise of the South", Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. Here the  gently curving beach is wooed by the blue waters of the Arabian Sea. Dinner at hotel. Ovenight stay at the hotel.
Day 18 : Kovalam/ Kanyakumari
Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional tour to Kanya  Kumari- the Southern-most tip of peninsular India, where the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet.Offers visitors the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 19 : Trivenduram- Mumbai
After breakfast at the hotel, you have free time till departure . Transfer to Trivenduram domestic Airport  to board flight DN-728 for Mumbai. Transfer to the international airport for onward flight back home.  (AZ770 to Poland via Milano 0205 hrs).
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