Smart View of South India

Day 01: Chennai

On arrival, Passion to India tour manager would be greeting you and assisting with hotel check-in. A brief up on your tour plan would be provided. Chennai is popularly regarded as the "Gateway to the South". Overnight stay

Day 02: Chennai

Post breakfast, visit Kapaleeshwara temple, Triplicane - Sri Parthasarathy temple, St.Thomas Cathedral, Fort, Museum. In the evening, visit the worlds second largest beach, the Marina Beach. Overnight stay

Day 03: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram

Enjoy breakfast and check out to proceed to Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram was the historical capital of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is also known centre of the finest silk sarees made in the country. On reaching some of the must Visit temples are Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Ekambareshwara temple, Kailasanatha temple, Vaigundha Perumal temples.

Have delicious South Indian lunch at the local restaurant, visit to local silk weaving factory. After exploring the sacred city of Kanchipuram, proceed to Mamallapuram. Check-in at the property and overnight stay

Day 04: Mamallapuram - Pondicherry

After breakfast, explore Arjuna penance, Sri Krishna butter ball, cave temples, five Rathas and famous sea shore temple. Drive to Pondicherry which was the former French colony. On arrival, check into hotel. After some relaxation, by evening, proceed to the well known Sri Manakula Vinayagar temple, Aurobindo ashram and later drive to worship world peace Mandir - Auroville. After visiting these must see places in Pondicherry, time to head back to the hotel for Overnight stay.

Day 05: Pondicherry - Tanjore

Today post breakfast drive to Tanjore, enroute visit Chidambaram - famous lord Shiva temple and continue drive to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Dharasuram and after exploring continue drive to Tanjore, upon arrival check in to hotel. Rest hours free and night stay

Day 06: Tanjore - Trichy

Today visit big temple - dedicated to lord Shiva and big bull, visit Tanjore museum, art gallery, and palace and after drive to Trichy, upon arrival check in to hotel. Trichy witnessed the carnatic wars fought between the French and the English. Lord Robert Clives house is still there to see and so is the Danish church. The rock-fort is the landmark of Trichy. A climb of 434 steps leads to the ancient temple of Ganesha with a stop over at Shiva temple. Post lunch visit Amma Mandapam, Srirangam - Sri Ranganatha swami temple, rock fort - Sri Ganesha temple. Over night stay

Day 07: Trichy - Madurai

Today drive to temple city – Madurai, upon arrival check in to hotel, after refreshment city tour visiting great Meenakshi Amman temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering Gopuram (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, Visit the Thirumalai Naik Palace - a gracious building in the Indo Saracen style, famous for the stucco work on its domes & arches. Evening, visit Tiruparankundram rock temple, and try to catch a glimpse of white peacock in the evening time. Overnight stay at Madurai

Day 08: Madurai - Periyar

Post breakfast; take a 4 hrs drive to Periyar. Check-in at the property and relax. In the evening, take a boat ride in the lake. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake. Amongst the animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, languor monkeys. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 09: Periyar - Munnar

Post breakfast; take a 4 hrs drive to Munnar. Check-in at the property and relax. Today explore around Mattupatty dam, Eravikulam Park, Rajamalai National park and other scenic places in and around

Day 10: Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey (House Boat)

Post breakfast, drive down to Kumarakom to embark your Kettuvellam - house boat and start your thrilling experience through the backwater beauty of Kerala. While on your journey you can view lush green paddy fields, coconut farms, small churches and you can observe the life orientation of villagers in the backwaters. On board your crew will serve you delicious food, prepared from fresh vegetables purchased from the floating market. Later in the evening the houseboat will anchor on the Vembanad Lake. Over night stay in your - air conditioned deluxe house boat

Day 11: Alleppey - Cochin

Post breakfast you will be disembarking from the house boat at Alleppey finishing point boat jetty, from there your car will pick you up and continue drive to Cochin. Check in to hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, St. Francis church and view the operation of the Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, visit Cochin cultural centre for enjoying the Kerala’s traditional art - Kathakali, performed by professional artist. Over night stay at Cochin

Day 12: Cochin - Ooty

Post breakfast 7hrs drive to Coonoor for boarding on Hills Train to Ooty. Check in to the property and overnight stay.

Day 13: Ooty - Mysore

Post early breakfast, visit botanical garden and view point. Drive down to Mysore. Check-in at the hotel and relax.

Day 14: Mysore

In the evening, take a look at Mysore palace, Jaganmohana palace, art gallery, Chamundi hills, and Devraja market. After enjoying the best of this imperial city we drive back to hotel for night stay.

Day 15: Mysore - Bangalore

Enroute to Bangalore, visit Srirangapatnam - Tipus palace, fort, and Sri Ranganathaswami temple. Drive to Bangalore. Check-in at the property. Amble in the happening and colorful MG Road & Church Street. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 16: Bangalore

Post breakfast, visit bull temple, big Shiva Mandir, Lal Bagh and ISKON temple. Overnight stay

Day 17: Bangalore - Goa (Flight)

Pack your bags up and get ready to board flight to Goa. Overnight stay in Goa

Day 18: Goa

Indulge in beach activities and relax for the day. Overnight stay

Day 19: Goa

Day for to tour around north & south Goa, check out the churches, temples and beaches - Overnight stay

Day 20: Goa - Departure

Pack up your bags and get ready for onward journey