South Splendour With Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Kerala
14N/15DChennai (1N) - Tirupati (1N) - Bangalore (1N) - Mysore (2N) - Ooty (2N) - Kodaikanal (2N) - Madurai (1N) - Rameswaram (1N) - Kanyakumari (1N) - Kovalam (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 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Day 15
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.
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 - Tirupati (140 Kms – 4 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Tirupati, arrival at Tirupati check in at hotel. Later 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.
Darshan tickets are available on the internet 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
Chennai - Tirupati (140 Kms – 4 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Tirupati, arrival at Tirupati check in at hotel. Later 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.
Darshan tickets are available on the internet 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)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Bangalore vis visiting srikalahasthi temple, 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
Tirupati- Bangalore (250 Kms – 5 hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Bangalore vis visiting srikalahasthi temple, 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
Bangalore -Mysore ( Enrote Visit Srirengapatna) – 150 Kms – 4 HrsAfter breakfast check out hotel, later proceed 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 proceed 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 – Kodaikanal ( 315 Kms – 5 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Kodaikanal , through out this journey enjoy the green curvy driving arrival at Kodaikanal, check in hotel refresh and later proceed to sightseeing including Guna caves - Discovered in 1821, this popular cave site exists between 3 massive, pillar-shaped rocks, Later return to Hotel and overnight at Hotel.
OOty – Kodaikanal ( 315 Kms – 5 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Kodaikanal , through out this journey enjoy the green curvy driving arrival at Kodaikanal, check in hotel refresh and later proceed to sightseeing including Guna caves - Discovered in 1821, this popular cave site exists between 3 massive, pillar-shaped rocks, Later return to Hotel and overnight at Hotel.
KodaikanalAfter breakfast proceed to the full day sightseeing of Kodaikanal including - Pillar rocks view Point Popular cliffside destination offering sweeping views of the mountains & unique pillar-shaped rocks, Coackers walk, Bryant Park, Kodaikanal lake., Chettiyar park, Kurinji Andavar Temple- This 1936 Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan is set in scenic surrounds with Kurinji flowers and Can enjoy the boating at Kodaikanal lake and return to Hotel and overnight at Hotel.
KodaikanalAfter breakfast proceed to the full day sightseeing of Kodaikanal including - Pillar rocks view Point Popular cliffside destination offering sweeping views of the mountains & unique pillar-shaped rocks, Coackers walk, Bryant Park, Kodaikanal lake., Chettiyar park, Kurinji Andavar Temple- This 1936 Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan is set in scenic surrounds with Kurinji flowers and Can enjoy the boating at Kodaikanal lake and return to Hotel and overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Kodaikanal – Madurai ( 125 Kms – 4 Hrs drive)After breakfast Check out hotel and later proceed to Madurai, arrival at Madurai check in hotel refresh and later proceed to the full day sightseeing of Madurai Including Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams, rising high above the surrounding country side. Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - a gracious building in the Indo-Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches, Overnight at Hotel.
Optional visits at Madurai – Need to Have at least 2 Days stay.
Alagar Koyil –Large, historic Hindu temple in scenic surrounds with elaborate carvings & sculptures.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Koodal Azhagar Temple Sacred temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, featuring a tower covered with colourful idols.
Gandhi Museum
Athisyam – Theme Park
Day 10 Kodaikanal – Madurai ( 125 Kms – 4 Hrs drive)After breakfast Check out hotel and later proceed to Madurai, arrival at Madurai check in hotel refresh and later proceed to the full day sightseeing of Madurai Including Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams, rising high above the surrounding country side. Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - a gracious building in the Indo-Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches, Overnight at Hotel.
Optional visits at Madurai – Need to Have at least 2 Days stay.
Alagar Koyil –Large, historic Hindu temple in scenic surrounds with elaborate carvings & sculptures.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Koodal Azhagar Temple Sacred temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, featuring a tower covered with colourful idols.
Gandhi Museum
Athisyam – Theme Park
Madurai – Rameswaram (175 Kms – 4 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later drive to Rameswaram, arrival at Rameswaram visit including Ramar patham Ram zarukka, Ramsaranpathu- 2-story hilltop Hindu temple with holy wells, a shrine to Lord Rama's footprints & good views. Ramanathaswamy Temple- This Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located on Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, Pamban bridge and later drive to visitDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial and drive back to Hotel – Overnight at Hotel.
