Tamil Nadu is one of the most visited states in South India, and for good reason too. The journey across the natural wonders, the wildlife, the cultural heritage and the amazing historical monuments of the state. Truly, this Tamil Nadu tour itinerary is perfect for people from all walks of life and all parts of the country. Offering something or the other for everybody, Tamil Nadu is your ideal dream destination.
Karnataka is a mosaic of shades, beliefs, aromas, timelessness, jaw-dropping beauty and superb sceneries. In order to make the most of your holidays, book any of the Karnataka tour packages and embark on a wonderful sojourn. During your trip, explore national parks, splendid palaces, antediluvian ruins, yoga centers, beaches and famous places to hang out.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Arrive Delhi, meet assist and transfer to the hotel.
Breakfast, and city tour of Delhi.
Visit Old and New Delhi.
Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Government Buildings, Jama Masjid, Red Fort (Outside), Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Akshardham Temple.
Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.
Overnight in Delhi
Day 02 Delhi – Agra (By Road) (210 Kms. / 4H 10M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Agra.
On arrival, city tour of Agra.
Visit: Mehtaab Bagh, itmad-ud-daula, Taj Mahal, Red Fort.
Overnight in Agra.
Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is 206 kilometres south of the national capital New Delhi. Agra is the fourth-most populous city in Uttar Pradesh and 24th in India.
Wish to realize a dream vacation? Welcome to the amazing tourism city of the TajMahal – Agra, India. The seat of the great Mughal rulers for ages Agra, India offers its treasure trove for all the tourists from India and abroad. Even though Agra, India is synonymous with the Taj, the city stands in testimony to the great amount of architectural activity of the Mughals. TajMahal is the epitome of love, poem in white marble, one of the Seven Wonders of the World besides being the pride of India. In fact all the monuments of Agra.
Day 03 Agra – Lucknow (By Train)
After breakfast, transfer to railway station for express train to Lucknow.
On arrival, meet assist and proceed for the city tour of Lucknow.
Visit: Badaa Imaambara, Rumi Darwaza, Chota Imaambaada and Ambedkar Memorial Park.
Overnight in Lucknow.
Lucknow, a large city in northern India, is the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Toward its center is Rumi Darwaza, a Mughal gateway. Nearby, the 18th-century Bara Imambara shrine has a huge arched hall. Upstairs, Bhool Bhulaiya is a maze of narrow tunnels with city views from its upper balconies. Close by, the grand Victorian Husainabad Clock Tower was built as a victory column in 1881.
Day 04 Lucknow – Varanasi (By Train)
Morning transfer to Lucknow railway station for express train to Varanasi.
On arrival, proceed for city tour of Sarnath.
Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
Later, transfer to hotel.
Evening, prayer ceremony on holy river ganges.
VARANASI (formerly BENARES) – a science and civilization center located on the banks of the Ganges for over 2000 years, which still has a special role in Hindi religion as a place where death provides a straight road to heaven; arrival and transfer to the hotel, accommodation, half board; an evening visit on the banks of the Ganges, where the funeral pyre still burns; return to the hotel, overnight.
Day 05 Varanasi
In the early morning hours, a trip to the Ganges – VARANASI – sunrise over Ganges; a boat cruise on the Ganges along the waterfront of the holy Ganges river where thousands of pilgrims take a ritual bath next to the burning funeral pyres.
Later, visit BHU, Bharat Mata Temple, Kashi Vishvanath Temple, Heritage Walk, Tulsi Manas Temple.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 06 Varanasi – Chennai (By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Chennai.
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Chennai.
Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church.
Day 07 Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (By Road) (138 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, city tour of Chennai – an old colonial port with the Fort Saint. George and the museum with unique souvenirs of the East India Company and the era of the British Raj; walk along the coastal boulevard of Marina Beach to the Cathedral of St. Thoms, where the relics of the Apostle are kept;
Transfer to KANCHIPURAM – the city of a thousand temples and one of the seven holiest pilgrimage centers for Hindus in the north of Tamil Nadu: Ekambaranathar temple, Vaikunta Perumal temple, Varadaraja temple, Kailasanathar temple and Kamakshi Amman temple;
Transfer to MAHABALIPURAM – the 7th century city is considered to be a pioneer of Dravidian architecture, previously called Mallapuram was a famous trading port in the Pallawi kingdom – visiting: Arjuna’s Penance – pride not only of Mahabalipuram and Tamilnadu, but also India – the largest relief in the shape of a whale in the world , measuring 27 meters and 9 meters along its length and width, respectively, contains figures of gods, demigods, humans, animals and birds, and presents the meditation of Arjuna, the prince of Pandava and one of the heroes of the Mahabharata Indian ethos; Five Temples – one of the most magnificent tourist attractions on Mahabalipuram beaches – five monolithic temples, each one created in a different style; Shore Temple – VIII century temple is one of the oldest temples in South India and the oldest in the style of Dravidian architecture.
