Backed by our strong infrastructure like luxury coaches, chauffeur driven cars, trained multi-lingual speaking guides and our pan-India presence, we welcome you to experience with GeTS Holidays a vacation cherished for life!

Whatever be your holiday plans, be it adventure sports or cool retreats or desert or eco-tourism or heritage trains or beaches or pilgrimages or royal retreats or medical & healthcare or wild life: we have something for everyone. That’s made us really ‘Incredible’.

Be assured, we will make your journey of ‘Incredible India’ truly ‘GREAT’

South India is a land of history and culture, antiquity and modernity, textile and software industries, beaches and temples, nature and scenic beauty. Seas from three sides surround this peninsula; the Arabian Sea from west, the Indian Ocean from south and the Bay of Bengal from the east. It was almost impossible to travel from North to South India through impermeable Vindhyas. Thus in ancient and medieval times contact between northern and southern part of the country was restricted. The culture of South India is distinctive.
Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are principal languages. Konkani is popular in the west-coast. South India has a distinctive style of architecture known as the Dravida Style. The characteristic features are elaborate gateways known as ‘gopurm’, ‘mandapam’ & ‘kalyanmandapam’ in front of sanctum and pyramid shaped grand ‘shikhara’.
 In south Indian tour of GeTS Holidays you will have tryst with the colonial legacy of Chennai, temples of Mahabalipuram, Madurai and Thanjavur, the French antiquity of Pondichery, backwaters of Cochin and Kumarakom, the land of three seas Kanyakumari and much more. We will make every day of your tour memorable and enjoyable.
If you wish to enjoy uniqueness of culture, nature, dances & music, exotic cuisine and architectural wonder, come and fill the form and we will make your trip truly ASTONISHING!
Duration: 20 days 19 nights

Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Thanjavur – Trichy - Madurai – Trivandrum – Periyar - Kovalam – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin Bangalore – Mysore - - Belur - Halebid – Hassan - Shrvanabelagola – Bangalore - Mumbai

Day 01: Chennai
GeTS Holidays executives will receive you at Chennai Airport. Your welcome will be your first delightful experience of the Indian culture and a glimpse of your future tour. GeTS Holidays executive will escort you to the hotel of your choice. En route you will catch glimpses of Chennai. In the evening we will organise a tour of the Mariana beach known for its scenic beauty. Enjoy South Indian cuisine specialities like dosa, idly, sambhar and uttapam.

Day 02: Chennai - Mahabalipuram

After leisurely breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Mahabalipuram with a brief detour of Kanchipuram. Kanchi is famous for its silk sarees. You will also love to view some beautiful temples on the way. We will arrange your stay in a five star hotel at Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram was an ancient port and ruled by the Pallavas. The city was named after a Pallavas ruler Narsimhaverman known as Mahabali. This ruler built various monuments during 7th to 9th centuries. UNESCO has declared these monuments as the World Heritage site. Most of these temples are rock cut and monolithic. These temples depict the earliest stage of the Dravida architecture. The Ratha Temples are most famous. There are seven Ratha dedicated to the five Pandavas namely Yudhistir, Bhima, Arjun, Nakul & Sahedav and Krishna and his sibling Subhadra. The shore temples are partially submerged into water. These temples were washed away during tsunami and have been reconstructed stone by stone. The Archaeological Survey of India has discovered many pagoda and sculptures under the sea.

Day 03 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

After early breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Pondicherry and arrange your stay in a luxury hotel. Pondicherry is a former French colony. A considerable degree of French influence exists. Pondicherry was designed on the French grid pattern with neat sectors and perpendicular streets. The entire town is divided into the Indian section and the French section. Pondicherry is known for its spiritual contribution in Indian freedom struggle. It was the home of one of the most renowned freedom fighter and spiritualist Shri Aurobindo. You will certainly enjoy touring Aurobindo Ashram. You will love to taste French cuisines with an Indian twist.
 
