Day 01 Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai, the Commercial capital of India. After
completing formalities with customs and immigration, you
will be received by our representative with Traditional
Indian Welcome (with garlands).
Mumbai is the capital of Maharastra State and the
gateway to this beguiling subcontinent. Of the four
great cities in India, Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan,
spear heading India's move in to the 21st Century.
Day 02 In Mumbai
After breakfast you embark on the sightseeing trip of
World famous Elephanta Caves and Mumbai city.
Elephanta Caves: A must for any visitor to India. Mute
testimony of the Golden Age in Indian history during the
Gupta period and built to honour Lord Shiva. Elephanta
is a 3 kms long elongated island, consisting of two
hills separated by a valley. The caves with rock-cut
figures and carvings are believed to be carved by the
sculptors of Ajanta or Udayagiri. In the afternoon the
guest enjoy the sightseeing tour of the Mumbai City:
Mumbai City : includes a visit the Gateway of
India-erected to commemorate the landing of King George
V and Queen Mary in 1911; Prince of Wales Museum,
Jehangir Art Gallery, Marine Drive, Chowpatty beach,
Hanging Gardens and the Crawford Market.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
Hotel for Overnight.
Day 03 Mumbai- Bangalore.
Morning enjoy the breakfast at the hotel. After
breakfast you are provided departure transfer to the
domestic airport to connect the flight for Bangalore.
Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is a veritable
melting pot of various races and cultures. This Garden
City has well - laid out parks, gardens, long avenues of
blossoming trees and salubrious climate. Emerging as the
hi-tech capital of India, it still retains a charm that
is totally Indian. Founded in 1537 by a local Chieftain
Kempe Gowda, Bangalore has changed dramatically over the
years.
On arrival in Bangalore you are received at the airport
and are transferred to the hotel for check in.
Afternoon after the rest you start the sightseeing trip
of the city, which would include the visit to Lal Bagh,
Gole Temple, the Government building, Vishveshwara
Industrial and Technology Museum and the Ulsoor lake.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
hotel for overnight.
Day 04 Bangalore- Mysore
(Approx 135 Kms/04 Hours )
After breakfast drive to your next exotic destination
called Mysore by surface.
Mysore is the erstwhile capital of Wodeyars, the rulers
of Mysore state. The Wodeyar family ruled Mysore since
14th century except for a short period of 40 years when
Hyder n were the rulers. Mysore has never failed to
mesmerise the tourists with its quaint charm, rich
heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out
gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and
sacred temples. The charm leaves no one untouched.
On arrival you check in. Relax in the hotel after check
in.
Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 In Mysore.
After breakfast you embark on your full day sightseeing
of Mysore which would include the visits t o Srirangapatnam and Tipu's Summer Palace, the Maharaja's
Palace and Chamundi Hill, which is topped with a 12th
century temple of Durga with the magnificent 5m tall
Nandi. Carved from a single piece of granite in year
1659, it is one of the largest in India
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
hotel for overnight.
Day 06 Mysore-Bandipur-
Coorg (Approx 120 Kms/04 Hours )
After breakfast you drive to Bandipur where you can do a
Private Jungle safari through the 865 sq kms of Bandipur,
the erstwhile private hunting ground of the Maharaja of
Mysore. This sanctuary is one of the 15 in India, which
run the Tiger Conservation Project. It is also noted for
massive herds of Elephants, Indian Bison (Gaur), Spotted
Deer, Sambhar, Sloth Bear, and above all around 75
Tigers.
Afterwards you move to Coorg,
Coorg : A tiny district in Southern India, which is 800m
above sea level. Endowed with unparalleled natural
beauty, this tiny cluster of villages offers a lot to
the tourists.
On arrival you check in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07 Coorg- Ooty (Approx
90 Kms/03 Hrs )
After breakfast you drive to Ooty.
Ooty : Udhagamandalam (Ooty), the capital of Nilgiri
district, is popularly known as the "Queen of hill
stations' among the tourist circuits. The height of the
hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290
metres, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of
2623 metres.
On arrival in Ooty you check in to the hotel. Rest of
the day free at leisure or for own activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Ooty Cochin
(Approx 300 Kms/06 Hours )
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, you drive to
Cochin.
