Overview
Package Details
| Tour Highlights:- | |
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Bangalore |
Iskcon Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Vidhana Soudha, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, Tipu Sultan Palace |
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Hassan |
Belur and Halebid Temples, Chennakesava Temple, Vir Narayan, Chennigaraya temple, Day Trip to Shravanabelagola |
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Mysore |
Visit Srirangapatna, Sriranganatha Temple, Chamundi Hill, Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, St. Philomena's Church, Brindavan Garden |
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Ooty |
Nilgiri |
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Cochin |
Natural Harbour, Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, Chinese Fishing Nets. |
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Munnar |
Lock Heart Gap, Echo Point, Nyayamakad, Anayirankal, Pothamedu, Tea Museum |
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Thekkady |
Power House Waterfalls, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Kumarakom |
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary |
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Kovalam |
Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Zoological Park |
Package Itinerary
Day 01 - Bangalore
Meet on arrival and transfer to a hotel. Depending on the arrival proceed for half-day city tour to Iskcon Temple (one of the largest in the world) - the Krishna Temple is a blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony. After which you can proceed to Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (India’s largest collection of tropical gardens) - beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants. Vidhana Soudha - is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. Dodda Ganeshana Gudi (Bull Temple) the Hindu temple is inside a park called Bugle Rock.
Overnight at Hotel in Bangalore
Day 02 - Bangalore
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Bangalore, visiting Tipu Sultan Palace; the layout of the palace gives the idea of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle. The fort & its remains present the history of the era in which it was built. The construction of the Tipu palace was started by Haider Ali & completed by Tipu Sultan, is now a museum.
Day 03 - Bangalore to Hassan (183kms - 3hrs 10mins)
After breakfast drive to Hassan. It is home to a number of temples. On reaching, check into the hotel. Have your lunch and leave for exploring Belur and Halebid Temples. This UNESCO world heritage site is an amazing example of South Indian architecture. There are numerous ancient temples such as Chennakesava Temple, the Vir Narayan and the Chennigaraya Temple.
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Hassan.
Day 04 - Hassan to Mysore (128kms - 2hrs 40mins)
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Mysore enroute visit Srirangapatna - Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Tippu's summer Palace, Mosque, and Sriranganatha Temple. On arrival check into a hotel. Evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched atop a hill. The 4.8m tall monoliths of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions.
Overnight at Hotel in Mysore.
Day 05 - Mysore to Ooty (126 Km - 3hrs 10mins)
After breakfast, drive to Ooty (Udagamandalam), Queen of hill stations & the capital of Nilgiri district. Nilgiri means Blue Mountains. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. It was a very popular summer & weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. An added attraction for the tourists is the mountain train journey on a ratchet & pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam & wends its way through many hair-raising curves & fearful tunnels & chugs along deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams & tea gardens.
Overnight at Hotel in Ooty.
Day 06 - Ooty to Cochin (267kms - 6hrs 15mins)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Cochin – the Commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. Kochi, in Ernakulam is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, on arrival check into a hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel in Cochin
Day 07 - Cochin
After breakfast and proceed for sightseeing - the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala which has one of the world’s finest natural harbour and is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis & the Chinese Fishing Nets. Afternoon witness the Kathakali dance performance - Kathakali is a unique dance which has a 2000 year old history with more than 100 different 'mudras' or gesture depicting deities, demons, heroes, heroines and kings.
Overnight at Hotel in Cochin.
Day 08 - Cochin to Munnar (111kms - 3hrs)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Munnar. On arrival check into your hotel in Munnar. Later proceed for half day sightseeing, visit Lock Heart Gap - this is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. Echo Point - this scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Station, Nyayamakad - is a land of breathtaking waterfalls.
Overnight at Hotel in Munnar.
Day 09 - Munnar
After breakfast and proceed for full day sightseeing, visit to Anayirankal – it is a lush green carpet of tea plants. Pothamedu - offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. Tea Museum showcases some of the exquisite and interesting aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's high ranges
Overnight at Hotel in Munnar.
Day 10 - Munnar to Periyar (89.6kms - 3hrs)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady (Periyar) - the very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spices scented plantations. Enroute to Thekkady visit Power House Waterfalls - cascades down a steep rock 200m above sea level. On arrival check into the Hotel. After lunch rest of a bit before visiting The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - situated on the banks of the Periyar Lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady.
Overnight at Hotel in Periyar.
Day 11 - Periyar to Kumarakom (113 kms - 3hr 10mins)
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Kumarakom - an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Also visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - an enchanting backwater destination, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise.
Overnight at Hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 12 - Kumarakom (Overnight Houseboat)
After breakfast board the houseboat, locally called Kettuvallam, cruise around beautiful backwaters of Kumarakom to Alleppey to observe & experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters.
Overnight on Houseboat.
Day 13 - Kumarakom to Kovalam (179kms - 4 hrs 50mins)
After breakfast, check and drive to Kovalam - an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists, on arrival transfer to a beach resort and rest of the day free.
Overnight at Hotel in Kovalam.
Day 14 - Kovalam
After breakfast and proceed for a full day sightseeing. Visit to Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave - the granite cave here encloses a one-celled shrine with a loose sculpture. Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Sree Chithra Art Gallery - the collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. The Zoological Park - it is like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises, University Observatory - located at the highest point in the city, one can have a bird's eye view of the city. Return to resort.
Overnight at Hotel in Kovalam.
Day 15 - Departure to Trivandrum Airport from Kovalam (14kms - 30mins)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Trivandrum airport to catch your flight back home.
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