South India Exotic Tour Package

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  Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry–Chidambaram-Tanjore-Tirchi-Madurai-Bangalore-Mysor-Hassan-Belur–Halebid-Hassan–Hospet-Hampi-Hospet-Badami-Goa-Bombay

  
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DESTINATIONS: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Tanjore – Tirchi – Madurai – Bangalore – Mysor – Hassan – Belur – Halebid – Hassan – Hospet – Hampi – Hospet – Badami – Goa – Mumbai

01: Arrival at Chennai

Upon arrival, assistance transfer to Hotel by our representative. ( welcome in a traditional Indian style with Aarti Tika and Garlands). Also he will brief you about your tour , do’s and don’ts etc.Check in at the Hotel .

Chennai name is a summarized form of Chennapattanam. Its India six largest city in term of population .The city’s colonial name, Madras, is believed to have been derived from Madraspattinam, a fishing village north of Fort St. Georg.

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02: Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram(139 Kms /Approx 04 Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After breakfast our check out and our driver will meet you in a hotel  to start a city tour of Chennai.

Visit Marina Beach,Anna Square,Vivekanand Ashram,Art Gallarey,Light house Etc. Later on drive to Mahabalipuram Via kanchipuram. Kanchipuram or Kanchi a temple town is situated  at the bank of Vegavathy River. Its famous for traditional silk weaving and handloom to produce kanchipuram Silk  saris. According to Garuda Purana and Hindu Mythology kanchipuram  is in the one of the seven places which provide Moksha. Visit – Kailasnatha Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple,Kamakshi Amman Temple etc. After Visit drive towards Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Rest of the day free.

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03: Mahabalipuram

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After breakfast enjoy a city tour Palaces to Visit – Shore Temple,Pancha Rathas, Fisherman Village and Sandy Beach.

Mahabalipuram or mamallapuram is famous for its ancient rock carving ,especially the shore  temple. It was the second capital or seaport of the pallava king of kanchipuram. Silver sandy beach and  the rock cut caves temples (cut from a single rock ) are some of the fascinating  example of historical town.

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04: Mahabalipuram- Pondicherry (95 Kms /Approx 02 Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a  breakfast check out and drive towards Pondicherry

Pondicherry or Puducherry, also known in the name The French Riviera of the East” .The city based on  French framework outline .The French  language can still be seen and hear in Pondicherry  .Visit – Sri Aurobindo where Aurobindo  spend last year, Churches, Temples botanical garden and enjoy in the beach.

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05: Pondicherry – Chidambaram-Tanjore (170 Kms /Approx 04 Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a  breakfast check out and drive towards Tanjore Via Chidambaram.

Visit Chidambaram known for its beautiful temple dedicated to the Lord Nataraja – God Shiva in the form of a Cosmic Dancer. The Nataraja temple is said to the venue of the divine dance competition between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. Later on drive to Tanjore. Tanjore – which is also known as the Granary of the South India . Its Rich in culture and heritageand a home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region.

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06: Tanjore

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast enjoy a sightseeing Visit Brihadeeswara Temple ,The Palace and Art Gallery.

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07: Tanjore -Tirchi-Madurai(190 Kms/ Approx 05 Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast check out and drive towards Madurai Via Visiting Tirchi. Tiruchi or Trichy is also called as Tiruchirappalli which is situated on the banks of the Cauvery River. Visit Rock Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Sri Jambukeshwara Temple.

Later on drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Madurai is called with various nick names like Athens of the East, Thoonga Nagaram (City that never Sleeps), Naan maada koodal (City of Four junctions), Malligai Managar (City of Jasmine), Koodal Managar (City of Junction) Koil Nagar (Temple city) etc. The main kingdoms which ruled Madurai during various times are the Pandyas and the Nayaks. Madurai is originally called Madhurapuram because Madhu(Honey) is said to have dropped off the locks of Lord Shiva here.

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08: Madurai-Bangalore – By flight

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel. After having a breakfast checkout and start a  city tour of Madurai Visit experience stunning architecture as the sculpted pillars tell the story of the beautiful princess of Madurai and her marriage to Lord Shiva.

Later on departure transfer to airport to board the flight for Bangalore-Upon arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. Bangalore is called the “Garden City of India” and the “Pensioner’s Paradise”. The official language is kannad  . Bangalore is the major centre of India’s IT industry, popularly known as the Silicon Valley of India.

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09: Bangalore-Mysore (150 Kms /Approx 03.30 Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast check out and our driver will meet you in a hotel to start a half  day city tour of  Bangalore  Visit – Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Tipu’s Palace, Outside view of Vidhana Soudha.

Later on direct drive to Mysore .Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Mysore is  cultural capital of Karnataka and  called as city of Palaces . It was named after the Mystical Mahisuru,Where the goddess chamundi slew the demon Mahishasura.

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10: Mysore

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast our driver will meet you in a hotel to start a City tour of the City of Palaces -Mysore Visit – Mysore Palace – a official residence of the royal family of mysore and there durban Officers), Brindavan Garden ,Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum – India first sand museum and Lalitha Mahal Palace

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11: Mysore- Hassan (115 Kms / Approx 02.30 Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast check out and drive towards Hassan.

