Grand South India With Goa & Mumbai

Duration : 20 Nights / 21 Days

Destinations Covered : Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Kumbakonam - Trichy – Madurai - Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari - Kovalam – Alleppey - Cochin - Ooty - Mysore – Bangalore - Goa – Mumbai

Day 01 : Depart Amsterdam - Chennai
Board the flight for Chennai.
Kapaleeswarar Temple  - Chennai
Kapaleeswarar Temple - Chennai


Day 02 : Arrive Chennai
On arrival meet & assist by our representative followed by transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon proceeds for full day guided city tour visiting Fort St. George, built by the East India Company in 1653 and said to be the first bastion of the British power in India.. The Kapaleeswarar- an ancient Shiva Temple is a masterpiece in Dravidian Architecture, fragmentary inscriptions in the temple date back to 1250 A.D. The Parthasarthy Temple built in the 8th Century A.D. by the Pallavas is devoted to Lord Krishna and houses the Five Avatars of Vishnu (of which Krishna was one).

Day 03 : Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (By Surface: 60 Kms/ 01 ½ hrs)
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Mahabalipuram, en-route visit Kanchipuram.
Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram with local guide.
Mahabalipuram - visit 05 Raitas temple, Sea shore temples. Mahabalipuram the ancient port of pallavas. It is famous for the seven pagodas. Here, on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples, which are the examples of Dravidian style of architecture
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 04 : Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (By Surface: 100 Kms/ 02 ½ hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Pondicherry, upon arrival proceeds for half day guided city tour visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram, St. Chathedral church, Auroville, Church of the sacred heart Jesus.
Overnight stay at Hotel

Brihadeeswarar Temple - Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple - Thanjavur
Day 05 : Pondicherry - Kumbakonam (By Surface: 265 Kms/ 05 1/2 hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel drive to Tanjore, en-route visit Trichy temples, later continue Kumbakonam. On arrival at Kumbakonam check-in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 : Kumbakonam - Trichy – Madurai(By Surface: 235 Kms / 03-04 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Madurai, upon arrival check-in at Hotel.

Day 07 : Madurai
Breakfast at Hotel and later proceeds for guided half-day city tour visit The Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, a magnificently carved temple is the main attraction of Madurai and the holiest place of worship in South India, drawing thousands of devotees every day .Another place of interest is the Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, a graceful palace built in Indo-Saracenic style. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 : Madurai – Rameshwaram (By Surface: 175 Kms/ 03.5 hrs drive)
Following breakfast at hotel later drive to Rameshwaram. visit one among the famous jyotirlinga. overnight stay at Hotel.

Sunrise - Kanyakumari
Sunrise - Kanyakumari
Day 09 : Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari(by surface: 295 kms/ 6-7 hrs approx)
Following breakfast at hotel later drive to Kanyakumari, upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Afternoon visit famous rock which represents the site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 : Kanyakumari - Kovalam (By Surface: 85 Kms/ 45 minutes)
Morning after Breakfast at Hotel drive to Kovalam, check-in at Hotel, rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy beaches and Ayurveda massage
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 11 : Kovalam
Full day free for leisure (no transport). Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 12 : Kovalam – Alleppey(By Surface: 160 Kms/ 3 -4 hrs Approx)
Morning drive to Alleppey, check-in at House Boat (enjoy all meals). Enjoy back waters.
Overnight stay at House boat.
Alleppey Houseboat
Alleppey Houseboat


Day 13 : Alleppey – Cochin (By Surface: 70 Kms/ 01 ½ hrs)
After Breakfast at Hotel drive to Cochin, check-in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Afternoon half day guided city tour visiting Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace and Chinese fishing nets.
Cochin or Kochi- set in the midst of an island studded harbor, has a modern bustling town on the main land called Ernakulam which is a commercial hub for merchants dealing in cashew-nuts, coir, seafood, timber, tea, coffee, rubber and spices. This trade is what gives Kerala the name of 'the spice coast'. A Jewish community with roots going back to 1000 AD and a 16th century synagogue are testimony to the land's diversity. Ernakulam district can well emerge as the greatest tourist destination for both Indian and international travelers.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 14 : Cochin - Ooty (By Surface: 280 Kms/ 7-8 hrs Approx)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Ooty, upon arrival in Ooty check-in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 15 : Ooty
Breakfast at the hôtel. Day free for leisure. Interesting activities includes boat ride on Lake Ooty and visit Botanical gardens and same day excursion to Madumalai.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 16 : Ooty – Mysore(By Surface: 130 Kms/ 03 ½ hrs)
Morning Breakfast at hotel drive to Mysore, upon arrival check-in at hotel, later proceeds for half day tour of Mysore's sightseeing includes the Maharaja's Palace, the lush Brindavan Gardens with its dancing fountains built on the terraces of Krishnarajasagar Dam, St.Philomena's Church built in an imposing Gothic style and the Chamundi Hills.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace - Mysore


Day 17 : Mysore – Bangalore(By Surface: 130 Kms/ 03 ½ hrs)
Morning After breakfast at hotel drive to Bangalore, upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 18 : Bangalore
Following breakfast at hotel , later proceeds for half day guided city tour of Bangalore visiting park street, Cuboon Park, Lal Bagh, Vidhan Soudha.

Day 19 : Bangalore - Goa(By flight)
Following breakfast at hotel, later departure transfer to Bangalore airport in time to connect the flight for Goa, Upon arrival meet & assist by our chauffeur followed by transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 20 : Goa
Morning breakfast at Hotel, later proceeds for Full day guided city tour visiting Basilica of Bom jesus, St. Cathedral, Panjim City, Fort Aguda, Miramar Beach, Dona Paula, Calangute beach. Balance day free for independent activities.

Day 21 : Goa – Mumbai(By flight)

Morning breakfast at hotel, afternoon departure transfer to Goa airport in time to connect the flight for Mumbai. On arrival meet & assist by our chauffeur. Later vehicle will be with the guest for local running in Mumbai for shopping, Dinner as per your choice of restaurant on direct payment followed by departure transfer to Mumbai airport in time to connect the flight for onward destination.