Grand Tour of South India

15 Days

Start and end in Bengaluru (Bangalore), Chennai

Location Covered
Alappuzha (Alleppey) Kochi (Cochin) Kumarakom Thekkady Periyar Chennai Coimbatore Coonoor Madurai Ooty Thanjavur (Tanjore) Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Bengaluru (Bangalore) Mysore Srirangapatna
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Itinerary

On the day of arrival at Bangalore airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Bangalore, visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden, the 16th century Bull Temple and drive pass to the Vidhana Soudha. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore, via en-route visit Srirangapatna fort and Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple also visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Tipu Sultan's summer palace. Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later visit to Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace - famous for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from the world over, the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Coonoor, via en-route drive to Ooty, visit the Dodda betta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri mountains, the beautifully landscaped Botanical Gardens and the scenic Ooty lake where you can enjoy an optional boat ride. After finish your sightseeing tour at Ooty, later continue drive to Coonoor. Upon arrival at Coonoor check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Coonoor, visit tea gardens, Wellington golf course, Hidden valley, Droog fort, Lamb's rock, Sim's park and Dolphin's nose. Also if time permits visit to Avalanche Seven Angels Waterfalls which is 40 kms one way. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Coimbatore railway station to board the train for Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin railway station, our representative will meet you and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Cochin visit, Fort Kochi, Jewish synagogue, St.Francis Church, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, Indo Portuguese Museum. In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha. Overnight at Houseboat.

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to the hotel for night stay. Later visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (4 Pm - Closed) and Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai at Keelakuilkudi. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. After finish your guided tour to Madurai, later experience the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Thanjavur, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple and Sri Rangam Temple. After finish your sightseeing tour at Trichy, later continue drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for sightseeing tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace. After finish your sightseeing tour at Thanjavur, later continue drive to Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Chennai airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

  • 14 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
  • Daily breakfast at hotels
  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
  • Local English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore, Cochin, Madurai and Thanjavur
  • Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  • Experience the wildlife at Preiyar National Park
  • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake
  • One mineral water bottle per person per day
  • All currently applicable taxes including GST
  • Visas Fee (if applicable)
  • Monument entry fees
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes

Yes

Yes, All language local guides are available as per request.

Yes

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.

Yes

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Only for foreign national traveler.

Most of the places you will get free Wi-FI.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Currency always depend on the country.

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

100% departure if there is single traveler.

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.

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3 Star

Tips always optional.

Yes

Yes

 

Treebo - Bangalore
Crystal Paark Inn - Mysore
Kumaran Cottages - Coonoor
Fort Castle - Cochin
Standard House Boat - Alleppey
Ashirwad Heritage Resorts - Kumarakom
Blooming Paradise - Periyar
North Gate - Madurai
Oriental Towers - Thanjavur
Maurya International - Chennai

Novatel - Bangalore
Sandesh The Prince - Mysore
Tea Nest - Coonoor
The Renai - Cochin
Deluxe House Boat - Alleppey
Lakesong Resort - Kumarakom
Greenwoods Resort - Periyar
Heritage Madurai - Madurai
Indeco Swamimalai - Thanjavur
Green Park - Chennai

The Leela Palace - Bangalore
Radission Blu Plaza - Mysore
Kurumba Village Resort - Coonoor
Le-meradien - Kochi
Premium House Boat - Alleppey
Aveda Kumarakom - Kumarakom
The Elephant Court - Periyar
The Gateway - Madurai
Svatma - Thanjavur
Grand - Chennai

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