Tripology

Traditional welcome on arrival at Mumbai and transfer to hotel.

Commercial Flight

After breakfast, transfer to airport to catch flight to Cochin. The city is located on the western coast and is a major commercial and industrial hub of the Kerala state and is famous for its spices, silks, ivory and sandalwood.

Sailing

On arrival transfer to hotel followed by a boatride through Cochin’s backwaters. Evening free for leisure.

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, we will have a half-day guided tour of the city visiting Fort Kochi, with its European heritage, St. Francis' Church, Chinese fishing nets, Dutch palace, and the Jewish Synagogue.

Private Car Service

After lunch, we will drive to Periyar.

Shopping

The evening is free to shop at the handicraft and spice shops, that stretch all the way from Kumily to Periyar (4 kms).

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.

Sailing

We shall take an early morning boat ride on the Periyar Lake.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, the day is free to opt from the many activities conducted by the Periyar Tiger Reserve: Nature Walk, Jungle Patrol, Bamboo Rafting, Border Hiking or a Bullock cart ride exploring rural Kerala.

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, we shall visit the Tribal Heritage Museum and then proceed to Madurai. The ancient temple town of Madurai is nowadays renowned for its textile mills, engineering industries, and large university areas; however, its significance on the tourist map is mainly because of the Meenakshi temple.

Sightseeing

In the afternoon, we will visit the Temple which dominates the city skyline by its towering gopurams. We shall end the evening with a visit to the Tirumalai Naik Palace, built with Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

The Palace authorities also conduct a Sound and Light show, which add to the significance of the palace.

Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel. We will drive to Trichy (142 kms / 4 hrs) and enjoy a guided visit to the Rockfort Temple and Srirangam Temple. Then, we shall proceed onto Tanjore (56 kms / 1 hr), which is one of the most green and enchanting districts, and is the Rice Bowl of the state.

Hotel

On arrival, check into hotel. Evening free. Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel. Half-day guided tour of the Brahadeeswara Temple, built in the 10th century AD and an outstanding example of the Chola (dynasty) architecture. Later visit the Palace, built by the Nayaks and renovated by the Maratha dynasty. It dates back to the 1550s and houses an art gallery, a library, a hall of music and the Schwartz Church.

Hotel

In the afternoon, we will drive to Pondicherry. On arrival, you will check-in to the hotel.

Shopping

Evening free to walk bustling market streets.

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, we will visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the museum. We will spend the day on the beach, followed by a visit to Auroville, the City of Dawn. It is a unique township, which started as an experiment for celebrating unity in diversity. Located a few kilometers from Pondicherry, at the center of the township, stands Matrimandir, which is built in the form of a globe.

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

We will visit the Matrimandir during the meditation time for a truly spiritual experience. After, we will return to Pondicherry.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, we will drive to Kanchipuram, the erstwhile capital of the Pallavas and Cholas and visit its numerous temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses. It is also the home of weavers of the famed Kanchipuram silks. We shall eat lunch at Kanchipuram.

Private Car Service

Towards the evening, we shall drive to Mahabalipuram.

Hotel

On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel. Mahabalipuam, declared a world heritage site, too was part of the Pallavas dynasty and exhibits some of the most outstanding examples of the Dravidian style of art and architecture. A full day guided tour of Arjuna’s Penance, the rock cut caves, the Krishna Mandapam, the famous rathas and the Shore Temple. Evening drive to Chennai.

Sightseeing

On the way, we will visit Dakshinchitra, a unique heritage village offering an insight into the lifestyles of diverse people of South India.

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, there will be a half-day guided tour of Chennai, where we will be visiting The Fort Museum, Valluvar Kottam, and Kalakshetra.

Commercial Flight

In the late afternoon, you will catch a flight to Bangalore.

Hotel

On arrival check into hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Private Car Service

After breakfast, we will drive to Mysore via Srirangapatnam. Srirangapatnam was the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, who later fought the British. We will also visit Tipu's summer palace, Daria Daulat, which has now been turned into a museum.

Hotel

On arrival at Mysore check into hotel.

Sightseeing

In the evening, we will drive to the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam and the Vrindavan Garden. The gardens are famous for its dancing musical fountains.

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, there will be a full day guided tour of Mysore, the legendary city of palaces, perfumes, sandalwood, and jasmine. We will also visit the Mysore Palace, St. Philomena’s Church, Shri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, and the Chamundeshwari Temple.

Hotel

In the evening, we shall drive to Hassan and overnight at the hotel.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, there will be a guided tour of Belur and Halebid. Both were capitals of the Medeival Hoysala Kings who built the exquisitely carved temples in the 12th & 13th centuries. Then, we will visit the Channekeshava Temple in Belur and the Hoyasaleswara temple in Halebid.

Hotel

Return to Hassan. Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing

After breakfast, we will drive to Bangalore via Sravanabelgola. This place is an important Jain pilgrimage center and is famous for the statue of Lord Bahubali (Gommateshwara). The 17-meter high statue of Bahubali is said to be the tallest monolithic structure in the world.

Hotel

On arrival at Bangalore, you will check-in to the hotel and freshen up.

Transfer to airport to catch connecting flight.