Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days
Places to be Covered:Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Trichy - Pondicherry - Chennai
Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
On arrival at Bangalore airport you will be met by our company representatives and transferred to Hotel. Check into the Hotel and relax. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight stay will be at Bangalore.
Day 02: Bangalore
After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. Visit the famous Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, known for housing a variety of old trees, roses, fountains, pools, and an assortment of herbs. Also visit the Cubbon Park, Bull temple and Mysore Arts and Crafts Centre while driving through the Vidhan Soudha, a beautiful colonial building housing the state legislature and secretariat. Afternoon will be free for body and soul rejuvenating Ayurvedic Treatments. Overnight stay will be at Bangalore.
Day 03: Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast, we drive to Mysore (139km-3 hrs), the city of palaces and museums. Arrive and check into the Hotel. After freshen up, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit the famous Mysore Palace. The enchanting Palace represents a harmonious blend of the Hindu and Saracenic styles of architecture having magnificent archways, domes and sculptures. Also visit the Art Gallery, Mysore Art and Craft Centre and the beautiful Brindavan Gardens. Later, drive up to the beautiful Chamundi hill to see the famous Chamundeshwari Temple. Enjoy a panoramic view of Mysore from top of the Hill.
Overnight stay will be at Mysore.
Day 04: Mysore - Ooty
After breakfast, we drive to Ooty (158 km- 3hrs).
Ooty is regarded as the 'Queen of southern hill resorts'. Located at an altitude of 7,350 ft above the sea level amidst the picturesque surroundings of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, Ooty is the most beautiful and enchanting hill station of South India. Also known as Udhagamandalam, Ooty is known for its highly pleasant climate and the breathtaking scenic beauty. Ooty is also known for its velvety tea and coffee plantations.
Arrive and check into the hotel. Enjoy the exceptional natural beauty of Ooty. Overnight stay will be at Ooty.
Day 05: Ooty
After breakfast, full day at leisure. Explore and enjoy the enchanting natural beauty of Ooty, which never fails to fascinate her visitors. Visit the sprawling tea plantations and velvety meadows of Ooty and get enchanted by its charm.
Overnight stay will be at Ooty.
Day 06: Ooty - Cochin
After breakfast, we drive to Cochin (281 km- 6 hrs).
Also famous as Kochi, Cochin is one of the most famous historical cities of Kerala. Cochin is also famous for its exceptionally beautiful backwaters and beaches. Arrive at Cochin and check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.
Day 07: Cochin
After breakfast at Hotel, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit the famous Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), St. Francis Church and the Jewish Synagogue. Also see the giant Chinese Fishing Nets being lowered on the famous Vasco Da Gama Square, offering a spectacular view to its visitors. Evening, also enjoy a Kathakali Dance Show in a Theatre.
Overnight stay will be at Cochin.
Day 08: Cochin - Periyar National Park
After breakfast, we drive to the famous Periyar National Park (185km-4hrs). Arrive and check into the Forest Lodge /Resort and relax.
Afternoon, enjoy an exciting guided tour to Spice Plantations. Return to the Forest Lodge /Resort after plantations tour. Overnight stay will be at the Lodge /Resort.
Day 09: Periyar - Kumarakom
Enjoy an early morning boat cruising on the beautiful Periyar Lake for wildlife viewing. See amazing varieties of wildlife and birds. The herds of elephants bathing and playing on the banks of Periyar Lake offer a spectacular view to visitors. Return to hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we drive to Kumarakom (190 km- 4 hrs).
Situated on the bank of the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is the most beautiful and picturesque backwater destination of Kerala. It's an enchantingly beautiful little paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals. Kumarakom also has one of the finest bird sanctuaries of India.
Arrive and check into a Hotel /Resort. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy exploring the beautiful surroundings or spotting an exciting range of colorful water birds in the Kumarakom bird sanctuary. Overnight stay will be at Kumarakom.
Day 10: Kumarakom - Trivandrum (Kovalam Beach)
After breakfast, we drive to Trivandrum (170 km-4 hrs), the capital city of Kerala. Arrive and check into Hotel and relax.
Kovalam is one of the finest beach destinations of south India famous for its clean and beautiful golden beaches and enchanting surroundings of swaying coconut palms.
Rest of the day free for independent activities. Enjoy lazing and sunbathing on the cool golden beaches of Kovalam. Overnight stay will be at Kovalam.
Day 11: Trivandrum (Kovalam Beach)
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum (6 km). Visit the famous 18th century Padhmanabhaswamy Temple, the Napier Museum of Art, Akkulam Lake and the beautiful Veli Lagoon, known for its excellent water sports facilities.
Overnight stay will be at Kovalam.
Day 12: Trivandrum - Kanyakumari
After breakfast, we drive to Kanyakumari (87 km-2 hrs).
An important pilgrimage centre of India, Kanyakumari is the southern most point of India where the Indian subcontinent meets the Indian Ocean. Visit the famous Kumari Amman Temple dedicated to the virgin Goddess and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Evening enjoy a breathtaking view of the sunset against the sea that never fails to enchant your eyes and soul. Here the sea is calm and suitable for bathing.
Overnight stay will be at Kanyakumari.
Day 13: Kanyakumari - Madurai
After breakfast, we drive to Madurai (235 km- 5hrs).
Madurai is a 2,600 years old famous temple town of south India. Arrive and check into the Hotel. After freshen up, explore this beautiful temple town on your own.
Afternoon, visit the famous Mariamman Teppakulam (Great Tank), the 1000-pillared Hall and the Palace of Tirumalai Nayak. Evening, visit the famous Meenakshi Temple to witness the prayer ceremony.
Overnight stay will be at Madurai.
Day 14: Madurai - Rameshwaram
After breakfast, we drive to Rameshwaram (172 km- 4hrs).
Rameshwaram, one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations of Hindus, is known for its enchanting scenic beauty. Arrive and check into Hotel. After freshen up, visit the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple, located close to sea on the eastern side of the island.
Overnight stay will be at Rameshwaram.
Day 15: Rameshwaram - Trichy
After breakfast, we drive to Trichy (264 km- 6hrs). Arrive and check into the Hotel and relax.
Also called Trichurapalli, the place is one of the most sacred towns of south India. Trichy is famous for Rock Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Jambukeshwara Temple. The Rock Fort is a landmark of Trichy with a Ganesh Temple on its top.
Overnight stay will be at Trichy.
Day 16: Trichy - Pondicherry
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Trichy. Visit the famous Rock Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Jambukeshwara Temple.
Thereafter, we drive to Pondicherry (196km- 4hrs). Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight stay will be at Pondicherry.
Day 17: Pondicherry - Chennai
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Visit the famous Aurobindo Ashram, located 10 km north of Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurbindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville - a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony.
Thereafter, we drive to Chennai (165km-4hrs). Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. Overnight stay will be at Chennai.
Day 18: Chennai - Departure - Tour Ends
After breakfast at the hotel, on time transfer to international airport for flight to onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of India.
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