South India Tour with Rajasthan

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Travel Route

Day 1. Arrival at Delhi
You will be welcomed and greeted by our company representative at the Delhi Airport and then escorted to your pre-booked hotel. The tour itinerary will be briefed out to you. Rest of the day is at your discretion. Overnight halt in Delhi.

Day 2. Delhi
Post breakfast, begin the day with the sightseeing of Old Delhi. Visit the Red Fort which had been an erstwhile residence of Mughal emperors. Now visit the Jama Mosque- one of the largest mosques in India. Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride over the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk bazaar which is densely populated.
Head towards New Delhi and visit the old 73 metre high tower- Qutub Minar. Spend some time at Humayun’s Tomb which is inspired by Persian architecture. It was built by Humayun’s Wife. Drive past through the President’s House and Parliament House. Stop at the India Gate which is dedicated to the Indian Soldiers. At last, visit the Lotus Temple. Overnight halt in Delhi.

Day 3. Delhi – Sikandra – Agra
In the morning, depart for Agra and enroute stop at Sikandra and visit the Tomb of Akbar who was the Mughal Emperor.  The mausoleum was constructed by a blend of Muslim and Hindu style of architecture.
Continue driving towards Agra and transfer to the hotel. Proceed to visit the Agra Fort which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It houses some splendid buildings like Sheesh Mahal, Moti Masjid, Nagina Masjid,Diwan-i-Khas, Macchi Bhawan, Diwan-e-Am and Meena Bazaar. Overnight halt in Agra.

Day 4. Agra
Early in the morning, enjoy the sunrise at the Taj Mahal which is a symbol of love and built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife-Mumtaz. Return back to the hotel and after breakfast, visit the Tomb of Itmad ud daulah , also known as Baby Taj due to its  resemblance with the great Taj Mahal. In the evening, spend some time at Mehtab Garden surrounded by the banks of Yamuna River. The beautiful shadow of the Taj Mahal can be witnessed over the lake. Overnight halt in Agra. 

Day 5: Agra to Fatehpur Sikri to Ranthambore
After breakfast, depart for Ranthambore. On the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri – the Ghost Town which exhibits the finest  portrayal of administrative system and culture of bygone era. Admire its major attractions- Panch Mahal, a five storeyed edifice commissioned in pyramidal fashion,  Jodha Bai palace, Buland Darwaza,a 54 m high gateway, Tomb of Salim Chishti and more.
Continue driving towards Ranthambore  and, upon arrival , proceed for your  transfers to the hotel followed by an overnight stay. 

Day 6: Wildlife Safari In Ranthambore
The following day commences with a early morning wildlife safari in Ranthambore National park which is one of the prominent habitat to sight the exalted  wild creature, the tiger along with catching the glimpses of exotic wild creatures of animal kingdom. Later in the afternoon return back to hotel for a lunch and thereafter visit the Ranthambore fort which is enclosed within the ruins of Cenotaphs, temples and house. Enjoy the delightful sights of bird watching from the top of the fort in the evening. Also visit the Ganesha temple for the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Overnight stay in Ranthambore.

Day 7: Ranthambore to Jaipur
The following day, after breakfast, you will be heading for Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City. Upon your Jaipur arrival , proceed for your hotel check ins and relax there for a while. In the evening delight your soul with the vibrant riot of hues in the bustling markets of the city selling the finest of handicrafts and other things. Hogg over some of the lip smacking delicacies. Overnight halt at Jaipur. 

Day 8: Jaipur Sightseeing
In the morning, enjoy the ride on an elephant from the foot to the top of the hills of Amber Fort. The elephants are decorated with colorful clothes. Drive past the Jal Mahal which is submerged into the lake. It was built by Raja Man Singh. Another attraction is the City Palace of Jaipur which had been the former residence of the past rulers. Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal are the major parts of the palace complex. Visit the Jantar Mantar-one of the largest observatories. The last attraction is Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds where 953 windows were built so that the royal women could witness the outside streets through these windows without being seen. Overnight halt in Jaipur.

Day 9: Jaipur to Delhi to Chennai
The following day after your breakfast, you will be heading for Delhi airport to board the flight for  Chennai. Upon Chennai Arrival, proceed for your hotel transfers and relax there for a while. The rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Overnight halt at Chennai.

Day 10: Chennai Sightseeing 
The following day post breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Chennai. You will be visiting some renowned tourist attractions which include St. Thomas Mount, San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleeshwar temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and the National Art Gallery, which is one of the oldest Art Galleries of the country. Later in the evening explore the Marina Beach. Overnight stay at Hotel in Chennai.

