Grand Tour of South India

Place Covered :- Bangalore - Mysore - Chikmagalur - Hospet - Hampi - Hospet - Hubli - Hospet - Badami - Gokarna - Mangalore - Thalassery - Cheruthuruthy - Cochin

Duration :- 16 Days

Overview

The inclusion of the most exotic locations and destinations with special activities & attractions make this 16 days tour to truly call as the Grand Tour of South India. The grand tour of Temples, tasting of local but internationally acclaimed preparations, world-class architecture with a closer touch upon the European, Portuguese, French and Dutch impressions will make you amazed with the vastness of this tour which is in total focused to get you face to face with the rich natural and monumental heritage of South India.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangalore Arrival - Mysore

After your arrival at Bangalore Airport, you will be assisted by the team member of Indian Exotic Travel who will get you transported to the hotel at Mysore. After a short briefing and introduction about the upcoming tour program, you will stay relaxed for the rest of the day.

Day 2: Mysore Sightseeing

The Cleanest City of India and the Cultural Capital of South India, Mysore is famous for many reasons as well. Inspite of the rapid advancement in this city, the deep-rooted respect and attachment with the culture can be seen clearly in this region. The major tourist attractions that will be covered in the day tour are Mysore Palace, Vrindavan Garden, St. Philomena Church and the tour of local market is worth experiencing.

Come back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Mysore - Chikmagalur

Get ready for the gorgeous ride towards Chikmagalur, known for its Hoysala Temple a precious gift from Hoysala Dynasty who were keen patrons of art and architecture. Being located in Belur, few other destinations can also be covered at your instance. Shravanabelagola and Gomateshwara Temple are another site that will be covered on the way.

Stay overnight at the pre-booked hotel at Chikmagalur.

Day 4: Chikmagalur - Hospet

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Hospet, the next destination of the tour plan. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 5: Hospet- Hampi- Hospet

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will get ready for the excursion to the Medieval city of Vijayanagar Empire, which is a declared UNESCO Heritage Site. The major attraction of this place are Adi Shankara Temple, Virupaksha Temple and studded with shrines, pillared structures, memorial structures, temples and complexes belonging to the last largest and great Hindu Empire in southern India.

After day tour you will be dropped back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6: Hospet - Hubli - Hospet

Another day at Hubli will begin with delicious breakfast and then you get ready for another excursion to Hubli which is a couple hours drive away from Hospet.  The major attractions of this city are Nrupatunga Betta, Unkal Lake, Chandramouleshwara Temple, and Siddharoodha Swami Math. The scenic beauty of this small city is magnetic and peaceful with centuries-old structures with people living a very simple life.

Before sunset, the assisting driver will drop you to the hotel at Hospet for overnight stay.

Day 7: Hospet - Badami

On your way to Badami, as the next destination of the tour plan, the Aihole and Pattadakal will be covered en route. After reaching to the hotel, stay overnight.

Day 8: Badami Sightseeing - Gokarna

Away from the hustle-bustle of life, Badami is a peaceful gateway for a perfect vacation to treat yourself. Including the panoramic beauty spread widely in the air, the small place offers a large kitty of mesmerizing tourist destinations like Banashankari temple, Cave Temple and for a perfect evening, standing by the Agastya Lake will make your day a wonderful experience.

After day tour of Badami, you will get transferred to Gokarna where you will stay overnight.

Day 9: Gokarna Beach Tour

The place is an abode for nature lover, especially who are looking forward to a peaceful tie exploring beach beauty. Relax, dip your body and walk alongside the shore for treating yourself with peace and calmness in the environment.

Day 10: Some more of Gokarna

Major beaches that can be explored at Gokarna are Kudle beach, Om Beach and Gokarna Beach that offer water sports activities. Apart from this Mahabaleshwar Temple, Yana caves and Beach Trekking can be included as per your interest.

Stay relaxed and enjoy overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11: Gokarna - Mangalore via Udupi

After breakfast at the hotel, you will ride for Mangalore with the help of assisting driver. On the way, stopover at Udupi will be scheduled where Sri Krishna temple, Kaup Beach and Malpe Beach will make the drive more interesting and engaging.

Upon reaching the hotel, stay overnight.

Day 12: Udupi - Thalassery

Enjoy breakfast and get ready to explore Thalassery touring Bekal en route. Bekal Fort is the largest Fort of Kerala which was built in the year 1650 AD and the beach view from this fort is just breathtaking. Enjoy the tour of the fort and continue driving towards the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 13: Thalassery Day Tour

Also known with the name Tellicherry, being a famous trade a hub for Dutch, British, Portuguese and Jewish traders in the historic time the trace of every culture can be traced in one or another. In total the places to visit includes Andaloor Kavu, Thirunelli Temple, Jagannath Temple and apart from the monumental destination, the Thalassery Cuisine is famous worldwide for its European, Arabian and Persian style of cooking.

Day 14: Thalassery - Cheruthuruthy

After breakfast, leave for Cheruthuruthy and after reaching to the hotel, spend rest of the day as per your plans.

Day 15: Cheruthuruthy Sightseeing - Cochin

On your way to Cochin, Kalamandalam where various dance and art forms are practiced will be a mind-blowing experience. Continue driving towards Cochin as the evening time at the hotel, you will get face to face with the charming classical dance performances with soothing live music followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Day 16: Cochin Sightseeing and Departure

After a delicious local breakfast, check out from the hotel and your driver will take you to the sightseeing tour of Cochin with the assisting tour driver. The environment and ambiance of entire South India is so relaxing and calm that every place look scenic but the place where we will take you make the maximum of the natural as well as the monumental heritage of this classical city of Cochin.

Starting with Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Santa Cruise Basilica and Mattancherry Palace are among the major attractions.

Later in the day, as per the scheduled time you will be dropped off to the airport for boarding your flight home.

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