Arrive Mumbai and transfer to domestic airport to connect flight for Chennai. Upon arrival in Chennai, transfer to the Hotel. You may also arrive directly in Chennai. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 2  - Chennai

Full day excursion to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Mahabalipuram - famous for seven pagodas. Here, on the sea shore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture. Kanchipuram - city of 1000 temples as old as 7th and 8th century and still has 124 shrines. Overnight at the Hotel.

Morning city sightseeing tour of Chennai visiting the Museum (closed on Fridays and public holidays). Drive through flower and fruit market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, St. Thomas Cathedral and Snake Park. Later transfer to Railway station to board train Vaigal express for Trichy. Upon arrival in Trichy, transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Morning sightseeing tour of Trichy visitng the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganpati, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines lead to the temple. Yet another flight leads to Temple of Lord Shiva. Afternoon depart by surface for Tanjore and upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Morning  citysightseeing tour of Tanjore visiting the beautiful Chola Temples of Brihadesvara which is capped by monolithic cupola made of granite block weighing 80 tonnes. afternoon depart by surface for Madurai and upon arrival check-in at the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Full day city sightseeing tour of Madurai including visit to Meenakshi Temple dedicated to consort of Lord Shiva with its' towering Gopurams. Also visit the Tirumala Nayak palace famous for the stucco work on it's domes and arches. Overnight at the Hotel.

Depart by surface for Periyar. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar to view wildlife viz. Wild Boars, Sambars, Langur Monkeys, and Elephants. Overnight at the Hotel

Day 8 - Periyar/Kumarakom (185 kms)

Depart by surface to Kottayam and upon arrival transfer to Jetty to travel by boat to Kumaraakom where check-in at the hotel.

Day 9 - Kumarakom/Cochin (92 kms)

Morning at leisure for optional visit to Bird Sanctuary. Later depart by boat to the back waters of Allepey and by surface from Allepey to Cochin. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Evening free for option al Kathakali dance show. Overnight at the Hotel. 

Day 10 - Cochin

Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting the Dutch palace (closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and the Santa Cruz Church. Afternoon at leisure for optional boat ride on backwaters. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 11 - Cochin/Ooty (281 kms)

Depart by surface for Ooty and upon arrival check-in at the Hotel. Afternoon city tour of Ooty visiting the Lake and Botanical Gardens. Overnight tat the Hotel.

Day 12 - Ooty/Mysore (159 kms)

Depart by surface for Mysore and upon arrival check-in at the Hotel Afternoon city tour of Mysore visiting the Palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. Visit the art gallery, drive upto Chamudi Hill to see Chamudeshwari temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back, see the Nandi Bull. Overnight at the Hotel.

Depart from Hassan enroute visitng Srirangapatnam. Upon arrival check-in at the Hotel. Afternoon visit Belur - one of the first specimens of Hoysala architecture. It's temple of Lord Channakeshava is embellished with carvings which has few equals in the world. Later visit Halebid - The seat of Hoysala Kingdom, it's great Hoyaeswara temple was built in the typical Hoysala architecture. A stellar base with the emblem of the lion and elephants seemingly supporting the temple, signify stability. Overnight at the Hotel

Depart by surface for Bangalore enroute visiting Sravenbelgola. Upon arrival in Bangalore check-in at the Hotel. Afternoon city tour of Bangalore - the Garden city visiting the Lal Bagh which has a variety of old trees, Fountains, Lotus Ponds, Terraces and assortment of Tropical herbs and Sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Government Buildings and the Maharajas' Palace. Overnight at the Hotel

Day 15 - Bangalore/Mumbai

Day at leisure till in time transfer to the airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai, transfer to the airport to connect flight for onward destination. An overnight stay can be envisaged in Mumbai depending on onward flight departure at an additional cost.