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Chennai to Bangalore (5 Star) - 18 days
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Anonymous
Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled.
(Even when we got lost)
The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative.
Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities.
Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.
1 week ago
Highlights
Chennai - Discover colonial and sacred landmarks from Marina Beach to Fort St George, Santhome Cathedral and Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Kanchipuram - Admire the facades of Kailasanatha and Ekambaranatha Temples, noting towering gopurams and carvings without interior entry
Mahabalipuram - View Shore Temple, Five Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance from designated viewpoints beside the Bay of Bengal
Pondicherry - Experience French Quarter streets, Sri Aurobindo Ashram frontage and Promenade Beach, capturing colonial architecture and coastal ambience from the outside
Pondicherry - Experience French Quarter streets, Sri Aurobindo Ashram frontage and Promenade Beach, capturing colonial architecture and coastal ambience from the outside
Thanjavur - Appreciate Brihadeeshwara Temple’s monumental vimana and granite cupola from the complex exterior, emblematic of Chola engineering
Trichy - Survey Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple’s vast gopurams and the dramatic Rock Fort skyline from riverside and city viewpoints
Madurai - Behold Meenakshi Amman Temple’s colourful gopurams and lively precincts from outside, a revered centre of worship and legend
Munnar - Wander through tea-clad hillsides and scenic viewpoints, with chances to spot Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam from permitted public areas
Periyar - Scan forested lakeshores for wildlife from designated vantage points, appreciating habitats without committing to boat safaris
Alleppey - Sail leisurely by houseboat through palm-lined canals and Vembanad Lake, watching village life unfold along the backwaters
Kochi - Stroll Fort Kochi’s lanes to see Chinese fishing nets, colonial churches and spice warehouses from the outside
Thanjavur - Appreciate Brihadeeshwara Temple’s monumental vimana and granite cupola from the complex exterior, emblematic of Chola engineering
Trichy - Survey Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple’s vast gopurams and the dramatic Rock Fort skyline from riverside and city viewpoints
Madurai - Behold Meenakshi Amman Temple’s colourful gopurams and lively precincts from outside, a revered centre of worship and legend
Munnar - Wander through tea-clad hillsides and scenic viewpoints, with chances to spot Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam from permitted public areas
Periyar - Scan forested lakeshores for wildlife from designated vantage points, appreciating habitats without committing to boat safaris
Alleppey - Sail leisurely by houseboat through palm-lined canals and Vembanad Lake, watching village life unfold along the backwaters
Kochi - Stroll Fort Kochi’s lanes to see Chinese fishing nets, colonial churches and spice warehouses from the outside
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What's Included
Accommodation
16 nights in 5-star hotels & 1 night in a deluxe Houseboat
Meals
17 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
Transport
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 18All relevant transfers and transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicles
Others
Services of local, English-speaking guides for included sightseeing & activitiesGuided sightseeing in Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondichery, Thanjuvar, Madurai, Kochi, Mysore, Hassan & BangaloreTea Plantation tour in MunnarSpice Plantation tour in PeriyarBoat ride in PeriyarKathakali Dance show in KochiComplimentary drinking water
PRIVATE TOUR: Discover South India on this 18-day journey from Delhi to Bangalore, travelling through ancient temples, serene backwaters, lush hills and lively cities. Visit Chennai’s colonial gems, the rock temples of Mahabalipuram, and the French quarters of Pondicherry. Explore Tanjore’s Chola heritage, Madurai’s sacred splendour and Munnar’s tea gardens. Cruise Alleppey’s backwaters, spot wildlife in Periyar, and uncover the charm of Cochin, Mysore and Hassan before ending in Bangalore.
day 1Arrival in Chennai & Half Day City Tour
On arrival at Chennai Airport, you will be met by our representative, before transferring you to your hotel. After check-in, take some time to relax. In the afternoon, you will explore Chennai on a half-day city tour. Starting at Marina Beach, a 12-kilometre stretch where you can enjoy the sea breeze and watch the sun dip below the horizon. Continue to Fort St George, built in 1640 by the British East India Company. Inside the fort, you can visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Protestant church in the East, and the Fort Museum, which displays colonial coins, uniforms, paintings and other artefacts. You will then visit Santhome Cathedral, believed to hold the remains of St Thomas the Apostle, who is said to have come to India in 52 AD. Continue to the National Art Gallery, established in 1857, to see its fine collection of art, sculpture and natural history exhibits. Your final stop is the Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, a striking Dravidian-style shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. After, you will return to your hotel, where you will have the evening at leisure.
