Day 02 : Chennai
Today after having the breakfast we drive through the coastal route to Mahabalipuram, where we visit some of the 14 cave temples and 9 monolithic rathas (temple chariots). This port was made by Pallavamala in the 7th century and was largely responsible for building the temples and in the afternoon we visit the St. George Fort. This fort is near the harbor area of Chennai and was built by the British in the 17th century.


Day 03 : Chennai - Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore in the morning. It is the capital city of the Indian state Karnataka. This city was formerly known as the "Garden city" but today it is known as "computer city" of India. In the afternoon we will drive through the garden city with its numerous avenues of Jacaranda, Gulmohar and Cassia. We will also visit the Bull temple, built in the Dravidian style of architecture owns a huge Nandi Bull carved out of single Grey Granite. We will also visit the famous Gowda Fort, built by Tipu Sultan, the Vidhan Sauda and downtown commercial centre. This Vidhana Sauda was built after independence and is a prominent piece of neo Dravidian style architecture.


Day 04 : Bangalore - Bannerghatta National Park - Bangalore
Today we will drive further to visit Bannerghatta National Park where you can find everything from avifauna to panthers. Home to panthers, lions, tigers and a large variety of birds, the park covers an area of 104.27 square km and is about 22 km from the city of Bangalore. Other animals include the Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, Jackal, Fox, Wild Pig, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Langur, Bonnet Macaque, Porcupine and the Hare.


Day 05 : Bangalore - Mysore
Today in the morning after having breakfast we pass through the betel nut and pepper plantation and proceed to Mysore and make a stopover in Sravanabelgola where we visit the colossal monolithic statue, standing 18 meters high. This Jain sculpture represents the saintly prince Bahubali after he had gained Nirvana. The next destination after Sravanabelgola is Mysore. Mysore is world famous for silk and sandalwood and is also a center of producing saris that is a common dress of woman in India. In Mysore a major attraction to visit is Chamundi Hill that has a giant Nandi (buffalo god). The hilltop view can be enjoyed along with the surroundings. We will also visit the beautiful Brindavan Gardens in the evening.


Day 06 : Mysore - Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary - Mysore
Today we will drive to visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. This bird sanctuary is around 20 km from Mysore and is situated on the banks of the Kaveri River. It includes of a group of six islets. This sanctuary gained the status of a bird sanctuary in the year 1940. There is a large number of birds at the sanctuary that attracts innumerable tourists. Some species of birds that are found here are Spoonbills, Open bill Storks, Darters, White Ibis, Little Cormorants, Egret, Heron, Partridge, River Tern, Stone Plougher, Snake Birds, etc. One can also go for ride along the river and the islets and watch the trees full of rare birds of myriad varieties. After visiting this sanctuary we will drive back to the hotel in Mysore.