Best Of Tamil Nadu And Karnataka Tour
9N/10DChennai (1N) - Pondicherry (2N) - Tirupati (1N) - Bangalore (1N) - Mysore (2N) - Ooty (2N)
Located in the southernmost part of India, Tamil Nadu is known as the cradle of Dravidian culture. The state is celebrated for its historical monuments, beaches, and hill stations. Temple gopurams, classical music and dance festivals, lip-smacking cuisine, and heritage sites like Thanjavur lure tourists to the state.
Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10
Chennai – Arrival – Overnight stay at ChennaiGreet and meet on arrival at Chennai airport , proceed to hotel check in hotel, refresh and later visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Colourful Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Shiva, established in the 7th century & later rebuilt, Vivekananda Illam , Former ice store where Swami Vivekananda stayed in 1897, now a permanent exhibition on his life then the Government museum, Fort museum, drive past Marina Beach, San Thome Church and later return to hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
Optional places you can also visit if you are staying one more night
Guindy National Park, Anna Zoological park, Dakshinachitra (On the way to Mahabalipuram), Theosophical Society, Better spot for Shopping is T Nagar.
Chennai – Arrival – Overnight stay at ChennaiGreet and meet on arrival at Chennai airport , proceed to hotel check in hotel, refresh and later visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Colourful Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Shiva, established in the 7th century & later rebuilt, Vivekananda Illam , Former ice store where Swami Vivekananda stayed in 1897, now a permanent exhibition on his life then the Government museum, Fort museum, drive past Marina Beach, San Thome Church and later return to hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
Optional places you can also visit if you are staying one more night
Guindy National Park, Anna Zoological park, Dakshinachitra (On the way to Mahabalipuram), Theosophical Society, Better spot for Shopping is T Nagar.
Chennai – Pondicherry (Enrote – Mahabalipuram) 150 kms – 4 Hrs driveAfter breakfast check out hotel to Pondicherry, a beautiful drive in ECR reach at Pondicherry enrote visiting Mahabalipuram including visit of Five Rathas, Mahishasuramardini Mandapa, is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pal lava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram, Mahabalipuram lighthouse, Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Shore temple, Beach and drive to Pondicherry arrival at Pondicherry check n hotel and Rest the day at relax and overnight at Hotel.
Chennai – Pondicherry (Enrote – Mahabalipuram) 150 kms – 4 Hrs driveAfter breakfast check out hotel to Pondicherry, a beautiful drive in ECR reach at Pondicherry enrote visiting Mahabalipuram including visit of Five Rathas, Mahishasuramardini Mandapa, is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pal lava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram, Mahabalipuram lighthouse, Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Shore temple, Beach and drive to Pondicherry arrival at Pondicherry check n hotel and Rest the day at relax and overnight at Hotel.
Pondicherry – SightseeingAfter breakfast proceed to the full day sightseeing of Pondicherry Including, Matrimandir The Matrimandir is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral yoga, situated at the centre of Auroville initiated by The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville: The City of Dawn, Arikamedu – Former Chola Port city, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pondicherry, Promenade Beach, Shri Aurobindo ashram and later drive back to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
Optional activities which may be interesting at Pondicherry
Sunbathe on a sun-kissed day @ Serenity Beach
Try the numerous Water Activities @ Paradise Beach and Karaikal Beach Scuba Diving
Manakkula Vinayakar Temple
Botanical Garden- Botanical garden
Pondicherry – SightseeingAfter breakfast proceed to the full day sightseeing of Pondicherry Including, Matrimandir The Matrimandir is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral yoga, situated at the centre of Auroville initiated by The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville: The City of Dawn, Arikamedu – Former Chola Port city, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pondicherry, Promenade Beach, Shri Aurobindo ashram and later drive back to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
Optional activities which may be interesting at Pondicherry
Sunbathe on a sun-kissed day @ Serenity Beach
Try the numerous Water Activities @ Paradise Beach and Karaikal Beach Scuba Diving
Manakkula Vinayakar Temple
Botanical Garden- Botanical garden
Pondicherry –Tirupati ( 235 Kms ) – Enrote visit KanchipuramAfter breakfast check out hotel, proceed by surface to Tirupati enrote visiting Kanchipuram including visit temple of Kamakshi temple The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati; Ulagalantha Perumal Temple is dedicated to Vishnu and later drive to Tirupati, Arrival at Tirupati check in hotel and overnight at Hotel.
Pondicherry –Tirupati ( 235 Kms ) – Enrote visit KanchipuramAfter breakfast check out hotel, proceed by surface to Tirupati enrote visiting Kanchipuram including visit temple of Kamakshi temple The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati; Ulagalantha Perumal Temple is dedicated to Vishnu and later drive to Tirupati, Arrival at Tirupati check in hotel and overnight at Hotel.
Tirupati- Bangalore (250 Kms – 5 hrs drive)Early Morning proceed to dharshan of world famous pilgrimage spot Tirumala which is 17 kms top of Seven hills, probably every Hindu in the world, Tirupati is the divine home of the Shri Tirumala Venkatachalapathi shrine, the largest of its kind and positively the most visited temple in the world, later proceed to Bangalore arrival at Bangalore check in hotel rest of the day at relax and overnight at Hotel.
