 Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations Covered: Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Trichy - Pondicherry - Chennai
Detailed itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
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On arrival at Banglore, our company’s representative will Meet, Greet & Assist you and later transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day Or may proceed for leisurely activities.
Overnights stay at the Hotel
Day 02: Bangalore
City Tour of Bangalore
Morning after breakfast, proceed for sight-seeing of Bangalore (Beautiful city filled with the tranquility of its Greenery and now part of great Silicone valley). Visit includes, Lal bagh Garden, lake & lotus filled pools, Cubbon Park, Bull temple and Mysore arts and crafts centre.
Afternoon free for Ayurvedic Treatment.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 03: Bangalore – Mysore (approx. 3 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Mysore – The Garden City of Bangalore – stand by a rocky hill named after the goddess Chamundi. It is the city of Palaces and museums. Upon arrival at Mysore, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
City Tour of Mysore
After refreshment visit Mysore’s tourist places such as Mysore art & craft centre, the beautiful Brindavan gardens illuminated during the weekends and the chamundi temple overlooking the city.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 04: Mysore – Ooty
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Ooty which is the beautiful leading hill resort of south India. Situated in the heart of the Nilgiris – The Blue Mountains, at the height of 2287 Mtr, it lies on a plateau and looks like a vast park. Lofty hills add to the grandeur of the scenery. Its climate is similar to summer in England. The terraced beautiful gardens, which are landmark in Ooty. Ooty is also known for its tea & coffee plantations. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Acclimate yourself & Enjoy this hill station.
Overnight stay at the Hill Resort
Day 05: Ooty
Morning breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, day free for rest & relax.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 06: Ooty – Cochin
Early morning, breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, Drive towards Cochin – the most important place in Kerala for a commercial traveller. Kochi is the business capital of Kerala. It has a fine natural harbour & is widely acclaimed as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". The city spreads over several Island, the chief among them being Wellingdon, Mattanchery, Vipin, Gundu & Bolgaty, the 16th century Dutch palace, the oldest Synagogue of the British common wealth, Hill palace Museum, Bolgatty Palace & Bird sanctuary.
Upon arrival at Cochin, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is free for rest & relax.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 07: Cochin
City Tour of Cochin
Today morning post breakfast at the hotel; proceed for the sightseeing of the city by visiting the interesting tourist places listed above.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 08: Cochin – Periyar
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Periyar - famous as wildlife destination and spice plantation.
Upon arrival at Periyar, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Relax for a while at the hotel and later in the evening time enjoy the Guided Walk around Spice Plantation to see various plants. After Plantation tour come back to Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 09: Periyar – Kumarakom
Boat Cruise at Periyar Sanctuary Lake
Early Morning Boat cruise on the Lake of Famous Periyar Sanctuary to see the Wildlife. Later return back to hotel for having breakfast. After breakfast, drive towards Kumarakom (Situated on the bank of the Vembanad Lake, this village is 16kms West of Kottayam, a town very famous for its rubber plantations and 15th century ancient churches. Kumarakom has a bird sanctuary & has large number of resorts consisting of house boats, Lakeside cottages & floating restaurants.
Upon arrival at Kumarakom, transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of day at leisure to visit this small place but attractive destination.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 10: Kumarakom – Trivandrum
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Trivandrum - The State Capital of Kerala.
Upon arrival, check in at Hotel. Rest & Relax / free for independent activities.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 11: Trivandrum
This morning breakfast at the Hotel. Post breakfast; proceed for sight-seeing of the city. Visit includes, Padmanabha Swamy temple built in 1733, Napier museum of art, Akkulam lake, Veli lagoon with its aqua sports facility etc.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 12: Trivandrum – Kanyakumari
Morning after breakfast, proceed towards Kanyakumari (at the southernmost tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal & Indian Sea meet to each other, its also an important pilgrimage centre). Two rocks reach out of the Ocean, south - east of the Kumari Amman Temple. Swami Vivekanand sat here for a long and deep meditation; and here stands the Vivekanand Rock Memorial, built in 1970. Vattakottai (Circular Fort): The 18th century fort overlooking the sea, located 6 Kms. From Kanyakumari, here is the Sea calm & suitable for bathing etc.
Upon arrival, check in at Hotel. After refreshment visit this mythological place.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 13: Kanyakumari – Madurai
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Madurai upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Relax to get refreshing up yourself and take a tour around Madurai (Known as a city of festival, Madurai is the most ancient home of culture and first Academy was founded here by scholars and pious kings. Visit includes Teppa kulam a tank with an island temple, Tirumalainaik palace, 1000 pillared hall & the Meenakshi Temple
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 14: Madurai – Rameshwaram
Today morning after breakfast, drive towards Rameshwaram – the one of the four most sacred Hindu pilgrim centres, Associated with Lord Ramas, Beach & 1000 Pillared Mandapam. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. After refreshment, visit Rameshwaram.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 15: Rameshwaram – Trichy
Post breakfast in the morning, drive towards Trichy – was occupied by Chola and Pallava Dynasties. The Nayakas of Madurai have constructed the greater portion of the town. Rock fort – a landmark of Trichy with a Ganesh Temple on the top of this rock also contains excavated cave temples dating to the 7th century A.D. the famous for fine sculptures, a climb up its stone to the Hall of a hundred pillars. Visit the island of Srirangam, a massive Vishnu temple with seven walls.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 16: Trichy – Pondicherry
Today morning after breakfast, take a visit of Trichy. After visit, drive towards Pondicherry. Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Rest & Relax / free for independent activities.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 17: Pondicherry - Chennai
Morning breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, visit Pondicherry and the famous Aurbindo Ashram, Temples etc. After visit, drive towards Chennai. Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 18: Chennai -Departure
Today morning post leisurely breakfast timely transfer to the Chennai airport to board the flight for your onward journey to next destination.
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