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Day 01 Bangalore:
Welcome on board at Bangalore airport meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab to be driven to the hotel. Bangalore also referred as Garden City or the Silicon Valley of India. It is regarded to be one of the India’s most progressive and liberal cities. This modern cosmopolitan and industrial city with its beautiful buildings, parks, gardens, broad tree-lined avenues welcomes the tourists. The official city of Bangalore was founded by Kempe Gowda. Check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Bull Temple, Kempe Gowda Fort, Tipu’s Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park, Lalbagh botanical garden, Vidhan Soudha, Jawahar Nehru Planetarium, Musical fountain, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02 Bangalore – Tirupathi:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Tirupathi – the famous temple town on the foothills of Tirumala. It is one of the most important shrines of India. The famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara also known as Balaji is situated here. The splendid vimana of Balaji is completely covered with gold. There are several temples at Tirupathi and the most important among them are the Govindaraja Swamy temple, goddess Alamelu Mangammal and Kodandarama Swamy temple. On reaching Tirupathi check in hotel and later on move out to visit the famous temple and the Kapila Tirtha the natural waterfall with a Shiva temple. Visit the Narayana Vanam which is believed to be the venue of the sacred marriage between Lord Venkateshwara and Goddess Padmavati. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03 Tirupathi – Chennai:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Chennai. It is the capital and the principal port-city of Tamil Nadu and regarded to be the ‘Gateway to the South’. It is most of the time called as the cultural capital of India for its deep-rooted traditions and heritage. Chennai was earlier called as Madras or Madaraspatanam. The charming features of Chennai are its allegiance to ancient traditions, no matter how modernized it has become at present. On reaching Chennai check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour of the city. Visit Fort St. George, the government museum complex, MGR film city, Birla Planetarium, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Marina beach – the second longest beach in the world, Crocodile bank, etc. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04 Chennai – Mahabalipuram:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram also called as Mamallapuram. It was earlier a famous seaport which was found by the Pallavas however is today a fascinating archaeological site. The monuments of Mamallapuram, most of them rock-cut temple belong to the earlier phase of Dravidian temple architecture. There is a shore temple it is one of the oldest that has survived the ravages of time. On reaching Mahabalipuram check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Shore temple, the nine rock-cut cave temples, Crocodile bank, Thirukkalukundram, Tiger Caves – it houses a shrine of goddess Durga, Arjuna’s Penance – one of world’s largest and finest stone bas-relief, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 05 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Pondicherry – the charming coastal town with a few enduring pockets of French culture and an ashram. The architecture, cuisine and even the housing reflects the legacy of the French. Pondicherry also has an ancient history record of being home to Agastya Muni. On reaching Pondicherry check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Raj Niwas, The Museum, the botanical garden, Auroville, the churches and temples, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06 Pondicherry – Thanjavur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Thanjavur. It was earlier the capital of the Chola, Nayak and the Maratha rulers. The city got its name as per the dying request of the demon, Thanja who was destroyed by Lord Vishnu. It is also referred as the ‘City of Refuge’ and is also popularly known as the ‘Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu’. The city has reached its zenith becoming the centre of Tamil learning and culture during the Chola rule. There are rare specimens of old art and architecture, inscriptions and paintings created centuries ago. On reaching Thanjavur check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Brihadishwara temple one of the finest contributions by the Chola dynasty, the Palace Building, Saraswati Mahal, Sangitha Mahal, Karundhittangadi Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kuthanur – rare temples of goddess Saraswati, Manora, Poovanoor, Thiruppugalur dedicated to Lord Shiva, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 07 Thanjavur – Tirchy:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Tirchy - it is the forth largest town of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri. The town and the rock fort temple were built by the Nayaks of Madurai. The rock fort temple looms at a spectacular height of 83 mts. on a massive rocky outcrop. This rock claims to be oldest in the world and is regarded to be older than the Himalayas. The Uchipillaiyar temple is the rock fort temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh is the main attractions here. On reaching Tirchy check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Rock Fort, St. John’s Church, Vayalur, Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, Jambukeshwara temple, Thiru Erumbur – a famous where Lord Shiva is worshipped, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 08 Tirchy – Madurai:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Madurai, one of the ancient most cities of India. It is one of south India’s oldest cities and has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for centuries. The city is said to be blessed by Mauram (nectar) from Lord Shiva’s lock. Sri Meenakshi