Highlights of South

Cities covered: Chennai , Bangalore(Bengaluru), Mysore , Kochi , Kumarakom, Kovalam, Trivandrum

OVERVIEW

Main Attractions: 

  • The Snake Park
  • San Thome Cathedral
  • Goverment State Museum
  • Five Rathas & Shore Temple
  • Kanchipuram
  • Mysore Palace
  • Jaganmohan Palace
  • Chamundi Hills
  • Lal Bagh
  • Peninsular Gneissic
  • The Bull temple
  • Dutch Palace
  • St. Francis Church
  • Santa Cruz Church
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
DAY
1
Chennai Airport - Hotel (Chennai)

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by one of our representatives outside the exit gate. Just keep a look out for a friendly man holding a placard with your name on it. The representative will take you to your car, from where you’ll be whisked off to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do with as you please.

DAY
2
 Half Day Chennai City Tour (Chennai)

During this tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit and explore the flower and fruit market, the old British-designed High Court, the Government Museum, the Fort Museum (with its collection of colonial memorabilia) and San Thome Cathedral (said to house the remains of St Thomas the Apostle)

 You’ll also get the chance to wander along the world’s second longest beach - Marina Beach – and enjoy some time at Snake Park.

DAY
3
Full Day Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram Tour (Chennai)

The first part of this trip will take you to Kanchipuram - the Golden City of a Thousand Temples. Your time here can be spent exploring some of the best temples, including the oldest and (arguably) most beautiful – the early 8th century Kailasantha Temple. While in this area, it’s possible to see silk, cotton and lungi weavers in action.

 After lunch it’s time to visit Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) – an ancient town of spectacular, monolithic temples. While here, you’ll enjoy Descent of the Ganges (an impressive bas relief sculpted into rock), Krishna’s Butter Ball (a huge rock that defies gravity and comprehension), the Shore Temple and Tiger Cave amongst many other fascinating structures.

DAY
4
Hotel - Chennai Airport (Chennai)

The driver will arrive at the hotel in plenty of time to drop you at the airport for your flight. We recommend you leave your hotel four hours before an international flight and three hours prior to a domestic one.
Kempegowda International Airport - Hotel (Bangalore(Bengaluru))

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by one of our representatives outside the exit gate. Just keep a look out for a friendly man holding a placard with your name on it. The representative will take you to your car, from where you’ll be whisked off to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do with as you please.

DAY
5
Bangalore(Bengaluru) - Mysore

The driver will take you to Mysore ( 3 Hrs 30 Mins / 165 Kms approx.) . Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
Half Day Mysore Tour (Mysore)

Enjoy the sightseeing tour of "Mysore" covering Mysore Palace, Jagan mohan palace and chamundi hills

DAY
6
Mysore - Bangalore(Bengaluru)

The driver will take you to Bangalore ( 3 Hrs 30 Mins / 165 Kms approx.). Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
Half Day Bangalore City Tour (Bangalore(Bengaluru))

Enjoy the Sightseeing Tour of Bangalore covering Lal Bagh,The Bull Temple and peninsular Gneissic

DAY
7
Hotel - Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore(Bengaluru))

The driver will arrive at the hotel in plenty of time to drop you at the airport for your flight. We recommend you leave your hotel four hours before an international flight and three hours prior to a domestic one.
Cochin Airport - Hotel (Kochi)

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by one of our representatives outside the exit gate. Just keep a look out for a friendly man holding a placard with your name on it. The representative will take you to your car, from where you’ll be whisked off to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do with as you please.

DAY
8
Half Day Cochin City Tour (Kochi)

Enjoy the sightseeing tour of "Kochi" covering Dutch Palace,St. Francis Dutch,Santa Cruz Church.
Kochi - Kumarakom

The driver will take you to Kumarakom (1 Hrs / 53 Kms approx.). Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.

DAY
9
Half Day Kumarakom Tour (Kumarakom)

Today We will vist Kumarakom bird sanctuary ,The bird sanctuary houses some extremely rare species of birds and is a treat for bird watchers. With gorgeous lakes and astonishing sites to behold you, nature lovers are in for a wonderful surprise as well.

DAY
10
Kumarakom - Kovalam

The driver would pick you up from Kumarakom ( 4 Hrs / 175 Kms approx.) and drive to Kovalam by car. You may stop en-route for refreshments or photography.

DAY
11
Full Day at Leisure in Kovalam (Kovalam)

Free time to spend as per your interests. You can relax at the hotel and enjoy the recreational activities available (subject to direct payment if chargeable) or explore the surroundings on your own.
Alternatively, you can replace this option with any other sightseeing tour available in this package.

DAY
12
Kovalam - Trivandrum

The driver will take you to Trivandrum airport ( 30 Mins / 12 Kms approx.)
City Hotels - Trivandrum International Airport (Trivandrum)

The driver will take you to the airport for your flight. We recommend you depart for the airport four hours before an international flight and three hours prior to a domestic one.

  • 3 Nights accommodation in Chennai at the Clarion Hotel Chennai
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Bangalore(Bengaluru) at the Citrus Bengaluru
  • 1 Night accommodation in Mysore at the Ginger Mysore
  • 1 Night accommodation in Kochi at the Grand Hotel
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Kumarakom at the Green Fields
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Kovalam at the Sagara Beach Resort
  • Meals as specified with selected hotel.
  • Land Transportation by air conditioned chauffeur driven during the entire trip.
  • Services of professional & courteous chauffeur.
  • Services of local English speaking tour guide for Cochin sightseeing
  • Entrance tickets to all monuments to be visited as per the itinerary .
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Tips.
  • International / Domestic Airfare.
  • Meals other than specified.
  • Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions.
  • Hotel standard Check-In / Check-out time 1200 hrs noon but at some hotels it is 1400 hrs.
  • Prices are subject to change with any sudden increase in the cost by supplier and any new tax by the government. Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary.
  • Please note, we have allocation from the hotels mentioned. However in the rare event of any of the above mentioned hotels or room category booked not becoming available at the time of reconfirmation of the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
  • In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
  • Please note Budget Hotels in India are very basic accommodation at most of the places.
  • In case of any immigration/Visa complications, the cancellation policy shall be applicable in full
  • Settlement of Extra’s All Extra’s for services taken beyond our above-mentioned inclusions, the bill for same must be settled directly at the time of Check out from the hotel
  • The rates mentioned above are valid for the dates mentioned above only.
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