Overview
Explore the exotic beauty of southern region of India with South India Exotic
Tour as it attracts numerous tourists and vacationers throughout the year.
South India Tours offers you an embarrassment of extremely beautiful tourist
destinations like enthralling backwaters, unmatched beauty, gorgeous beaches
and forests along with the canopies of coconuts, lagoons, the shimmering
waters, sanctuaries, canals, captivating hills, customs and its rich history
of culture and heritage that will definitely awe you.
South India Exotic Tour itinerary will take you to the south India terrific
temples tour to the stone fixed temples of Mahabalipuram, Trichy and Madurai
in Tamil Nadu which portrays some the greatest ambitious and nuances of the
Hindu mythology. Additionally the South India Exotic Tour takes you to explore
the union territories of southern India i.e. Mysore, Hassan, Hospet, Badami,
Goa and Mumbai. Hassan, Hampi and Mysore are the historical and heritage
destinations of Karnataka which are globally known for their beautiful and
reminiscent of all ruins in Karnataka.
Explore the most popular and renowned carvings and fresco styled paintings in
the terrific temples of kailasanatha, kanchipuram and ekambareshwara dedicated
to lord Shiva through the South India Tours. Besides terrific temples other
most popular tourist destinations in south India are enthralling backwaters,
beautiful beaches, unmatched beauty, wildlife sanctuaries, canals, captivating
hills, and the shimmering waters along with its rich culture and customs acts
as tourists hotspots.
This South India Exotic Tour will give you the plenty of opportunity to get up
close with its hodgepodge of rich cultures, geological magnificence and divine
aroma of tea and spices, beautiful nature. Terminate your rich cultural
experience with time for relaxation on the beaches of Goa and a stopover to
Mumbai- India’s most sophisticated city.
Package Inclusions
• Single room. Double room on sharing basis
• Daily breakfast
• All transfer and sight seeing by air-conditioned transport
• Services of local English speaking guides for the sightseeing
• 2.575% Service tax
Package Exclusions
• Any airport taxes
• Any airfares
• Any new tax imposed by the Government
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as tips, drinks, telephone charges,
laundry etc.
• Any entrances to the monuments
IMP
- Check in and Check out time is 1200 Hrs.
Day 01
Flight to
Chennai
(earlier known as Madras)
On arrival you will be greeted and escorted by Indo Asia
Tour's staff to your hotel.
Day 02
Chennai –
Mahablipuram (by surface: aprox 50 Kms / 01 ½ hrs)
Breakfast.
In Chennai visit Kapaleshvara Temple dedicated to God Shiva and offers a good
example of South Indian colourful temple architecture. Fort St. George & the
16th century Portuguese old Cathedral of St. Thomas Church in which the remnants
of St. Thomas is buried who came to India in 52 AD.
Later drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival visit the Shore temple and famous
Bas-relief of Arjuna’s penance.
On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Day 03
Mahabalipuram – Trichy (by surface, 275 kms / 6 hrs)
Breakfast.
Morning leave for Trichy, enjoy the drive through panoramic landscape and
villages, on arrival check-in at your Hotel.
Later in the afternoon visit the city, includes the Temple of Lord Ganesha on
the Mountain. One has to climb 90 Mts by steps, to get a beautiful view of the
city, later visit Srirangam to see the temple of Ranganatha Swamy –one of the
biggest in south India.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04
Trichy –
Madurai (by surface –172 kms / 4 hrs
Breakfast at the hotel.
Leave for Tanjore to see the famous Brihadeshwara temple constructed by the
Chola Rajendra I in the 10th Century and considered to be the culmination of the
classic architecture in south India.
Continue to Madurai, on arrival check-in at your Hotel.
Today after early dinner visit the famous Meenakshi Devi Temple, to witness an
interesting ceremony of taking lord shiva in a procession with the musicians to
the Goddess Parvati for the night halt.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05
Madurai - Bangalore
(overnight train)
After breakfast visit the city, which offers a grand ceremonial tank of water,
called Mariamma with its temple in the middle. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak
Palace, a palace in Indo-Saracenic style built in 1636.
Later in the evening transfer to the railway station to connect overnight train
to Bangalore (1950 / 0655 hrs). Overnight on board train.
Day 06
Bangalore – Mysore
(by surface 132 kms / 4 hrs)
Arrival Bangalore at 0655 hrs. and drive to Mysore. Mysore is a beautiful city
of stately palaces, gardens, parks and museums. Sandalwood and a centre for the
manufacture of incense sticks.
On arrival in Mysore, check in at the hotel. Rest of day free to relax.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 07
Mysore
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Later visit Maharaja Palace built in 1857 in
Indo-Saracenic style and Chamundi Hill where there is a temple of Durga (Chamundeswari)
celebrating her victory over the buffalo god.
Afternoon an excursion to Somnathpur. This tiny village has one of the best
preserved and the only complete magnificent Hoysala Temple (13th century) of
approximately 80 Hoysala temples dedicated to God Keshava.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08 Mysore – Hassan (by
surface – 120 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Hassan. After check in visit
Halebid and Belur. The Hoysalesvara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at Halebid is
perched on a star-shaped base. Every centimeter of the outside wall of this
temple and much of the interior is covered with an endless variety of Hindu
deities, sages, animals and birds.
