Holidays in South India |
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, Vidhana Soudha, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Musical fountain, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02 Bangalore – 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 03 Mysore – 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 04 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 05 Ooty – 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 06 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 07 Kodaikanal – 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 08 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 09 Munnar – Thekkedy:
This Morning after breakfast check out resort and drive to Thekkedy .Thekkedy is also know as Periyar it is 100kms from Munnar and 190kms from Cochin.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 later move out for a local tour visit Mullaiperiyar Dam across the Periyar river . one of the most popular ways to see the sanctuary is to take a boat around Periyar lake.This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake .Periyar wild life is also famous for Elephants and over night stay at resort .
Day 10 Thekkedy – Kumarakom:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. It is 16km from Kottayam a famous town of Kerala .On arrival Kumarakom check in Backwater resort and then proceed for a local tour of Kumarakom .Kumarakom lies on the eastern shore of Vembanad Lake .Kumarakom is a popular holiday destination .The Lake shore around Kumarakom has been turned in to a bird sanctuary which can be explored on foot .This lake provides boating ,fishing and sight seeing experience Kumarakom tourist village offers House boat Cruises which one of the main attraction of Kerala .
Day 11 Kumarakom – Cochin:
Morning after breakfast, 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 12 Cochin – Alleppey:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey. It is another important backwater destination of Kerala and also called as rice bowel of Kerala have breakfast at house boat check out and transfer to Alleppey resort afternoon proceed for a tour of Alleppey. Alleppey is also called as Alappuzha and it is just 64kms from Cochin .Alleppey is famous for boat race visit Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha beach, Kuttanadu etc and overnight stay at resort
Day 13 Alleppey (House boat cruise)
Morning after breakfast get ready for 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 Houseboat to enjoy the backwater cruise. First let me explain the special features of a House boat .House Boat was called as Kettuvallam long back these 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 or dining area and 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 Kovalam backwaters and over night stay at house boat.
Day 14 Kovalam:
Morning after breakfast, check out of the houseboat at Alleppey as you would have reached there by then. Board the cab to and drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is 170kms from Alleppey and it will take 3hrs to reach Kovalam. 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 15 Kovalam – 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 16 Kanyakumari – Trivanduram:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Trivanduram airport/railway station to proceed towards your onwards destination.
