Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai -Mumbai

Day 1: Arrival in Mumbai
Arrive at the Mumbai Airport. Our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an assortment of Indian recipes for dinner. You can also visit the Chowpatty beach and the many happening nightclubs to get a taste of a city that never sleeps. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mumbai.

Day 2: Mumbai - Chennai
Go on an early morning excursion to Elephanta Caves, a World Heritage Site, after an early morning breakfast at the hotel. Return to the hotel for half day sightseeing tour of Mumbai - 'the city of dreams'. Visit Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria Terminus, Hanging Gardens, Marine Drive, and the Jain Temple in Malabar Hills. Return to the hotel to check out and transfer to the airport, to board the flight to Chennai. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax on your overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 3: Chennai - Mahabalipuram
After lunch at the hotel, go on a half day sightseeing tour of the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Visit Marina Beach, Fort St. George, San Thomas Cathedral, Mylapore Temple, St. Mary's Church, National Art Gallery and Museum, film studios, and zoo in the city. Leave for Mahabalipuram in the late afternoon. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax on your overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

Day 4: Mahabalipuram
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the temple town. Mahabalipuram is home to the only surviving shore temple in India. On your sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram, visit the ancient caves, the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna Mandapam. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

Day 5: Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
Drive to Tanjore after an early morning breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in the erstwhile Chola capital in South India, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of the ancient city. Visit the massive 10th century Brihadeshwara temple (216 ft) with the famous statue of Nandi Bull and frescoed walls. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Tanjore.

Day 6:Tanjore - Trichy
Drive to Trichy after an early morning breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in the medieval era city established under the aegis of Chola dynasty rulers, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit Srirangam Temple, Rock Fort Temple, Ganapati Temple, Shiva Temple, Danish Church and Lord Clive's House. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Trichy.

Day 7: Trichy - Madurai
Drive to Madurai after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel and move for a city sightseeing tour. Visit the spectacular Meenakshi Temple and the many stupefying temples in the complex followed by a trip to the majestic Trimalai Nayak Palace Later in the evening, visit the colorful bustling markets of Madurai and shop for souvenirs and curios. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.

Day 8:Madurai - Mumbai
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to relax at the hotel or go shopping in Trichy. Post lunch transfer to the airport to board a flight back to Mumbai. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax for the evening. Walk on the beach, taste the seafood and typical Mumbai cuisine, and shop at the mega malls for anything under the sun. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel in Mumbai.

Day 9:Departure from Mumbai After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination.