Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning full day sightseeing of New & Old Delhi. In New Delhi visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft. and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time, the mausoleum of emperor Humayun, Drive past India Gate (memorial to viceroy’s residence) and the Parliament House, continue to Old Delhi, drive past Red Fort – a marvel in red sandstone, the Raj Ghat – memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Drive Delhi - Samode - Jaipur (257 Kms/5-6 Hrs)

Morning drive to Jaipur en-route visit Samode.

Samode is a pictorial town located near Jaipur and is well-known for its rich culture and art. Located at distance of 42 kms from Jaipur and is most popular for its grandiose havelis ( mansions ) and exquisite handicrafts. Enjoy the colorful life of rural Rajasthan that will bring to light the traditions and culture of Rajasthan. Continue driving to Samode. On arrival, Check-In at the hotel.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 : In Jaipur

Breakfast at hotel. Later proceed for Amber Fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.

Afternoon visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum built in the style of a fortified campus. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : Drive Jaipur - Agra (221 kms : 4-5 hrs)

Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri - Located 40 Km from Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city.

Further continue to Agra. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Post check-in proceed for visit of world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 years to complete this 'Love Poem in Marble' (Friday Closed). Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Drive Agra - Delhi (200 kms/4-5 hrs) Fly Delhi - Chennai

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check-out and leave Agra fort, built alongside the Yamuna river stretching almost 2.5 km. The fort’s colossal double walls rise 20 m in height and measure 2.5 km in circumference. The fort is surrounded by a moat. The magnificent towers, bastions and ramparts and majestic gateways symbolized the confidence and power of the third Mughal emperor. The fort contains splendid palaces both in red sandstone and white marble built by two generations of prolific builders, Later drive to Delhi. On arrival, straight transfer to airport to connect flight for Chennai. ON arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning drive for Mahalbalipurm enroute visiting Kanchipuram.

Kanchipuram is one of Hinduism's seven most sacred cities. This "Golden City of a Thousand Temples" dates back to the early Cholas in the 7th century AD. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silk weaving and a visit to the nearby villages to see the craftsmen at work on their looms is a rewarding experience. Later drive to Mahabalipuram - which was the main port of the Pallava dynasty & has exquisite Rock-cut monuments, monolithic structures & Bas-reliefs. Return to Chennai in the Evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Fly Chennai - Madurai

Morning half day city sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Government Museum and Art Gallery, to see the art and bronze gallery, (closed on Fridays and public holidays) and also a visit to the famous 16th century Kapaleeshwarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, sacred to Tamil Shivaties. Non-Hindus are only allowed upto the outer courtyard. Drive past Fort St. George, Marina Beach and San Thome Cathedral. Later visit the Snake Park at Guindy. Later also visit Kalashetra.

Later transfer to airport to connect flight for Madurai. On arrival, Meeting, assistance & transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 : In Madurai

Breakfast at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Later leave for Meenakshi Temple. The enormous temple complex is dedicated to Shiva, known here as Sundareshvara and his consort Parvati or Meenakshi. The temple, spread across six hectares, is at the hub of all the activities in the city. The festivities, processions and grandeur of the temples attract tourist in the thousands every year.

Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Drive Madurai - Periyar (145 KMS/4-5 HRS)

Morning drive for Periyar. On arrival, check in at hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar with view of Wild life. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Drive Periyar - Cochin (215 Kms/5-6 Hrs)

Morning drive for Cochin. Meeting and assistance on arrival at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Drive Madurai - Periyar (145 KMS/4-5 HRS)

Morning drive for Periyar. On arrival, check in at hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar with view of Wild life. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Drive Periyar - Cochin (215 Kms/5-6 Hrs)

Morning drive for Cochin. Meeting and assistance on arrival at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : In Cochin

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning half day tour of the satellite towns of Kochi (Cochin) and Ernakulam comprises visits to the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue - (which remains closed on Saturdays) St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica. While driving along the coastline, at the Harbour's mouth, one can also view the unique and still-in-use "Chinese Fishing Nets" which were introduced by the Chinese traders in the 14th Century.

Evening Kathakali Dance Show. Witness India's most spectacular Dance Drama based on stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. The dancers are elaborately made up with paint and masks, accompanied with drummers and musicians. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Fly Cochin - Bangalore - Drive Bangalore - Mysore (139 kms/3-4 hrs)

Morning transfer to airport in time to board flight or Bangalore. Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive to Mysore. On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Afternoon visit the Maharaja Palace (1857): that was once the residence of the Wodeyars, Built in Indo-Saracenic style in grand proportions, with domes, arches and colonnades of carved pillars and shiny marble floors. One of the largest palaces in the country with some art treasures, Also visit Chamundi Hill has the temple of Durga (Chamundeswari) celebrating her victory over the buffalo god. She became the guardian deity o the Wodeyars. On the road to the top is the giant Nandi Monolith carved in 1659 (4,8m x 7,6m huge bull sculpture). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 : In Mysore

Breakfast at hptel.

Post breakfast full day excursion to Belur & Halebid - visit the Chennakeswara temple at Belur and the Hoyasaleswara Temple at Halebid. These are some of the finest examples of temple architecture. Enroute also visit Sravanabelgola the 57 ft. monolithic image of Gomateswara a Jain saint, built in 983 ad.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 : In Mysore

Breakfast at hotel. Later drive to Bangalore. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for a tour to Bangalore city that includes Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Cubbon Park, Vidhan Soudha, Venkatappa art gallery, Mahatma Gandhi road and other attractions nearby. Evening at leisure.

Day 16 : Leave Bangalore

In time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.

Day 10 : Drive Madurai - Periyar (145 KMS/4-5 HRS)

Morning drive for Periyar. On arrival, check in at hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar with view of Wild life. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Drive Periyar - Cochin (215 Kms/5-6 Hrs)

Morning drive for Cochin. Meeting and assistance on arrival at hotel. Overnight at hotel.