!! South India Heritage Tour !!

Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Hyderabad - Gulbarga - Bijapur - Badami - Hospet - Hampi - Hassan - Mysore - Bangalore

Day 01: Arrival in Chennai
Arrive this morning in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu and Chennai is the Gateway of South India. Upon arrival at Chennai Airport, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Chennai seeing Fort St George, Theosophical Society, Kalakshetra, Snake Park, Parthasarthi Temple, Government Museum, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, etc. In the evening relax at famous Marina Beach and enjoy sunset viewing. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai – Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Proceed for full day excursion trip to nearby two famous cultural heritage sites – Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. On time return to Chennai and check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: Chennai – Hyderabad
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Take flight to Hyderabad – the Capital City of Andhra Pradesh and popularly known as the City of Nizams. Upon arrival in Hyderabad, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later proceed to visit Golconda Fort. Enjoy Light & Sound Show at Golconda Fort. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Hyderabad
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Later proceed on sightseeing tour of Hyderabad seeing attractions like Mecca Masjid, Charminar, Laad Bazaar, Golconda Fort, Paigah Tombs, Paigah Mosque, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Shahi Masjid, Salar Jung Museum, Chowmahalla Palace, Asman Garh Palace, Ananda Buddha Vihara, Birla Temple, Hussain Sagar Lake, Nehru Zoological Park, NTR Gardens, Necklace Road, Lumbini Park, Ramoji Film City, etc. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : Hyderabad – Gulbarga
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Later drive to Gulbarga in Karnataka. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Gulbarga which has many places of religious significance such as Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah, Sharanabasaveshwar Temple and Sheikh Roza Dargah. Devotees from all over the world visit these places of worship in Gulbarga. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 : Gulbarga – Bijapur
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. And then drive to Bijapur in Karnataka which is a small town and known for its magnificent historical monuments of architectural importance built during the regime of Adil Shahi dynasty. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later go for sightseeing tour of Bijapur seeing attractions Gol Gambuz, Jama Masjid and Ibrahim Rauza. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Bijapur – Badami
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Badami. Reach Badami and check-in at the hotel. Freshen up and relax. In the afternoon visit the Pattadakal and Aihole temples. Later proceed for sightseeing of Badami. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. These temples were built in the great Aihole art form. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel at Badami.

Day 08: Badami – Hospet
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Hospet, Karnataka. Reach Karnataka. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Hospet.

Day 09: Hospet – Hampi – Hospet
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Then enjoy full day tour in Hampi, the city of ruins. It was the capital of historical Vijayanagar Kingdom during the 14th and 16th century. It is famous historical ruins of monuments which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi. Hampi attractions are Virupaksha temple, Vithala temple, Hazara Rama temple, Lotus Temple, Uddana Veerabhadra Temple, Chandramauleshwar Temple, etc. Archaeological Museum at Kamalapura is also a worth visit. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel at Hospet.

Day 10: Hospet – Hassan
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, drive to Hassan visiting en route Chitradurga Fort. On arrival at Hassan, you will be transferred to the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later see Belur and Halebid Temples. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Hassan.

Day 11: Hassan – Mysore
Take breakfast and the drive to Mysore. En route visit Jain Temple Sravanabelagola. Reach Mysore – the City of Palaces in Karnataka. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Mysore
After breakfast proceed for Mysore city tour seeing Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Chamundi Hills & Temples, St Philomena's Church, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, Lalitha Mahal, Regional Museum of Natural History, Folk Lore Museum, Rail Museum, Mysore Zoo, Happy Man Park, Wax Museum, Brindavan Gardens, etc. Brindavan is famous for musical luminous water fountains. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Mysore – Bangalore
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Drive to Bangalore – the capital city of Karnataka, famously known as the Garden City of India and the Silicon Valley of India. Reach Bangalore. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later enjoy sightseeing tour of Bangalore seeing Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Tipu’s Sultan Summer Palace, MG Road, Attara Kacheri, Vidhan Soudha, Museums, etc. Enjoy shopping in the evening at famous MG Road. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Bangalore – Departure
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. On time South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the Bangalore Airport. Take flight back to your home / onward destination with sweet memories of heritage tourism in southern India.