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South - Goa and Mumbai

Trip code : SGM-14N-15D

Places to visit : :- CHENNAI - TRICHY - MADURAI - PERIYAR - COCHIN - BANGALORE - MYSORE -

HASSAN - HOSPET - BADAMI - GOA

Duration :14 Nights & 15 Days

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South India Tour - Travel South India, and experience the varied cultural heritage of South India that differentiates

South India from north india. Plan south india tour to add some golden moments in your memorabilia.


	Trip Overview

	CHENNAI - TRICHY - MADURAI - PERIYAR - COCHIN - BANGALORE - MYSORE - HASSAN - HOSPET - BADAMI - GOA
	Day-1
	Departure from Home Country

	Day-2 Chennai (Madras) Arrival
	On arrival at Chennai you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy
	basis.

	Day 03 :- Chennai (Madras) - Trichy (Tiruchirapalli)
	Today in the morning we start a sightseeing tour of Chennai covering Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. We will check out by 12:00
	Mahabalipuram: 64 kms from chennai. The name “Seven Pagodas” has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram,
	also called Mamallapuram. The phrase “Seven Pagodas” refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world
	for over eleven centuries. Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Narasimhavarman II stands at the
	shore of the Bay of Bengal . Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it. Apart from this, there are a number of other monuments
	here, such as the cave temples, monolithic rathas (chariots), sculpted reliefs and structural temples. Most of these monuments display
	Dravidian style of architecture. The pillars exhibit Dravidian art, whereas sculptures are excellent specimens of Pallava art. Kanchipuram:
	76kms from Chennai. Kanchipuram is sacred to Shaivites( devotees of Shiva) as well as to vaishnavites (Worshippers of Vishnu). The town
	is thus divided into two distinct zones, with the Shaivite temples to the north and the vaishnavite temples to the Southeast. It also has an
	important Devi (goddess) temple the Kamakshi Temple situated north east of the bus stand.Dedicated to kamakshi or the "loving-eyed"
	Parvati, the temple was rebuilt in the 14th Century, during the Vijayanagar Period. It has four colourful gopuras and the main sanctum has
	a gold-plated roof. The Kailasanatha Temple: The Kailasanatha Temple to the west of the bus stand, is the oldest and greatest structure
	in the town. Built in the early 8th century by rajasimha the last great Pallavi King. The Great Ekambaresh vara Temple: The Great
	Ekambaresh vara Temple on car Street, constructed originally by the pallavas, has a 16-pillared mandapa, in front of it, was added later by
	the Vijayanagar Kings. The Vaikuntha Perumal Temple : The Vaikuntha Perumal temple near the railway station, is one of the 18 temples
	dedicated to Vishnu erected by Varman II ( 731-96). This unique structure has three main sanctums, built one on top of the other. The
	Varadaraja Temple : The Varadaraja Temple on Gandhi Road, is the town's main Vishnu temple. The chief deity in the form of Vishnu is
	known as varadaraja (The "King who Bestows Benediction"). kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. Evening transfer to rail-station for
	Trichy night train. Night on board.

	Day 04 :- Trichy(Tiruchirapalli)
	Arrive in Jaisalmer and check-in to hotel. In the afternoon we start a sightseeing tour of trichy. Tiruchirappalli, situated on the banks of the
	river Cauvery is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. The most famous
	land mark of this bustling town is the Rockfort Temple. It was one of the main centers around which the wars of the Carnatic were fought in
	the 18th century during the British-French struggle for supremacy in India. It was one of the main centers. Overnight Trichy

	Day 05 :- Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) - Madurai
	After breakfast, enjoy a drive to Madurai. In the afternoon proceed on a sightseeing tour of Tanjore. Tanjore is the "Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu"
	and famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple. The temple was constructed more than thousand years ago by the King Rajarajan, is an
	architect's marvel. It is a flourishing centre for bronze sculpture and painting. One of the best temples in South India, the Brihadeeswarar
	Temple or the Big Temple built by the greatest Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola, is that dynasty's finest contribution to Dravidan temple
	architecture. The sikhara, a cupola dome, is octagonal and rests on a single block of granite, a square of 7.8m weighing 80 tons. It is a
	monolithic Nandi weighing about 25 tonnes, and is about 12 feet high and 20 feet long. Overnight Madurai