A few kilometers further we reach Belur. The religious capital of Hoysala. Visit
the ornamental gopuram of the Chennakesava Temple dedicate to Lord Vishnu, which
appears unexpectedly around a bend. It took 103 years to complete.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 09
Hasssan - Hampi (by
surface 355 kms/8 hrs)
Morning breakfast at the hotel.
Later set on a day drive to Hospet. On arrival check in at hotel.
Hampi is famous for Vijaynagar Empire’s ruins.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10
Hampi
A world heritage
centre, Hampi is the most beautiful and evocative of all ruins in Karnataka. The
erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom, Hampi is full of delightful
surprises like the King's Balance where Kings were weighed against grain, gold
or money which was then distributed amongst the poor, the Queen's bath with its
arched corridors projecting balconies and lotus-shaped fountains that once
sprouted perfumed water, the two storied Lotus Mahal with recessed archways, the
huge Elephant Stables, the
Splendid Vithala temple with its 'Musical pillars' and the stone chariot, the
Vrupaksha Temple, still used for worship, Ugra Narasimha, the 6.7 m tall
monolith and the Pushkarini the Mahanavami Dibba
Once-powerful Vijaynagara empire was compared to Rome by the Portuguese
traveller Paes.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 11
Hampi / Badami (by
surface 180 kms / 4 hrs)
Drive to Badami
through typical South Deccan, a semi arid countryside, temples and Ruins.
Upon arrival check-in at a hotel. Badami once called Vatapi, magnificently
Nestled in a canyon, was the Chalukyan capital from 543 - 757 A.D. The ancient
city has Several Hindu and Jain temples, a Buddhist caves and remains peaceful
and charming. The South Fort is famous for its cave temples, four of which are
cut out of the hill-side in the second half of the 6th century.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 12
Badami
After breakfast visit
Aihole and Pattadkal – the cradle of Hindu Temple architecture. Aihole was the
first Chalukyan capital, but the sight was developed over a period of more than
600 years from the 6th century and includes important Rashtrakuta and late
Chalukyan temples, dedicated to Hindu, Buddhist and Jain divinities.
After visiting the rock-cut temples and all other important buildings drive to
the temples of Pattadakal, on the banks of the Malaprabha River, a World
Heritage Site, the 2nd of the Chalukyan capitals between the 7th –8th centuries.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 13
Badami - Goa (By
surface: Aprox 285 Kms / 06 hrs)
A After breakfast
drive to Goa. On arrival check in at the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 14
Goa
Full day at leisure.
Overnight in the
hotel.
Day 15
Goa - Bombay
(flight)
Transfer to the airport to connect flight to
Bombay.
On arrival in Bombay transfer to the hotel.
Later embark on a short city tour, The tour includes visit to the 26 meters high
British-built Arch “Gateway of India”, Mumbai’s landmark built to honour the
visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Marine Drive dubbed, as the Queen’s
Necklace is Mumbai’s most popular promenades and a favourite sunset watching
spot. The Kamla Nehru Park from where you have a picturesque view of the city,
Hanging Gardens are so named since they are located on top of a series of tanks
that supply water to Mumbai. Pass by the `towers of silence’ the crematorium of
the Parsis.
Later in the evening transfer to the airport to connect flight back home.
Day 16
Bombay - fly out.
On time transfer to the International airport to connect flight
back home.
End of Services
TOUR LODGING INFO: 06 Nights Hotels
| Places |
Nights |
03
Star Hotels |
04
Star Hotels |
|
Chennai |
01 Nights |
Abu Palace |
Radha Regent |
|
Mahabalipuram |
01 Night |
Mammalla Heritage |
Indeco Mahabalipuram |
|
Trichy |
01 Nights |
Breeze Residency |
Royal Southern Star |
|
Madurai |
01 Night |
Germanus |
GRT Regency |
|
Madurai/Bangalore |
01 Night |
Overnight Train |
|
Mysore |
02 Night |
Kings Court |
Reegalis |
|
Hassan |
01 Nights |
Southern Star |
Hoysala Village |
|
Hospet |
02 Night |
Priyadarshini |
Malligi |
|
Badami |
02 Night |
Mookambika Deluxe |
Badami Court |
|
Goa |
02 Night |
Nizar Resort |
CM Varca Beach Resort |
|
Mumbai |
01 Night |
BW The Emerald |
Ramee Guestline |
Tour Prices
| Category |
Currency |
03
star |
04
star |
| Per Person on twin sharing basis |
USD |
1297 |
1543 |
| 01 pax
travelling alone |
USD |
2437 |
2983 |
|
Supplement for Entrance |
USD |
35 |
35 |
|
Airfare Supplement |
|
|
|
|
GOA / BOM |
USD |
113 |
| |
This is the present per person Airfare in the economy class inclusive of
all the taxes and surcharges & is subject to change. |
PRICE INFO AND VALIDITY:
* The above quote is valid from 01 April 2010- 15th September 2010
* The above quote is valid for the mentioned paying persons only
* The above rates are based on presently prevailing taxes and entrances to the
monuments. If there is any change, prices will also change
accordingly.
* Given rates are based on present rate of exchange and incase of fluctuation
they may change.
* In case of waitlisted booking we have to hold the
alternate, for which we will advise the supplement OR reduction accordingly.
