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Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur, selected for the Southern Heritage journey

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Southern Heritage

A considered introduction to South India, balancing celebrated landmarks with a slower sense of place. The route begins with Bengaluru, Hassan, Mysore.

11 nights / 12 daysSuggested itinerary
Duration11 nights / 12 days
Starts inBengaluru
Ends inChennai
Pace & seasonTailored during planning

The journey

A route to make your own.

This itinerary is a considered starting point, ready to be adjusted around your dates, pace and interests.

A considered introduction to South India, balancing celebrated landmarks with a slower sense of place. The route begins with Bengaluru, Hassan, Mysore. The final sequence, stays and arrangements are confirmed with you before travel.

The route

Along the way

Bengaluru-Hassan-Mysore-Trichy-Tanjore-Madurai-Kancheepuram-Mahabalipuram-Chennai

  1. 01Bengaluru
  2. 02Hassan
  3. 03Mysore
  4. 04Trichy
  5. 05Tanjore
  6. 06Madurai
  7. 07Kancheepuram
  8. 08Mahabalipuram
  9. 09Chennai

Day by day

The itinerary

12 days, with space for the unexpected.

Day 1Arrival- BENGALURU

Arrival at Bengaluru. You will be greeted by our representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Hotel. Check-in to the Hotel. Halfday city tour includes,Lal Bagh, Gole Temple, the Government Building, Vishveshwara Industrial and Technology Museum and the Ulsoor Lake. Overnight stay at Bengaluru.

Day 2BENGALURU- HASSAN ( 194 kms)

After breakfast, drive to Hassan(194 kms/3.5 hrs).afternoon sightseeing of Chennakeswara Temple at Belur, and the Hoyasaleswara Temple at Halebid. Overnight stay at Hassan.

Day 3HASSAN-MYSORE (118 kms)

After breakfast, drive to Mysore (118 kms/2 ½ hrs). EN ROUTE visit to Srabanbelagola, Srirangam. Arrival at Mysore. Check into Hotel. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight at Mysore.

Day 4MYSORE

After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Mysore including the magnificent Maharaja’s Palace, Chamundi Temple, and the Art Gallery, visit the fruits and flower markets. Overnight stay at Mysore.

Day 5MYSORE-TRICHY ( 276 kms)

After breakfast, drive to Trichy (276 kms/5-6 hrs). Check in to the Hotel. Afternoon free for individual activities. Overnight stay at Trichy.

Day 6TRICHY & TANJORE

After breakfast, full day sight seeing of Trichy & Tanjore including, Rock Fort, Srirangam, one of the largest temple of God Vishnu, and the Jambkeswaram temple of Lord Shiva submerged in water. Subramaya temple of Tanjore. Overnight stay at Trichy.

Day 7TRICHY – MADURAI (140 kms)

After breakfast, drive to Madurai (140 kms/2.5-3 hrs). EN ROUTE visit to Cocoanut Rope work. Afternoon free for individual activities. Overnight stat at Madurai.

Day 8MADURAI

After breakfast, fullday sightseeing of Madurai including Meenakshi Temple,Nayak Palace and the daily village market. Evening witness the night garland ceremony at meenakshi temple. Overnight stay at Madurai.

Day 9MADURAI-CHENNAI (453 kms)

After breakfast,in time transfer to airport for connect flight to Chennai. Arrival at Chennai & transfer to Hotel. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Chennai.

Day 10CHENNAI

After breakfast, full day excursion to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Kancheepuram : known as the Golden city of a thousand temples. This is one of India’s sacred cities. Many early styles of temple architectural design; the Five Radhas-a group of monolithic monuments and animal figures carved out of solid rock; the Shore Temple, lashed by the waves of the Sea; and the huge frescoe; ‘The Penance of Bhagirathi’. Mahabalipuram : An ancient coastal port South of Madras, here you will see many sculptures and temples of typical South India architectural designs; the five Radhas - A group of Monolithic monuments of animal figures carved out of solid rock; the shore temple, lashed by the waves of the sea, and the Huge frescoes; the penance of Bhagirath. Overnight Chennai.

Day 11CHENNAI

After breakfast, fullday city tour including cathedral and the Fort of St. George. Visit the Marina Beach- second longest beach in the world, its an elegant promenade; Fort St. George- the first foothold of British from where Robert Clive started the expansion of British Rule. Evening free for Indipendent activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12CHENNAI- Departure

After breakfast, in-time transfer to airport for connect flight to further destination.

Good to know

Planned around you

Practical details are agreed personally, so the journey suits your comfort, interests and travel dates.

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Stays

Accommodation is selected to fit the route and your preferred level of comfort.

02

Getting around

Transport, transfers and local arrangements are confirmed as part of the final itinerary.

03

Meals & permits

Meal plans, permits and destination requirements are clarified before you commit.

04

Travel thoughtfully

We encourage respectful visits to communities, sacred places and wildlife habitats.

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