	Day 06 :- Madurai
	Morning will go for sight seeing of Meenakshi Temple. The ancient city of Madurai, more than 2,500 years old, was built by the Pandyan
	king, Kulashekarar, in the 6th century B.C. The most beautiful buildings in the city including its most famous landmark, the Meenakshi
	temple, were built during the Nayak rule. Located in the heart of the city of Madurai, the Meenakshi- Sundareshwarar temple is dedicated
	to goddess Meenakshi, the consort of lord Shiva. King Thirumalai Nayak : It built the Thirumalai Nayak Palace in 1636 AD and was
	designed by an Italian architect. The palace is situated 2 km south east of the Meenakshi Temple. The building, which can be seen today,
	was the main Palace where the king lived. The Palace was the classic example of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The palace was
	divided into two major parts, namely Swargavilasa and Rangavilasa. Alagar Hills: Alagar Koil is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is
	situated at a distance of 21 km from Madurai, on foot of Alagar hills, amongst the natural beauty of the woods. The Vaishnavite temple is
	famous for its beautiful sculptures and exquisite 'mandapams'.s. Tirupara Kundran Rock temple : The temple is thronged by devotees
	throughout the year, as it is one of the holy abodes of Lord Murugan. This temple was built by Pandayan King in the 8th century. The
	innermost shrine is cut out of a solid rock. Apart from Lord Subramanya, there are also separate shrines for Lord Shiva, Lord Vinayaka,
	Goddess Durga, Lord Vishnu and other deities. The entrance of the temple has cubical pillars with lotus medallions.Overnight Madurai


	Day 07 :- Madurai - Periyar (Thekkady)
	After breakfast, enjoy a drive to Periyar National Park. Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats, in God’s Own Country, Kerala, is the
	Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Apart from Elephants,
	the other animals to be seen in the Periyar sanctuary are Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and
	very rarely, a Tiger. There are, now, an estimated 40 tigers here. Overnight Periyar

	Day 08 :- Periyar(Thekkady) - Cochin (Kochi)
	Enjoy a drive to Cochin. Overnight Cochi

	Day 09 :- Cochin(Kochi)
	In the morning will go for sight-seeing of Cochin. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian
	peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the
	centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. After this
	we will see few more places. Jewish Synagogue : The Jewish Synagogue in Kochi was built in 1568 AD. In Cochin, Synagogue Jewish
	Monument is the oldest existing synagogue among the common wealth countries of the world. The Synagogue Jewish Monument stands
	out as an evidence of mutual harmony in the state for centuries. Portuguese churches : St Francis Xavier's Church at Fort Kochi was built
	in the year 1503, by the Portuguese traders. They came here with Admiral Pedro Alvarez de Cabral, via the same route taken by the
	legendary Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who landed at Calicut in 1498. The Church is actually a quite modest, unpretentious
	structure. Architecturally, this church is not very jazzy, but it stands as a landmark of history and church architecture of India. Later, many
	churches were built in India keeping the Saint Francis Xavier Church of Cochin in mind. Mosque : The mosque is situated at Kanjiramattom,
	30 km from Kochi. It is believed that the mosque was erected over the mortal remains of a Muslim saint, Sheikh Parid. Another great Muslim
	saint, Baver is supposed to have prayed here and attained salvation. Hindu temples : The Sree Krishna temple here is very famous attracting
	close to ten million pilgrims every year. This is regarded as the first Hindu temple to open its gates to all Hindus irrespective of caste. In the
	end we will watch Chinese Fishing Nets. The Chinese fishing nets in Cochin Harbor were set up between 1350 to 1450. The beaches of
	beaches of Cochin are beautifully lined with these Chinese nets. Chinese fishing nets abound in the Vasco-da-Gama Square near the Fort
	Kochi. They can also be seen in and around Bastion Bungalow, Santa Cruz Basilica and VOC Gate. Afternoon free. Overnight Cochins

	Day 10 :- Cochin (Kochi) - Bangalore - Mysore
	We ll catch the flight for Banglore, from Banglore we will move to Mysore by road. Free time. Overnight Mysore.

