Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Chennai - Pondicherry - Ooty - Coonoor - Mysore - Bangalore
Day - 1Arrive Chennai
Today arrive at Chennai Airport. Upon arrival meet with our representative and transferred to hotel. Check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon city tour of Chennai, "the gateway of South India". Visit National Art Gallery and Museum (closed on Fridays) which has a selection of ancient paintings of almost all schools as well as section devoted to modern art, Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church, Drive along Marina Beach (the second longest beach in the world), San Thome Cathedral, Mylapore Shiva Temple etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 2Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (Full day Excursion)
Morning after breakfast full day excursion for Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram. Kanchipuram the city of 1000 temples. It is considered as the second holiest city in India next to Varanasi. Visit Vaikuntaperumal temple, Ekambareeswarar and Varadarajar temple. Kanchipuram is famous for its exquisite silk sarees. Then drive to Mahabalipuram, the only surviving shore temple. It boasts of some of India's most sublime rock cut art comprising of Arjuna's Penance - the largest open-air bass-relief, Five Rathas, structured temples, man-made caves and chariots. Later in the evening back drive to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 3Chennai - Pondicherry By Surface (Approx 160 KM, 03 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Pondicherry, once a French settlement and now home to the Aurobindo Ashram - It spiritual tenets represent a synthesis of yoga and modern science and Auroville or the City of Dawn, an international settlement where community living is the focus of life. The sphere shaped Matri Mandir a hall of meditation is the splendid centre of Auroville. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon visit Pondicherry Museum which has an outstanding collection of artifacts. The sculpture gallery is a treasure house of Pallava and Chola art. Evening Relax at the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 4Pondicherry - Ooty By Surface (Approx 430 KM, 07 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Ooty, the queen of hill stations. The beautiful hill station established by the British in the early part of the 19th century. A fine retreat from the heat of the plains. Ooty offers scenic beauty and relaxed ambience. The Beautiful Ooty Lake, Set Among Groves Of Eucalyptus Trees Is A Popular Spot with Its Facilities For Boating. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 5Ooty & Coonoor
Morning after breakfast full day excursion to Ooty and Coonoor. Visit Botanical Gardens, the Lake, Dodabetta peak, which provides beautiful views of the surrounding hills and plains at Ooty. Located at a lower altitude, with a warmer climate, Coonoor is a popular hill resort in its own way. You can take a Optional toy train to Coonoor to enjoy the scenic beauties. The well laid-out Sim's park here is a beautiful botanical garden, with many rare flowers, shrubs and trees. Lambs rock and Dolphin's Nose are some of the viewpoints and picnic spots around Coonoor. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 6Ooty - Mysore By Surface (Approx 130 KM, 03 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Mysore, the Sandalwood City. A city with rich heritage with magnificent palaces, beautifully laid out gardens, imposing buildings, avenues of flowering trees and many ancient temples. The City of Mysore still retains an extraordinary charm that never fails to fascinate. Sights include the Mysore Palace, one of the largest of its kind in India - illuminated during weekends. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 7Mysore - Bangalore By Surface (Approx 150 KM, 04 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Bangalore. Enrout visit Srirangapatna - The island fortress of Tipu Sultan is 16 Km from Mysore city. Inside the fortress is Tipu's mosque with its twin minarets, the celebrated Ranganatha Swamy temple, Tipu's Summer Palace known as the Daria Daulat Bagh, the Wellesley Bridge and the dungeons where British officers were once imprisoned. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit Lal Bagh, the Botanical Gardens, Tipu's summer Palace, Bull Temple, Iskcon temple, drive through Parliament Area. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 8Bangalore – Home
Morning after breakfast / Late afternoon transferred to the Airport to board connecting flight to onward destination.
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