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Duration: 12 Nights / 13 days
Destination : Mumbai - Bangalore - Shravanbelagola - Chikmagalur - Belur - Halebid Mysore - Bangalore - Cochin - Kumarakom - Backwater Cruise Kumarakom Thekkady Madurai - Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Chennai

Yoga in South India

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai (Bombay)
Arrive tonight in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India's most cosmopolitan city. You are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to the Hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai Sightseeing
After a leisurely morning, embark on a tour of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, the Hanging Gardens and Malabar Hills, where Mumbai's rich and famous live, the Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner with a cultural dance and music performance.

Day 03: Mumbai - Bangalore - Shravanbelagola - Chikmagalur (251 kms)
This morning fly to Bangalore, one of the most beautiful and well-planned cities of India. Upon arrival, enjoy your tour of the "Garden City," including a visit to Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the Mysore Arts and Crafts Center, the bull temple and the colorful and bustling markets. After lunch, proceed to Chikmagalur, en route visiting Shravanbelagola. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 04: Chikmagalur - Belur - Halebid - Mysore
Drive to Mysore stopping en route to visit Belur & Halebid. Belur is situated on the banks of the Yagachi River and the Chennakesava Temple basks in the glory of one of the greatest monuments of medieval art in India. An outstanding example of Indian temple architecture is found in Halebid. The Hoysaleshwara Temple's entire surface is covered with a succession of friezes running its entire length, featuring elephants, lions, horsemen, and an incredible display of celestial beasts and birds. Tonight, in Mysore view the illuminated City Palace.

Day 05: Mysore Sightseeing
Your tour of Mysore includes visits to City Palace, Chamundi Hill, and the colorful and aromatic spice markets. At Chamundi Hill you will find Nandi, a huge monolithic image of Shiva's Bull, which is always garlanded with flowers and held in high esteem by Hindus. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening drive 10 miles from Mysore to enjoy the beautiful and exquisitely illuminated Brindavan Gardens, sprawling amid gorgeous cascading fountains.

Day 06: Mysore - Bangalore (139 kms) - Cochin
Drive to Bangalore, en route stopping at Srirangapatnam where the legendary warrior Tipu Sultan built his island fortress and Summer Palace. Upon arrival in Bangalore, connect with your flight to Cochin in the state of Kerala, known for its well-balanced ecosystem. Tonight enjoy a presentation of the colorful costumed Kathakali dance drama at the Hotel.

South India Tour packages

Day 07: Cochin Sightseeing - Kumarakom
This morning visit the Portuguese-built St. Francis Church, the Jewish Synagogue, the famed Mattancherry Palace, and see the use of Chinese fishing nets-ingenious devices requiring little human attention. Depart this afternoon for Kumarakom, experiencing the rich culture and active lifestyle that has evolved over the centuries in and around the backwaters and waterways that thread this region.

Day 08: Backwaters Cruise (Lifetime Experience)
This morning enjoy a boat ride through the series of canals and lagoons snaking their way through several tiny villages and tropical vegetation. Not only do the backwaters of Kerala link the state together, they are an integral element in maintaining ecological balance and creating harmony with nature. Your afternoon is at leisure. You may want to experience an Ayurvedic therapeutic massage, indigenous to this region, which is both relaxing and healing, or perhaps take advantage of the rich waters with a bit of fishing.

Day 09: Kumarakom - Thekkady (114 kms)
Your exploration of South India continues as you travel to Thekkady, located on the Tamil Nadu / Kerala border. This unique wildlife sanctuary is about 300 square miles and centered on an artificial lake fed by the Periyar River. Afternoon is at leisure.

Day 10: Thekkady - Madurai (135 kms)
This morning game viewing is on board boats, which carry you along convoluted waterways and afford sightings of elephant, bison, deer and occasionally tiger. This tropical habitat makes it one of the premiere reserves of southern India with all manner of flora and fauna in abundance. Afternoon drive to Madurai, a bustling city packed with pilgrims, businessmen, bullock carts and legions of rickshaw pullers. In the evening, visit the Meenakshi temple to witness the evening Puja ceremony.

Day 11: Madurai Sightseeing - Chennai (Madras)
This morning visit Shree Meenakshi Temple, a riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Continue to Mariamman Teppakkulam Tank, site of the Teppam or Float festival in January each year. Fly to Chennai, the fourth largest city in India.

Day 12: Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Excursion (70 kms)
Today enjoy an excursion to Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities of India and is also known for having served as a capital for several dynasties. Visit three of the best temples-Kailasanatha and Ekambareshwara, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Vaikuntaperumal, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Continue your excursion to the ancient Pallavan port of Mahabalipuram. Later visit the 7th century rock hewn monuments. The shore temple, the only surviving one of seven, is a unique example of a temple built of rock quarried elsewhere and carried to shore.

Day 13: Chennai (Madras) Sightseeing / Depart Chennai
Your tour of Chennai takes you to Victoria Art Gallery, the Bronze Gallery and Chennai Museum. Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeswarar Temple complete your tour of Chennai. Afternoon is at leisure. Tonight say farewell to unforgettable India; and board your international flight home.

Treasures of South India