DAY 01: ARRIVE CHENNAI
Arrive Chennai (Madras), our tour representative will receive you at the airport and transfer to our hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Chennai, visiting museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery. Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Snake Park. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: CHENNAI – MAMALLAPURAM – PUDUCHERRY BY ROAD
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (Puducherry) en-route visiting Mamallapuram (165 km / approx 4 hrs drive). Also known as Mamallapuram or the Golden City. This city is the live example of Pal lava drawing and architecture. Once the city had 1000 temples out of them only 200 are remains. These temples are well known for their splendid architecture, with its beautifully carved sculptures.

Later continue your drive to Puducherry. Soaked into the cultural treasure, Pondicherry is a unique and distinct place. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and relax. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Puducherry visiting the experimental city of Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It was established in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo, a revolutionary, poet, philosopher, and Yogi. Also visit the Pondicherry Museum, having the remains of archaeological findings. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03: PUDUCHERRY – THANJAVUR BY ROAD
After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur (175 km / approx 4 hrs drive). It is an enchanting place which is known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu, and is also home for one of the best temples. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and relax. Afternoon visit Brihadeeswara Temple, UNESCO World Heritage site. This temple is made out of granite, and surrounded by protective walls. At the entrance there is a humongous statue of sacred bull Nandi. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 04: THANJAVUR – TIRUCHIRAPPILLY (TRICHY) – CHETTINAD BY ROAD 
After breakfast, drive to Chettinad en-route visiting Tiruchirappilly (145 km / approx 3 hrs drive). It is situated on the banks of the River Cauvery. Visit the Rock Fort Temple, this famous Pallava era Ganesha temple is the most prominent landmark of the city and made up by the cutting of several beautifully carved rocks. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and locally known as Sri Malaikottai Uchipillayar Temple. Later continue your drive to the Land of Heritage and Devotion name as Chettinad. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05: CHETTINAD – MADURAI – THEKKADY BY ROAD
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) en-route visiting the famous Meenakshi Temple at Madurai (230 km / approx 5 hrs drive). This temple is known for its outstanding and impressive architectural beauty. Also visit a notable architectural masterpiece Tirumala Nayak Palace. This palace is famous for the Stucco work on its domes and arches.
Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and relax. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06: THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM BY ROAD (127 Km / Approx. 3 Hrs Drive)
Early morning move to enjoy a boat cruise on Periyar Lake around the world famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve. See some rare wild animals including wild boars, sambars, wild dogs, langur monkeys, wild elephants etc.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. Situated on the eastern side of vast Vembanad Lake this place is blessed with some rare gifts of nature.
Upon arrival check in at hotel and relax.
Kumarakom is famous for canoeing, boating, yatching, and houseboat cruise. Other famous attraction of this place is Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, host to thousands of migratory birds.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Kumarakom – Kochi (90 Km / Approx. 2 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, drive to Kochi – known as the gateway of Kerala.
Upon arrival check in at hotel and relax.
Afternoon move for the sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Dutch Palace, the masterpieces of Portuguese architecture. St. Francis Church, the oldest church in India constructed by Europeans. Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue which is popular as the oldest synagogue in the Common Wealth Countries.
Also visit the unique Chinese fishing nets, these nets are used for a very unique and unusual method of fishing.
Stay overnight at hotel.

DAY 08: KOCHI – BENGALURU BY FLIGHT & DRIVE TO KABINI via MYSURU 
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to connect flight for Bengaluru. Assistance on arrival and drive to Kabini en-route visiting Mysore (245 km / approx 5 hrs drive). Mysore is also known as City of Palaces as it has numerous palaces scattered all over the city. Visit Mysore Palace, one of the biggest palaces in the whole country adorn with the stained glass, wall paintings, ivory inlaid doors and ornate golden throne. Upon arrival at Kabini, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09: KABINI – CHIKMAGALUR BY ROAD 
After breakfast, drive to Chikmagalur (195 km / approx 4 hrs drive). Chikmagalur is a small picturesque town in the foothills of Mullayanagiri range. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Later visit the plantations and hills to enjoy the unrivaled natural beauty, green valleys and coffee plantations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Chikmagalur – Hampi (295 km / approx. 6 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Hampi. Hampi is a historic village and an enchanting land where architectural beauty is found in plenty.
Upon arrival check in at hotel, Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel.

DAY 11: HAMPI – HOSAPETE (HOSPET) – HAMPI BY ROAD
After breakfast, full day excursion to Hampi and Hospet (13 km / approx 25 min drive).

Hampi- Once beautiful capital city of Vijayanagar Empire and greater than Rome, had palaces, temples and sculptures, spread all over. The city was razed to the ground by the Sultanates of South in 1565.  Some of the interesting  ruins remaining  are the Virupaksha, Vittala & Hazara Rama temples huge Ganesha and Narasimha images, the elephant stables, the Queen’s Bath, carvings on the Ramachandra temple, Lotus Mahal.

Also, enjoy bold rocky hills and picturesque valleys at Hosapete. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Hampi – Badami (170 km / approx. 4 hrs drive)
This morning drive to Badami.
Upon arrival check in at hotel and ready to visit the Badami cave Temple, located at the picturesque location, these temples are beautifully adorned with carvings. The temples of Badami are the excellent example of rock cut cave temple encompassing a radiance of beauty and serenity.
Also, visit the Badami Fort, Perched on the top of a cliff, this fort was built by Tipu Sultan. Over the fort there is a famous Malegitti Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Stay overnight at hotel.

DAY 13: BADAMI – GOA BY ROAD
After breakfast, drive to Goa (235 km / approx 5 hrs drive). Goa is one of the happening places in India also famous as the “Beach Capital of India”
Upon arrival at, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 14: IN GOA

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After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of the Goa visiting the slopes of Altinho Hill for a breathtaking view of Panjim & river Mandovi. Then to Donapaula for a view of India’s larges natural harbour Marmgoa. Then to Old Goa visiting Basillica of Bom Jesus wherein is enshrined the body of St. Francis Xavier, in a silver ornate casket. Then to St. Cathedral, the biggest church in the East. St. Cajetan, built like Peters (Rome), Church of Lady Rosary & St. Monica. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 15: IN GOA
Breakfast at hotel. Full day free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 16: GOA – MUMBAI BY FLIGHT
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.

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DAY 17: IN MUMBAI
Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion across the harbour to the world famous, 1200 years old Elephanta Caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The famous TRIMURTI sculpture signifying the trinity of the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer is located here. Afternoon city tour of Mumbai visiting to Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (where Mahatama Gandhi used to stay) then to Dhobi Ghat. Also drive past Afgan church, colorful Crawford Market and Marine Drive. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 18: DEPART MUMBAI
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the international airport for your onward flight. We wish you to have a safe flight.

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