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Heritage and Culture: South India Studienreise
Duration of trip : 16 Days
Ideal for :

People with a keen interest in experiencing India 's rich and diverse heritage and culture!

Main Activities: Visit temples, palaces and historical towns and sites. Witness and participate in cultural ceremonies (dances, religious ceremonies, etc), visit markets, bazaars and villages and interact with local people.
Key Places:

Bangalore, Hampi, Chikmagalur, Mysore, Chennai, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Madurai, Cochin, Bangalore

Accommodation: Luxury resorts, palace hotels, high-end 5-star hotels, boutique hotels, heritage hotels, Havelis and mid – range hotels.
Price per person: US$ 4,700 (luxury), US$ 3,700 (deluxe), US$ 3,150 (superior)
The price quoted above is an approximate price per person on a twin sharing basis in the high season (Oct to Mar). Prices may be higher during the Christmas – New Year period and lower in the low season (Apr – Sep). Travel Insurance is not included in the cost.
Services Included :

Accommodation including breakfast, internal flights within India on economy class, train journeys on highest available class, all airport train station and hotel transfers, private air-conditioned car with driver throughout your trip, English-speaking local tour guides, sightseeing and activities including all entrance fees.

Day: 1-2 Arrival in Bangalore
Welcome to Enchanting-India! Our tour manager will receive you at the airport in Bangalore and take you to your hotel for check in.

Take a tour of the garden city by strolling through the botanical gardens of Lalbagh, Cubbon Park and local markets. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife. Visit electronic city and other cultural attractions such as Bull temple.

Hotels: Leela Palace / The Park / Ivory Tower
 
Day: 3-4 Hampi / Badami
Internal flight from Bangalore to Bellary (1 hour) followed by a 1.5 hour drive to Hampi.

Visit the magnificent historical ruins of the capital of the erstwhile Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar . The place has a certain aura with the mammoth boulders and the amazing architectural ruins.

Hotels: Hampi Boulders / Malligi Hotel
 
Day: 5-6 Chikmagalur
Drive from Hospet to Chikmagalur (6 hours).

Visit the intricately carved Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebed. Visit Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, picturesque hills of Bababudangiri and have an insight into the local coffee plantations.

Hotels: Taj Garden Retreat / Hoysala Village / River Tern Lodge
 
Day: 7 Mysore
Drive from Chikmagalur to Mysore (3.5 hours).

Mysore is a sign of a rich culture and heritage in South India . Visit the majestic city palace, huge monolithic image on Nandi Hills and various other temples. Visit the beautifully lit Brindavan gardens in the evening.

Hotel: Metropole
 
Day: 8-9 Chennai

Day train from Mysore to Chennai (6 hours).

Take a sightseeing tour of this huge metropolis - visit temples and churches and the Marina Beach the following day with a local tour guide. You can also watch cultural programmes at the Kala Kshetra. Excursions to the ancient temples and ruins of Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram.

Hotels: Taj Coromandel / The Park / GRT Residency

 
Day: 10 Pondicherry

Drive from Chennai to Pondicherry (3 hours).

Explore the attractive town which was formerly a French colony and its buildings with a unique architecture. Visit the Aurobindo Ashram.

Hotels:Le Dupleix / Hotel de l'Orient

 
Day: 11 Thanjavur
Drive from Pondicherry to Thanjavur (5 hours).

Visit the famous Brihadeshvara Temple with the largest Lingam in India . Optional excursions to Trichy (Rock temples) and Srirangam (Hall with a thousand pillars).

Hotels: Hotel Parisutham

 
Day: 12-13 Madurai
Drive from Thanjavur to Madurai (6 hours).

Visit the Sri Meenakshi Temple in the heart of the old town and explore the interesting Madurai Market with its bustling alleys and the flower markets.

Hotels: Taj Garden Retreat / GRT Residency

 
Day: 14-15 Cochin
Internal flight to Cochin via Chennai (4 hours).

Take a tour of Cochin . Browse through the spice and antique markets. Go on boat ride to watch the Kathakali dance performance.

Hotels: Brunton Boatyard / Malabar House / Casino Hotel

 
Day: 16 Bangalore

Internal flight from Cochin to Bangalore (1 hours).

Drop off to international airport for departure in the late evening.

 

If you want to book this itinerary or if you want to receive more information on it please contact us at info@enchanting-india.com . We will be happy to customize and adapt this itinerary to your specific interests and requirements.

 
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