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Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
On arrival at Bangalore airport you
will be met by our company representatives and
transferred to Hotel. Check into the Hotel and
relax. Rest of the day at leisure for independent
activities. Overnight stay will be at Bangalore.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day
sightseeing tour of Bangalore, the capital city of
Karnataka. Visit the famous Lal Bagh Botanical
Garden, known for housing a variety of old trees,
roses, fountains, pools, and an assortment of
herbs. Also visit the Cubbon Park, Bull temple and
Mysore Arts and Crafts Centre while driving
through the Vidhan Soudha, a beautiful colonial
building housing the state legislature and
secretariat. Afternoon will be free for body and
soul rejuvenating Ayurvedic Treatments. Overnight
stay will be at Bangalore.
Day 03: Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast, we drive to Mysore
(139km-3 hrs), the city of palaces and museums.
Arrive and check into the Hotel. After freshen up,
enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit the
famous Mysore Palace. The enchanting Palace
represents a harmonious blend of the Hindu and
Saracenic styles of architecture having
magnificent archways, domes and sculptures. Also
visit the Art Gallery, Mysore Art and Craft Centre
and the beautiful Brindavan Gardens. Later, drive
up to the beautiful Chamundi hill to see the
famous Chamundeshwari Temple.
Enjoy a panoramic view of Mysore from top of the
Hill.
Overnight stay will be at Mysore.
Day 04: Mysore - Ooty
After breakfast, we drive to Ooty
(158 km- 3hrs).
Ooty is regarded as the 'Queen of southern hill
resorts'. Located at an altitude of 7,350 ft above
the sea level amidst the picturesque surroundings
of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu,
Ooty is the most beautiful and enchanting hill
station of South India. Also known as
Udhagamandalam, Ooty is known for its highly
pleasant climate and the breathtaking scenic
beauty. Ooty is also known for its velvety tea and
coffee plantations.
Arrive and check into the hotel. Enjoy the
exceptional natural beauty of Ooty.
Overnight stay will be at Ooty.
Day 05: Ooty
After breakfast, full day at
leisure. Explore and enjoy the enchanting natural
beauty of Ooty, which never fails to fascinate her
visitors. Visit the sprawling tea plantations and
velvety meadows of Ooty and get enchanted by its
charm.
Overnight stay will be at Ooty.
Day 06: Ooty - Cochin
After breakfast, we drive to Cochin
(281 km- 6 hrs).
Also famous as Kochi, Cochin is one of the most
famous historical cities of Kerala. Cochin is also
famous for its exceptionally beautiful backwaters
and beaches. Arrive at Cochin and check into the
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for independent
activities. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.
Day 07: Cochin
After breakfast at Hotel, enjoy a
sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit the
famous Mattancherry Palace (Dutch
Palace), St. Francis Church and the Jewish
Synagogue. Also see the giant Chinese Fishing Nets
being lowered on the famous Vasco Da Gama Square,
offering a spectacular view to its visitors.
Evening, also enjoy a Kathakali Dance Show in a
Theatre.
Overnight stay will be at Cochin.
Day 08: Cochin - Periyar National
Park
After breakfast, we drive to the
famous Periyar National Park (185km-4hrs). Arrive
and check into the Forest Lodge /Resort and relax.
Afternoon, enjoy an exciting guided tour to Spice
Plantations. Return to the Forest Lodge /Resort
after plantations tour. Overnight stay will be at
the Lodge /Resort.
Enjoy an early morning boat
cruising on the beautiful Periyar Lake for
wildlife viewing. See amazing varieties of
wildlife and birds. The herds of elephants bathing
and playing on the banks of Periyar Lake offer a
spectacular view to visitors. Return to hotel for
breakfast. After breakfast, we drive to Kumarakom
(190 km- 4 hrs).
Situated on the bank of the Vembanad Lake,
Kumarakom is the most beautiful and picturesque
backwater destination of Kerala. It's an
enchantingly beautiful little paradise of mangrove
forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut
groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and
canals. Kumarakom also has one of the finest bird
sanctuaries of India.
