Duration: 10 Days/ 09 Nights

Gems Of South India

Duration: 10 Days/ 09 Nights

This 10-day tour offers an in-depth exploration of south India’s most interesting cities like Hyderabad, Madurai, Trichy, Pondicherry and Chennai. Experience diverse cultures inspired by Hindu, Islamic and Christian faiths and Influenced by colonial powers.

Tour Highlights

Visit the Golconda fort, Hyderabad
Attend the closing ceremony of Meenakshi temple, Madurai
Visit “Vilacheri-potters” village- where mud becomes God, Madurai.
Visit the French Institute, Pondicherry

Destinations:

Hyderabad Madurai Trichy Puducherry Chennai

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Hyderabad by International Flight

On arrival you will meet our Travel Executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall. Further he will assist you your transfer to hotel.

Accommodation

Overnight stay at your hotel.

Meals Included

No Meals

Day 2: Hyderabad

Morning half day tour of Hyderabad Drive through Char Minar, Salar Jung Museum and other places of Interest. Afternoon tour of Golconda Fort.

Accommodation

Overnight in Hyderabad.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 3: Hyderabad – Madurai by Flight

Transfer to Hyderabad airport in time to connect flight to Madurai. Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. In the evening visit the closing ceremony of Meenakshi Temple.

Accommodation

Overnight in Hotel.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 4: Madurai

In the morning half day tour of Madurai, you will visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and also visit the bustling market of Madurai outside the Meenakshi Temple. In the afternoon you will visit Vilacheri – Potters’ village in Madurai, where mud becomes God.

Accommodation

Overnight in Hotel.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 5: Madurai/Trichy by road (250kms/5-6hrs)

After breakfast, depart for Trichy and check in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Trichy, which will include your visit to Ranganathaswamy Temple and Tiruchirapalli rockfort.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Hotel.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 6: Trichy/Pondicherry via Tanjore by road (220kms/5-6hrs)

After breakfast, depart for Pondicherry en route visiting Tanjore and check in at hotel.

Accommodation

Overnight in Pondicherry.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 7: Pondicherry

Morning tour of Pondicherry visiting The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Light house, Glass house & French Institute. Rest of the day is free to relax.

Accommodation

Overnight in Hotel.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 8: Pondicherry/Chennai via Mahaballipuram

Drive to Chennai en route visiting Mahaballipuram - one of the heritage cities. Continue your drive to Chennai and check in at hotel.

Accommodation

Overnight in Hotel.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 9: Chennai

Today you will be taken on a city tour of Chennai, visiting Fort St. George, San Thome Church and Kapaleeswarar Temple, the biggest temple in Chennai. Afterwards, you will be driven past Marina Beach, the second longest urban beach in the World.

Accommodation

Overnight in Chennai.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 10: Depart/Chennai by Int’l Flight

You will be transferred to Chennai International airport in time to connect your onward flight to next destination.

Meals Included

Breakfast

HOTEL COST

City	Premier	Luxury	Comfort
Winter	US$ 3,923	US$ 3,240	US$ 3,081
Summer	US$ 3,448	US$ 2,710	US$ 2,412
Hyderabad	ITC Hyderabad	Trident	Lemon Tree Hotel
Madurai	Courtyard By Marriott	Heritage	Fortune Pandiyan
Trichy	Sangam	Sangam	Sangam
Pondicherry	Palis De Mahe	Mainson Perumal	The Promenade
Chennai	ITC Grand Chola	Raintree	Radha Regent