Day 01 : Chennai
Upon arrival in Chennai, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Mamallapuram. On arrival at Mamallapuram check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Mamallapuram.

Day 02 : Mamallapuram
After breakfast proceed at 08.00am for sight seeing of Mamallapuram by Walk. We call it the ‘History walk of Mamallapuram’ which includes visits to all Major places of Interest (7th century monuments), a visit to Sculpture studio, a local snake charmers snake show including small magic right from his sleeve. This 03hrs interesting walk starts at the The Arjuna`s Penance (Bass Relief) and onward visiting monuments of Krishnas Butterball, Rayalagopuram, Ganeshratha, Varahacave, Ottikkal mandapam, Trimurthi caves, Koneri mandapam, Lions throne, Mahishasuramardini mandapam, Dharmaraja mandapam, Ramanuja mandapam, Five rathas (symbolises equality of men & women) & to end with at the famous Shore temple. To taste the south Indian flavor we have included a banana leaf lunch at one of the oldest restaurants of Mamallapuram. Return to hotel and at rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Mamallapuram.

Day 03 : Mamallapuram - Tanjore
After breakfast check out from hotel at 07.30am and drive to Tanjore. Enroute visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram - (famous Shiva temple) with its beautiful high towers full with many small sculptures depicting stories of old epics. Then on proceed to visit Darasuram temple (built in memory of the White elephant – AIRAVATH from the gods family), the temple has its original name as “Airavatheshwar temple”. After visiting in here we stop for lunch around 01.30 – 02.00pm at Kumbakonam. After lunch we head to reach Tanjore - the Chola Citadel. Check in to hotel at Tanjore and after refreshment proceed for sight seeing tour visiting - the world famous Brihadeshwar temple (houses one of Asia’s biggest nandi – the bull). The temple built by the cholas is very special for its architecture. The most exiting is that the temple does not have a shadow falling on ground at any time of day but falls on its own body. Then visit the Bronze gallery at palace museum. As a special visit we will bring you to a village on the out skirts of Tanjore for a glance on people at work making Bronze Statues & Glass paintings. Overnight at hotel in Tanjore.

Day 04 : Tanjore - Trichy
After breakfast check out of hotel and drive to Trichy on arrival check in to hotel. After refreshment proceed for sight seeing of Trichy ‘a town situated on the banks of river Cauvery’ visiting the famous “ Sriranganathaswami temple” at Srirangam - The most revered of the 108 pilgrimage shrines of Vishnu, and the largest temple complex in all India, it is surrounded by seven concentric walls (the outermost wall having a perimeter of over 3 kilometers) and 21 towers called “Gopurams”. The most attractive among the Gopuras is the one at the entrance with lot of colors and stands one of the tallest amongst many other temple towers in Tamilnadu. Srirangam enshrines a statue of Vishnu reclining on a great serpent. As the next place we visit the ‘Rock fort temple’ at the main town. A 437 rock cut steps will reach you to the Ganesh Shrine on top of this rock. A view of entire Trichy town from here is breath taking. Overnight at Hotel in Tanjore.

Day 05 : Trichy - Madurai
Depart from hotel at 09.00am and drive to Madurai – the old city of Tamilnadu. The name Madurai reminds the city of the legend that a drop of sweet nectar from the hair of the god Shiva fell to earth here. ‘Madhuram’ means ‘sweet’ in Sanskrit. On arrival check in to hotel and at 14.00hrs for sight seeing tour of Madurai visiting - the famous Meenakshi Temple, where thousands of priests and worshippers come daily, people are blessed by the temple elephant. Further more visit the Tirumalai Nayak palace and Gandhi Museum. Later return to hotel and after dinner visit Meenakshy temple for the ceremony with a fanfare, where the god Shiva is lead to the bedroom of his wife, Meenakshi. Madurai is also a great place to look for bronze statues, carpets or other souvenirs. Overnight at Hotel in Madurai.

