South India's Holyland
Chennai – Bangalore – Mysore – Ooty – Coimbatore – Coimbatore – Cochin – Alleppey houseboat cruise – Thekkady – Trichy – Velankkani – Pondicherry – Chennai.
Overview
A religious believer in any culture may sometimes look beyond the shrine feel the call of some distant holy place renowned for miracles and the revivification of faith, and resolve to journey there. The goal of the journey, in the sacred site, whatever the culture, the general features of a pilgrim's journey are remarkably similar. A generalized account of one woman's pilgrimage may thus serve to illustrate the process. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith, although sometimes it can be a metaphorical journey into someone's own beliefs.
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Hotel
Transport
Trip Highlights
- Visit by St. Patrick’s Church and Infant Jesus church
- Visit St. Philomino Churchat Mysore
- Visit St Michael Church and Bethesda International Prayer Centre
- Visit St. Lourdes church and Pondimadha Chruch
- Visti our lady of health shrine and basilica
- Visit Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Villianur
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Chennai
Arrive at Chennai Airport and meet our representative. Chennai, “The Gateway to Southern India”. Later visit Chennai sightseeing Marina Beach, Anna Memorial and M.G.R. Memorial. Overnight stay is at Chennai.
Day 02: Chennai – Bangalore
After breakfast proceed to Bangalore, which is the capital of Karnataka state, it is known as "The Garden City of India” "Silicon Valley of India ", "Fashion Capital of India", "The Pub City of India". Later visit Bangalore sightseeing tour by St. Patrick’s Church, Infant Jesus church, Botanical Garden, Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Museum, Art Gallery, Vidhan Soudha(Secretariat of Karnataka State Legislative Assembly hall) and Cubbon Park. Overnight stay is at Bangalore.
Day 03: Bangalore – Mysore
After breakfast proceed to Mysore derived its name from a demon named Mahishasuran, who was killed by Chamundeeshwari. It is also known as "The City of Palaces". It is famous for its silk and also thriving sandal wood incense center. Later proceed to visit St. Philomino Church, Mysore Maharaja’s palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and build between 1897 and 1912 and Brindavan Garden. Overnight stay is at Mysore.
Day 04: Mysore – Ooty
After breakfast Ooty via Mudumalai and Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, ooty also known as Udagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is one of the coolest green hill resort India. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. Later visit Botanical Garden, Lake, Boathouse and st. Antonys church. Overnight stay is at Ooty.
Day 05: Ooty – Coimbatore
After breakfast proceed to Coimbatore, known as “Manchester of India” “Textile City” and
visit, St Michael Church and Bethesda International Prayer Centre, Karunya Nagar. Overnight stay is at Coimbatore.
Day 06: Coimbatore – Cochin
After breakfast proceed to Cochin to visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Cochin, Chinese fishing net & Indo-Portuguese. Overnight stay is at Cochin.
Day 07: Cochin – Alleppey houseboat Cruise – Thekkady
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey Houseboat cruise which is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Sit back and relax while the boat house through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, coir villages and narrow serene backwater canals. Later proceed to Thekkady through panoramic Western Ghats hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of waterfalls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into Hotel and expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake. Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance. Overnight stay is at Thekkady.
Day 08: Thekkady – Trichy
After breakfast proceed to Trichy which is situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim centre. Trichy is a dominating center city of Tamil Nadu with magnificent fort and temples. Late visit St. Lourdes church. Overnight stay is at Trichy.
Day 09: Trichy – Velankkani
After breakfast proceed to Kalani Dam. Then proceed and visit Pondimadha church. Later proceed to visit Annai Velankani church-“our lady of health shrine and basilica” and have a Special prayers. Overnight stay is at Velankani.
Day 10: Velankani – Pondicherry
After breakfast proceed to Pondicherry and visit "Shrine Of Our Lady Of Lourdes", Villianur
” Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus” and "The Church of Our Lady of Angels”. Overnight stay is at Pondicherry.
Day 11: Pondicherry – Chennai
After breakfast proceed to Chennai, full day free for shopping and own independent activity. Overnight stay is at Chennai.
Day 12: Chennai: Airport Drop
After breakfast, based on your flight timing you will be drop in air port. Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.
Important Information
Hotel Details:
- The Hotels used are normally First Class Hotel ranging in the 3 Star Category. Even we also provide optional hotels which you can choose to enhances based on your budget.
- Hotel accommodation is on Double Sharing Basis.
- Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu Breakfast as per Plan mentioned in the Package.
- The Hotels are subject to availability. In case of unavailability in the mentioned Hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category Hotel.
- Standard Check-in at 12.00 Noon & Check-out at 09.00AM. But for some Hotels, Check-in & Check-out at10.00, 11.00 AM or 12.00 or 01.00 Noon it depends upon the Hotel rule. Kindly coordinate.
- Non AC Rooms are provided in Hill Stations due to low temperature.
Transportation Details:
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by Air-condition Private Transport as per the itinerary.
- Transportation for entire round: (02 -03pax) Etios or Indigo/ (04 – 05pax) Innova/ (06 – 12pax) Tempo Traveller or similar for all categories as per the itinerary. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis.
- Guests have to coordinate with the Driver and Guide, to leave the Hotel on time so as to ensure that the sightseeing locations have reached on time.
- All Toll, Parking, Permit, Driver Allowance, Fuel Cost and Transportation Tax.
Notes:
- Our Company Terms and Conditions apply.
- All sightseeing is subject to Weather and Political Conditions in the Destination.
- Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
- Shopping would be on your own arrangements.
Packages Exclude
- Any Meals/ en-route Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Cost due to upgrading or changing hotels, Room type, category etc. and late check out, if any.
- Any entry fees for Monuments, Tourist Places, Temple, Monasteries, Gardens, Plantation, Park, Sanctuary, Forest, Rides, Safaris, Boating, Rafting, Skiing, Skating, Cable Car / Ropeway Rides, Helicopter Rides, additional sightseeing tours/ excursions not included in the itinerary.
- Porter age at Hotels and Airports, Insurance, Tips, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral Water, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Room Heaters, Video Camera, Still, Personal Nature viz etc.
- Package does not include fees for any Pooja/ Dharsan/ Aarthi, Gurusamy, Pooja Material etc.
- Expense caused by factors beyond our control like Rail and Flight Delays, Roadblocks, and Vehicle Mal-Functions, Political Disturbances, Strike etc.
- Air, Rail or Surface fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
- Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and Festivals. Compulsory Gala Dinner will be charged extra for Christmas and New Year Eve.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned in "Inclusions" column.
- Govt. Service Tax of 3.09 % .