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Suggested Itinerary of South India

MADRAS AND PONDICHERRY

From your beach hotel at Covelong you will have time to explore the nearby seaport of Madras; wonderful colonial buildings reflect it's history. Stopping first at the shore temples of Mahabalipuram, your driver will take you to Pondicherry. Enjoy a walking tour to truly experience this former French colonial enclave.

TANJORE AND TRICHY

Visit the unused temples at Gangai Konda Cholapuram and Darasuram and the living temple at Chidambaram before arriving in Tanjore, home of the impressive Brihadeshwar temple. Then onto Karaikudi via Trichy, famous for its Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple, both demonstrating the wealth and vibrancy of Hinduism in South India.

PALACES AND CRAFTS IN KARAIKUDI

Explore the amazing Chettinadu Mansions and wander the little town to see local craftsmen work in the living museums of wood and stonework.

CEREMONIES, COTTONS AND SILKS - MADURAI AND BANGALORE

In Madurai experience an evening temple ceremony in Meenakshi Temple. Next day explore this little temple town renowned for its textiles. Fly on to the garden city of Bangalore. Tour the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan and Vidhan Soudhan.

MYSORE AND NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK

Before Mysore, you will visit the beautiful palace at Seringpatnam. Time at leisure to tour and explore the 'Sandalwood' city of Mysore famed for its royal palaces, spices and coffee. Visit the beautiful Keshava Temple at nearby Somnathpur. The Nagarhole National Park, in the southern forests of Karnataka, is your final stay. Enjoy spectacular game viewing before your flight home via Mumbai.

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ITINERARY:

Fly London to Madras with British Airways. Transfer to Covelong. o/n Fisherman�s Cove.
Covelong, morning at leisure and afternoon tour of Madras. o/n Fisherman's Cove. (B)
Drive Covelong to Pondicherry via sightseeing visit of Mahabalipuram. o/n De L'Orient. (B)
Drive Pondicherry to Tanjore, via sightseeing temples en route. o/n Ideal River View Resort. (B)
Tanjore, sightseeing and at leisure. o/n Ideal River View Resort. (B)
Drive Tanjore to Karaikudi, via sightseeing visit of Trichy. o/n The Bangala. (B) (L) (D)
Karaikudi, sightseeing and at leisure. o/n The Bangala. (B) (L) (D)
Drive Karaikudi to Madurai.Day at leisure. Evening trip to Meenakshi temple. o/n Taj Garden Retreat. (B)
Madurai, morning sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. o/n Taj Garden Retreat. (B) (D)
Fly to Bangalore via Madras. Transfer to hotel for morning at leisure and afternoon sightseeing. o/n West End. (B)
Drive Bangalore to Mysore, via sightseeing of Seringpatnam. o/n The Green. (B)
Mysore, morning sightseeing with afternoon tour of Somnathpur. o/n The Green. (B)
Drive Mysore to Nagarhole National Park. Afternoon game viewing. o/n The Waterwoods. (B) (L) (D)
Nagarhole National Park for morning and afternoon game viewing. o/n The Waterwoods. (B) (L) (D)
Drive Nagarhole to Calicut airport for flight to Mumbai. o/n Taj Mahal. (B)
Fly Mumbai to London with British Airways. (B)

PRICES:

SOUTH INDIAN JOURNEY

HIGH SEASON (OCT-APR)
FROM £2741

LOW SEASON (MAY-SEPT)
FROM £2603

Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, including meals and flights as per itinerary. Alternative departure airports, airlines and business class supplements available on request. (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner. For important information click here.

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