Day 11: Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram 
The following day after having breakfast, you will be leaving for Mahabalipuram. Enroute halt over Kanchipuram and explore some of the spectacular attractions like Kailasanathar Temple, hindu temple commenced in Dravidian Architectural style, Varadaraja Perumal temple, which is amongst those 108 temples of Lord Vishnu which is believed to be visited by 12 poet saints and Agastheeswarar Temple,  a beautiful structure which is one amongst the navagraha temples of Chennai. Then continue your drive to Mahabalipuram, The port city which is famous for its temples. Upon arrival, proceed for your check-ins. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
The following day after breakfast you will be proceeding for sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. Explore the major attractions like the Shore and the Five Ratha Temples, tiger Caves and Arjuna Penance. Thereafter you will be leaving for Pondicherry. Upon arrival proceed for your hotel Check-ins and relax there for a while. 
The evening can be spent at discretion. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 13: Pondicherry to Chidambaram to Tanjore
The following day After breakfast you will be leaving for the cultural exploration of Pondicherry. Visit the coastline of 32 kms, pristine beaches and fishing villages. Thereafter you will be visiting Aurobindo Ashram,which is quite popular sight to visit while south india excursion and Auroville.
Later you will be visiting the temples including Sri Vedapureeswarar temple, dedicated to lord Shiva, where he is worshipped as a Vedapureeswarar, as a lingam, Varadaraja Perumal temple, a hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu,  Gokilambal Trimbakeshwar Temple, and Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Later you will be leaving for Chidambaram, which is renowned for housing the cluster of temples including Brahma Temple, Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Nataraja, Swamimalai Temple, Nageswarar Temple, Sarangapani Temple  and Kumbeswarar temple.  Late in the evening you will be leaving for Tanjore. Upon Tanjore arrival proceed for your check-ins. Overnight stay at Tanjore.

Day 14: Tanjore to Trichy to Madurai
The following day after breakfast, proceed for exploring Tanjore which include sightseeing the Brihadeshwara temple, Nandi temple, Royal palace Complex with Chandra Bhagavan temple. Later you will be heading for Trichy, and upon arrival, proceed for the exploration which includes the visit to Rock-Fort Temple, which houses two temples within named as Ucchi Pillayar Temple  and Thayumanaswamy Temple, Srirangam Temple, a beautiful structure commissioned in Tamil style of architecture and Ganpati Temple.later you will be exploring the Lord robert Clive’s House. Thereafter, you will be proceeding for Madurai. Upon arrival, proceed for your check ins. Overnight stay at Hotel in Madurai

Day 15: Madurai 
The following day commences with a toothsome breakfast and thereafter you will be proceeding for the exploration of  Madurai which begins with exploring the major tourist delight of the city which include Meenakshi Amman Temple, which is dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of deity Parvati and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Deity Shiva, Thirumalai Nayak’s Place and Gandhi Museum, which is amongst the five Gandhi Museums of India. Overnight stay at Hotel in Madurai.

Day 16: Madurai to Rameshwaram
he following day you will be heading for Rameshwaram which houses one of the most renowned religious attraction of India, the Rameshwaram Temple, which is a prominent Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva and is one amongst the Char Dham, the four pilgrimage sites of India. Other religious structures to visit here are Kothandaramaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Rama, Ram Jharokha Temple and Ramanatha Swamy temple. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 17: Rameshwaram to Kovalam
The following day head towards Kovalam and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy at the Kovalam Beach which is surrounded by Coconut Palms over the golden sands. Overnight halt in Kovalam.

Day 18: Kovalam 
The following day commences with a appetizing breakfast and thereafter you can enjoy varying delights of beach activities. Engage in several water sports activities like Swimming, water skiing, Para sailing and surfing along the beach which are quite an experience. Also enjoy the delights of ayurvedic massage and therapy which is quite refreshing and rejuvenating experience to encounter while your Kovalam excursion.

Day 19: Kovalam to Kanyakumari
The following day after having your breakfast, you will be leaving for Kanyakumari which is quite popular tourist pilgrimage site. The most popular attractions of the city are Vivekananda Rock Memorial, which was commissioned in 1970 in honor of Swami Vivekananda, Gandhi Memorial, Bhagwati Amman temple, a temple dedicated to Goddess Kumari Amman and is a 3000 year old structure, Suchindram temple and more. In the evening, enjoy the leisurely stroll over the pristine beaches of Kanyakumari. Overnight Stay at Hotel

Day 20: Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
Today after having your breakfast, you will be leaving for Trivandrum. Upon arrival proceed for your check ins and after a short relaxation proceed for your visit to Aruvippuram Shiva Temple, Sri Parshuram temple, Janardhana Swamy temple, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Sreekanteswaram temple and Ganpati temple. Other sites to visit in Trivandrum are Naier museum and Chitra Art Gallery. Overnight stay at hotel in Trivandrum.

Day 21: Departure
The following day you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for the onward journey.