01
Day: Bangalore: Arrival:
Assistance on arrival at Bangalore International airport,
where you will be met by our representative and transferred
to the hotel in Bangalore. Day free for rest and relax
in the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
02 Day: Bangalore:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of the city
visiting Lal Baugh - One of the many gardens in the
city; it derives its name from the profusion of Red
roses which are in bloom here, Cubbon Park - a garden
laid down by Lord Cubbon in 1864. The ambience of
the city life is broken with presence of such a large
park in the center of the city. The Bull Temple -
The 4.57 m high and 6.10 meters long image is carved
out of single granite rock, Bangalore Palace - Built
in the Tudor style and inspired by the Windsor palace,
Vidhan Soudha - the Vidhan Soudha houses the state
legislative assembly of state government, Tipu’s
Palace - The summer palace of Tipu Sultan later followed
by visit to Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple - The
temple is natural monolith carved cave temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva. In the evening you can visit Ulsoor
Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
03 Day: Bangalore - Mysore
(140 kms - 3 hours):
Morning drive to Mysore via Srirangapatnam where you
enjoy a panoramic view of the Jain temples. On arrival
in Mysore check into your hotel. After relaxation
take a sight seeing tour visiting Maharaja Palace
built in 1911-1912. The Palace is harmonious syntheses
of the Hindu and saracenic style of architecture with
archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures,
which are magnificent. St. Philomena’s cathedral
- folklore museum - Brindavan Gardens & spectacular
musical fountains & Government Buildings, Later
drive up to Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari temple
and a panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back,
see the Nandi Bull. Return to the hotel for overnight
at Mysore.
04 Day: Mysore - Ooty
(170 kms - 3 ½ hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Ooty, en route
optionally you can visit Bandipur & Mudumalai
Sanctuaries, on arrival transfer to the hotel. After
relaxation, enjoy the beauty of this hill station.
Ooty is 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.
Later take a sightseeing tour of Ooty enjoy the scenic
surroundings, the Botanical Garden a wealth of variety
of plants that include different types of roses, imported
shrubs, rare flowering plants, eucalyptus trees, several
old trees and even a fossilized tree trunk that is
20 million years old, followed by boat rides and fishing,
a visit to the Ooty Lake is a must. Besides these,
there are various view points like Lamb’s Rock,
Kodanadu and Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in
the district at a height of 2623 meters. Provided
the day is clear, one can see as far as the plains
of Coimbatore and the Mysore plateau. Overnight at
Ooty.
05 Day: Ooty - Cochin
(300 kms: 5 - 6 hours):
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Cochin. On
arrival transfer to the hotel. Later take a local
sightseeing tour of Cochin: Oasis state of Kerala
& on to the Malabar Coasts & Kochi (formerly
Cochin), one of the India's most colourful cities.
This inter, connected series of Islands & shoreline
presents a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions;
Visit to Fort Cochin & St. Frances Church to see
the town of Vasco da Gama. We also see the Jewish
Synagogue & the Mattancherry "Dutch"
Palace. This evening a memorable experience in any
journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed
Lakes & Backwaters of the Area; we enjoy this
extraordinary excursion today. As we sail along the
shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets.
From our launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced -
Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families
living on narrow spits of land between the waters.
In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's
most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes &
Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of
the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Cochin.
06 Day: Cochin - Kollam
(260 Kms - 5 hrs):
After breakfast, drive to Kollam through green coastal
belt and cashew plantations. Despite the fact that
virtually the entire 550 Km length of the Kerala coast
is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and
coconut palms, Kollam is one of the only place where
swimming in the sea is not considered eccentric by
locals. Check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Kollam.
07 Day: Kollam - Kanya
Kumari (87 kms - 2 hrs):
Early morning after breakfast checkout the hotel and
drive to Kanyakumari.Watching sun set from here is
the big attraction, especially on the full moon day
in April,when it's possible to see both the setting
sun and rising moon on the same horizon. Other attractions
are Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Mandapam and Vivekananda
Memorial. After visiting return to the hotel for overnight
stay at Kanyakumari.
08 Day: Kanyakumari -
Rameshwaram (314 kms - 6 hrs):
Today morning, after breakfast drive to Rameshwaram.
On arrival transfer to hotel. Often referred to as
the ‘Island of Prayer’, and also considered
to Varanasi of the South this major pilgrimage center
is on an island in the Gulf of Mannar. Most of the
town’s places to stay and eat are cluttered
around the Ramanathaswamy Temple. Built in the 12th
century AD, the temple with its awe-inspiring corridors,
and the longest in India. Overnight in Rameshwaram.
09 Day: Rameshwaram -
Madurai (172 kms: 3-4 hrs) - Bangalore (By Train):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Madurai, on
arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the afternoon
visit Meenakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace
and Vandiyur Mariamman Teepakulam where annual float
festival takes place. In the evening, transfer to
railway station to board the scheduled train to Bangalore.
Overnight at board.
10 Day: Bangalore –
Hometown (By Air):
On arrival, check in to the hotel, Rest of the day
is free for leisure and shopping, later transfer to
the airport to board the onwards flights to home town.
On departure the tour concludes with happy memories.
