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Day 01: Chennai
Upon arrival at the Chennai Apt ;you will be cordially received after that check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 :- Chennai-Pondicherry
Depart for Pondicherry by road after a refreshing breakfast; on arrival check-in into hotel. Rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03:- Pondicherry
After breakfast, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Pondicherry, known as ‘The French Riviera of the East’, was a French colony until it was integrated into India as a Union territory in 1954. The town still remarkably preserves its French heritage in its many colonial monuments, cuisines, language, customs and traditions. Places of tourist interest include the Shree Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, The French Institute and the Raj Nivas. Return for an overnight at the hotel
Day 04: Pondicherry-Tanjore
After morning breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed by road to Tanjore; on arrival check-in into hotel. Rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Embark on a sightseeing tour of Tanjore. Tanjore, was once the imperial capital of the Cholas, a dynasty that ruled over South India, parts of Sri Lanka, and the Maldives Islands for four centuries (900 – 1300 AD). These mighty emperors were great patrons of art, architecture, music and literature. During their reign countless magnificent temples were built all over the kingdom including many great ones in their capital city of Tanjore. The prime attraction of Tanjore is the imposing Brihadeeswara Temple built by king Raja rajaChola in A.D 1010 – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Places of tourist interest include Sri Brihadeeswara Temple, Palace, Art Gallery, SaraswathyMahal Library, Schwartz Church, Thirukandiyur, Thiruvalyaru, and Kumbakonam. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Tanjore -Madurai
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Madurai via Trichy; on arrival check-in into hotel. Evening is at your disposal to expend at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06:- Madurai
After a refreshing breakfast proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Madurai. The temple town of Madurai, situated on the banks of river Vaigai, is one of the most ancient cities in India with a history dating back to the pre-Christian times. It was the imperial capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th Century AD. Madurai was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangam (Academies) was held here nearly 2000 years ago. Places of tourist interest include the imposing Meenakshi Temple, ThirumalaiNayakarMahal, Gandhi Museum, Vaigai Dam, Thirupparankundrum, Athisayam Water Theme Park, AzhagarKoil and the VandiyurMariammanTeppakulam. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07:Madurai-Thekkady
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady .On arrival check in to the hotel.Enjoy Boating In Periyar ( optional ) ;Spice Plantaion Visit ( Optional ) .Over Night at Thekkady .
Day 08 :-Thekkady –Kodikanal
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to the scenic hill station of Kodikanal; on arrival check-in into hotel. Day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at Kodikanal.
Day 09: Kodikanal
After breakfast, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Kodikanal. Kodikanal, at a distance of 120 km from Madurai, lies on the southern crust of the Palani Hills. The town is centered-around the star shaped Kodai Lake covering an area of sixty acres. Kodikanal has thickly wooded slopes, well laid out stroll paths through picturesque landscapes, gorgeous waterfalls and steep rocky drops. Places of tourist interest include the Lake, Solar Physical Observatory, Bryant Park, Coaker’s Walk, KurunjiAndavar Temple, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks and Shembaganur Natural History Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10:- Kodai-Ooty
After Breakfast Proceed to Ooty; on arrival check-in into hotel. Day is at your disposal to spend at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Ooty
After a refreshing breakfast proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Ooty. The beautiful hill station of Ooty is located on the Blue Mountains (Nilgiris) at an altitude of 2240 above MSL. Ooty, known as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’, was once a favourite summer retreat of the Govt. of Madras. The landscape here is dotted with vast expanses of tea gardens, dense forests, sprawling grasslands and lofty mountains. Places of tourist interest here include the Botanical Gardens, Centenary Rose Park, Rose Garden, Lake, Government Museum, Deer Park and Doddabetta. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12:- Ooty –Mysore
Following an early morning breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Mysore (165 km, 4 ½ hrdrive); on arrival check-in into hotel. Afternoon embark on an exciting sightseeing tour of Mysore.
Day 13:- Mysore
After breakfast Mysore sightseeing :-
Mysore, a calm and serene city, lies at a distance of 139 km from Bangalore. The city was the imperial capital of the erstwhile Mysore kingdom ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty. Places of tourist interest include the Mysore Palace, Chamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore Zoo Gardens, St. Philomena’s Church, Temples, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens and Bylakuppa. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Mysore –Bangalore
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Bangalore (150 km, 3 ½ hrdrive); on arrival check-in into hotel. Afternoon you will be taken for a local sightseeing tour of Bangalore City. Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is known popularly as the city of Gardens. The city is today the Silicon Valley of India apart from being the principal administrative, commercial and industrial hub of Karnataka State. It lies at an altitude of 920 m above MSL. The present day Bangalore City was founded by KempeGowda, a chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire, in 1537 A.D. With the support from king Achutaraya, he built a mud fort here and established petite towns inside the fort. Places of tourist interest here include the Lalbagh Gardens, VidhanaSoudha, Cubban Park and Museum, The Govt. Museum, Cariappa Memorial Park, Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Tippu’s Palace, The Fort, Bull Temple, Venkatappa Art Gallery. Return for an overnight at the hotel
. Day 15: Bangalore Drop.
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Bangalore Airport for your onward journey.