Day 04: Pondicherry - Thanjavur

After breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Thanjavur and arrange your stay in a luxury hotel. Thanjavur or Tanjore was once capital of the Mighty Cholas during 10th –11th centuries. This city is famous for the Brihadeswar or Rajarajeshwar Temple, a World Heritage site. This temple is considered as the zenith of the Dravida architecture. Rajaraja  Chola built this temple in 1010. It was the centre of the Chola Empire for many years. Maratha and Nayakas built the Vijaynagar fort during 16th to 18th centuries. Nearby art gallery is known for its collection of bronze and granite statues of the Chola period. We will also visit Kumbakonam famous for the Kumbeswarar, the Sarangapani, the Nageswara and the Ramaswamy temples

Day 05: Thanjavur/ Trichy (54Kms / 2Hrs)

After leisurely breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Trichy and arrange your stay in a luxury hotel. Trichy or Tiruchilapalli is situated on the banks of the Cauvery. This city is known for the temple of Srirangam.  It is the biggest working temple in the world.  Srirangam is an island in the Cauvery. The Gopuram of this temple is 72 mts high. It is said that coast of Srilanka is visible from the top of the Gopuram. This island is the birthplace of famous philosopher Ramanuja, who propounded the theory of Vishitadvaita or qualified monotheism. The Rockfort Temple is considered as the landmark of the city. This Temple is perched upon 80m high abrupt hill. Other attractions included the Jambukeshwara Temple, the St. Lodurdu’s Church, the Hazrat Nathervali, Mukkombu, and the Grand Aniacut a dam across the Cauvery built by Karaikala Chola in 2nd century AD.

Day 06: Trichy - Madurai

After breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Madurai and arrange your stay in a luxury hotel. You are free to enjoy the evening as you please.

Day 07: In Madurai

Madurai is located on the banks of Vaini River. This city was capital of the Pandayan rulers. This city has a history of 2500 years. Meghasthenese, the Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya mentioned about the city and its ruler. This city was the centre of the Sangams, a legendry assembly of Tamil poets and saints.  The Minakshi Sundaram Temple complex was built during the Pandaya and later expanded during the Nayaknra Period. This temple is famous for the hall of thousand pillars. Thirumalai Nayak Palace is famous for stucco works on its dome.


Day 08: Madurai - Periyar

After breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Periyar and arrange your stay in the Forest Lodge. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the centre of a hilly terrain in the Ghats. It is surrounded in the north and the east by mountain ridges of over 1600-meter and toward the west by a 1200-meter high plateau. Woods surrounded the Periyar Lake. The Periyar tiger Reserve or Thekkady is an illustration of nature’s bounty, with great picturesque charm, prosperous bio diversity and providing absolute visitor satisfaction. It is famous for its tigers. The other attractions are wild oxen, sloth bears, barking deers and leopards. In India, this Sanctuary is home to the largest number of tigers. We will arrange a jeep safari to take you around the sanctuary to observe various animals. You will love to stay in the lap of nature. It will help you to shed your exhaustion.

Day 09: Periyar - Trivandrum - Kovalam

In the morning drive to Kovalam with a representative of GeTS Holidays and we will arrange your stay in a hotel of your choice. En route we will visit Trivandrum. It is called the city of snakes. This city is built over seven hills. The city is known for its scenic beauty, astonishing greenery and shinning beaches. The Maharaja of Travancore built Shri Padmanabhaswamy Vishnu Temple in 1733. This temple is open for Hindus only.  The Napier museum is known for its astounding collection of ivory carvings, ancient musical instruments and bronze statues.

Day 10: Kovalam
Kovalam is known as the paradise of the Arabian Sea. It is known for its scenic beauty and serenity. One may walk into the sea up to 100 metres without losing ground. This is the safest place for swimming. It offers all kind of water sports.We will visit PadmanabhapuramPalace, built entirely of timber. It was constructed during 18th century.
Night stay at Kovalam

Day 11: Kovalam – Kumarakom

After breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to gorgeous town of Kumarakom and arrange your stay in a hotel of your choice. It is an ideal site for collecting shells. There are many lagoons surrounded by coconut groves. This is a place with leisurely options like spa, Ayurvedic massage, meditation, yoga, fishing and swimming. If you wish we will arrange your stay in a houseboat in the backwaters. A boat ride in backwaters is a fascinating experience.

