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Day 01: Chennai
On the first day of your tour itinerary, reach Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Check in the hotel and prepare for sightseeing. The famous tourists spots on your itinerary include the Santhome Church, Kapileeswarar Temple, Fort Museum and National Art Gallery. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is a popular beach resort city and a port city. It is the UN Heritage site where you can see rock cut architecture. The shore temple, one of its kinds in India is the most exciting attraction of the day. Your one day visit to Mahabalipuram will truly be rewarding one. Stay overnight at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03: Kanchipuram /Vellore /Tiruvannamalai
Move on to Kanchipuram, a town famous for its exquisite temples and trade of silk sarees. The Kanchipuram tour will get you a visit to Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareswara Temple and Varatharaja Temple. On the tour of Vellore city, you will see fort of Tipu Sultan's and Jalakandeswara Temple. The Tiruvannamalai city tour will take you to a visit to Ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi and Arunachaleeswarar Temple. Stay overnight at the hotel in Tiruvannamalai.
Day 04: Pondicherry
Pondicherry is a small but fascinating city that sets images different from the entire Tamil Nadu. Now Union Territory of India, Pondicherry was a French colony for long and the influence can be seen still today. Apart from the beach and natural beauty of the city, you can see an Ancient fort Gingee that dates back to 14th century, Aurobindo Ashram and a new town settlement -all of them are the prime tourist attractions in the former French Colony and - Pondicherry. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Chidambaram / Gangaikondacholapuram / Darasuram / Kumbakonam / Tanjore
Tour to Chidambaram city takes you to a religious town that is well famous for a 9th century Shiva temple. It is an emerald lingam statue that has been the focal attraction point for tourists. You next stop would be Gangaikondacholapuram, another fascinating place of Tamil nadu that hosts marvellous architecture. Later in the day, you will visit Dharasuram, a renowned attraction for its ultimate Chola architecture. Tanjore, your next stop will get you see Tanjore temple architecture and style of painting. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Trichy
Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is a religious cum modern city of India. It is famous for its 83 mts high Rock Fort temple. Also see other popular architectural sites - Lord Robert Clive's house, Ganapati Temple and Srirangam Temple,. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Madurai
On the seventh day of the architectural tour of South India, you will reach Madurai, famous for its ancient landmark attraction, the Meenakshiamman Temple. On the sightseeing tour of Madurai see many fascinating attraction, like a visit to the Thirumalai Nayak's Palace and Gandhi Museum. Stay overnight at the temple.
Day 08: Periyar
This day you will get a welcome contrast from south Indian architecture to south Indian wildlife. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its population of elephants and Thekkady. You can take a boat ride on Lake Periyar or take an enjoyable drive through spice and tea plantations on hillsides. Later in the day, you can shop at the local markets. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Kochi
Kochi or Cochin is the famous port city and natural harbor of Kerala. Take a tour of the city and you will see all sorts of attractions, the Jewish Synagogue, Portuguese Churches, Mosques, Hindu temples, The Dutch Palace and Chinese Fishing Nets. Later, enjoy your evening watching a traditional Kathakali dance performance. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Ooty
Reach Ooty, the Queen of all Hill Stations, located at the height of 2286 mts. The popular tourist attractions including Ooty Lake, Botanical Gardens, Dodabetta peak, Mukurthi peak where you can enjoy the most picturesque and panoramic views of the fascinating Nilgiri Hills. Take a toy train tour to Coonoor that will give you a memorable experience. Stay overnight at the hotel in Ooty.
Day 11: Mudumalai / Mysore
Reach to Mysore on your architectural tour to South India. Mysore is an ancient city with many famous attractions that make the identity of Mysore. Take a visit to the royal Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens and the Art Gallery. Visit the Mudumalai and Bandipur Wildlife sanctuaries enroute to Mysore. Stay overnight at Mysore.
Day 12: Mysore / Srirangpatnam / Somnathpur
Enjoy your complete day with the best experience and study offshoots at the Mysore stone temples. See the intricate designs at Srirangpatnam and Somnathpur. Return to Mysore to Devaraja vegetable and flower market to be full of praise for the glory of temple architecture. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Hasan / Sravanbelagola
Take a drive to Hasan and visit the most famous Jain pilgrimage site, Sravanabelagola. This place has a picturesque location. It is best known for its 600 rock cut steps that lead to hill summit. Further in the day move on to visit Belur and Halebid to see and study the Hoysala Architecture temples. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Hospet
Take breakfast at Bangalore. Move on to a drive to the ancient city of Hospet that lies near Hampi. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: Hampi
On the next day, you will move from Hospet to Hampi. Hampi, the former capital city of mighty Vijayanagar Empire, it is home to the dumfounding temples and their panoramic views. Visit the ancient markets and modern addition made to them. Take a boat ride by the side of the river. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 16: Aihole / Pattadakal
Visit the cities of Aihole and Pattadakal that are the best examples of South Dravidian School of Architecture. The main temples to visit here are Meguti Temple temple Lad Khan, Sanghameswara Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave, Mallikarjuna Temple, Papanatha Temple and Virupaksha Temple. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 17: Badami
In the morning get ready to tour the cities of Badami or Vatapi. Badami is a city rich in the architecture of Hindu temples and Jain temples. These temples are with great creativity and imagination carved out of the sand hills. The major tourist attractions of the place are Malegitti Shivalaya Temple, the Fort and a watchtower atop the hill. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 18: Bijapur
Tour the well famous destination of Bijapur that includes your visit to the Gol Gumbaz and other architectural ruins that help in the study of Islamic architectural influences. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 19: Bijapur / Gulbarga
Move on to Gulbarga the next destination on your tour itinerary. Here, examples of Hindu and Muslim influences on architecture are present in abundance including Jumma Masjid and the Khwaja Banda Nawaz. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 20: Gulbarga / Hyderabad
Hyderabad the capital of Andhra Pradesh offers an atmospehere much like the Arabian Nights. You can enjoy the fascinating architecture of the popular mosque Charminar, Golconda fort, the Mecca Mosque, the Salar Jung Museum and the High Court Buildings. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 21: Hyderabad
This day is free at you will. Today, you can cover up all those attractions that were left the previous day. Visit the Tombs of Qutab Shahi Kings and other historical monuments of the city. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 22: Departure
Take a flight from Hyderabad airport back to your home or to the forward destination in South India.
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