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South India Heritage tour provides you almost each & everything of South India. On this journey experience the rich and the vibrant culture of South India. The tour starts with Bangalore and heads to the temple cities of Mahabalipuram, Madurai and Tanjore and see amazing Dravidian temple architecture and the religious fervor. Drive through the Western Ghats to Cochin and backwaters to see the Keralan life. Then to the ancient kingdoms of the Deccan Plateau and visits the ruins of mighty Vijayanagar empire, the forts and temples of Badami and Aihole region.
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- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
- Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
Tour Plan
Day: 1] Arrival Bangalore
Assistance on arrival at Bangalore airport you will be received by our representative and he will introduce your driver and drive to hotel. Afternoon visit Lal Bagh Garden it is a beautiful garden, later visit Tipu palace, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace was the summer residence of Tipu. Evening you can visit Iskcon and Bull Temple later return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 2 | Bangalore — Hampi(350 kms / 06 hours)
Breakfast. Morning proceed to Hampi, often called as the 'World's Largest Open-air museum. Upon arrival check in to the hotel and overnight
Day: 3 | Hampi
Breakfast, this morning proceed for the sightseeing in Hampi, explore about the ruins of famous Vijay agar Kingdom you can visit famous Virupaksha Temple, Elephant stable, Queens bath, Vitala Temple, all this places are control to UNESCO. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 4 | Hampi — Hassan (320 kms / 06 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Hassan where you can explore the major ruins of Hoysala Kingdom, drive to Belur visit Chennakesawa temple, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This is UNESCO Monument which has beautiful carvings in and around the temples, later start drive to Halebid you can see a famous monument Hoyasleswara Temple dedicated to Lord shiva. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 5 Hassan - Shravanabelagola - Mysore (130 kms / 03 hours)
Breakfast, Morning drive to Mysore, en route visit Shravanabelagola, a prominent Jain pilgrim center in Hassan district. The largest monolithic statue in Asia, lord Gomateswara here towers 58 feet, looming atop the picturesque Vindhyagiri hill. Later drive to Mysore and Overnight at hotel.
Day: 6 | Mysore
Breakfast and start visiting sight seeing’s in Mysore. Visit Somnathpur temple, the exquisitely carved, star shaped temple with triple towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture. Next visit the temple of Chamundehswari, the patron deity of the wodeyars. Visit Mysore place, the palace of Mysore is a historical palace in the city of Mysore. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 7 | Mysore - Ooty (130 Kms / 03 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Ooty. visit Botanical Garden, This beautiful garden has spread over 55 acres, the garden is a home to several rare species of trees such as the cork tree ( the only one of its kind in India), the paper bark tree and the monkey puzzle tree, so named because monkeys cannot climb it. Later you can visit Ooty Lake, This is artificial lake which was created by John Sullivan, later visit to Dodabetta Peak. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 8 | Ooty - Kochi (280 kms / 07 hours)
After breakfast, this morning start drive to Cochin. Upon arrival check in to the hotel and stay overnight.
Day : 9 | Kochi - Kumbalanghi - Kumarakom (50 kms / 01 hour)
Breakfast and visit St. Francis' Church, built in the year 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan Friars & known to be the oldest European church in India and visit Jewish synagogue in Fort Cochin. Later drive to Kumbalanghi village where you can see the day to day life of the people and their works like Coir making, Crab farming, weaving coconut leaves, etc., after the traditional lunch proceed to Kumarakom and Overnight at hotel.
Day : 10 | Kumarakom - Alleppey - Periyar (120 kms / 04 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Alleppey (or Alappuzha) and check in to the houseboat for a day cruise around beautiful Vembanad Lake. A scrumptious traditional lunch will be served on the houseboat, later disembark houseboat and drive to Periyar (or Thekkady). The popular wild life region in Kerala set on an attractive lakeside, it is South India’s most popular Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 11 | Periyar - Madurai (150 kms / 04 hours)
Breakfast, this morning proceed to explore Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Periyar is a place to cruise on the lake & gives an opportunity to see wildlife. It is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, bison, antelopes, sambhar, wild boar, monkey, a wide variety of birds, and boat ride on direct payment basis. Later drive to Madurai, evening visit the famous Madurai Meenakshiamman Temple, later visit Thirumalainayak palace. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 12 | Madurai - Tanjore (190 Kms / 03 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Tanjore. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Big Temple also called as Brahadeeswarar Temple a 1000 Years old temple built by Famous King Raja Raja Chola, later visit King Saroboji Saraswathy Mahal Library, Art Gallery and Sangeeta Mahal. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 13 | Tanjore — Pondicherry (170 Kms / 04 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Pondicherry. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Pondicherry museum, collection of artifacts from the French colonial period and the rooms are arranged in French style decorated with marble, paintings, clocks and mirrors. Later visit Pondicherry Beach one of the famous beach in South India. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 14 | Pondicherry — Kanchipuram — Mahabalipuram (100 Kms / 04 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Mahabalipuram, en route visit Kanchipuram and visit Ekambareswarar Temple is dedicated to Shiva. It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element – Earth. Then visit Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure. Later visit Kanchi Kamakshi Temple kamakshi seated in a majestic Padma Sana. Later drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival check in and Overnight at hotel.
Day : 15 | Mahabalipuram - Chennai (60 Kms / 1.5 hours)
Breakfast and visit Mahabhilpuram one of the greatest moments in India declared as UNESCO in world heritage site. Visit seafront Shore Temple comprises 3 ornate granite shrines. The Butter Ball of lord Krishna is a massive boulder balanced on a small hill.
After that drive to Chennai airport to board your onward destination flight with sweet memories of your holiday and we will meet you again for your next trip. End the tour.