Grand South India
Duration: 20 Nights/21 Days $ 1307

Tour Cost on per person basis in USD: -

Accommodation would be in below mentioned Hotels or Similar:

Above cost includes: -
1. All arrival and departure transfers and all surface arrangements in Aircon Vehicle as per program.
2. Accommodation on twin share on bed & breakfast basis for 20 nights + 21 nights except 01 night in Kumarakom where accommodation would be in Aircon Houseboat on full board basis (room+ breakfast+lunch+dinner) as per the program.
3.One Kathakali show at Cultural centre in Cochin.
4. One Martial Arts show at Cultural centre in Cochin.
5. Two hours Sunset Cruise in Cochin.
6. One Boat ride with forest entry fee in Lake Periyar.
7. All present applicable taxes.

Above cost does not include: -
1. Any flight fare.
2. Any meals: Lunch & Dinner
3. Any entrance fee and guide charges.
4. Any other services not mentioned above.
5. Visa fee & Travel Insurance
6. Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone calls, Laundry, soft / hard drinks, lunch, tipping etc.
7. Camera/Video Fee at monuments.
8. Any Porterage services at Airport/Railway Station
9. Any other item not mentioned above.

Day 01 Arrival Chennai (Madras)

On arrival at Chennai airport, traditional welcome and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Chennai - Mahabalipuram (65 Kms / 1.5 Hrs)

After breakfast visit Fort St George and Museum. Later drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Mahabalipuram

After breakfast, visit Shore Temples.Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Mahabalipuram-Puducherry (Pondicherry) (100 Kms / 2 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Puducherry. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Later proceed for city tour covering the French Quarter of Puducherry and Museum. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Pondicherry-Thanjavur (Tanjore) (200 Kms / 8-09 Hrs including visits).

After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur enroute visting temples at Chidambaram, Gangaikondacholapuram, Kumbakonam, Darasuram and Swamimalai. On arrival at Thanjavur, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Thanjavur-Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) (54 Kms / 1 Hr)

Morning visit Brihadeshware Temple. Later drive to Tiruchirapalli. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Tiruchirapalli-Madurai (128 Kms / 3 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, check-in at resort. Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at resort.

Day 08 Madurai

After breakfast, visit Meenakshi Temple, Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Madurai-Periyar (Thekkady) (135 kms / 3 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Periyar. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Later proceed for spice plantation visit and enjoy boat ride on Lake Periyar to wildlife. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Periyar-Kovalam (290 kms / 8 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Kovalam. On, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 Kovalam

After breakfast, free to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 Kovalam-Kumarakom (175 kms / 4 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, check-in at resort. Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at resort.

Day 13 Kumarakom-Alappuzha (Alleppey) (In Houseboat)

After breakfast, at 1200 hrs board traditional houseboat for overnight backwater cruise ending next day morning at Alappuzha. (No cruise during 1800 hrs to 0800 hrs). Overnight in houseboat.

Day 14 Alappuzha - Kochi (Cochin) (66 kms / 1.5 hrs)

After breakfast, disembark from houseboat at 0900 hrs and drive to Kochi. On arrival at Kochi, check-in at hotel. Evening watch Kathakali Dance. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 Kochi

After breakfast, leave for sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi visiting Jewtown & Mattancherry Palace. Evening watch a demonstration of Kalaripayyatu- traditional Kerala Martial Arts. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 Kochi- Bengaluru (Bangalore) (By Flight: 1 Hr 20 Mins)-Mysore (139 Kms/3 Hrs)

Morning transfer to airport to board flight to Bengaluru. On arrival at Bengaluru, transfer to Mysore. On arrival at Mysore, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 17 Mysore

After breakfast, proceed for city tour visiting the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Statue of Nandi Bull, Somnathpur (Keshava temple) and Vrindavan Garden. Overnight at hotel.

Day 18 Mysore-Sravanabelagola-Hassan (170 Kms / 3.5 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Hassan enroute visiting Sravanabelagola. On arrival at Hassan, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19 Hassan-Belur-Halebid-Bengaluru (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Bengaluru enroute visiting temples at Belur and Halebid. On arrival at Bengaluru, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20 Bengaluru

After breakfast take a half day city tour visiting Vidhan Soudha, Tipu's Palace, Government Museum, Lall Bagh - the botanical garden, Bull temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21 Bengaluru (By flight)

After breakfast, check-out and transfer to airport to board your return flight.

Extension : Bengaluru (Bangalore)-Spa & Wellness

Duration: 04 Nights/05 Days.

Places Covered: Bengaluru

Day 19 Bengaluru (Bangalore)

On arrival at Bengaluru, check-in at Spa resort and avail spa and wellness treatment at the resort. Overnight at Spa resort

Day 20-22: Bengaluru

Avail spa and wellness treatment at the resort. Overnight at Spa resort.

Day 23 Bengaluru-Departure (By Flight)

After breakfast, check-out and transfer to airport to board your return flight.

Note: These extensions can be included with many itineraries. Please check with us for details.

Tour Cost on per person basis in USD: -

Accommodation would be in below mentioned Hotels or Similar:

Bengaluru - Golden Palms Spa & Resort

Above cost includes: -
1. Accommodation on twin share on bed & breakfast basis for 04 nights/05 days in Golden Palms Spa & Resort in Bengaluru on Rejuvenating Gateway package plan as per the program.
2. Airport transfers
3. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Spa Cafe
4. Free use of Steam, Sauna, Fitness Center, Swimming pool and sports centre
5. On day 01- Balinese Massage, Crystal salt scrub in Turkish Hamam, Personal fitness Appraisal & training, Meditation & Yoga Session , on day 02-Yoga session, Essential back, Rejuvenation Aroma Facial, Personal Fitness training and Meditation session , on day 03 -Yoga session, Personal Fitness training, Detoxifying Aromatherapy Bath in Hydro Bath Tub, Palms Ayurveda and Meditation Session and on day 04- Balinese Massage, Crystal salt scrub in Turkish Hamam, Personal fitness appraisal and training, Meditation & yoga session.
6. All Applicable taxes.

Above cost does not include: -
1. Any flight fare.
2. Any entrance fee and guide charges.
3. Travel insurance.
4. Any other services not mentioned above.

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