Wonderful South with Mumbai & Golden Triangle

Wonderful South with Mumnai & Golden Triangle – 17 Nights and 18 Days

Tour Plan

Day 1: MUMBAI ARRIVAL

Upon landing at Mumbai Airport, you will be heartily received and assisted into transferring your pre-booked hotel. Check into the hotel on reaching and relax.

After refreshment, you are free to shop for textiles, handicrafts, jewelry, or literally everything.

The evening is free to stroll at Bandra Worli Sealink.

Overnight in Mumbai

Day 2: MUMBAI

In the morning after a lavish Breakfast, leave for Mumbai local sightseeing. Today, you will be visiting Elephanta Caves, Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobhi Ghat, Hanging Gardens, Aquarium, and Marine Drive.

The evening is for long walks at Juhu Beach.

Overnight in Mumbai

Day 3: FLY TO KOCHI

This morning you will be transferred to Mumbai Airport to catch a flight to Cochin. Upon arrival, you will be received by our chauffeur who will be with you till the end of this trip.

After checking into the hotel, take your leisurely refreshment and relax. After a while, take a visit to the Dutch Palace, Hill Palace Museum, Chinese Fishing Nets, the Church of St. Frances, and the Jewish synagogue.

The evening is to attend a Kathakali dance show at an auditorium.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 4: DRIVE TO ALLEPPEY (70 KMS, 2 HOURS DRIVE) and BOARD HOUSEBOAT

After morning Breakfast, transfer to Alleppey Jetty. Check in to the House Boat for an overnight journey backwater.

Overnight at Houseboat

Day 5: DE-HOUSEBOAT and DRIVE TO PERIYAR (150 KMS, 4 HOURS DRIVE)

After morning Breakfast, check out from Houseboat and drive to Periyar. Check into your resort on reaching. After refreshing yourself, go for a wildlife tour into the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Special Attractions:

Elephant Safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Boating at Periyar Lake

Overnight in Periyar

Day 6: DRIVE TO MADURAI (170 KMS, 3 – 4 HOURS DRIVE)

In the morning after Breakfast, check out from the resort and drive further to Madurai. Check into the hotel by the time you reach there and relax. After refreshments, you are free to explore the local market. Here, you can shop handloom Sarees, brass items, Tanjore paintings, handicrafts, and antiques.

In the evening, visit Meenakshi Temple to attend the Aarti ceremony.

Overnight in Madurai

Day 7: MADURAI

The day is for Madurai sightseeing. Start your day with a visit to Meenakshi Temple. Next, visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thiruparankundram, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Pudhu Mandapa, Vandiyur Mariamman, and Azhagar Temple.

Later in the day, after sightseeing, head back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight in Madurai.

Day 8: DRIVE TO TANJORE visit TRICHY en-route (200 KMS, 3 – 4 HOURS DRIVE)

After morning Breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Tanjore. On the route, drive to Trichy to visit Rock Fort, Srirangam, and Thiruvanaikkaval or Jambukeswara Temple.

Thereafter, resume the journey to Tanjore. Check-in at the hotel upon reaching and relax.

Overnight at Hotel in Tanjore

Day 9: TANJORE

After Breakfast, leave for Tanjore sightseeing. Today’s ride will take you around Brihadeeswara temple or The Big Temple, Thanjavur Palace, Poompuhar Art Gallery, Gagaikonda Cholapuram, and Uppiliappam Temple.

Later in the day, return to the hotel and enjoy a peaceful overnight stay.

Overnight in Tanjore

Day 10: DRIVE TO MAHABALIPURAM (350 KMS, 6 HOURS DRIVE)

After morning sumptuous Breakfast at the hotel, check out and leave for Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and spend the day leisurely in walking along the serene beach.

Overnight in Mahabalipuram

Day 11: MAHABALIPURAM

After morning wholesome Breakfast at the hotel, go for a local sightseeing tour. Today, you will be visiting the attractions like Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Thirukadalmallai, Sculpture Museum, Krishna’s Butter Ball, Mahishasuramardhini Cave, Varaha Cave, Krishna Mandapam, and Arjuna’s Penance.

Overnight in Mahabalipuram

Day 12: KANCHIPURAM (Same Day Tour from Mahabalipuram) (80 KMS, 2 HOURS DRIVE / one-sided)

After a scrumptious Breakfast at the hotel, leave for a same-day tour to Kanchipuram. Here, at Kanchipuram, we will drive you to visit Kailashnatha Temple and Ekambareswara Temple. You may also opt to go shopping within the town.

Later in the day, drive back to the hotel at Mahabalipuram and relax.

Overnight in Mahabalipuram

Day 13: DRIVE TO CHENNAI (90 KMS, 2 HOURS DRIVE) and then BOARD Flight to JAIPUR

Today, after Breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Chennai. On reaching, transfer to Chennai Airport to catch a flight to Jaipur.

Upon landing at Jaipur Airport, our chauffeur meets you and takes you to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel at the time you reach there and enjoy the rest of the day with some recreational activities back at the hotel.

In the evening, you may opt to visit the Sound & Light show at Amber Fort.

Overnight in Jaipur

Day 14: JAIPUR

After morning scrumptious Breakfast at the hotel, go for local sightseeing. Start your day with Elephant ride up to Amber Fort. Thereafter, take a visit to Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Royal Observatory), Albert Hall, and Birla Temple.

Special Attractions:

Elephant Ride up to Amber Fort
Rickshaw ride from Bapu Bazaar to MI Road

The evening will be kept for enjoyment at Chokhi Dhani Village Resort which is designed on the theme of a typical Rajasthani village.

Overnight in Jaipur

Day 15: DRIVE TO AGRA visit FATEHPUR SIKRI en-route (250 KMS, 4 -5 HOURS DRIVE)

After morning wholesome Breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. On the route, take a short ride to Fatehpur Sikri.

Afterward, resume the drive to Agra and check into your pre-booked hotel upon reaching.

Later in the evening at sunset, you will be taken to Mehtab Bagh to catch an enchanting view of the Taj Mahal.

Overnight in Agra

Day 16: DRIVE TO DELHI visit SIKANDRA en-route (240 km, 3 – 4 Hours Drive)

Early in the morning, go for a sunrise view of the Majestic Taj Mahal. Following one hour of relaxing yoga, you’ll be returned to your Agra hotel. And then after Breakfast, take a visit to Agra Fort. Thereafter, check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. On the route, take a short ride to see the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra.

Thereafter, resume the drive to Delhi and check into the hotel upon reaching.

Later in the day, take a short ride to visit the Sound & Light show at Red Fort.

Overnight in Delhi

Day 17: DELHI

After morning wholesome Breakfast, go local sightseeing. Today, you will be visiting Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, President House, India Gate, Raj Ghat, and Jama Masjid.

Special Attractions: