2Morning check-out of the hotel and, proceed to Kanchipuram – known as one of India’s seven sacred cities, the Golden City was the historical capital of the Pallavas, and later became the citadel of the Cholas, and the Rayas of Vijaynagar. Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, an ancient temple, the 57 meter high Rajagopuram, one of the tallest towers in South India. Other important temples are The Kamakshi Amman Temple, this is one of the three holy places of shakthi worship in India. Later drive to Mamallapuram. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

4Check-out of the hotel and proceed for Pondicherry Arrive and and check in at the hotel and later proceed for sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Pondicherry, the former French colony, houses the Aurobindo Ashram which promotes Aurobindo Ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville – Shree Aurobindo and The Mother, his most eminent disciple, set up the Auroville in 1926. Together they explored the possibilities of yoga and meditation as a path to salvation. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

6Check-out of the hotel and proceed to Tiruchirapalli. Arrive and check-in at the hotel, afternoon sightseeing tour of Tiruchirapalli which is dominated by the Rock Fort, perched on a massive rock that soars 83 meters upwards from the surrounding plains. The present fort was built by the Nayak of Madurai and was the scene of Carnatic battles as late as the 18th century. Visit the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam, a picturesque island between the Cauvery River and its tributary KollIdam, north of Tiruchirapalli. Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is one of the largest Vaishnavite temple in south India built around the 13th and 14th centuries. With its 21 magnificent towers and stone pillars covered with a profusion of carvings. The temple is surrounded by seven walls within which the town itself is located.

8Check-out of the hotel and transfer to the airport in time to board flight for Chennai. Arrive Chennai and connect flight for Bangalore. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Bangalore, one of the most pleasant cities of India takes in the central area which is studded with beautifully laId out parks, gardens, wIde tree-lined avenues, imposing buildings and lively bazaars. Bangalore is famous for the VIdhan Soudha which is one of the India’s most spectacular buildings, built in granite in the neo-DravIdian style of architecture. The Cubban Park is a beautifully landscaped; full of flowering trees and covers the park is the lung of the city an area of 120 hectares. The park is the lung of the city and was laId out in 1864. Some of the other attractions in Bangalore include the Lalbagh Gardens, the Tipu Sultan’s Palace and the Bull Temple, one of the Bangalore’s oldest temples.

10Check-out of the hotel and proceed to Hassan. En-route visit Shravanbelgola, a small village nestled between two hillocks. Arrive Hassan and check-in at the hotel, later visit Belur & HalebId. BELUR – Situated on the banks of river Yagachi, Belur was the capital of the Hoysala Empire 800 years ago, before it was shifted to Dwarasamudra (HalebId). Belur is a small town basking in the glory of one of the greatest monuments of medieval India – the 12th century Chennakesava Temple at Belur commemorates the victory of the Hoysalas over the Cholas in the great battle of Talakad. The exterior is covered with a variety of intricately-carved sculptures and friezes. The interior contains exquisite panels and richly carved pillars. A tall stone pillar in the temple courtyard is balanced, amazingly, only by its centre of gravity. HALEBId – HalebId was the ancient capital of Hoysala Empire, then known as Dwarasamudra, was founded in the early 11th century AD. It was raIded by the armies of the Delhi Sultanate in 1311 and 1327. Deserted afterwards, Dwarasamudra came to be called HalebId or the Old Capital. Of the many buildings of this ancient city, only a few have survived Muslim invasion. Notable among them is the imposing Hoysaleswara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening return to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.