Amman located at the heart of the city is the famous tourist attractions here. It is the best example for the Dravidian style of architecture. The gopurams are covered with beautiful profusion of multicolored images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. Madurai is popularly known as the ‘Temple Town of South India’. On reaching Madurai check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, Mariamman Teppakulam tank, the government museum, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 09 Madurai – Rameshwaram:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Rameshwaram, popularly referred to be the Benaras of the South. It is a small island situated in the Gulf of Munnar, surrounded by the Bay of Bengal on one side and Indian Ocean on the other. This island spreads to an area of 52 sq kms and is represented in the form of the Panchajanya – the conch of Vishnu. The Ramanathaswamy temple is the main attraction here. On reaching Rameshwaram check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Ramanathaswamy temple facing the sea, Agni Tirtham, Shankaracharya Memorial, Rama temple, Gandhmadhana Parvatha, Dhanushkodi – the meeting place of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Tiruppullani, Kurusadai Islands, Ramanathapuram, Uttira Kosa Mangai, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10 Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari. The place got its name from the Virgin Deity. It is a place where the three great seas, the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, leave an indelible impression. Thousands of visitors assemble on the tip of the sea shore to get the view of the sunset. Particularly on the Full moon day sunset and moon rise can be seen simultaneously. It is one of the best views of nature. The city is also famous for the temple Parashakti popularly known as Kanya Kumari Amman. On reaching Kanyakumari check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Kumari Amman Temple, Konerishwarar Temple – it is about thousand years old and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Gandhi Memorial, Vivekananda Memorial, Tiruvalluvar Statue – a huge statue of Tamil Savant Poet has been instatlled on the minor rock adjacent to Vivekananda Memorial, St. Mary’s Church, Guganathaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Muttam, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 11 Kanyakumari –Trivanduram-Kovalam
Morning after breakfast, check out hotel and drive to Kovalam on the way visit Trivanduram Anantha padmanabha swamy temple . Kovalam was ones the fishing village and now the paradise for beach lovers. Kovalam has 4 main beaches namely Ashok Beach, Samudra beach, Eve’s beach, Light house beach all within short walking distance from each other provide visitors with their fill of sun, sea and sand. This is the reason Kovalam has become an international tourist destination for beach lovers in India next to Goa. On reaching Kovalam check in hotel and spend the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy water spots or you can take a Ayurvedic massage and Sun bath and over night stay at resort .
Day 12 :Kovalam - Alleppey:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey – it is another important backwater destination of Kerala and also called as rice bowl of Kerala. Alleppey is also called as Alappuzha and is famous for boat race. On reaching Alleppey check in houseboat to enjoy an unimaginable and unforgettable experience of Kerala Backwater’s which is called as Jewel’s of Kerala .Yes you are right to day you will be boarding a House boat for 24 hrs backwater cruise first let me explain the special feature’s of a House boat .House Boat was called as Kettuvallam long back this boats were used to transport rice and Coir around the backwaters now this has become the main attraction of Kerala each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing with exquisite flooring, hull and valavara (canopy). They are in top cruise worthy condition. With a sun deck, spacious living/dining area. with attached toilets. Houseboat is usually manned by a crew, comprising a cook, a guide and oarsman. While aboard you can avail similar facilities offered in a star hotel. All meals will be served inside the house boat dinning hall by afternoon 12.00pm board the house boat for a backwater cruise covering Alleppey and Kumarakom backwaters and over night stay at house boat.
Day 13 Alleppey – Cochin:
Morning by 9.00am house boat at Alleppey and board the cab to drive to Cochin. It has a magnificent natural harbor almost in the center of the city. Cochin is also called as Kochi it has long been a magnet for traders its architecture shows influences of each Successive arrival from Portuguese to the Dutch to the British the main attraction of Cochin which you will covering in the local tour is Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi, St Francis’s Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Mattancherri Palace, Willington Island etc and over night stay at the hotel.
Day 14 Cochin – Thekkedy:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Thekkedy. It is also known as Periyar, it is 190kms from Cochin. Thekkedy is noted for its wildlife and scenic beauty. The Main attractions of Thekkedy is “Periyar wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve” it is India’s most successful wildlife protection project covering an area of nearly 800 sq km. On arrival Thekkedy check in resort rest of the day is at leisure evening you can take an Elephant ride around Periyar Lake and over night stay at Thekkedy.
Day 15 Thekkedy:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour. Visit Mullaiperiyar Dam across the Periyar river .Periyar wild life sanctuary one of the most popular ways to see the sanctuary is to take a boat around Periyar lake . Periyar wild life sanctuary one of the most popular ways to see the sanctuary is to take a boat around Periyar lake .Periyar wild life is also famous for Elephants and over night stay at resort.
