Day 01: Arrive Chennai

Welcome to Chennai – the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country. On arrival meet & greet by our representative and transfer you to your hotel. After lunch at hotel, half day sightseeing tour including Gandhi Memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore Temple and Marina Beach. Dinner and Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 02: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (220 Km / 5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram – the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has ancient paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silk sarees. En-route visit Mahabalipuram’s the Shore Temple, Trimurti Cave Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas and Sculpture Museum. Later drive to Pondicherry. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 03: In Pondicherry

After breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour to Aurobindo Ashram, you will be transported to a world of bliss and peace. Here the day starts with meditation and visitors are allowed to take a look of Sri Aurobindo and his chief disciple Mother’s room. You will also visit the Pondiocherry museum where among the artifacts you will see the discoveries of Arikamedu, Chola bronze items. Rest of the day enjoys your-self at the beach. Dinner & Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 04: Pondicherry – Trichy (245 Km / 5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Trichy. En-route visit Chidambaram Nataraj Temple & Brihadewswara Temple - known as the ‘Big temple’ built by the Chola dynasty. This massive temple is 216 feet high and the single spherical stone on top weighs 80 tonnes. This is a UNESCO World Heritage monument. Later drive to Trichy. On arrival to Trichy, check-in at your hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay in Trichy.

Day 05: Trichy – Madurai (135 Km / 3 hours)

After breakfast, visit Srirangam Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India. Later drive to Madurai. On arrival to Madurai, check-In at your hotel. In the evening, visit famous Shree Mennakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Dinner & Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 06: Madurai to Thekkady (140 Km / 3 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady set in the green hills of spice plantations and home of the Periyar Wildlife Reserve – a sanctuary for a multitude of wild elephants, bears, bison, deer, boar and the great Indian Tiger. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 07: In Thekkady

Early morning you may go for the boating on the Lake Periyar to spot wild animals, by luck you may spot them but surely you will enjoy the natural beauty. Post lunch visit spice plantation. Dinner & Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 08: Thekkady to Alleppey (140 Km / 4 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey - the enchanting backwater destination, a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. Alleppey strengthens Kerala’s reputation for being God’s own country with its unbelievably beautiful mangrove forests, coconut groves and emerald green paddy fields interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. On arrival, check-in at your House Boat to enjoy & experience the back water life. Cruise will cover the canals & village area also. Lunch, evening tea, Dinner & Breakfast will be served at House Boat. The food will be authentic kerala cuisine. Over Night stay at House Boat in Alleppey.

Day 09: Alleppey to Cochin (80 km / 2 hours)

After breakfast proceed to Cochin. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Post lunch, half day sightseeing tour including Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church & the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening enjoy Kerala's traditional Kathakali Show. Dinner and Over-night stay in Cochin.

Day 10: Cochin to Wayanad (260 km / 6 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Wayanad - it is one of the best destinations in Kerala. It makes you feel very close to nature. The forest and tea plantations accompany you through-out the trip of Wayanad region. On arrival, check-in at your resort. Post lunch, you can head towards Bansura Sagar Dam. The largest Earth water dam in India, the vast water body will leave you in awe and the sunset will add brilliance to your experience. There is not much to do around, but to revel in the beauty of landscapes and enchanting forms of nature. Over Night stay in Wayanad.

Day 11: In Wayanad

After breakfast, visit to Muthanga - ecotourism center in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, and Edakkal caves - best known for the ancient wall paintings & art ingrained in the caves. The caves are surrounded by lush green ambiance and give you a perfect back drop to travel back in time when art and nature were nurtured together. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the natural beauty of Western ghats. Over Night stay in Wayanad.

Day 12: Wayanad to Mysore (130 km / 3 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Mysore. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Evening visit to world famous Brindavan Gardens expanded over 150 acres. The musical fountain and light show adds attraction to the gardens. Dinner and over-night stay in Mysore.

Day 13: In Mysore

After breakfast, visit to Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi Hill, Big Bull, St. Philomena's Church, Jagan Mohan Palace and Zoo. Dinner and over-night stay in Mysore.

Day 14: Mysore to Bangalore (140 km / 3 hours)

After breakfasr, drive tot Bangalore - the Garden City of India. En-route, visit Srirangapatnam - the 18th century Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Post lunch proceed for a half day City tour including Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Iskcon Temple, Vidhan Soudha & Bull Temple. Dinner and over-night stay at Bangalore.

Day 15 : Leave Bangalore by flight to onward destination

Morning after breakfast, transfer you to Bangalore Airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

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