Day 06 : Madurai - Periyar
Check out from hotel after breakfast at 08.00am and drive to Periyar (also known as Thekkady). The name periyar comes after the Dam made here by the English in 1895. A wild life reserve hence is an ideal place to track down wild life. On arrival at Periyar check in to hotel and at 01.00pm leave for guided plantation tour to the nearby garden where in various species of spices and other aromatic plants are cultivated. The guide explains & Clarifies your doubts on this tour. Depending on the day’s opportunity you will also taken to visit a tea factory nearby. At 04.0pm enjoy the most popular boat trip at the National Park - the best way to observe game in wild at periyar is by boat. There are many animals to see, including herds of elephants, bison’s and packs of wild boars that roam through the woods and parade along the shores of the lake just before sunrise and sunset. You can also see also different species of apes. The golden langur monkey that lives here is rarely seen in the rest of India. Other animals in Periyar are otters and porcupines. Water turtles can often be seen sunning themselves on the pieces of wood that stick out of the water. Osprey and Cormorants belong to the most important species of birds in this area. Overnight at hotel in Thekkady.

Day 07 : Periyar - Cochin
Check out from hotel after breakfast at 08.00am and drive to Cochin - a cosmopolitan city in the federal state of Kerala. Enroute many photo stops as you drive down hill through the beautiful landscapes of this area. We also stop at a Rubber plantation enroute. On arrival at cochin, check in to hotel and relax. In the evening at 05.30pm visit the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali”. This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. Overnight at hotel in Cochin.

Day 08 : Cochin
After breakfast, at 09.00am proceed for sight seeing tour of Cochin visiting - ‘The Jewish Synagogue’ at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, ‘The St. Francis Church’, the oldest European Church in India, ‘The Santa Cruz Basilica’ originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese, The Dutch Palace and Spice market at the narrow streets. Later return to hotel and in the evening at 18.00hrs visit to the ‘Chinese fishing nets’ huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Later return to hotel and free for own activities. Evening by the Chinese fishing area is very lively and interesting with the daily fish market in here. All the live catch from time to time comes to sale in front of the Chinese fishing area. If you are person who will like to eat fish, then you can buy very fresh fish from here and ask the nearby restaurant to cook the same for you. Overnight at hotel in Cochin.

Day 09 : Cochin - Ooty
Checking from hotel after early breakfast at 07.30am and drive to Ooty (Uthagamandalam) - the famous hill station in the Nilgiri Hills (Blue mountain) which was found by the British in the early 19th century. In early days this place was inhabited by tribal people named Todas. Its green landscape, gardens and tall eucalyptus trees adds beauty to this hill. We drive until Conoor where in we will board the famous miniature stem train to Ooty at 01.35pm. Arrive Ooty at 02.50pm and check in to hotel. The train trip offers you many stunning view points and is definitely a memorable experience while on this tour. At Ooty check in to hotel and onward for sight seeing of Ooty visiting Botanical garden ( the most popular place of interest in Ooty), Doddabeda (Highest peak of Tamilnadu) & the Market at the main town. Overnight at Hotel in Ooty.

Day 10 : Ooty - Mysore
Check out from hotel after breakfast at 09.00am and drive to Mysore – the palace city of South India. On arrival check in to hotel and after lunch, sight seeing of Mysore visiting – the Famous ‘Palace of Mysore’ which was once the residential of Wodeyars and is one of the largest of its kind in India. Built in 1912 in the indo Saracenic style, this palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched. Then on visit the ‘Jayachamsrajendra Art Gallery’ housed in the Jaganmohan palace. This gallery has a collection of Exquisite paintings dating back to 1875. Further visit to the bull temple (a 4.8mts monolith) on the middle of hill on the way to Chamundi temple and then to visit the ‘Chamumdi Hill Temple’ at a height of 1062mts. The 2000-year-old temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. A seven storey, 40mts high tower, dominates the temple. A view of entire Mysore city from this hill top is breath taking. Overnight at hotel in Mysore.

Day 11 : Mysore
After early breakfast at 08.00am we proceed for a day return excursion to Somnathpur and Srirangapattinum. Somnathpur - one need not search far for its history. An inscribed stone slab, in old Kannada, at the entrance says it all. The reigning monarch was Narasimha III (1254-91 A.D.) whose full regal title runs into a sizeable paragraph: "Sri Vishnuvaradhana, Pratapa Chakravarti, Hoysala Bhujabala, Sri Vira Narasimha, Maharajadhiraja, Raja Paramesvara, Sanivarasiddhi, Giridurgamalla etc. Later we drive to Srirangapattinam - place with Ancient history is an Island fortress town on the bank of river cauvery. Visit the Srirengapatnam fort and the summer palace of Tippu sultan. After sightseeing of Srirengapatnam around 13.30hrs break for lunch at a nice resort in same town. After lunch we visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at a 3km distance on one of the three islands in the Cauvery River. It’s a good place to see Storks, Ibis, Egrets, Darters, Spoonbills and Cormorants round the year. Return to hotel in the evening and rest of the day for own activities. Overnight at Hotel in Mysore.