Arrive and check into a Hotel /Resort. Afternoon
at leisure. Enjoy exploring the beautiful
surroundings or spotting an exciting range of
colorful water birds in the Kumarakom bird
sanctuary. Overnight stay will be at Kumarakom.
Day 10: Kumarakom - Trivandrum
(Kovalam Beach)
After breakfast, we drive to
Trivandrum (170 km-4 hrs), the capital city of
Kerala. Arrive and check into Hotel and relax.
Kovalam is one of the finest beach
destinations of south India famous for
its clean and beautiful golden beaches and
enchanting surroundings of swaying coconut palms.
Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Enjoy lazing and sunbathing on the cool golden
beaches of Kovalam. Overnight stay will be at
Kovalam.
Day 11: Trivandrum (Kovalam Beach)
After breakfast, enjoy a
sightseeing tour of Trivandrum (6 km). Visit the
famous 18th century Padhmanabhaswamy Temple, the
Napier Museum of Art, Akkulam Lake and the
beautiful Veli Lagoon, known for its excellent
water sports facilities.
Overnight stay will be at Kovalam.
Day 12: Trivandrum - Kanyakumari
After breakfast, we drive to
Kanyakumari (87 km-2 hrs).
An important pilgrimage centre of India,
Kanyakumari is the southern most point of India
where the Indian subcontinent meets the Indian
Ocean. Visit the famous Kumari Amman Temple
dedicated to the virgin Goddess and the
Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Evening enjoy a
breathtaking view of the sunset against the sea
that never fails to enchant your eyes and soul.
Here the sea is calm and suitable for bathing.
Overnight stay will be at Kanyakumari.
Day 13: Kanyakumari - Madurai
After breakfast, we drive to
Madurai (235 km- 5hrs).
Madurai is a 2,600 years old famous temple town of
south India. Arrive and check into the Hotel.
After freshen up, explore this beautiful temple
town on your own. Afternoon, visit the famous
Mariamman Teppakulam (Great
Tank), the 1000-pillared Hall and the Palace of
Tirumalai Nayak. Evening, visit the famous
Meenakshi Temple to witness the prayer ceremony.
Overnight stay will be at Madurai.
Day 14: Madurai - Rameshwaram
After breakfast, we drive to
Rameshwaram (172 km- 4hrs).
Rameshwaram, one of the most sacred pilgrimage
destinations of Hindus, is known for its
enchanting scenic beauty. Arrive and check into
Hotel. After freshen up, visit the famous
Ramanathaswamy Temple, located close to sea on the
eastern side of the island. Overnight stay will be
at Rameshwaram.
Day 15: Rameshwaram - Trichy
After breakfast, we drive to Trichy
(264 km- 6hrs). Arrive and check into the Hotel
and relax.
Also called Trichurapalli, the place is one of the
most sacred towns of south India. Trichy is famous
for Rock Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and
Jambukeshwara Temple. The Rock Fort is a landmark
of Trichy with a Ganesh Temple on its top.
Overnight stay will be at Trichy.
Day 16: Trichy - Pondicherry
After breakfast, enjoy a
sightseeing tour of Trichy. Visit the famous Rock
Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and
Jambukeshwara Temple.
Thereafter, we drive to Pondicherry (196km- 4hrs).
Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. Rest of
the day free for independent activities. Overnight
stay will be at Pondicherry.
Day 17: Pondicherry - Chennai
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After breakfast, enjoy a
sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Visit the famous
Aurobindo Ashram, located 10 km north of
Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurbindo's ideas
in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern
science, so as to unite the spirit and matter.
Also visit Auroville - a unique experiment in
international living and in creating a new
environment where men and women of all
nationalities live together in harmony.
Thereafter, we drive to Chennai (165km-4hrs).
Arrive and check into the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay will be at Chennai.
Day 18: Chennai - Departure - Tour
Ends
After breakfast at the hotel, on
time transfer to international airport for flight
to onward destination or way back home with sweet
memories of India.
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