Historical Heritage Tour

21 Nights / 22 Days

Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Pondicherry – Chidambaram - Trichy – Madurai – Kanyakumari - Kovalam – Cochin – Ooty - Mysore – Belur-Halebid-Hassan - Hospet – Hampi – Bangalore.

Met upon arrival at Chennai. Thereafter, drive to Mahabalipuram – a major World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO. Upon reaching Mahabalipuram, check into hotel and spend the night there.

Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. Visit historically important monuments like Varaha Cave, Arjuna's Penance, Mahishamardini Cave, Shore Temple and Sculpture Museum. All these monuments are excellent specimens of ancient art and sculpture. Return to hotel and spend overnight.

Today we will embark upon an excursion to the sacred city of Kanchipuram, famous for its magnificent temples - the architectural splendors of the Dravidian era. Return to the hotel for night stay.

Today we will drive you to Pondicherry, en route visiting the famous Gingee Fort. Check into hotel upon reaching Pondicherry – the former French colony. Later, visit Auroville Ashram, French War Memorial and the Aayi Mandapam. Return to the hotel and spend the night.

Drive to the cities of Chidambaram, Gangaikondacholapuram, and Darasuram, famous for the magnificent temple architecture. Afterwards, check in at a hotel in Tanjore and spend the night there.

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Tanjore, wherein you will visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwara Temple among other architectural splendors. In the evening we will drive you to Trichy/Tiruchirapalli. Check in and stay overnight at hotel.

The day starts with a trip to Nartamalai, Cittinnavasal, and the famous Jain cave temples, adorned with mural paintings belonging to the 6th century AD. Return to Trichy in the evening and spend the night at the hotel.

Set out for Karaikudi and visit Chettinad Palace, the oldest surviving monument of Chettinad architecture. Later, drive to Madurai – home to the world-famous Meenakshi Temple. Check in at a hotel and stay overnight.

Today, we will take you full-day sightseeing tour of Madurai temples, noted for their rich cultural heritage. Visit Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace among others. Retire to the hotel for the night.

Drive to Kanyakumari – the southernmost tip of India at the confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. Later, visit the Vivekananda and Gandhi Memorials and the famous statue of Thiruvalluvar.

Today we will drive you to Padmanabhapuram Teak Palace – the only palace of its kind in India. Thereafter, head towards Kovalam and check into a hotel upon reaching. Spend overnight.

Enjoy the entire day lazing around at the spectacular Kovalam Beach and its picturesque locales. Return to the hotel for night stay.

Proceed for Cochin in the morning, and on the way, enjoy a 3-hr backwater cruise on a motor boat. After reaching Cochin, check in at hotel and enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening. Spend the night at the hotel.

Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Cochin – the historic city of ports and harbors. Retire to the hotel at night.

Drive to the scenic destination of Ooty, popularly referred as the “Queen of Hill Stations”. You can also avail the Nilgiri Mountain Rail from Coonoor to reach Ooty. Upon reaching, check into a hotel and spend the night.

Today we will drive to Mysore - the ancient city of palaces, gardens and temples. On reaching Mysore, check in at hotel and later visit the grand Mysore Palace. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit major places like the Chamundi Hills, Srirangapatnam, Brindavan Gardens and Lalitha Mahal Palace which showcase the rich culture and heritage of the town. Return to hotel at night.

Drive to the temple towns of Belur and Halebid, boasting of marvelous specimens of Hoysala architecture. Later, proced to Hassan and spend the night at a hotel.

Today we will take you to Hospet, the site of the medieval Vijaynagar Empire. Check into a hotel and stay overnight.

Drive to Hampi – another World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO. Return to the hotel and spend overnight.

Today we will cover a full-day sightseeing tour of Hampi, including its historical monuments and sculptures. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Leave for Bangalore airport and board the connecting flight to your next destination.

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