Day 16 Thekkedy – Munnar:
Early Morning check out hotel and drive to Munnar heading towards Munnar the road Winds its way through endless tea plantation you can see as though a green carpet is spread over a huge area to welcome you to this beautiful hill station .Munnar is a nature rich place there are enchanting high ranges ,lakes streams and lovely view of low flying clouds and mist filled valleys . Munnar is situated at the confluence of three rivers at a height of 6000 ft .Munnar is the highest town in Kerala and lies at the heart of Tea country .On arrival Munnar you will be checking in resort and rest of the day is at leisure and over night stay at resort.
Day 17 Munnar:
This morning after breakfast at resort move out for an in and around local tour of Munnar .Visit Anaimudi Mountain this is the highest peak of South India. Eravikulam National Park this lies to the north of Munnar on the slopes of Anaimudi .visitors are limited to a small section of the sanctuary near to he entrance to protect the rare flora and fauna of the region .The Main attraction of the park is Nilgiri Tahr one of the rarest Mountain goats in the world . Mattupatty Dam& Lake , Top Station this place lies at the east of Munnar .Mattupatty Dam has created a large lake that extends back to the hills you can hire boats to explore the waters further. On the way back to resort visit View point and Munnar town Were you can buy Tea Powder ,Cardamom etc and over night stay at resort .
Day 18 Munnar – Kodaikanal:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kodaikanal – one of the most romantic hill stations in South India and is located on the southern tip of the upper Palani Hills. The gentle slopes carpeted with wild flowers, brooks running down rolling hill sides, sunshine, magnificent scenic beauty, the mist and the cool nights attract the tourists. It is said that at Kodaikanal nature is at its best. The star shaped lake which spreads over 24 acres at Kodaikanal is the main attraction here. On reaching Kodaikanal check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 19 Kodaikanal
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of the city. Visit the flora and fauna museum, the Bryant Park, The Kodaikanal Lake, the Kurinji Andavar temple, the Pillar rocks, the Coaker’s walk, Perumal peak, Berijam Lake, Kukkal Cave, Patani Temple, doctor’s delight, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 20 Kodaikanal – Ooty:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam. It is one of the popular hill stations in Tamil Nadu. It is situated at an altitude of 2200 mts on the Nilgiri hills. It is popularly called as the ‘Queen of the Hill Stations’ in Tamil Nadu. Ooty is famous for its rolling hills covered in pine and eucalyptus forests and its coffee and tea plantation. The cool climatic conditions and the scenic beauty attract a large number of tourists. This pleasant hill station originally belonged to the Todas, an aboriginal tribe in the Nilgiri Hills. On reaching Ooty check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. As ooty is known for the outdoor activities like boating, fishing, horse riding, etc so get involved in any of them. Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 21 Ooty – Coonoor – Ooty:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for a day’s excursion to Coonoor. It is set amidst the backdrop of the Nilgiri mountains. It is situated at an altitude of 1700 metres high. The beautiful plantation town is known as the Queen of Nilgiris. The botanical garden here is the main attraction. The lovely flower beds, lawns and rockeries, rare commercial trees and herbs add to its beauty. Visit the ancient churches here which are worth visiting, particularly for their Gothic art and stained glass panels. The Fruit Research Station located here conducts annual fruits shown attracts good number of tourist. Spend the day here and later in the evening drive back to Ooty for an overnight stay.
Day 22 Ooty:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour. Visit the botanical gardens, the artificial lake, Doddabetta – the highest peak here, St. Stephen’s Church, Raj Bhavan, Government Museum, Kandala Cross, Sim’s Park, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 23 Ooty – Mysore:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mysore – the second largest city in Karnataka. Mysore was earlier the capital of the Wodeyars and is situated in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau. The city was named after the mythical Mahisuru, where the goddess Chamndi slew the demon Mahishasura. This city of fragrance of sandal wood, musk and rose still retains it oriental aura of royal splendour. The city of Mysore comes alive to gaiety and grandeur during the ten day dusshera festival celebration held every year. The city today is a pleasant city with an old world charm. On reaching Mysore check in hotel and later on drive out for the local tour. Visit the Mysore Palace, St. Phelomena’s Church, Brindavan Gardens, Mysore zoo, the art gallery, the rail museum, Chamundi hills, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 24 Mysore – Bangalore:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Bangalore airport/railway station to proceed towards your onwards destination.