	Day 11 :- Mysore
	Mysore is a city of palaces, but the most magnificent of them all is the Mysore Palace sometimes known as the Main Palace as well. One
	of the most unforgettable images of the city is the image of the illuminated Mysore Palace against the dark black sky. It takes ninety seven
	thousand light bulbs to produce this enchanting image of the Palace. The Palace is situated in the middle of the city and is a reminder of the
	grandeur of a bygone era and is today an invaluable national treasure. Art Gallery : The Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery in Mysore is
	considered one of the best art galleries in South India because of its excellent collection of paintings and artifacts that once belonged to the
	Wodeyars of Mysore. This collection is so unique that such works of Rembrandt can be found nowhere in the world except in Russia.
	Chamundi Hill : The Chamundi Hills on the outskirts of Mysore city is another famous landmark of the city. The Chamundi Hills is about 3km
	from the city. It is at a height of 1065 meters above sea leave and about 800 feet above Mysore city. On the top of the hill is the
	Chamundeshwari temple that dates back to the 11th century. Goddess Chamundeshwari is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi who took this
	form to destroy the demon king Mahishasura. Nandi Bull : The temple houses a huge monolith of Nandi - a divine bull of Lord Shiva. Nandi
	Bull is 4.8m high sculpture carved out a single granite rock, initially the bull was of gray in color but due to the application of coconut oil by
	the devotees, the color transformed into black. Overnight Mysore

	Day 12 :- Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Hassan
	In the morning will go for sight-seeing of Belur and Halebid. Belur was once the capital of a powerful empire on the banks of River Yagachi,
	now called the Banaras of the South, aka Dakshina Varanasi. Belur's main temple, Chennakeshava (dedicated to Lord Krishna and set in a
	compound with several smaller temples and a pond) was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 AD to celebrate Hoysala military
	victories. Halebid (Hale’beedu) literally means ‘the ruined city’. During the 12th and 13th centuries AD, it flourished as the capital of the
	Hoysala Dynasty for about 150 years. It was then known as Dwarasamudra (gateway to the seas). However, it was twice attacked by
	invaders who robbed it of its treasures, leaving behind the ruins of the once-magnificent Shiva temple. The Hoysalas then shifted their to Belur,
	leaving behind Halebid, a city once grand and since reduced to poverty and ruins. If we get time so we will visit Sravanbelgola.
	Sravanbelgola : The term 'Shravanabelagola' in literal sense means 'the land of pond' as the town is having some of the grand ponds right
	amidst the city-center. Shravanabelagola is also an important tourist destination. The major tourist attraction in Shravanabelagola is
	undoubtedly the famous Gomteshwara statue. Having a height of around 17 mts, this statue of Lord Bahubali is the tallest monolithic statue

