13 Nights / 14 Days South India Tour
Destination Covered: Bangalore – Mysore – Ooty – Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey

Day To Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Bangalore
Arrive Bangalore.
On arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore commercial Town.
Bangalore: Reputed as Garden City of India Bangalore is a delightful place with an amalgamation of various rich cultures, crafts, and heritage centres. This capital of Karnataka houses finest temple and garden. Bangalore is even gaining the status of the "Floriculture Capital of India" due to the present blossoming of flower exports from the city. The beautiful parks like the Lal Bagh and Cubbon Park are indeed a treat to the eyes. A trip around the city can be very interesting and provides a varied sightseeing experience with Palaces, museums, temples, churches and gardens.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Bangalore
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for city tour of Bangalore including visit to Lal Bagh, Cave temple- Built by Kempe Gowda and known for its four monolithic pillars and rare idol of Agni, the God of fire. On Jan. 13/14th every year, the rays of the setting sun enter through the window; pass between the horns of the Nandi and shine on the Shiva lingam, in a unique phenomenon
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Bangalore - Mysore (139 Kms 3 hours drive)
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Drive for Mysore.
Mysore is defined by magnificent palaces, scenic gardens, fragrant sandalwood, luxurious silks, flamboyant festivals-- Mysore is a veritable tourist extravaganza with its glorious history and rich tradition. Located 140 Kms from Bangalore, this City of Palaces bursts at the seams with a mind-boggling array of attractive destinations.
Afternoon visit to Maharaja Palace-built in 1911-12 by Wodeyar Rulers, the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style; its attraction is a magnificent gold throne. Visit Chamundi Hill, Vrindavan Garden - the famous gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Mysore Sightseeing - Ooty (155 kms 3.5 hours drive by road)
Morning breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast visit to Maharaja Palace-built in 1911-12 by Wodeyar Rulers, the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style; its attraction is a magnificent gold throne. Visit Chamundi Hill, Vrindavan Garden - the famous gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam.
In the late afternoon drive to Ooty.
Ooty gurgle of streams, beautiful mist make an impression of welcome to Ooty. Situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level it is one most popular hill station of India. Nearest airport to Ooty is Coimbatore at a distance of commanding a panoramic view of District. Dodabetta perched on altitude of 2637, the merging point of eastern and Western Ghats is the highest peak of Nilgiri.
Arrive Ooty and check in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Ooty
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for full day sightseeing visit to Botanical Garden - is spread over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill, Rose Garden - the rose varieties planted in this park were assembled from different sources with 17,256 rose plants from 1919 varieties, Aquarium: It is close to bus station and is run by Dept. of Fisheries. In this aquarium, department rears exotic fish varieties. Deer Park - It is one of the high altitude animal parks in India, Dodabetta, and Enjoy boat ride in Ooty Lake.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Ooty - Cochin (281kms 7hrs drive)
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Drive for Cochin.
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
Arrive Cochin and check in at hotel.
Evening visit to Kathakali Dance Show.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Cochin
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for city tour of Fort Cochin and the Jew Street in Mattancherry. Visit the synagogue, century’s old churches and palaces, colonial buildings, Chinese fishing net etc. Spend your evening on the nearby Fort Cochin beach or ferry across to Cherai Beach which is half an hour away.
Come back to the hotel or visit Ernakulam city for souvenir and other shopping on Mahatma Gandhi Road.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08: Cochin - Munnar (140 Kms 4 hours drive)
Morning breakfast at hotel.                                                                                                     
Drive to Munnar. Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams small water falls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests.                                                                                              
Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air.       
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: Munnar                                                                                                                 
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for full day sightseeing of Munnar watch beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet (Tea Gardens) visit Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Munnar - Thekkady (120 Kms 4 hours drive)                                                        
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Thekkady. Drive through panoramic western Ghat hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of waterfalls and streams.                                                  
On arrival at Thekkady check in at Hotel.
Thekkady - one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern of Thekkady.
Afternoon experience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear Periyar lake to view the  wildlife.                                                                                                                                        
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Thekkady - Kumarakom (145 Kms 4 hours drive)                               
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Kumarakom.
Kumarakom- When nature is all you need to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom.
Arrive Kumarakom and check in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.                                                                                                         
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12: Kumarakom                                                                                               
Morning breakfast at hotel.                                                                                                       
Proceed for city tour of Kumarakom including visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. In the evening canoe down the narrow canals. Join the evening sunset cruise or enjoy the beauty of backwater by just relaxing near Vembanadu lake.

Overnight stay at hotel.                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Day 13: Kumarakom - Alleppey (38 Kms 40 minutes drive)                                            
Morning breakfast at hotel.
Drive for Alleppey.
Arrive Alleppey and check in at Houseboat and enjoy an overnight cruise cum stay in your houseboat. Food will be served in the houseboat. Enjoy the unique experience of a day on backwaters in a houseboat, and meander through the labyrinth of canals, that makes Kumarakom a top world destination. The backwater ride paints vivid picture of the traditional country life in all its natural beauty.
Over night stay at the houseboat.

Day 14: Alleppey - Cochin (63 Kms 01 hour 30 minutes drive)                                       
Morning breakfast on board.                                                                                                       
Afternoon drive for Cochin and drop at the Cochin airport.                                                              
Transit at the airport to board flight for onward destination.

 

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