Day 12: Kumarakom - Alleppey

After breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Alleppey and arrange your stay in the Marari Fishermen Village Beach Resort. This place is famous for its ayurvedic treatments. It is major centre of coconut coir work and prawn farming. The other attraction is snake boat race organised during month of August.
We shall visit Ambalapuzha, atempleof lord Krishna built in typical Kerala Style of architecture, Karumadikkuttan, the site of a black granite statue of the Buddha andChampakulam, the oldest angadi or market. It is called Kalloorkkadu angadi.

Day 13: Kumarakom – Cochin

After breakfast we will drive you to Cochin or Kochi. A representative of GeTS Holidays will arrange your stay in a hotel of your choice.

Day 14: In Cochin

This harbour city is situated in the state of Kerala and is known for its scenic beauty. It is the biggest city in Kerala. The Chinese fishing nets are unique to Cochin. A walk along Fort Kochi beach in the evening is a refreshing experience. Other attractions are St. Francis Church, Vasco House, Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town, Santa Cruz Basilica, Bolghatty Palace, Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), Museum of Kerala History, Kalamassery and Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

Day 15: Cochin - Bangalore – Mysore
After leisurely breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will board you in a flight for Bangalore. A representative of GeTS Holidays will receive you at airport and drive you to Mysore and arrange your stay in a five star hotel.

Day 16: In Mysore
Mysore was capital city of the Woodiyars and the father son duo of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan. The city has several places of tourist interests like the Shivsamundram Falls, the Serirangpatanam and the Krishna Raj Sagar dam. The Dusshara celebration in Mysore is famous. You will love to visit the Vrindaban gardens in the evening. This site is famous for magical fountains and lighting.

Day 17: Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Hassan

After breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Hassan and arrange your stay in a five star hotel. En route we will visit the temples of Belur and Helebid. Belur is famous for its splendid Hoysala Temple Complex. The Chennakeshava temple was built in 12th century by Vishnuvardhana to celebrate his victory over the Cholas. The Veeranarayana Temple has the shrines of Chenniga, Andal, Kappe, Saumya Nayaki, and other deities. Helebid was earlier known as Dwar Samudra. It was capital city of the Hoysala. This place is famous for majestic temples. The Hoysaleshwara temple stands on a stage like a coffer. It is a sculptural gala with  fine comprehensive scrollwork in stone. The figures are larger as compared to Belur and are marvellously chiselled, in shining black stone. The walls of the temples are enclosed with variety of gods and goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls.
 
Day 18: Hassan - Shrvanabelagola - Bangalore

After breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidyas will drive you to Bangalore with a brief tour of Shrvanabelagola. Hassan is named after Devi Hassanamba, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. It is a convenient base to travel Shrvanabelagola. Shrvanabelagola is one of the most important Jain centres. There is a hill known as Chandragiri. It is believed that Chandragupta Maurya meditated in this hill. The Vindhyagiri hill is home to a millennium-old colossal 18-meter high monolithic stone statue of the Bhagwan Gomateshwar Bahubali. It is considered to be the world's largest monolithic statue. Chamundraya, a general of King Gangaraya, built this statue. We will arrange your night stay in a five star hotel at Bangalore.
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Day 19: Bangalore – Mumbai

In 1911, the ‘Gateway of India’, a 26 m high structure, was built in honour of King George V and Queen Mary. In close proximity is the Taj Mahal Hotel, built by JN Tata in 1903.  The Prince of Wales Museum is a superb structure, built in Moorish and Gothic styles. The Museum has a fine collection of Indus Valley artefacts, priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art, Buddhist tankha scrolls.   Tibetan bronzes and over 2000 miniature paintings. Close by is the Bombay Natural History Society, having a wide collection of flora and fauna.

Day 20: Departure Mumbai

After breakfast, a small ferry will take you on the Elephanta Island famous for its stone sculptures. UNESCO has declared Elephanta as a World Heritage site. These temples were built during 9th to 13th century. The Chalukyas of Badami and the Rashtrakuta of Manyakheta were patrons of these caves. The Trimurti or trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh is an outstanding structure. The temple complex is considered as the second home of Shiva next to Kailasa.

We will return to Mumbai for your journey back home. Hope you had an exciting time