Duration : 15 Nights
16 Days
Places Covered: Bombay - Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Cochin
- Kumarakom - Houseboat - Periyar - Madurai - 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 sightseeing 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
sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting -- The Lal bagh botanical gardens, The
Bull temple and The vidhan sudha. 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
sightseeing 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 Ooty
Breakfast 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 sightseeing 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 Cocunut 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 candlelit 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 Periyar
Early 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 sightseeing 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/Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sightseeing 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 sightseeing 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.
