SOUTH
INDIA TOUR PACKAGE
South India offers everything that an avid traveler looks for. It includes a
variety of flora and fauna, ancient temples, backwaters, sandy beaches and monuments
that display the architectural excellence of a bygone era. A trip to South India
will touch you so deeply so as to remain a memory, forever. This meandering
journey is designed for those with a love of nature and a thirst for discovery
as it leads you to some of the more unexplored areas of the Ghats, hidden away
in north Kerala and the southern reaches of Karnataka. Beginning in a secluded
coffee plantation, high in the hills, you then travel deep into the jungle,
cut off from the outside world. The journey would take you to one of India's
foremost wildlife reserves, and slowly through the hills and plantations before
arriving at the coastal town of Tellicherry. Travel down the Malabar Coast to
the fascinating port city of Cochin and end with a few days relaxing on one
of Kerala's glorious stretches of beach.
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DURATION :- 18
DAYS
PLACES COVERED :- Bangalore
- Mysore - Ooty - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari -
Madurai - Rameshwaram - Trichy - Pondicherry - Chennai
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Day
01: Arrive Banglore
Upon arrival meet & Greet & transfer to
Hotel. Check in at Hotel. Day free for independent activities. Over night at
Hotel.
Day 02: 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. Over night at Hotel.
Day 03: Bangalore - Mysore
(139 Kms)
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Mysore (Called
Garden city) stands by a rocky hill named after the goddess Chamundi. It is
the city of Palaces and museums. Upon arrival at Mysore check in at Hotel.
After refreshment Visit, Mysore. Visit includes, Mysore art & craft
centre, the beautiful Brindavan gardens illuminated during the weekends and
the chamundi temple overlooking the city. Over night at Hotel.
Day
04: Mysore - Ooty (158 Kms)
Morning after breakfast, drive towards
Ooty ( the Beautiful leading hill resort of south India. Situated in the
heart of the Nilgiris (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. over night at Hotel.
Day 05: Ooty
Morning breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, day
free for rest & relax. Over night at Hotel.
Day 06: Ooty - Cochin (281 Kms)
Morning breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast, Drive towards Cochin. By far 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 check in at Hotel. Free for rest & relax. Over night at Hotel.
Day 07: Cochin
Morning breakfast at Hotel. After
breakfast, Sight-seeing of the city. Visit includes the above mentioned
places. After breakfast, come back to Hotel & free for independent
activities. Over night at Hotel.
Day 08: Cochin - Periyar
(185 Kms)
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Periyar ( the
famous destination ).Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Get fresh and in the
evening time enjoy a Guided Walk around Spice Plantation to see various
plant. After Plantation tour come back to Hotel. Over night at Hotel.
Day
09: Periyar - Kumarakom ( 190 kms )
EarlyMorning Boat cruise on
the Lake of Famous Periyar Sanctuary to see the Wild Life. After this visit
come back to Hotel. Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, drive towards
Kumarakom (Situated on the bank of the vembanad lake. this village is 16
Kms. 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, Lake side cottages &
floating restaurants.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel. The rest
time to visit this small place but attractive destination. Over night at
Hotel.
Day 10: Kumarakom - Trivandrum (Kovalam Beach) (170
Kms)
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Trivandrum (the capital
of the state Kerala). Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Rest & Relax /
free for independent activities. Over night at Hotel.
Day
11: Trivandrum (Kovalam Beach)
Morning breakfast at Hotel. After
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. Enjoy this destination As you desire.
Over night at Hotel.
Day
12: Trivandrum - Kanyakumari (87 Kms)
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. An
important pilgrimage centre ) Two rocks reach out of the Ocean, south - east
of the Kumari Amman Temple. Swami Vivekanand sat in the 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. Over night at Hotel.
Day 13: Kanyakumari
- Madurai (235 Kms)
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Madurai
upon arrival check in at Hotel. Fresh 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 Over night at Hotel.
Day 14: Madurai - Rameshwaram (172 Kms)
Morning
after breakfast, Drive towards, Rameshwaram ( one of the four most sacred
Hindu pilgrim centre. Temples, Associated with Lord Ramas ), Beach &
1000 Pillared Mandapam. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. After refreshment,
visit Rameshwaram. Over night at Hotel.
Day 15: Rameshwaram
- Trichy (264 Kms)
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Trichy (
Was occupied by Chola and Pallava Dynasties. The Nayakas of Madurai have
constructed the greater portion of the town. Rock fort (is 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. Over night at Hotel.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Rest & Relax. Over night at Hotel.
Day
16: Trichy - Pondicherry (196 Kms)
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. Over night
at Hotel.
Day 17: Pondicherry - Chennai (165 Kms)
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 at Hotel.
Day 18:
Chennai -Departure
Transfer toInternational airport to connect
flight to onward journey.
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