Arrive Bangalore by morning. On arrival transfer to hotel.
The morning would be free to relax. After lunch, a heritage walk to take in the history of City of Bangalore. Evening free time. Overnight in Bangalore
After breakfast, depart for Hassan at 09.00 hrs and arrive by 1230 hrs.On arrival check in to Hoysala resort and have lunch.
After lunch proceed to Halebid and Belur for sightseeing and return back to the resort by about 1800 hrs.Dinner at the resort. Overnight in Hassan.
After breakfast, depart for Saravanabelagola at 0830 hrs to visit the monolithic statue of Gomateshwarar.This involves a climb of about 620 steps.
After the visit proceed to Mysore a drive of about 2 hrs and arrive in time for lunch at the hotel. Visit the Chamundi Temple at about 1600 hrs and get back to the hotel. Overnight in Mysore
After breakfast, visit Srirangapatnam the Capital of Tipu Sultan, one of the rulers of Mysore.
Thereafter visit the Mysore Palace and the Jaganmohan Palace which now houses an art gallery. We will also visit fruit and vegetable market and have lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Overnight in Mysore
After breakfast, depart for Bandipur, a drive of about 2 ½ hrs. On arrival check into resort.
After lunch proceed for a short walk around the resort before embarking on a wild life safari at 1515 hrs.
The game ride is for about 21/2 hrs and we should return back to the resort for about 1840 hrs. Dinner at resort with hopefully memories of elusive tiger. Overnight at the resort
After breakfast, depart for Bangalore to connect your flight to Chennai.
On arrival in Chennai, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Chennai.
After breakfast, sightseeing of Chennai.
In the evening we shall take in music performance. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Chennai.
After breakfast depart for Kanchipuram.
Besides the temples we will have an opportunity to visit the Saree weavers who produce the famous Kanchipuram silk Sarees.
After lunch at one of the local restaurant depart for Mamallapuram. Arrive Mamallapuram at about 1700 hrs and check in at hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, sightseeing of Mahabalipuram.
Evening, free time for own activities. Overnight in Mahabalipuram
After Breakfast depart for Swamimalai.
Enroute visit to the Chidambaram Temple. Thereafter proceed to Gangaikondacholapuram and arrive Swamimalai by about 1800 hrs. On arrival, check in at Paradise resort.
After breakfast, visit the Temples around Swamimalai and also watch the bronze casters in action.
Evening, free to walk around the rural atmosphere. Overnight in Swamimalai
fter breakfast, depart for Chettinad
To visit the Brahadeeswarar Temple, the Saraswati Mahal Museum and also see the Tanjore painting artists at work.
Afternoon proceed to Karaikudi to stay in one of the mansions of the Chettiyars –Chidambara Villas. Overnight in Karaikudi.
After breakfast, go around the Chettinad area. Visiting the famous Athangudi Tile makers, the Ayyanar Temples and watch the Saree weavers in action.
Afternoon depart for Madurai. On arrival, check in to hotel. Overnight in Madurai
After breakfast, visit Meenakshi Temple.
Afternoon is free to explore the city and take in the ancient culture of Madurai. 1800 hrs Evening, Sound and Light show in Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Overnight in Madurai
After breakfast, transfer to airport to depart for Home.