Duration: 16 days
Destinations:
Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Cochin, Kumarakom, Houseboat, Periyar,
Madurai, Chennai
Day
01: Arrive Mumbai You will be met on your arrival at Mumbai
International Airport and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Mumbai,
is the commercial capital of India and also a bustling metropolis. Overnight
in Mumbai.
Day 02: In Mumbai Breakfast at
the hotel followed a sight-seeing tour of Mumbai visiting - Gateway of
India, the marine drive, the prince of Wales museum, hanging gardens and
Victoria railway station. Overnight in Mumbai.
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Day 03: Mumbai - Bangalore After breakfast,
transfer to airport intime to board flight for Bangalore. Met on your
arrival in Bangalore and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Afternoon
sight-seeing tour of Bangalore visiting -- The Lal Bagh botanical gardens,
The Bull temple and The Vidhan Soudha. Overnight in Bangalore.
Day
04: Bangalore - Mysore After breakfast, depart for Mysore by road
(140 kms /2 ½ hrs). On your arrival in Mysore check into the hotel of
your choice. This city of palaces, flowers and sandalwood was once the
residence of the Maharajas of Mysore. Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Mysore
visiting -- The Mysore palace and The Chamundi Hills. Overnight in Mysore.
Day 05: Mysore - Ooty After breakfast,
depart for Ooty by road (170 kms /3 ½ hrs). On your arrival in Ooty
check into the hotel of your choice. Fondly known as the 'Queen of Hill
Stations', Ooty is snugly ensconced in the heart of the Nilgiris. Dotted
with undulating hills, sparkling waterfalls, gurgling brooks and lush green
tea gardens, this tranquil haven is sure to capture the hearts of every
visitor. Overnight in Ooty.
Day 06: In Ooty
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Ooty. Overnight in Ooty.
Day
07: Ooty - Cochin After breakfast, depart for Cochin by road (300
kms /6 hrs). On your arrival in Cochin check into the hotel of your choice.
Cochin or Kochi (new name) is the palm green commercial capital of Kerala.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day 08: In Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of Cochin visiting -
St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese
fishing nets. Overnight in Cochin.
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Day 09: Cochin - Kumarakom After breakfast,
depart for Kumarakom by road (75 kms /02 hrs). On your arrival in Kumarakom,
check-in to the Coconut Lagoon Resort for another unique experience.
Overnight at the Coconut Lagoon Resort.
Day 10:
Kuamarakom - Houseboat After breakfast, board houseboat for
overnight cruise in the backwaters of Kerala. Cruise takes you through the
palm-fringed canals and is a unique way to discover Kerala. Evening
candlelight dinner on board houseboat. Overnight on board the Houseboat.
Day 11: Houseboat - Periyar After
breakfast, disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and depart for Periyar by
road (180 kms / 3 ½ hrs). The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is one of the
best maintained wildlife sanctuaries in Southern India, giving an
opportunity of spotting elephants, leopards, tigers and bisons, amongst
various other species of flora and fauna. On your arrival in Periyar check
into the Spice Village Resort. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.
Day
12: In Periyar Early morning boat ride on Periyar lake to watch
wildlife. After breakfast a short jungle trek with a naturalist to watch
flora, fauna and avifauna. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.
Day
13: Periyar - Madurai After breakfast, depart for Madurai by road
(186 kms/03 hrs). The city is known for its rich heritage, culture and
historical background and is most famous for the Meenakshi Temple. On your
arrival in Madurai check-in to the hotel of your choice. Evening witness
temple ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Overnight in Madurai.
Day
14: Madurai - Chennai Breakfast at the hotel followed by a
sight-seeing tour of Madurai visiting -- The Shree Meenakshi temple, the
Teppa kulum -- a tank with an island temple and Tirumalainaik palace.
Afternoon transfer to airport intime to board flight for Chennai. Met on
your arrival in Chennai and transferred to the hotel of your choice.
Overnight in Chennai.
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Day 15: In Chennai Breakfast at the hotel
followed by a full day sight-seeing tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram,
well known for their rock hewn temples, sculptures and the worlds largest
stone bas relief. The fantastic Shore Temples are among the most talked
about and most photographed monuments in the country. Return to Chennai for
overnight.
Day 16: Depart Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a half-day sight-seeing tour of Chennai
visiting -- the national art gallery & museum, Fort St. George, a drive
along the marina beach, St. Mary's church and Mylapore temple. Rest of the
day at leisure in Chennai until transfer to the International Airport intime
to board your flight home.