Upon arrival check in at the Hotel .Hassan is known in worldwide for its Hoysala architecture .

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12: Hassan – Belur – Halebid-Hassan

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast Visit belur  Halebid.Belur is earlier the capital of  Hoysala  and located at river Yagchi.  It’s a home of  Hoysala complex  . Vist Chennakeshava Temple (one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture) & Veeranarayana Temple (which has exquisite carvings of various Hindu Gods)

Halebid- which was previously called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra .Visit Hoysaleswara temple and Kedareswara temple.

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13: Hassan – Hospet (340 Kms / Approx 07 Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast  check out and drive towards hospet.

Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Hospet or Hosapetet was a satellite town built during the reign of Krishnadevaraja. This is a typical town of Karnataka situated 13 kms  from Hampi. Afternoon enjoy a local sight of the city including Tungabhadra  River dam.

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14: Hospet-Hampi-Hospet

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast  excursion of  Hampi . The name “Hampi” is an anglicized version of the Kannada Hampe  (derived from Pampa and  situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river  with a backdrop of majestic rock boulders and was the capital of the Vijayanagara Kingdom.

The 15th century Chandramauleshwar Temple is centrally located in Hampi and is one of the site’s most prominent architectural buildings. Vithala Temple is noted for its extraordinary pillars with the animated carvings on it. A set of pillars, known as ‘musical pillars,’ resonates when tapped. Also visit Virupaksha Temple, Lotus Mahal, Sule Bazaar, Achutaraya Temple, Queen’s bath and Elephant Stables.

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15: Hospet – Badami  (Approx 135 Kms /03 Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast chek out and drive towards Badami.

Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Badami also known as Vatapi and its rich with hindu and jain temple . Landmarks in Badami include cave temples, gateways, forts, inscriptions and sculptures.

The carved temples date back to the 6th century. Of these, three are Hindu and one Jain. Sculptured out of solid rock they are adorned with carvings. The Fort, on top of a hill encloses large granaries, treasury and a watch tower. The Malegitti Shivalaya temple set on the summit of a hill is built of stones without mortar.

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16: Badami – Goa (330 Kms /Approx 07  Hrs Drive)

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast check out and drive towards Goa.

Check in at the Hotel. Goa – A wonderful and relaxing beach destination. After a long 12 nights tour enjoy a sincere beach destination.

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17: Goa

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast enjoy half day city tour of  North Goa  including Churches etc .

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18: Goa

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant.  After having a breakfast day free to relax in beach .

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19: Goa – Mumbai depart

Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast departure t transfer to airport to board the flight for Bombay . In Bombay use transit for onwards Journey.

*** End of Exotic South India Tour Package ***

• Cost (based on 02 persons)

  • Rates are valid from 1st June till 30^th September 2019

  02 Pax Traveling Together	3 STAR hotels	4 STAR hotels	5 STAR hotels
  Twin/double sharing basis	USD 1997 PP	USD 2409 PP	USD 3428 PP

• Inclusions

  • 18 nights accommodation in standard room on room plus breakfast on twin sharing basis.
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours by air-conditioned medium car as per itinerary.
  • Service of an English speaking local guide as per itinerary.
  • Entrance fees at the monuments as per itinerary.
  • All current applicable taxes (GST)

• Exclusions

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, table drinks, laundry, tipping to drivers and guides,  use of payable items in room mini bar, any kind of alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages (unless specified).
  • Any Airfares.
  • Any optional activity.
  • Camera / Video fee at monuments or any other expenses not mentioned above.
  • Cost incurred in obtaining visa, insurance etc.
  • Any additional expenses due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances such as political closure, natural hazard, technical failure, flight delay / cancellation, sickness etc.
  • Travel insurance or any kind of personal expenses.
  • Anything which is not mentioned above.
  • Any hike in the prices due to substantial revision in government tax structure, fuel price or air/ train fare.

• Hotel Envisaged

  Cities	3*** hotels	4**** hotels	5***** hotels
  Chennai (1 night)	Quality Inn Sabari	Accord	Park Hyatt
  Mahabalipuram (2 nights)	Mamalla Heritage	Ideal Beach Resort	Temple Bay
  Pondicherry (1 night)	Atithi	Accord	Palais De Mahe
  Tanjore (2 nights)	Sangam	Sangam	Svatma
  Madurai (1 night)	Sangam	Heritage Madurai	Heritage Madurai
  Bangalore (1 night)	Southern Star	JP Fortune Cosmos	Vivanta by Taj
  Mysore (2 nights)	Southern Star	Sandesh the Prince	Radisson Blu
  Hassan (2 nights)	Southern Star	Hoysala resort	Hoysala resort
  Hospet (2 nights)	Malligi	Royal Orchid Keerthi	Evolve Back
  Badami (1 night)	Badami Court	Krishna Heritage	Krishna Heritage
  Goa (3 nights)	Fortune Miramar	Vivanta by Taj	Cidade De Goa