Tour Packages For India

Total Tour - 17 Days

Day 1: Mumbai

Welcome to India. You will be met and assisted at the airport or station on arrival in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, by our company's representatives. They will help you transfer to your hotel and check in. You can relax for the day and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Mumbai - Chennai

Transfer to the airport after breakfast for the flight to Chennai. Transfer to your hotel. Check in at the hotel in Chennai. Relax in the evening. Stay overnight at Chennai.

Day 3 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Chennai Excursion

After breakfast we travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram, in Tamil Nadu, India, by road. The distance of approximately 58 km, is covered in around 1 hour. On arrival, in this seaside town, check in at the hotel then proceed for a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. See the rock cut temples shaped like pagodas, cave sanctuaries, famous sculptures and the Shore Temple. Visit Kanchipuram famous for Kailashnatha Temple and traditional silk weaving.
Return to Chennai and stay overnight at the hotel in Chennai.

Day 4 : Chennai - Tirupati

After breakfast we travel from Chennai to Tirupati, in Andhra Pradesh, India, by road. The distance of approximately 140 km, is covered in around 3 hours. On arrival, in this temple and pilgrim town, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon proceed for a darshan (viewing) of Lord Balaji. Return to the hotel and stay overnight at Tirupati.

Day 5 : Tirupati - Bangalore

After breakfast we travel from Tirupati to Bangalore, in Karnataka, India, by road. The distance of approximately 250 km is covered in around 5 hours. Arrive in Bangalore and check into the hotel. Enjoy sightseeing in Bangalore in the evening. See the Lalbagh Gardens, Vidhan Soudha and the busy markets of Bangalore. Return to the hotel to stay overnight.

Day 6 : Bangalore - Mysore

After breakfast we travel from Bangalore to Mysore, in Karnataka, India, by road. The distance of approximately 140 km is covered in around 3 hours. Check into the hotel in Mysore and then go on a sightseeing tour. See the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Art Galleries and Devraj Urs market in Mysore.

Day 7 : Mysore - Kodaikanal

After breakfast we travel from Mysore to Kodaikanal, in Tamil Nadu, India, by road. The distance of approximately 312 km is covered in around 6 hours. Check into the hotel then proceed to the Kurinji Andavar Temple (3.2 kms.) dedicated to Lord Murugan. From the temple, one can see a beautiful view of the plains and Palani Hills. Return to the hotel to stay overnight.

Day 8 : Kodaikanal - Trichy

After breakfast we travel from Kodaikanal to Trichy, in Tamil Nadu, India, by road. The distance of approximately 180 km is covered in around 4 hours. On arrival check into the hotel. Later explore the town of Trichy (Tiruchirapalli).
Visit the majestic Rock Fort Temple, dedicated to Shiva and reached by climbing 437 steps, to the summit of a rocky hillock. Stay overnight in the hotel in Trichy.

Day 9 : Trichy - Tanjore

After breakfast we travel from Trichy to Tanjore, in Tamil Nadu, India, by road. The distance of approximately 55 km is covered in around 1 hour. Check into the hotel in Tanjore and relax. Later enjoy sightseeing in Tanjore. See the Brihadeeshwara Temple built by the Cholas in the 10th century A.D., dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the giant Nandi statue. Stay overnight at the hotel in Tanjore.

Day 10 : Tanjore - Madurai

After breakfast we travel from Tanjore to Madurai, in Tamil Nadu, India, by road.
The distance of 170 km, is covered in around 4 hours. Enroute visit Karaikudi (Chettinad), famous for saris, cuisine and grand mansions. Check into the hotel in Madurai and relax. Later visit the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai. Dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva, it is known for its towering Gopurams. Watch the evening Aarti at the Meenakshi Temple. The ceremony is the highlight of the South Indian Temple Tour. Stay overnight in Madurai.

Day 11 : Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai excursion

After breakfast set out on a full day's excursion to Rameshwaram. See the majestic Ramanathaswamy Temple set on an island in the Gulf of Mannar. Built in the 17th century, this temple is known for its corridors with 1200 granite pillars. Return to Madurai to stay overnight.

Day 12 : Madurai - Trivandrum

After breakfast we travel from Madurai to Trivandrum, in Kerala, India, by road.
The distance of 264 km, is covered in around 6 hours. Arrive in Trivandrum and check in at the hotel where you will stay overnight.

Day 13 : Trivandrum - Alleppey - Houseboat

After breakfast, start a tour of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) visiting the Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Arts Gallery, Zoological gardens, Reptile house, Observatory and Kanakakunnu Palace. Travel to Alleppey, in Kerala, India, by road. The distance of 200 km, is covered in around 5 hours. Arrive in Alleppey and board a houseboat for a backwater cruise. Stay overnight on the houseboat.

Day 14 : Cochin

Travel to Cochin through the heartland of South Kerala. Experience the backwater views and pass through the villages of Alleppey- rice bowl of Kerala. Arrive in Cochin and check into the hotel. Enjoy a sunset cruise in Cochin harbor. Stay overnight at Cochin.

Day 15 : Cochin - Mumbai

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mumbai. Reach and transfer to the hotel, where you can relax and stay overnight.

Day 16 : Mumbai

Breakfast at hotel. Later proceed for an excursion to the ELEPHANTA CAVES. These rock cut caves on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai Harbor are situated an hour's ferry ride away from the Gateway of India. The sculptures and carvings dedicated to Shiva within the caves are truly breathtaking. The Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Return to the hotel and relax in the evening. Check out late and transfer to airport at 2200 hr.

Day 17 : Mumbai - Home

Early morning flight back home at the end of your South India Holidays Tour Package in India.

Note:
1. All rates are on per person basis.
2. Budget Tour Option is also available.
3. Can be extended to or combined with NORTH INDIA.
4. Extension to GOA is possible.

Tour Highlights:
- Sunset harbour cruise at Cochin
- Full day Elephanta caves excursion with entrances
- Launch ferry to Elephanta
- Visit to Lord Venkateshwara temple at Tirumala Hills.
- Visit to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace at Srirangapatanam.
- Visit to Kurinji Andavar Temples at Kodaikanal.
- Visit to ancient traditional market at Srirangam, Trichy.
- Temple visit at Tanjore.
- Visit to Meenakshi temple at Madurai.
- Visit to the Gulf of Mannar to visit Rameshwaram temple.
- Boat cruise at Alleppey.
- Sunset Harbor Cruise at Cochin.