Optional with additional cost
Dhanushkoti
Mani dharshanam at temple – starts at early morning at 4 am (timing to be checked local)
Madurai – Rameswaram (175 Kms – 4 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later drive to Rameswaram, arrival at Rameswaram visit including Ramar patham Ram zarukka, Ramsaranpathu- 2-story hilltop Hindu temple with holy wells, a shrine to Lord Rama's footprints & good views. Ramanathaswamy Temple- This Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located on Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, Pamban bridge and later drive to visitDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial and drive back to Hotel – Overnight at Hotel.
Optional with additional cost
Dhanushkoti
Mani dharshanam at temple – starts at early morning at 4 am (timing to be checked local)
Rameswaram-Kanyakumari ( 325 Kms – 5 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Kanyakumari, Arrival at Kanyakumari check in hotel refresh and later visit Kanya temple, Later to Thiruvalluvar statue or the Valluvar Statue, is a 133-feet tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and philosopher Tiruvalluvar, author of the Tirukkural, an ancient Tamil work on secular ethics and morality. Thiruvalluvar Statue is the second-tallest statue in India, Vivekananad rock Memorial , Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock, later spend the time on the beach later return to hotel and overnight at Hotel.
Rameswaram-Kanyakumari ( 325 Kms – 5 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Kanyakumari, Arrival at Kanyakumari check in hotel refresh and later visit Kanya temple, Later to Thiruvalluvar statue or the Valluvar Statue, is a 133-feet tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and philosopher Tiruvalluvar, author of the Tirukkural, an ancient Tamil work on secular ethics and morality. Thiruvalluvar Statue is the second-tallest statue in India, Vivekananad rock Memorial , Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock, later spend the time on the beach later return to hotel and overnight at Hotel.
Kanyakumari-Trivandrum-Kovalam ( 85 Kms – 2 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Kovalam on the visiting Padmanabhapuram Palace, Grand palace with a carved rose wood interior, an imposing main king's chamber and a granite hall later drive to Trivandrum visiting The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple - 1729 temple complex, known for its towering gateway and shrine to Padmanabha reclining on a serpent. move further to relax in the evening on the Beach of Kovalam.
Kanyakumari-Trivandrum-Kovalam ( 85 Kms – 2 Hrs drive)After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Kovalam on the visiting Padmanabhapuram Palace, Grand palace with a carved rose wood interior, an imposing main king's chamber and a granite hall later drive to Trivandrum visiting The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple - 1729 temple complex, known for its towering gateway and shrine to Padmanabha reclining on a serpent. move further to relax in the evening on the Beach of Kovalam.
KovalamAfter breakfast early proceed to the full day sightseeing of kovalam, including Kovalam beach Travelers flock to this picturesque beach with a lighthouse, umbrella rentals & dining options. Light House beach - Popular beach featuring restaurants, lodging & an iconic lighthouse with panoramic views. Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium,Vizhinjam - This simple, compact aquarium features tanks displaying a unique collection marine life, Later return to Kovalam further relax on the Beach - Overnight at Kovalam
Optional visits with the additional cost
Poovar Island – Visit
Vellayani Lake
You can try an ayurvedic massage at Trivandrum
KovalamAfter breakfast early proceed to the full day sightseeing of kovalam, including Kovalam beach Travelers flock to this picturesque beach with a lighthouse, umbrella rentals & dining options. Light House beach - Popular beach featuring restaurants, lodging & an iconic lighthouse with panoramic views. Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium,Vizhinjam - This simple, compact aquarium features tanks displaying a unique collection marine life, Later return to Kovalam further relax on the Beach - Overnight at Kovalam
Optional visits with the additional cost
Poovar Island – Visit
Vellayani Lake
You can try an ayurvedic massage at Trivandrum
Trivandrum - DepartureAfter breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to the airport for your next destination or go back home – end of the services.
Trivandrum - DepartureAfter breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to the airport for your next destination or go back home – end of the services.
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