	in the world. Overnight Hassan

	Day 13 :- Hassan - Hospet
	Enjoy a drive to Hospet. On the way we are going to visit Hampi. Hampi, the capital city of Vijayanagara Empire, was founded by two brothers
	Harihara and Bukkaraya (more popularly known as Hakka and Bukka), under the guidance of their Guru Vidyaranya. It was not just the
	largest Hindu empire of its time, but was also one of the largest trading centres of the world. The main attractions of the city are the Shri
	Virupaksha Temple : The Virupaksha temple is located at the foot of the hill called Hemakuta Hill is the core of the village of Hampi. The
	temple, often called Pampapathi temple, is the most sacred of the temples of this place. Historically speaking, this temple has an
	uninterrupted history from about the 7th century. The temple contains the shirines of Lord Shiva, Pampa Bhuvaneshwari. Shri Vijayavitthala
	Temple : The construction of this temple started during the reign of King Krishna Deva Raya in the year 1513 AD. The project was so
	colossal that the additions continued for almost five decades until the Empire fell down in the year 1565 AD. The temple stands, within high
	walls with 3 gateways on the east, south and north. The temple stands on a strong stone basement with richly carved designs of the King's
	army and dancing girls.The dancing halls and kalyanamantapas in the corners are equally worth noticing. Hazari Rama Temple : The first
	thing comes to mind on seeing this temple, or more precisely its walls, is the locally popular comic strips of Hindu mythology, Ramayana.
	But the difference is the stories are carved, in long arrays, onto the walls of this temple. Probably this is the only temple in the capital with its
	external walls decorated with bas-reliefs mentioned above. And the temple got its name Hazara Rama (a thousand Rama) Temple owing to
	this multitude of these Ramayana panels on its walls. Elephant Stable : Located outside the Zenana Enclosure, on the East, is an oblong
	structureof considerable size, called the Elephant stables. Among the many civil structures of the place, this building is a fine example of
	Indo-Islamic style of architecture. It has a greater Islamic character about it. The building consists of eleven large rooms with very high ceilings
	Large domes crown ten of these. The Queen's Bath : The balconies are decorated with tiny windows and supported by lotus bud tipped
	brackets. The whole pool is open to the sky. This brick lined pool is now empty. But it’s believed once fragrant flowers and perfumed water
	filled this bathing pool. At one end of the veranda you can see a flight of steps giving access to the pool. Carvings on the Ramachandra
	temple : The carvings here are meticulously finished and have a more controlled and formal presentation than the earlier ones. The liveliness
	of the Dibba carvings is not found in the courtly style. The lowest panel shows elephants, the second has horses with grooms and the third
	has parading soldiers. Above these are dancers and musicians and festivities of the Vasantotsava or festival of spring decorate the top panel
	that transports one to a world of celebration and the joy of life. Lotus Mahal : Basically this is a two storied structure with an open base
	floor the sidewalls are having tall arched windows. The upper floors have balconies with arched windows. Hook like structures are made on
	to the wall close to the windows to hang curtain. The arches of the ground floor are recessed and ornate. The decorations and architecture is
	a curious mix of Hindu and Islamic styles. Overnight Hospet

	Day 14 :- Hospet - Badami
	Morning will go for a drive to Badami, and stopped on the way to Aihole & Pattadakal. Aihole - Chalukays first capital was Aihole.The first
	phase of the temple was built in 6th century CE and the second phase went on upto 12 th century CE .Here they built over 125 temples in
	various styles .The famous Chalukya King Pulakeshi II was follower of Jainism.Aihole inscription dated 634 CE, in Sanskrit language and old
	Kannada script. Pattadakal : Located on the banks of the river Malaprabha, Pattadakal is the capital of the Chalukya rulers.. Also it is a rare
	place where the south Indian & north Indian style temples share the same landscape. The oldest of them all is the Sangamesvara Temple
	built by king Vijayaditya during the 8 century AD. Though not the biggest of the temples in Paddatdakal this temple dedicated to lord Siva is
	one of the fine examples of the high architectural standards maintained by the Chaluykan architecture. Almost all the temples are carved with
	dramatic themes from the Hindu mythology. A great majority of them is on lord Siva, especially the dancing aspects. The oldest of them all
	are the Mallikarjuna and the Virupaksha Temples. The Papanatha Temple has impressive carvings on pillars and ceiling. Overnight Badami

	Day 15 :- Badami
	Morning sight-seeing of Badami . Badami is famous for its four cave temples - all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill Legend has
	it there were two demon siblings Vatapi and Ilvala, who had a trick by which they could kill and make a meal of mendicants passing by. Their
	tricks worked until Agastya muni came by and counter-tricked them and brought an end to Vatapi's life. Two of the hills in Badami are
	supposed to represent the demons Ilvalan and Vatapi. Overnight Badami

	Day 16 :- Badami - Goa
	Morning will go for a drive to Goa. For Goa hotels you have to choose as its not included in the cost, it has a seasonal rates and we will recall
	accordingly. Overnight Goa

	Day 17 :- Goa
In Goa pls inform us that for how many days would u like to stay. Overnight Goa

Day 18 :- Goa Bombay (Mumbai)

Proceed to the airport to catch a flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai airport, Proceed to the city centre, In the evening catch a flight home with

sweet memories of India.