A region of great charm, southern India offers travellers beautiful cities, colonial hill stations, colourful temples, a relaxed lifestyle, attractive scenery and some of the best South Indian food. The major cities of the south were once princely capitals of the maharajas, and their magnificent remains contrast dramatically with the cool, mist-shrouded hill stations established by the British Raj. The natural scenery is also immensely rewarding; forest-clad hills slope down to a shoreline of shady lagoons, wooded islands, ancient spice ports and sandy beaches. This is an exceptionally varied and interesting trip and gives a comprehensive view of the South India.
Itinerary
On the day of arrival at Bangalore, Our representative will assist you at airport for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore, en-route visit to the Srirangapatna fort and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple also visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Tipu Sultan's summer palace at Srirangapatna (20 Kms from Mysore). Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, in the evening time visit to Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace - is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. Also visit the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which is houses of remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Coonoor, en-route visit to Ooty, visit Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Park and tea plantations. Later drive to Coonoor, Upon arrival at Coonoor check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for Coonoor sightseeing, visit Avalanche, Dolphin nose, Sims park, Ketti valley, Kodanad view point, lambs roak & tea garden. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Coimbatore to board the train for Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin railway station, later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Cochin visit Fort Kochi, St.Francis Church, Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace "Dutch Palace" and Chinese Fishing Market. Evening enjoy the Kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha. Overnight at Houseboat.
Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikuzhy Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Juma Masjid and Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar National Park check-in to the hotel for night stay. Later proceed for cardamom plantation areas. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Periyar, enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary also visit Kumily, Mangala and Devi Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temle, one of the largest temple complex in India. later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil Temple and Gandhi Museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Thanjavur, en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple. Later continue drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later visit the famous Brihadeeswarar temple in Thanjavur (Tanjore) and Darasuram - This temple is a storehouse of art and architecture. Later check out from hotel and drive to Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Chennai airport to board the flight for your home.
Included
Accommodation at good 3 star hotels / Twin or Double Sharing basis
1 Night in Bangalore
2 Nights in Mysore
2 Nights in Coonoor
2 Nights in Cochin
1 Night in Alleppey
1 Night in Kumarakom
2 Nights in Thekkady
1 Night in Madurai
1 Night in Thanjavur
1 Night in Chennai
Check In : 14:00 Hrs / Check Out : 12:00 Hrs
Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.
14 Breakfast at Hotel
1 Lunch at House Boat
1 Dinner at House Boat
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Vehicle with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows:
Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar
English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore, Cochin, Madurai and Thanjavur (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)
Assistance during arrival and departure
Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Experience the wildlife at Preiyar National Park
Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake
One mineral water bottle per person per day
All currently applicable taxes including GST
Excluded
International/Internal flights from start to finish of the trip
Visa Fee (if applicable)
Monument entry fees
Tips & Gratuity
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
International/Internal flights from start to finish of the trip
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