Overnight in Mahabalipuram
Day 08 Mahabalipuram–Pondicherry/Chidambaram/Kumbakonam-Tanjore
Breakfast. Ride the route: PONDICHERRY, CZIDAMBARAM – a private temple of Brahmin’s dedicated to Shiva Nataraja – the god of cosmic dance; GANGAI KONDA CHOLAPURAM – “City of Cholts who have conquered the Ganges” – visiting the Shiva temple; KUMBAKONAM – a city and municipality with a special status in the district of Thanjavur is known as a “temple city” due to the presence of many temples and is known from the Mahamaham festival, which attracts people from all over the country – visiting: the oldest in the city from 886. the Nagewara temple dedicated to Shiva; the largest temple dedicated to the cult of Vishnu; DARAŚRAM – visiting the temple of Airawatewara; THAŃDŻAWUR (Tanjore) visiting the Brihadishwara temple from 1010 (on the UNESCO list), whose top was crowned with a granite dome with a golden spire; the palace of the rulers of the Nayak dynasty of the sixteenth century: an extraordinary collection of bronzes from the times of Chol dynasty reigning over all of South India between 907 and 1310.
Overnight in Tanjore.
Day 09 Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai (By Road) (195 kms / 4 hrs approx)
After breakfast, along the TRICHY route – dominated by a citadel on a rocky slope, and the Ranganatha Swamy Temple – the largest sanctuary in India, created on the island on the Kaveri river, on the area of 60 hectares, the cult of Vishnu developed, especially under the leadership of the great philosopher Ramayun ; from time immemorial, every ruler wanted to worship Vishnu, increasing the wealth of the temple by successive donations; MADURAJ – visiting the main attraction of the city – the temple of the militant goddess Meenakshi – one of the greatest achievements of Hindu sacred architecture – this temple is almost 2000 years old and is located in the heart of the old city as a wonderful example of Dravidian architecture; Accommodation in a hotel. Participation in the evening puja in the temple – for the night of the brahmins carry the statue of Shiva to the temple of his wife, the goddess Parvati.
Overnight in Madurai.
Day 10 Madurai- Kumarakom – Kochi (By Road) (310 kms / 7.5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive through the Cardamon Hills to KUMARAKOM. On the way, a view of the tea plantations with eucalyptus trees and pepper bushes, coffee plantations and nutmegs. Around noon, embarkation on a boat and a 2-hour cruise on the back waters – the biggest attraction of Kerala.
Transfer to KOCHIN – one of the oldest European settlements in India; here in 1524 Vasco da Gama died and here he was buried in the church of St. Francis, the first Catholic church in India, the Santa-Cruz cathedral, a synagogue in the old Jewish quarter, the Mattancherry Palace built by the Portuguese for the native Rajah.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day 11 Kochi – Calicut (By Train) / Calicut – Ooty (By Road) (157 Km/ 5H)
Morning, transfer to railway station for express train to Calicut.
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to Ooty.
On arrival, city tour of Ooty.
Ooty (short for Udhagamandalam) is a resort town in the Western Ghats mountains, in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state. Founded as a British Raj summer resort, it retains a working steam railway line. Other reminders of its colonial past include Stone House, a 19th-century residence, and the circa-1829 St. Stephen’s Church. Its 55-acre Government Botanical Garden lies on the slopes of Doddabetta Peak.
Overnight in Ooty.
Day 12 Ooty – Coonoor (Toy Train) / Coonoor – Bandipur (68 Km/ 2H 30M)
After breakfast, enjoy toy train ride from Udhagamandalam to Coonoor.
Later, transfer to Bandipur National Park.
PM: Safari in Bandipur National Park.
Bandipur National Park, an 874-sq.-km forested reserve in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, is known for its small population of tigers. Once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Mysore, the park also harbors Indian elephants, spotted deer, gaurs (bison), antelopes and numerous other native species. The 14th-century Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple offers views from the park’s highest peak. Overnight in Bandipur National Park.
Day 13 Bandipur – Mysore – Hassan (By Road) (192 Kms. / 4H 15M appx.)
After breakfast drive to Hassan.
On the way visit Mysore, Srirangapatna and Sravanabelagola.
Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India’s southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood.
Srirangapatna is a town of Mandya district in the Indian State of Karnataka. Located near the city of Mysore, it is of religious, cultural and historic importance.
Shravanabelagola is a town located near Channarayapatna of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 144 km from Bangalore.
Overnight in Hassan.
Day 14 Hassan- Belur – Halebid – Hampi (By Road) (360 kms. / 8H appx.)
After breakfast, visit the temples in BELUR and HALEBID called Khajuraho noon, where exceptionally beautifully carved temples from the Hojsal dynasty (XII century) make you dizzy, because every square centimeter of stone is covered with a relief of god or sage, heraldic bird or fabulous animal, and dancers bend sensually your stone bodies as alive; drive towards Hampi – one of the biggest, though little known attractions of India inscribed on the UNESCO list.
Overnight in Hospet.
Day 15 Hampi
Breakfast. Absorbing the magical HAMPI aura – places that are the essence of India for many – the lunar landscape of granite rocks, the ruins of temples embedded in the jungles, ubiquitous monkeys are a paradise for photographers; visiting the Vital Temple – Hampi business cards; walk along the river bank, where we will meet rock cutters carved into the rock, carvings, miniature chapels and mandapas; Hampi Bazar, the temple of Virupakasha, where you can receive a blessing from an elephant; return to Hospet, dinner and overnight.
Day 16 Hampi – Hubli (By Road) (165 Kms. / 4H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Hubli.
On arrival, city tour of Hubli.
Overnight in Hubli.
Hubli, or Hubballi, is a city in the south Indian state of Karnataka. Nrupatunga Betta hill offers sunset and city views. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the centuries-old Chandramouleshwara Temple has black granite pillars and ornate carvings. Gardens surround Unkal Lake, which features a statue of monk Swami Vivekananda in its center. South of the city, Utsav Rock Garden is home to sculptures depicting local folk culture.
Day 17 Hubli – Goa (By Road) (156 Kms. / 4H 10M appx.)
Breakfast. Transfer to OLD GOA – visiting churches inscribed on the UNESCO list; Baga Beach.
Arrival at the hotel.
Overnight in Goa.
Day 18 Goa
Day 19 Goa
Day 20 Goa
Breakfast.
A whole day of rest.
Possibility of walking, optional massages or spending time on beach classes with baths in the warm Indian Ocean inclusive.
Overnight in Goa.
Day 21 Goa – Mumbai (By Flight)
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport and flight to MUMBAI.
On arrival, visiting the state capital of Maharashtra – historic Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, Gateway of India, walk along the elegant seaside promenade, Malabar Hill district (Wzgórza Silczenia) with the “Hanging Gardens”, Dhobi Ghats – Mumbai giant laundries known from the film “Billionaire Slamdog from Bombay”, Bandra-Worli Sea Link bridge.
Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 22 Depart Mumbai (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Mumbai airport for flight to onward destination.
| Place | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu |
| Agra | 01 | Jaypee Palace |
| Lucknow | 01 | Novotel Lucknow |
| Varanasi | 02 | Radisson Blu |
| Chennai | 01 | Radisson Blu |
| Mahabalipuram | 01 | Ideal Beach Resort |
| Tanjore | 01 | Svatma Hotel |
| Madurai | 01 | Heritage Madurai |
| Cochin | 01 | Fragrant Nature |
| Ooty | 01 | Savoy IHCL Ooty |
| Bandipur NP | 01 | The Serai Bandipur |
| Hassan | 01 | Hoysala Village |
| Hampi | 02 | Vijayshree Resort |
| Hubli | 01 | Denissons Hotel |
| Goa | 04 | Planet Hollywood |
| Mumbai | 01 | Sun N Sand |
– Meeting and assistance by our representative.
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– 21 nights accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– Transport, Parking, Gasoline & Toll ways.
– Entrance fees to the monuments.
– Rickshaw ride from Red Fort to Jama Masjid.
– TUK TUK Ride in Delhi from Jama Masjid to Old Delhi railway station.
– Domestic air tickets Varansi – Chennai and Goa – Mumbai in economy class.
– 01 TL FOC in Single Room.
– Agra – Lucknow – Varanasi air-conditioned chair class express train ticket.
– Cochin – Calicut air-conditioned chair class express train ticket.
– Toy Train ride from Udagamandalam (Ooty) – Coonoor – (ONR).
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– English-speaking guide.
– All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by an air-conditioned Transport.
– Kathakali dance show in Cochin.
– Cruising houseboat in Kumarakom for 2.5 – 3 hours.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.