Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Bangalore: Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. After relaxation take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Lal Baugh, Cubbon Park, The Bull Temple - The 4.57 m high and 6.10 meters long image is carved out of single granite rock, Bangalore Palace, Vidhan Soudha - the state legislative assembly of state government, Tipu’s Palace and Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple - The temple is natural monolith carved cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Evening visit to Ulsoor Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Bangalore – Mysore (140 kms/ 3 hrs): Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Mysore.On arrival transfer to the hotel. After rest take a sight seeing tour visiting Maharaja Palace, St. Philomena’s cathedral, folklore museum, Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains & Government Buildings. Later drive up to Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back, see the Nandi Bull. Return to the hotel for overnight at Mysore.
Day 3 : Mysore – Ooty (170 kms/ 4 hrs) : After breakfast checkout and drive to Ooty, en route pass through the forest areas of Bandipur & Madumalai Sanctuaries, on arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation, enjoy the beauty of this hill station. Ooty is fondly known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations', Ooty is snugly ensconced in the heart of the Nilgiris. Later take a sightseeing tour of Ooty enjoy the scenic surroundings, the Botanical Garden, followed by boat rides and fishing, a visit to the Ooty Lake is a must. Besides also visit the various view points like Lamb’s Rock, Kodanadu and Dodabetta Peak. Overnight at Ooty.
Day 4 : Ooty – Connor – Ooty (By Train) : Morning after breakfast today you will take the famous Blue Mountain Express and proceed to Connor to look from close quarter the Tea Gardens, Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose. Later back to Ooty visiting Film shooting points. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 5 : Ooty : Morning after breakfast day is free for leisure and explore the surroundings on your own. Overnight at the hotel
Day 6 :Ooty – Coimbatore/ Bangalore - Mumbai/ Delhi : Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Coimbatore/ Bangalore. Later at time checkout and transfer to the domestic airport/ railway station to board your scheduled flight/ train for Mumbai/ Delhi.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cochin : Arrive Cochin from Mumbai/Delhi or from your new destination. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, a gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Evening: Enjoy a performance of Kerala's Kathakali dancers (Optional). Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Cochin - Munnar (145 kms.) : Morning tour of Kochi including Jewish Synagogue, the Chinese fishing nets and the St. Francis Church. Afternoon drive to Munnar (138 km 3hours 30 minutes) the hill resort in the Western Ghats famous for its plantations. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Munnar : A day to relax and unwind amidst the cooler climate of the delightful cardamom hills. Optional : Visit Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point and the tea gardens. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Munnar - Thekkady (100 kms.) : Morning free to relax Afternoon drive (110 km - 4hours 30) to Thekkady, located close to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Thekkady - Kumarakom (125 kms.) : Early morning enjoy a boat ride on the Periyar Lake famous for its wild elephants and bird life . Return to hotel for breakfast and drive to the picturesque backwaters of Kumarakom (130 km 3hours). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Kumarakom - Houseboat : Breakfast at the hotel. Later check into the houseboat for an overnight cruise through the backwaters of Kerala. Cruise till 6 in the evening, by then houseboat halts in the lake for an overnight stay. (Next day, cruising starts at 7am). Unwind
yourself watching the endless strips of greenery passing by you while the boat moves at a relaxing pace. Overnight at boat.
Day 7 : Alleppey - Kovalam : Drive to Kovalam (165kms. 5 hours) India's most spectacular beach resort. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Kovalam (16 kms.) : Morning city tour of Thiruvananthapuram. Optional : Full day excursion to Kanyakumari & back to include the Padmanabhapuram Palace and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Kovalam - Trivandrum : Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your flight to onward to destination.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kochi : Arrive Cochin International Airport, Meet, assist and transfer to hotel, Go for Kathakali dance performance (Optional). Return to your hotel in the evening . Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 2 : Kochi : Morning after breakfast, proceed for a city tour to Kochi, including Jewish Synagogue, the Chinese fishing net, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 3 : Kochi - Thekkady : Morning drive to Thekkady, and check into the hotel. Visit to Periyar Sanctuary, the main attraction in Thekkady. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 4 : Thekkady - Kumarakom : Early morning enjoy a boat ride in Periyar Lake (Optional). Return to the hotel for breakfast and drive to picturesque backwater of Kumarakom. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Kumarakom - Kovalam : Morning drive to kovalam, check into the hotel. Kovalam is India's most spectacular beach resort. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 : Kovalam : After breakfast drive to Trivandrum, visit to Govt. Art Museum, Shri Chitra Art Gallery, the Zoological Garden, Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 : Depart Trivandrum : Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for your onward flight.
