South India has amazing places that show you a façade of the culture of India. The tranquil environment and serene surroundings give you perfect setups to meditate and relax.
Day 1: Chennai
Your exploration in Tamil Nadu will start from Chennai (formerly known as Madras) that owes its origins to the British Empire, which established a fort-Fort St.George-and trading post here in the 17th century. Chennai is today the fourth largest city in the country.
Arrival at Chennai. Meet with and assistance by our representative at the airport, and transfer to hotel.
Later in the evening enjoy the drive through Marina Beach-considered as one of the longest beaches in the world, the Marina is about 12 Kms long and is the favorite place for evening promenades.
Overnight at the hotel in Chennai.
Day 2 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram – Chennai.
Morning Yoga Session in the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Kanchipuram –one of India’s seven sacred cities and one of its loveliest temple towns, also known for its handloom silks.
Visit Kailasnathar, Vaikuntaperumal, Ekambareshwara, Kamakshiamma and Sakiswarar Temples. Later drive to Mahabalipuram.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later take a sightseeing tour of the city built in the 7th century. This ancient city is said to be a sculptor's delight, boasting of some of India's most sublime rock-cut art, for which it is now a World Heritage site. Visit the seven pagoda-style Shore temples, lashed by the waves of the sea and the seven rathas ortemple chariots, a group of monolithic monuments & animal figures carved out of solid rock, the earliest known examples of Dravidian architecture. They were constructed in a single century-long burst of creative enthusiasm.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Chennai.
Day 3: Chennai - Tirupati - Chennai – Mysore
Early morning drive to Tirupati. On arrival, in this pilgrimage town, visit to the temple town located at the foot of the Tirumala Hills on which the ancient and beautiful temple of Lord Venkateshwara stands. Spread over seven hills, this township is the most picturesque pilgrimage center in the south. One must see the belief of the devotees standing in long queues for a glimpse of their Lord. Ample of coins, jewellery & hair are offered to the god, by the pilgrims visiting for Darshan of Lord Balaji.
Drive back to Chennai around 1600 Hrs and drop at Chennai to catch the train to Mysore.
Overnight train journey to Mysore.
Day 4: Mysore
Upon arrival at Mysore railway station meet our representative at the railway station and then transfer to the hotel at Mysore.
A center of sandalwood carving, silk and incense production, 159 Km southwest of Bangalore, Mysore, the erstwhile capital of the Wadiyar Rajas, is one of South India's most -visited places. Mysore is a charming and an old-fashioned town, dominated by the spectacular Maharaja's Palace.
After lunch and relaxation, we visit Maharaja's Palace. Designed in the hybrid Indo-Saracenic style by Henry Irwin, the British consultant architect of Madras state.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Mysore – Ooty
Morning Yoga Session in the hotel.
Later proceed to Ooty. Ooty was the first established hill station in India and considered the ‘Queen of Blue Mountains’.Take a sight seeing of Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Raj Bhavan and St, Stephen’s Church.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Ooty.
Day 6: Ooty – Bangalore.
Morning Yoga Session in the hotel. Later after breakfast leave the Ooty and drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival check into the hotel at Bangalore. After relaxation take a sightseeing trip to Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Vidhana Soudha.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Bangalore.
Day 7: Bangalore – Airport
After leisurely breakfast leave for Bangalore airport for a flight to your destination.
End of services with happy memories and best wishes.