Circuitsud

Tour Grand Sud

(adaptable according to ypour request)

Between temples and spices….South India is a treat for any visitor who will be seduced, with no other wish than to return as its culture and its heritage is rich and varied........

DETAILS:

J 1 : Madras - Mahabalipuram
Welcome in airport and transfer at Mahabalipuram. Overnight at hotel.

J 2 : Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Excursion to Kanchipuram, one of the seven holy cities in India. Overnight at hotel.

J 3 : Mahabalipuram - Pondichéry
Departure for Pondichery, walk in the old French quarter of the “white city”, and visits the ashram of Sri Aurobindo. Overnight at hotel.

J 4 : Pondichéry - Chidambaram - Tanjore
Drive to Tanjore, through landscapes of rice fields and picturesque villages. Overnight at hotel.

J 5 : Tanjore – Madurai
Drive to Madurai, bastion of the tamil culture. Visit temple of Minakshi and the incredible palace of Tirumala Nayak. Overnight at hotel.

J 6: Madurai - Periyar
Route for Periyar. Stroll along the lake to observe the wildlife.Visite the Kumily’s spices market. Overnight at Hotel.

J 7: Periyar – Palaruvi - Kolavam
Route for Palaruvi and admire its famous waterfalls. Drive to Kovalam and transfer to your resort. Overnight at Hotel.

J 8: Kovalam

Day at leisure to enjoy an Ayurvedic massage or to stay on the beach. Overnight at Hotel.

J 9: Kolavam - Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey where you will board on your Kettuvellam (house boat) and begin your experience on the backwaters through the coconuts, the rice plantations and the churches. Diner on board. Night on your house boat.

J 10: Alleppey - Kottayam

The cruise continues through the waters of backwaters. Night on your house boat.

J 11: Alleppey - Kumarakom

End of the cruise in Alleppey.Drive to Kumarakom. Transfer to your resort.Enjoy a moment of relax or a massage in the property. Overnight at Hotel.

J 12: Kumarakom –Cochin

Drive to Cochin. First sightseeing. Spectacle of Kathakali dance in evening.Overnight at Hotel.

J 13: Cochin
Visit of Cochin, "the queen of the sea", distributed on several islands where the influences of the spices trade reign. Walking tour and free time. Overnight at Hotel.

J 14: Cochin - Bangalore
Flight for Bangalore. Welcome in airport. Sightseeing of Bangalore,who becomes an important industrial center and called the “Silicon Valley” of India. Overnight at Hotel.

J 15 : Bangalore – Mysore

Drive to Mysore, on the way,visit of Sriringapatnam (fortress city) and Sravanbelgola (Jain statue). Road for Somnathpur (exquisite temple dedicated to Vishnu,it is the most complete and the best specimen of Hoysala architecture) Continue towards Mysore. Overnight at Hote.l

J 16 : Mysore

Sightseeing of beautiful town of Mysore; famous for its handicrafts, wood, ivory, sandalwood and silk. Overnight at Hotel.

J 17 : Mysore - Hassan
Drive to Hassan.Arrival and transfer at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

J 18 : Hassan – Belur- Halebid- Hassan
Discoverer the magnificent temple of Belur, one of most beautiful example of Hoysala architecture. Visit of many sites around d' Hassan, Halebid & Doddagadavahalli. Back to Hassan and overnight at Hotel.

J 19 : Hassan – Hampi

Drive to Hospet and its beautiful landscapes, tipical of Karnakata. Then Hampi, yhr legendary bastion of the Vijayanagar dynasty (14th-16th century). Overnight at Hotel.

J 20 : Hampi

Visit the site – registered as World Heritage of Humanity, Hampi is the most beautiful and most evocative of the ruins of Karnataka. Old capital of the kingdom Vijayanagara, Hampi is full of surprises. Overnight at Hotel.

J 21 : Hampi – Pattadakal – Aihole - Badami

Drive to Pattadakal, one of the most important Chalukya cities built along the river and registered World Heritage of UNESCO. Visit in Aihole of the Durga Temple. Road for Badami (registered World Heritage of UNESCO). Overnight at Hotel.

J 22 : Badami – Bijapur

Drive to Bijapur. Bijapur was the capital of the Adil Shah, Muslim dynasty. For this reason, the city has many mosques, beautiful palaces and huge tombs. Overnight at Hotel.

J 23 : Bijapur – Hyderabad

Drive to Hyderabad, picturesque town and city of Nizams, located at the border between North India and South India. Visit the Fort of Golcondâ,the tower Charminar, the four minarets builds in 1591. Visit the museum at the hotel SalarJung. Overnight at Hotel.

J 24 : Hyderabad

Last shopping and transfer to airport. End of our services.

Included in the price:

Welcome and assistance in airport,

Transfers/Surface transports in a private car (Toyota Innova or Indigo with AC)

Accommodations in luxury hotels or charms (according to your choice), in double room with AC (bath or shower) and breakfast.

Full board on the house boat

Hotel taxes and services,

Insurances.

Not included in the price:

Other meals and drinks,

Visits and excursions being all optional,

Usual tips with the guides and the drivers,

Personal expenses.

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