India & Nepal: Southern Trails of India
Inclusions:6 nights accommodation on twin share basis Daily breakfast All tours with English speaking guide Entrance fee Transport services using private air-conditioned car Visit to Meenakshi Temple Game viewing by boat in Thekkady Back waters cruise Kathakali dance presentation Domestic airfare Round trip International airfare on Singapore Airlines from Los Angeles / San Francisco or JFK
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- Tour Operator
- SITA World Tours
- Duration
- 20 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart North America | Depart North America : Depart North America on Singapore Airlines on your exciting North India tour. |
| Day 2 | Cross International Date Line | Cross International Date Line |
| Day 3 | Chennai | Arrive Chennai : On your arrival in Chennai you will be met at the airport and transferred to RADHA PARK HOTEL. |
| Day 4 | Chennai | Chennai : Morning at leisure. Your afternoon tour of Chennai takes you to Victoria Art Gallery, Bronze Gallery and Chennai Museum. The Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeswarar Temple complete your visit. (B) |
| Day 5 | Mammalapuram | Chennai / Mammalapuram : Kanchipuram Proceed to Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities of India. Visit three of the best temples-Kailasanatha and Ekambareshwara, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Vaikuntaperumal dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Afternoon tour Mammalapuram, where you will visit the seventh century rock hewn monuments The shore temple, the only surviving one of seven, is a unique example of a temple built of rock quarried elsewhere and carried to shore. Check into MGM BEACH RESORT. (B) |
| Day 6 | Mammalapuram | Mammalapuram : Day free to relax and pursue independent activities. (B) |
| Day 7 | Pondicherry | Mammalapuram / Pondicherry : In the morning drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, check into ANANDA INN. Afternoon visit Botanical Gardens, Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus, The Promenade, Government Park, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Roman Rolland Library, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Institute, Museums & Art Galleries. (B) |
| Day 8 | Tanjore | Pondicherry / Tanjore : Drive this morning to Tanjore, en route visit Nataraj Temple at Chidambaram, and also visit the temples at Kumbakonam. Arrive in Tanjore and check-in at the SANGHAM HOTEL. (B) |
| Day 9 | Trichy | Tanjore / Trichy : Morning tour Tanjore, visiting Brihadeeswara Temple, The Palace, Sangeetha Mahal, Saraswati Mahal, Library, Raja Museum, Temple Museum, Schwarz Church. Later drive to Trichy. Upon arrival, check into SANGHAM HOTEL. Your the afternoon visit includes the Rock Fort, Sri Jambukeshwara Temple, Tiruvannaikaval, Srirangam, Museums & Art Galleries. (B) |
| Day 10 | Madurai | Trichy / Madurai : Depart by surface for Madurai. Check into MADURA PARK INN. Afternoon visit Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Mariamman Tank, Koodal Alagar Temple. In the evening visit Meenakshi Temple again for the evening prayer ceremony. (B) |
| Day 11 | Thekkady | Madurai / Thekkady : Morning drive to Thekkady. Upon arrival, check into TAJ GARDEN RETREAT. Afternoon is at leisure. (B) |
| Day 12 | Kumarakom | Periyar Game Viewing / Kumarakom : Enjoy early morning game viewing by boat on Periyar Lake. The motor launch drifts along the lake presenting close views of elephants, deer, bison and even leopards and tigers. Later in the morning drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival, check into ABAD WHISPERING PALM HOTEL. Your afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take advantage of the rich waters with a bit of fishing, or just relax ad soak in the rich atmosphere of your surroundings. (B) |
| Day 13 | Kumarakom | Backwaters Cruise : In the morning set out to enjoy the Backwaters. Your boat cruises through the series of canals and lagoons snaking their way through several tiny villages and tropical vegetation Not only do the backwaters of Kerala link the state together, they are an integral element in maintaining ecological balance and creating harmony with nature. Your afternoon is at leisure. (B) |
| Day 14 | Cochin | Kumarakom / Cochin : Take a cruise this morning on Vembanad Lake, site of a bird sanctuary. Waterfowl, cormorants, egrets and teals are seen in abundance. Later drive to Cochin - one of the most picturesque places in Kerala. Check into CASINO HOTEL. Tonight enjoy a presentation of the colorful costumed Kathakali dance drama. (B) |
| Day 15 | Cochin | Cochin : Your morning tour this afternoon includes a visit to the Portuguese Church built by St. Francis in 1562, the Jewish Synagogue, the famed Mattancherry Palace, and the Chinese fishing nets-ingenious devices requiring little human attention. Afternoon at leisure. (B) |
| Day 16 | Chikmagalur | Cochin / Bangalore/ Shravanabelagola / Chikmagalur : Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangalore, the "Garden City." Upon arrival, proceed for your tour of Bangalore visiting Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the Mysore Arts and Crafts Center, the bull temple, and the colorful and bustling markets. Later drive to Chikmagalur. Overnight in Chikmagalur at the TAJ GARDEN RETREAT. (B) |
| Day 17 | Mysore | Chikmagalur / Belur / Halebid / Mysore : Drive to Mysore stopping en route to visit Belur & Halebid. Belur situated on the banks of the Yagachi River, the Chennakesava Temple basks in the glory of one of the greatest monuments of medieval art in India. An outstanding example of Indian temple architecture is found in Halebid. The Hoysaleshwara Temple's entire surface is covered with a succession of friezes running its entire length, featuring elephants, lions, horsemen, and an incredible display of celestial beasts and birds. Tonight, in Mysore view the illuminated City Palace. Enjoy your stay at the SOUTHERN STAR. (B) |
| Day 18 | Mysore | Mysore Sightseeing : Your tour of Mysore includes visits to City Palace: Chamundi Hill where Nandi (Shiva's Bull) - a huge monolithic image is always garlanded with flowers and held in high esteem by Hindus; and the colorful and aromatic spice markets. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening drive 10 miles from Mysore to enjoy the beautiful and exquisitely illuminated Brindavan Gardens, sprawling amid gorgeous cascading fountains. (BLD) |
| Day 19 | Singapore | Mysore/ Bangalore/ Singapore : Drive to Bangalore in time to connect to your flight for Singapore. (B) |
| Day 20 | Return Home | Singapore / Home : Arrive in Singapore and connect to your flight for back home. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Per person on sharing basis.
Daily Departures: November 2005 - March 2007
Single Supplement from $890.
Airfare included.
