Bangalore • Mysore • Hasan • Belure and Halibed Temples • Kumarakom • Chennai • Colombo • Sigiriya • Kandy • Nuwara Eliya • Ratnapura • Bentota Beach

DAY 1 - Departure
Depart from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York or Newark by Air India. If you prefer to travel from any other city or by any other airline, we will provide arrangements according to your requirements.

DAY 2 - Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. Change planes for Bangalore.

DAY 3 - Bangalore
Fly to Bangalore. Meeting and transfer to hotel.
Bangalore is a city of lakes, gardens, and tree-lined avenues. City tour visiting Nandi Bull temple, Lal Bagh gardens and Cubbon Park.

DAY 4 - Mysore
The afternoon drive through the picturesque evergreen hills and beautiful natural landscaped plains takes you to the palace filled Mysore. En route visit summer palace of Tipu Sultan.

DAY 5 - Hasan
Morning city tour and Brindavan Gardens with its magnificent fountains. Afternoon transfer to Hasan.

DAY 6 - Hasan • Belure and Halibed Temples
Lord Fergusson, an authority on Indian architecture, observes 'There are many buildings in India which are unsurpassed for delicacy of detail by any in the world, but the temple of Belure surpasses even these for freedom of handling and richness of fancy'. The virtuosity of Indian sculptors reached its peak at the temples of Belure and Halebid. This morning we will explore these majestic monuments.

DAY 7 - Cochin
Fly to Cochin, the picturesque seaport on the palm-fringed coast of Arabian Sea, laced with inland waterways and tropical lagoons. Sightseeing includes Cochin Fort, St. Francis Church- the oldest church in India and the Jewish Synagogues dating back to 16th century.

DAY 8 - Cochin
City tour visiting Dutch Fort, Mattanchery Palace, St. Francis Church and Bolghatty Palace.

DAY 9 - Kumarakom / Backwaters
Kumarakom is an island nestled between Vembanad Lake and backwaters in the lush green Kerala. The DAY is spent on a boat cruising the backwaters visiting palm fringed villages, rural areas and a sanctuary, which is home to thousand of migrating birds.

DAY 10 - Chennai (Madras)
Fly to Chennai, the gateway to a voyage of discovery of an ancient temple-studded state. Sightseeing includes Mylapore Temple, Cathedral of St. Thome, Fort St. George, and National Art Museum.

DAY 11 - Chennai (Madras)
Mahabalipuram is famous for its rock cut shore temples and monolithic figures in Dravidian architecture. After touring the Five Rathas, Mahisaura and Krishna Mandapams we will proceed to Kanchipuram, the city of woven silk and temples.

DAY 12 - Colombo
Sri Lanka, Ceylon of yesteryears, is an island nation famous for its spectacular scenic beauty, endless miles of golden sand beaches, swaying palm trees, warm and friendly people, gems, spices and tea. Fly into Colombo, the charming capital of Sri Lanka.

DAY 13 - Colombo
Morning city tour visiting the colonial Cinnamon Gardens, local bazaars or Pettahs, National Museum, Bandaranayke Memorial, Parliament House and the Fort.

DAY 14 - Sigiriya
The 5th century Rock Fortress, atop a very high hill here is also known as the Fortress in the Sky! Once nearly 5,000 frescoes of heavenly maidens depicted the grandeur of the security sensitive king. Visit the fort and Giritale.

DAY 15 - Kandy
En route to Kandy, you will visit another World Heritage Site, the 1st century Dambulla Rock temples. In Kandy visit the Tooth Temple, Gem Museum and Botanical Garden.

DAY 16 - Nuwara Eliya / Tea Region
The scenic drive to picturesque Nuwara Eliya is through tea covered misty mountains and waterfalls. Visit Tea Estates, tea factory and Rose Gardens.

DAY 17 - Ratnapura / Gem Region
At Ratnapura, the city of Gems, you will visit a gem mine and age old method of gem mining. Later, proceed to Bentota and its golden sand beaches.

DAY 18 - Mumbai (Bombay)
Depart for Colombo en route visiting the Dutch city of Galle and Ramparts.

DAY 19 - Homebound
Depart for USA in the morning by Air India and arrive same DAY.

Early Booking Discount:

Over 180 DAYs: $ 200.00 per person
Between 179 - 90: $ 150.00 per person

Upgrade to luxury hotels available upon request . Call for price.

International airfares:
Low season: $1044.00
Feb 1 – May 31 / Sep 14 – 20

Low Shoulder Season: $1107.00
Aug 10 – Sep 13 / Jan 14 – 31

Shoulder Season: $1202.00
Jun 1 – 13 / Nov 21 – Dec 4 /
Dec 25 – Jan 31.

Peak Season: $1581.00
Jun 13 – Aug 9 / Dec 6 – 24

Competitive airfares are available on other airlines of your choice and from your hometown. Airport Security fee, fuel surcharges and taxes not included.

Land Prices are guaranteed at the time of booking. Airfares are guaranteed only when ticketed. International airfares are from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Newark. Airfares from other cities are available upon request.