Day 1:
Chennai Airport Pickup-Mamallapuram
approx 70kms from the Airport. Mamallapuram is
home to some of the very early monuments of
India. In Granite Architecture there are four
types only and excellent examples of all four
types are found in Mamallapuram .
Day 2:
Half a day Mamallapuram
sightseeing. Afternoon free leisure at beach or
visit to Dakshinachitra Cul
tural Centre.
Day 3:
Mamallapuram - Kanchipuram -
Vellore - Thiruvannamalai.
Kanchipuram is very ancient city and is one of
India's 7 sacred cities. The main places to
visit are Kailasanathar temple, Vaikundaperumal
temple, Egambaranatha temple, Varatharaja
perumal temple. Vellore has one of Tippu
Sultan's forts and Vijaya nagar rulers built
Jalakandeswara temple the temple and the very
best Temple architecture is found in
Thiruvannamalai.
Day 4:
Thiruvannamalai - Gingee -
Pondicherry
Gingee has one of the most beautiful forts in
the world built in the 14th century. Pondicherry
was a French State in India and still retains
French feeling. Places to visit are Aurobindo
Ashram, Auroville and Old French type houses
Day 5:
Pondy - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda
Cholapuram - Darasuram - Tanjore
Chidambaram has 9th Century Shiva temple, which
houses a unique Emerald lingam statue. A Special
pooja is held every day at 11.00 a.m.
Gangaikondacholapuram was very powerful place in
10th Century; South East Asia was controlled
from this point. Dharasuram is known for its
Chola architecture and old monuments. Tanjore is
known for its unique Shiva temple.
Day 6:
Tanjore-Trichy
Ranganathaswamy temple in Trichy is the biggest
temple complex in India and has the tallest
temple tower. Visit Rockfort temple for sunset
view.
Day 7: Trichy-Madurai
Madurai Meenakshi Temple is a colourful and
lively temple visited by thousands of devotees
daily. The 17th Century Nayak palace hosts an
evening sound and light show.
Day 8: Madurai to Periyar
On the way to Periyar the expanse of lush green
agricultural fields and two water falls makes
and enchanting drive. Periyar wild life
sanctuary is situated around Periyar lake. Here
the jungle safari is done by boat to see wild
life in and around the lake. There is also a
wide variety of water birds.
Day 9: Periyar-Alleppey
On the way to Alleppey we see beautiful
tea/coffee and many spice gardens. Late morning
board your houseboat (a converted Rice barge
called Kattuvallam in the local language) to
enjoy the lush green Kerala backwaters where
there is no noise and no disturbance. Meals
provided on board
Day 10: Alleppey-Cochin
After reaching Alleppey in the morning continue
the drive to Cochin. Afternoon sightseeing of
Cochin The main places to see -17th C Dutch
palace, Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church-the
great sailor Vasco da Gama was buried here and
Chinese Fishing nets- introduced
by the Chinese in 13th C.
Day 11:
Cochin Airport Drop (or) Continue
to Goa Cochin-Ooty
A full day drive from Cochin Ooty is situated in
Western Ghats, very cool and green hills. You
can visit the vegetable market in Karamadai on
the way and take the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
for part of the journey from Coonoor to Ooty.
Day 12: Ooty-Mysore
On the way to Mysore you pass through Mudumalai
and Bandipur Wild life sanctuaries. Mysore
Palace is 18th C Palace built by Indo-Europe
artisans and is represents the Muslim style of
architecture. It is full of Royal treasures and
has beautiful mural paintings. Chamundi Hill and
the Big Nandi Statue give a full panoramic view
of the city. Sri Rangapatanam fort and summer
palace are a short trip from Mysore
Day 13: Mysore - Somnathpur - Mysore
Somnathpur is 35 kms away from Mysore. Visit to
soft stone carving temple and back Mysore and
afternoon visit to Devaraja vegetable and flower
market.
Day 14: Mysore-Hassan
On the way to Hassan visit Saravanabelagola, a
monolithic 17m height naked statue at the Jain
temple. It is situated on a small hill and has
600 rock cut steps to reach the temple.
Afternoon visit to Belur and Halebid which has
Hoysala Architecture temples & on the way back
to Hassan visit Kulikere village.
Day 15:
Hassan-Bangalore airport drop
(or) continue to Goa
Full day drive to Hospet
Day 16: Visit Hampi
Hampi was most important historical site, this
was capital of Vijayanagar Empire and it was
largest Hindu Kingdom. As it is an extensive
site we recommend spending 2 full days to visit
the Temples, Hills, ancient bazaar and river
side country boat ride.
Day 17: Hampi Full day
Day 18: Hospet-Aihole-Pattadakal-Badami
Aihole & Pattadakal were built in the early
years of the Chalukya's dynasty. The temple was
built in red stone and the architecture is from
bottom to top. Badami, a rock cut cave temple is
also well known for its sculptures.
Day 19: Badami-Bijapur
Bijapur was a Muslim cultural place all building
and all the monuments are in a Muslim style. Gol
Gumbaz is one of the most important monuments as
Bijapur ruler Ali Adilsha's body is buried here.
It is an excellent demonstration of an Indian
engineering technique built by Ibrahim Roza and
it looks like a mini Taj Mahal!
Day 20: Bijapur-Goa
Full day drive to Goa
Day 21/22:
Relaxing on the beach and
local sightseeing
oduced
by the Chinese in 13th C. 
ure temples & on the way back
to Hassan visit Kulikere village. 
Gumbaz is one of the most important monuments as
Bijapur ruler Ali Adilsha's body is buried here.
It is an excellent demonstration of an Indian
engineering technique built by Ibrahim Roza and
it looks like a mini Taj Mahal!