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Choose from any of the following three three-city packages available under South India Golden Triangle Tour to experience the cultural, historical and geographical assets unique to South Indian cities and states.
Chennai - Mahabalipuram Tour
Bangalore - Hasan - Mysore Tour
Kochi - Alappuzha - Kumarakom Tour
Chennai - Mahabalipuram Tour
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations Covered:Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
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. En route, visit Kanchipuram, the city of a thousand temples. Visit the ancient monolithic temples that capture the essence of Dravidian architectural style. On arrival in Mahabalipuram, check in at the beach resort. The rest of the day is free fro you to enjoy at leisure on the beach. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Mahabalipuram.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram
After breakfast at the hotel, 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 4: Mahabalipuram - Chennai
After breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Chennai. On arrival, transfer to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.
Bangalore - Hasan - Mysore Tour
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations Covered:Bangalore - Hasan - Mysore - Bangalore
Day 1: Arrival in Bangalore
On arrival at the airport in Bangalore, 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 Karnataka's happening capital metropolis. Visit Lal Bagh gardens, the Parliament Building Vidhan Soudha and the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Bangalore.
Day 2: Bangalore - Hassan
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. On arrival in Hasan, check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Hasan
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for an excursion to the 12th century ruined cities of Belur and Halebid famous for their temples and palaces. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Hasan.
Day 4: Hasan - Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a short drive to erstwhile princely state of Mysore. 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 etc. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Mysore.
Day 5: Mysore - Bangalore
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Bangalore via stunning countryside views. On arrival in the metropolis, transfer to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.
Kochi - Alappuzha - Kumarakom Tour
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations Covered:Kochi - Alappuzha - Kumarakom - Kochi
Day 1: Arrival in Kochi (Cochin)
On arrival at the Kochi airport, our representative will escort you to the hotel. Check into your room, refresh and proceed for a harbor cruise of the city. The evening is reserved fro a Kathakali dance performance. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 2: Alappuzha (Alleppey)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Alappuzha, famous for its backwaters as it is for its authentic Kerala Ayurveda. On arrival, check in at the Coconut Beach Resort and relax at the Ayurveda center for the day. Later, board the traditional houseboat for a memorable backwater cruise. Enjoy the scenic views and the authentic Kerala cuisine aboard the houseboat as you drift along the canals and intricate rivulets to Kumarakom.
Day 3: Kumarakom
Wakeup to crisp morning air and a rainbow palette for scenery as you drift on to the gorgeous Vembanad Lake. Alight at Kumarakom, set along the lake, and check in at the breach resort. Later in the day visit the bird sanctuary. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the many recreational facilities available in and around the resort. Dinner and overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 4: Kumarakom - Kochi
After breakfast at the resort, drive back to Kochi. En route enjoy the scenic countryside. On arrival in the famous harbor town in Kerala, South India, transfer to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.
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