Day 12 : Mysore - Hassan
Checkout from the hotel after breakfast at 07.30am and drive to Hassan. Enroute visit - Saravanabelagola, the famous Jain pilgrim center & one of the oldest in India. The place is known as one of the greatest monuments of Jain art. The collosul statue of Gomateswara with a height of 57 feet is situated on the summit of Indragiri hill. It is one of the two giant sculptures in the world, after the Collosus Ramses II in Egypt. Later drive a short while to reach the hotel in Hassan. At 14.00hrs visit to the famous Hoysala temples of “Belur & Halebid”. The 12th century temples of Belur and Halebid stands the most beautiful for its most beautiful sculptures when compared to any other temples in south India. Typically these temples are squat & star shaped. Its outstanding sculptures all over the walls and pillars states the stories from the old epics of Ramayana, Mahabharatha & Bhagavath Geetha enabling to know of Hindu culture. It also describes the story of the rulers of Karnataka and their interest in dance and music. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight at Hotel in Hassan.

Day 13 : Hassan - Hospet
Check out from hotel after breakfast at 08.00am and drive to Hospet. Its tourist importance lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijayanagar Empire, situated about 13 kms away. The Tungabhadra Dam here harnesses the sweet waters of the Tungabhadra River. At the base of the dam is a garden styled along Japanese lines. On arrival check in to hotel. If you are interested an evening visit to the Dam is worth visiting. Overnight at hotel in Hospet.

Day 14 : Hospet
HAMPI, the seat of the famed VIJAYANAGARA empire was the capital of the largest empire in post-mogul India, covering several states. The 14th Century Ruins of Hampi lies scattered in about 26 sq. km area, amidst giant boulders and vegetation. The splendid remains of palaces and gateways of the broken city tells a tale of men infinite talent and power of creativity together with his capacity for senseless destruction. Every rock, every path and every monument at Hampi speak the same language; a language of glory and beauty. Some important attractions are 1) The temple of Malyavanta Raghunathaswamy - built in the Dravidian style. 2) The Hampi Bazaar, 35 yards wide and nearly 800 yards long was known to be a "very beautiful street with very beautiful houses". 3) The Virupaksha Temple rises majestically at the western end of the famous Hampi Bazaar. 4) The 6.7m tall monolith of Ugra Narasimha and 5) The most splendid monument of Hampi the Vithala Temple Complex with its 56 musical pillars. Return to hotel late after noon and rest. Overnight at hotel in Hospet.

Day 15 : Hospet - Badami
After breakfast check out hotel at 08.00am and drive to Badami - Capital of the ancient South Indian Kingdom of the Chalukyas. On arrival check in to hotel and onward proceed for sight seeing of rock-cut cave temples in here. Numbering five, these temples are over thirteen hundred years old. They have been carved out of the red sandstone hills surrounding Badami. Apart from rock-cut temples, the most important place of interest to be visited is the monuments at ‘Aihole’ & ‘Pattadakkal’. Aihole famous as the "Cradle of Indian Architecture", has over a hundred temples scattered around the village. The oldest temple here is perhaps, the ‘Lad Khan temple’ dating back to the 5th Century. ‘The Durga (Fort) Temple’ is notable for its semi-circular apse, elevated plinth and the gallery that encircles the sanctum. ‘The Hutchimalli Temple’ out in the village - has a sculpture of Vishnu sitting atop a large cobra. Not to be missed is the ‘Konthi Temple Complex’ (Kwanthi Gudi). At Pattadakkal visit the prime attractions such as ‘Virupaksha temple’, ‘Jambulinga temple’ , ‘Jain temples’ and the Mallikarjuna & Papanatha temples. Evening enjoy a farewell dinner at the residing hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Badami.

Day 16 : Departure Transfer to Goa
Check out of hotel and drive to Goa. Tour ends today with a departure transfer to Goa.