Exclusive South India Holidays
Duration: 13 Nights/14
Days
Destionations: Trivandrum - Kovalam
- Alleppey - Thekkady - Munnar - Cochin - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore
Day
01: Arrive Trivandrum - Kovalam Arrive Trivandrum. Upon arrival pickup
from airport and drop to Kovalam. Upon arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay
at hotel.
Kovalam: This enchanting strip of golden sands is laced with the
rich greenery of coconut palms. A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 kms
away from Trivandrum.
Day 02: Kovalam Breakfast at hotel.
Day at leisure. Laze around the beaches of Kovalam. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Kovalam - Alleppey ( 160 Kms / 3-4 Hrs) Breakfast at
hotel. Drive to Alleppey- situated in south of Cochin, is the centre for backwater
cruises in Kerala. It has a large network of canals which passes through the town,
provices its lifeline & has a long sandy beach. It is also the centre of the
famous coir products of Kerala. Arrive and board House boat. Cruise through the
backwaters of Kerala. O/night House boat.
Day 04: Alleppey - Thekkady
( 110 Kms / 2-3 Hrs) Morning breakfast at hotel followed by drive to
Thekkady. On arrival checkin at hotel. Afternoon visit to Periyar wildlife. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 05: Thekkady - Munnar ( 160 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel. Drive to Munnar. On arrival checkin at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Munnar Morning breakfast
at hotel. Plan you own day, see the scenic beauty of Munnar.
Overnight stay
at hotel.
Day
07: Munnar - Cochin ( 153 Kms / 3-4 Hrs) Breakfast at hotel followed
by drive to Cochin- with its wealth of historical associations ans its setting
on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, the city of Cochin perfectly reflects
the eclecticism of Kerala.
Upon arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay
at hotel.
Day 08: Cochin Breakfast at hotel. Depart for half
day sightseeing visiting Synagogue, Dutch Palace & St. Francis Church, Jewish
Synagogue.The Synagogue is next to the Mattancherry Palace. It is possible to
see the Great Scrolls of the Old Testament and the copper plates on which privileges
were granted to the Jewish community by the Kochi rulers.
Afternoon free.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09: Cochin - Ooty (280 Kms / 7-8 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Ooty. Upon arrival checkin at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Ooty: The 'Queen of southern hill resorts', is a
hill station situated at a height of 7349 feet above sea level in the Nilgiri
mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu. Also known as Udhagamandalam, it is known for its
salubrious climate and scenic beauty, with breathtaking views of tea-plantations
and undisturbed grassy meadows.
Day 10: Ooty Breakfast at
hotel. Day free to explore Ooty on your own. Visit the Tea plantations and cherish
the scenic beauty of Ooty "The Queen of southern hill resorts". Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 11: Ooty - Mysore ( 159 Kms / 4-5 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Mysore. Upon arrival checkin at hotel.
Afternoon depart for half-day city tour, visit the Maharaja's Palace, the lush
Brindavan Gardens with its dancing fountains built on the terraces of Krishnarajasagar
Dam, St.Philomena's Church built in an imposing Gothic style, the Jaganmohan Palace
which was converted into an art gallery in 1875 and the Chamundi Hills. Mysore:
Also called the city of Palaces, Mysore combines traditional grandeur with modernity
and emerges as one of the most beautiful and best planned cities in India.
Day 12: Mysore - Bangalore ( 140 Kms / 3-4 Hrs) Breakfast at hotel followed
by drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Bangalore: This bustling capital city of Karnataka has a perpetual holiday atmosphere.
It is multifaceted: modern marvels, historical monuments, bustling shopping plazas,
a golf course and a race course. A trip here can be truly delightful. Bangalore
is known as the city of draught beer. It is also known as the 'garden city' and
the 'silicon valley' of India since it is the 'IT' capital of India.
Day 13: Bangalore Breakfast at hotel. AM depart for half-day city tour.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14: Depart Bangalore Breakfast
at hotel. Checkout hotel at 1200 hrs followed by intime transfer to airport to
connect flight to onward destination.