Duration
: 16 Days
Destinations : Bombay,
Bangalore,
Mysore,
Ooty,
Cochin,
Kumarakom,
Houseboat,
Periyar,
Madurai and
Madras
Day-01:
Arrive Bombay
You will be met on your arrival at Bombay International Airport and
transferred to the hotel of your choice. Bombay ,is the commercial capital
of India and also a bustling metropolis. Overnight in Bombay.
Day-02:
In Bombay Breakfast at the hotel followed a sight-seeing tour of
Bombay visiting - Gateway of India, the marine drive, the prince of Wales
museum, hanging gardens and Victoria rail station. Overnight in Bombay.
Day-03: Bombay-Bangalore
After breakfast, transfer to airport intime to board flight for
Bangalore. Met on your arrival in Bangalore and transferred to the hotel of
your choice. Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Bangalore visiting -- The Lal
Bagh botanical gardens, The Bull temple and The Vidhan Soudha. Overnight in
Bangalore.
Day-04:
Bangalore-Mysore
After breakfast, depart for Mysore by road (140 kms /2 ½ hrs).
On your arrival in Mysore check into the hotel of your choice. This city of
palaces, flowers and sandalwood was once the residence of the Maharajas of
Mysore. Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Mysore visiting -- The Mysore palace
and The Chamundi Hills. Overnight in Mysore.
Day-05: Mysore-Ooty
After
breakfast, depart for Ooty by road (170 kms /3 ½ hrs). On your arrival
in Ooty check into the hotel of your choice. Fondly known as the 'Queen of
Hill Stations', Ooty is snugly ensconced in the heart of the Nilgiris.
Dotted with undulating hills, sparkling waterfalls, gurgling brooks and lush
green tea gardens, this tranquil haven is sure to capture the hearts of
every visitor. Overnight in Ooty.
Day-06: In OotyBreakfast
at the hotel. Day at leisure in Ooty. Overnight in Ooty.
Day-07: Ooty-Cochin
After breakfast, depart for Cochin by road (300 kms /6 hrs). On
your arrival in Cochin check into the hotel of your choice. Cochin or Kochi
(new name) is the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. Overnight in
Cochin.
Day-08: In Cochin Breakfast at the hotel
followed by a sight-seeing tour of Cochin visiting - St. Francis Church,
Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day-09: Cochin-Kumarakom
After
breakfast, depart for Kumarakom by road (75 kms /02 hrs). On your arrival in
Kumarakom, check-in to the Coconut Lagoon Resort for another unique
experience. Overnight at the Coconut Lagoon Resort.
Day-10:
Kumarakom-Houseboat After breakfast, board houseboat for overnight
cruise in the backwaters of Kerala. Cruise takes you through the
palm-fringed canals and is a unique way to discover Kerala. Evening
candlelight dinner on board houseboat. Overnight on board the Houseboat.
Day-11:
Houseboat-Periyar
After
breakfast, disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and depart for Periyar by
road (180 kms / 3 ½ hrs). The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is one of the
best maintained wildlife sanctuaries in Southern India, giving an
opportunity of spotting elephants, leopards, tigers and bisons, amongst
various other species of flora and fauna. On your arrival in Periyar check
into the Spice Village Resort. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.
Day-12:
In PeriyarEarly morning boat ride on Periyar lake to watch
wildlife. After breakfast a short jungle trek with a naturalist to watch
flora, fauna and avifauna. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.
Day-13: Periyar-Madurai
After breakfast, depart for Madurai by road (186 kms/03 hrs). The
city is known for its rich heritage, culture and historical background and
is most famous for the Meenakshi Temple. On your arrival in Madurai check-in
to the hotel of your choice. Evening witness temple ceremony at Meenakshi
Temple. Overnight in Madurai.
Day-14: Madurai-Madras/Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of Madurai
visiting -- The Shree Meenakshi temple, the Teppa kulum -- a tank with an
island temple and Tirumalainaik palace. Afternoon transfer to airport intime
to board flight for Madras. Met on your arrival in Madras and transferred to
the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Madras.
Day-15: In
Madras/ChennaiBreakfast at the hotel followed by a full day
sight-seeing tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram, well known for their
rock hewn temples, sculptures and the worlds largest stone bas relief. The
fantastic Shore Temples are among the most talked about and most
photographed monuments in the country. Return to Madras for overnight.
Day-16:
Depart Madras/Chennai Breakfast at the hotel followed by a half-day
sight-seeing tour of Madras visiting -- the national art gallery &
museum, Fort St. George, a drive along the marina beach, St. Mary's church
and Mylapore temple. Rest of the day at leisure in Madras until transfer to
the International Airport intime to board your flight home.
Our chosen hotels :-
* Click on a hotel name to know more about its facilities
and services.
Our tour price includes:-
1. Accommodation
on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis at the hotels of your choice except
on houseboat where all meals are included.
2. Land transportation
exactly as per itinerary using an air-conditioned car.
3. 3.
Sight-seeing tours/Game rides exactly as per itinerary including entrance
fee to monuments/parks along with an English Speaking Guide/Naturalist.
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