Duration: 22 Days / 21 Nights
Destinations Covered:Chennai - Mahabalipuram -Vellore - Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikondacholapuram - Darasuram - Kumbakonam -Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kochi - Ooty - Madumalai - Madurai -Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum - Srirangpatna - Somnathpur - Hasan - Sravanbelagola - Hospet - Hampi - Aihole - Pattadakal - Badami - Bijapur - Gulbarga - Hyderabad

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai
On arrival at the airport in Chennai, our representative will escort you to the hotel. Check into your room, refresh and relax for a while. Later in the day, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Tamil Nadu's capital. Visit Santhome Cathedral, Birla Planetarium, Elliot Beach, Valluvar Kottam, National Art and Government Museum, Anna Zoological Park, Kalakshetra and the Theosophical Society. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 2: Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for the temple town of Mahabalipuram. On arrival in Mahabalipuram, check in at the beach resort and proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of the legendary temple town in South India. Visit the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna Mandapam and Five Rathas. The rest of the day is reserved for beach activities. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Mahabalipuram.

Day 3: Kanchipuram - Vellore - Tiruvannamalai
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for a three city tour. En route to Tiruvannamalai, stopover at Kanchipuram and Vellore. At Kanchipuram, go on a sightseeing tour of Kailasanatha, Vaikunda Perumal, Varatharaja and Ekambareswara temples. Continue your journey to Vellore where you get to see Tipu Sultan's forts and Jalakandeswara Temple. On arrival in Tiruvannamalai, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city that includes Arunachaleeswarar Temple and the Ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Tiruvannamalai.

Day 4: Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for the erstwhile French colony of Pondicherry. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh, and proceed for a tour of the spiritual and new settlement communities at Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville respectively. Later visit the 14th century Gingee Fort. Attend a yoga and meditation class. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 5: Chidambaram - Gangaikondacholapuram - Darasuram - Kumbakonam - Tanjore
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Chidambaram to begin your sightseeing-packed day. On arrival in this ancient, proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit the 9th century Shiva Temple at Chidambaram. Continue your tour through Gangaikondacholapuram and Dharasuram famous for their Chola architectural style. On arrival in Tanjore, check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for a brief sightseeing tour. Visit Brahadeeswara Temple, Nandi the Bull and the Royal Palace Complex. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Tanjore.

Day 6: Tanjore - Trichy
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Trichy. On arrival in Trichy, check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for sightseeing tour of Lord Robert Clive's House, Srirangam Temple, Rock-Fort Temple and Ganapati Temple. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Trichy.

Day 7: Trichy - Madurai
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Madurai. On arrival, check in at the resort and relax. Later in the day, visit the awe-inspiring Meenakshiamman Temple, Thirumalai Nayak's Palace and Gandhi Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 8: Madurai - Periyar
After breakfast at the resort, drive to Periyar National Park, Thekkady. En route enjoy the picturesque forested landscape. On arrival in Periyar, check in at the forest lodge and proceed for a boat safari on Periyar Lake. Later in the day, after lunch, take a refreshing walk through the spice and tea plantations. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay in Periyar.

Day 9: Periyar - Kochi
After breakfast at the lodge, drive back to Kochi. On arrival, check in at the resort and relax. Later in the day, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of the harbor city. Visit Fort Cochin, Mattancherry, Jewish Synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques, Hindu temples, Kochi Harbor and the beaches and Chinese fishing nets in Wilingdon and Vypeen Islands. Return to the resort for a Kathakali dance performance, dinner and overnight stay in Kochi.

Day 10: Periyar - Ooty
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Ooty. On arrival in one of the most popular as well as romantic hill stations in India, check in at the hotel, refresh and relax for a while. Later, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Ooty Lake, Botanical Gardens and Rose Garden. You can also take a toy train ride to Coonoor. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Ooty.

Day 11: Ooty - Mudumalai - Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a short drive to erstwhile princely state of Mysore via Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary. On arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city including visits to the Mysore Palace, sandalwood and jasmine markets, Brindavan Gardens and the Art Gallery. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 12: Mysore - Srirangpatna - Somnathpur - Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a full day excursion to the stone temple complexes at Srirangapatna and Somnathpur. Return to Mysore in the evening and visit Devaraja vegetable and flower market. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 13: Mysore- Sravanbelagola - Hasan
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a short drive to Hasan. En route, check out the 17m high Lord Gomateshvara monolith on the Indragiri hilltop at Sravanabelogola (a popular Jain pilgrimage site). On arrival in Hasan, check in at the hotel, refresh and move for an excursion to the 12th century ruined cities of Belur and Halebid famous for their temples built in Hoysala. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Hasan.

Day 14: Hasan - Hospet
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Hospet. On arrival in the ancient city, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Hospet.

Day 15: Hospet - Hampi
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Hampi - the erstwhile capital city of the Vijayanagar Empire. On arrival in Hampi, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of the temples, panoramic viewpoints, and ancient markets. Later in the day, take a boat ride by the riverside. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Hampi.

Day 16: Hampi - Aihole - Pattadakal
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pattadakal. En route, visit Aihole for its Dravidain style of architecture. On arrival in Pattadakal, check in at the hotel and go on a tour of temples such as Lad Khan, Meguti and Ravanaphadi Cave, Sanghameswara, Mallikarjuna, Virupaksha and Papanatha temples. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Pattadakal.

Day 17: Pattadakal - Badami
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Badami. Alternatively, you can also head for Vatapi which is another site famous for its Hindu and Jain temples. On arrival in Badami, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit the Hindu and Jain temples rock cut on sand hills, Fort, watchtower atop the hill, and Malegitti Shivalaya Temple. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Badami.

Day 18: Badami - Bijapur
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bijapur. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bijapur. Visit Gol Gumbaz and other significant monuments built in Islamic architectural style. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Bijapur.

Day 19: Bijapur - Gulbarga
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gulbarga. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit Jumma Masjid and the Khwaja Banda Nawaz. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Gulbarga.

Day 20: Gulbarga - Hyderabad
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Hyderabad - the city of nawabs. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit Charminar, the Mecca Mosque, the Salar Jung Museum and High Court Buildings. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Hyderabad.

Day 21: Hyderabad
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to relax the and enjoyable the many hotel facilities or explore the city eccentricities on your own. An excursion to the colossal Golconda Fort and the Tombs of Qutab Shahi Kings are a must visit. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Hyderabad

Day 22: Departure from Hyderabad
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.