Darshan tickets are available online which should be pre-booked.
Optional places you can also visit if you are staying one more night
Aadhi Varaha Swami Temple, Dwagasthambam, Sri Venkateswara Museum, Chandragiri Fort & Most famous Temple Srikalahasthi
Tirupati- Bangalore (250 Kms – 5 hrs drive)Early Morning proceed to dharshan of world famous pilgrimage spot Tirumala which is 17 kms top of Seven hills, probably every Hindu in the world, Tirupati is the divine home of the Shri Tirumala Venkatachalapathi shrine, the largest of its kind and positively the most visited temple in the world, later proceed to Bangalore arrival at Bangalore check in hotel rest of the day at relax and overnight at Hotel.
Darshan tickets are available online which should be pre-booked.
Optional places you can also visit if you are staying one more night
Aadhi Varaha Swami Temple, Dwagasthambam, Sri Venkateswara Museum, Chandragiri Fort & Most famous Temple Srikalahasthi
Bangalore -Mysore ( Enrote Visit Srirengapatna) – 150 Kms – 4 HrsAfter breakfast check out hotel, later proceeds to Bangalore sightseeing including, Cubban park Established in 1870, this vibrant city park has walking paths, landscaped gardens & play areas. Vidhana Soudha, The Vidhana Soudha located in Bengaluru, is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian, Bangalore Palace, Tipusultan Summer palace, This ornate summer home of a Mughal emperor now offers scenic grounds & a small historical exhibit later drive to botanical garden and Visit Nandi temple, later drive to Mysore visiting Seringapatam,Mysore arrival at Mysore , check in hotel and Refresh later visit in the evening brindavan gaden light & sound show return to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
Bangalore -Mysore ( Enrote Visit Srirengapatna) – 150 Kms – 4 HrsAfter breakfast check out hotel, later proceeds to Bangalore sightseeing including, Cubban park Established in 1870, this vibrant city park has walking paths, landscaped gardens & play areas. Vidhana Soudha, The Vidhana Soudha located in Bengaluru, is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian, Bangalore Palace, Tipusultan Summer palace, This ornate summer home of a Mughal emperor now offers scenic grounds & a small historical exhibit later drive to botanical garden and Visit Nandi temple, later drive to Mysore visiting Seringapatam,Mysore arrival at Mysore , check in hotel and Refresh later visit in the evening brindavan gaden light & sound show return to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
MysoreAfter breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to full day sightseeing of Mysore including Krishna raja sagara - Krishna Raja Sagara, also popularly known as KRS, is the name of both a lake and the dam that creates it. It is located close to the settlement of Krishnarajasagara, Chamundeswari Temple, Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in Mysore, in the princely city of Mysore, India. Its construction was completed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore, Mysore Palace and Later return to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
MysoreAfter breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to full day sightseeing of Mysore including Krishna raja sagara - Krishna Raja Sagara, also popularly known as KRS, is the name of both a lake and the dam that creates it. It is located close to the settlement of Krishnarajasagara, Chamundeswari Temple, Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in Mysore, in the princely city of Mysore, India. Its construction was completed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore, Mysore Palace and Later return to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
Mysore – Ooty (220 Kms – 5 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Ooty, visiting Mudhumalai national park 200-square-mile wildlife sanctuary & national park open since 1940 and known for its tiger reserve. Arrival at Ooty check in hotel refresh and later proceed to sightseeing including Botanical Garden, Lake, Doddabetta and Childrens’ Park and later return to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
Mysore – Ooty (220 Kms – 5 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Ooty, visiting Mudhumalai national park 200-square-mile wildlife sanctuary & national park open since 1940 and known for its tiger reserve. Arrival at Ooty check in hotel refresh and later proceed to sightseeing including Botanical Garden, Lake, Doddabetta and Childrens’ Park and later return to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.
OotyAfter breakfast proceed to the full day visit of ooty including the toy train ride ( tickets to be purchased on own) the experience of travel in toy train will mesmerizing rhythm of the train's motion and that outlines your journey from the town of Mettupalayam to the hill station of ooty and later drive to visit the local market of ooty, later drive back to hotel rest of the day at relax and overnight at Hotel.
OotyAfter breakfast proceed to the full day visit of ooty including the toy train ride ( tickets to be purchased on own) the experience of travel in toy train will mesmerizing rhythm of the train's motion and that outlines your journey from the town of Mettupalayam to the hill station of ooty and later drive to visit the local market of ooty, later drive back to hotel rest of the day at relax and overnight at Hotel.
Ooty- CoimbatoreAfter breakfast check out hotel and later we transfer you to the Coimbatore airport on time for your next destination/ return home – End of the services.
Ooty- CoimbatoreAfter breakfast check out hotel and later we transfer you to the Coimbatore airport on time for your next destination/ return home – End of the services.
Overview
Karnataka, located in the southwestern part of India, is a diverse and culturally rich state known for its historical heritage, vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, and delicious cuisine. With a mix of ancient traditions and modernity, Karnataka offers a plethora of experiences for travelers. Karnataka has to offer Historical Heritage, Garden City - Bangalore, Palaces and Forts, Coastal Charm, Western Ghats, Cultural Extravaganza, Cuisine, Coffee Plantations, Art and Handicrafts, Wildlife Sanctuaries.
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