Duration of the Tour for South India Grand Tours: 15 Nights and 16 Days
Destination covered for South India Vacation: Delhi - Chennai - Mahabalipuram – Tanjore - Trichy – Madurai – Munnar Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin – Ooty – Mysore - Bangalore – Delhi – Departure….!! 

Day 01:  Arrive New Delhi    
Arrive at Delhi airport. Our Company representative will receive you at the Airport. Board the car and get driven to your pre booked hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: New Delhi – Chennai (by flight)
On your second day of Vacation in South India, your breakfast will be at the hotel later go for check out from hotel and transfer to airport for board a flight to Chennai. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later get ready for the sightseeing. Including: Kapaleeshawarar Temple, Fort St. George Museum, and Marina Beach etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (55kms / 1 hr)
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Mahabalipuram - the main port of Pallava Dynasty. On the way, we stop at points of interest including visit to the memorial of Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur. This place in Sriperumbudur is where Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated and the area is now well protected. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 04: Mahabalipuram – Tanjore (230kms / 6hr)
Morning, we take you for sightseeing of Mahabalipuram paying visits to the five rathas- Arjuna Penance, Mahishasura Mandap, Drishna Manap, Shore Temple and Ganash Ratha. The last drive for the day is to Tanjore- the ancient capital of Chola Kings. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 05: Tanjore – Trichy (54kms / 1hr)
Morning, we drive you to Brideshwara Temple, Museum and Rock Fort Temple. After having seen these awesome monuments give a break and have lunch. After lunch, we drive you to Trichy. On reaching Trichy, the night is at hotel.

Day 06: Trichy - Madurai (128 kms / 3 hrs)
Morning is kept for sightseeing in Trichy while paying visits to Jambukeswara Shiva Temple, Srirangan Vishnu Temple, Rock Fort and Ghats of the River Cauvery on the aesthetic Srirangan Island. Later, we drive you to Madurai. This city has a history of over 2,000 years old. In the evening, we take you for a temple ceremony in the famous Meenakshi Temple. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 07: Madurai – Munnar (170kms / 4hrs)
Morning hours is spent in Tirumalai Nayak Palace and Museum. Walk in the vast mansions of the museum and explore all the galleries of this fascinating museum that has a huge collection of Kerala's traditional artifacts. Later, we go to Munnar Tour, while en-routing and halting in many interesting places. On arrival to Munnar, just check in to hotel. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 08: Munnar
Munnar is the head of three rivers and is surrounded by high mountain ranges that overlook gorgeous valleys. The whole day is kept free to explore this beautiful hill station. So, carry your cameras to click marvelous pictures of gorgeous valleys and mountain ridges once you are on the hilltop of the hill station. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 09: Munnar – Periyar (135 kms / 3 hr)
After breakfast, in the morning, we drive you to Periyar. Afternoon, is a boat-ride on Periyar Lake where you get the chance to view wildlife of the region. Return to hotel and evening is kept free for visit to spice market. Buy spices from this market as they are available at very cheap rate and are world famous for their quality. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey (180kms / 5hrs) Houseboat
Morning, drive to Kumarakom and board on a houseboat. Stay in a houseboat is a totally marvelous experience and this is the reason why tourists from all over the world come to Kumarakom to experience a houseboat. Once in the houseboat, watch out for the Ariel population and the wondrous life of the people who live in the backwaters of Kerala. All these can be observed from the comforts of the Houseboat. Overnight is at the houseboat.

Day 11: Allepppey – Cochin (56kms / 1 hr)
Disembark at Alleppey at 0930 hrs and drive to Cochin. Afternoon, after breakfast, we take you for city tour of Fort Cochin. During the tour, we visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis – Church, and Chinese Fishing Net. In the evening, an enthralling Kathakali Dance performance is arranged for your entertainment. We recommend that you participate and learn the various moves of this famous South- Indian dance. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 12: Cochin - Ooty (280kms / 7 hrs)  
Morning, we drive you to Ooty in the morning after breakfast. On the way, we en route boarding a toy train ride from Coonoor to Ooty at a speed of 33 km per hour. A one ride on this toy train is very exciting as this train rolls on tracks across plains, plantation and forest clad hills where you get to enjoy breathtaking views. Upon arrival at Ooty, check in to hotel. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 13: Ooty Sightseeing
Ooty commonly known as Udhagamandalam, is the capital of Nilgiri district, and is famous as the 'Queen of Hill stations' among the tourist circuits. The Day is kept free for you to explore the abundant scenic beauty of this small hill station. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 14: Ooty – Mysore (160 kms/ 5hrs)
In the morning, proceed to Mysore. This ancient city was one the capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, who was actually the feudatories of the Vijayanagar Empire, and who declared their independence in the 16th Century. On arrival to Mysore, check into hotel. The night is spent in the comforts of the hotel.

Day 15: Mysore – Bangalore (135 kms/ 3 hrs)
Morning is kept for city tour and sightseeing. We take you around Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Srirangapatnam. Later, after lunch, we drive you to Bangalore- the capital of Karnataka. On arrival, check into hotel to spend the night at the hotel.

Day 16: Bangalore – New Delhi (by flight) - Departure for home……!!
Day is kept free when you get the chance to visit local shopping areas. Check out from hotel in time (1200hrs) and reach airport to board on connecting flight to Delhi. Upon arrival Delhi transfer to airport for board a flight to onward journey. End South India Vacation packages.
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