Cochin : Over the centuries , the princely state of
Kochi came under numerous empires. The original local
rulers were dominated by the Portugese, Dutch , British
and even the Zamorin of Kozhikode (Calicut). Around 1530
AD under the Portugese, Kochi grew into a prosperous
town. The ruler of Kochi gave the Portugese, permission
to build a fort at Kochi called 'Manuel Kotta' - which
is the first European fort in Kochi.
On arrival you check in to your hotel. Rest of the day
free for leisure or for own activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Cochin Munnar
(Approx 130Kms/05 Hours )
After breakfast at the hotel you embark on your half day
tour of the city which would include your visit to St
Francis Church, the scenic Chinese fishing nets, Dutch
Palace and the 1568 Jewish Synagogue.
Afterwards you leave for Munnar, hill station with
beautiful tea gardens.
Munnar : Munnar is situated at the confluence of three
mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
1600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the
summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in
South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book
towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a
popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the
forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji.
On arrival you to check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10 Munnar Thekkady (Periyar)
( Approx 170 Kms /05 Hours )
After buffet breakfast you embark on the half day tour
of Munnar, where you would be visiting the sprawling tea
estates, Eravikulam National park, the best place to see
the Nilgiri Tahr( mountain goat). Afterwards you head
for one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in India, the
Periyar Wildlife reserve, which is set on an attractive
lakeside. Periyar is the home to herds of Wild Tuskers,
Bison & spotted Deer.
Upon arrival in Thekkady(home to Periyar), you check in
to the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure or for own
activities.
Overnight at hotel.
 Day 11 Thekkady Kumarakom
( Approx 135 Kms /04 Hours )
Early morning embark on your game viewing tour of the
sanctuary on the ever- so- romantic lake Periyar.
Afterwards return to the hotel for breakfast and later
you leave for Kumarakom
Kumarkom : The famous backwater tourist destination in
Kerala. It is undoubtedly the most invigorating,
fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. This
rich green, sleepy little village of Kumarkom is located
on the Vembanad lake amidst mangrove forests and coconut
groves. Kumarakom is an enchanting picnic spot and
provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences
that are truly exhilarating. It is also known for its
backwaters and the Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary is
rich with a number of noteworthy species including the
Dater or Snake Bird,
Upon arrival you check in to your hotel. Rest of the day
free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Kumarakom - Alleppey
( Approx 20 Kms /02 Hours )
After breakfast you embark on yet another thrilling
experience - Your journey from Kumarakom to Alleppey on
a houseboat known as Venice of the East.
Alleppey : Alappuzha or Alleppey, with its network, of
canals, bridges along silver beach, makes for an
exhilarating holiday. Alleppey offers enjoyable boat
rides to Kollam along the picturesque Vembanad Lake. The
endless panorama of lush green paddy fields, swaying
coconut trees, shimmering water and long canals around
Alappuzha make an interesting setting for the town
Upon arrival you check in to the Houseboat.
Overnight on board the Houseboat.
Day 13 Alleppey Quilon (
Approx 90 Kms /03 Hours )
After breakfast you drive to Quilon.
Quilon : The peninsula thats surrounded by water and
resembles a green planet with its shimmering lagoons,
mandering canals, whispering palms and the tang of the
ocean.
Upon arrival you check in to your hotel. Rest of the day
free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 Quilon - Kovalam (
Approx 60 Kms /02 Hours )
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, you head for your
next destination Kovalam which is in south of Trivandrum,,
one of Indias best beaches and famous for water sports
in the southern part of India.
Kovalam: Beach is known as the "Paradise of the South".
Kovalam is just 16 kms away from Trivandrum, Kerala's
capital city. Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant
climatic beach resort. Kovalam is a dreamland for
tourists all over the world. With high rock promontory
and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise
creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights. Kovalam
was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of
Travancore. Over the past three decades, the place has
been well developed, and now figures prominently on the
world tourism map. The warm and clean atmosphere by the
coconut trees and the white sandbed are perfect for
relaxing holidays, as the seabreeze gently plays with
the waves
Upon arrival you check in to the hotel. Rest of the day
free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 Kovalam
Kanyakumari - Kovalam ( Approx 110 Kms /03 Hours )
After breakfast at hotel you drive to Kanyakumari, the
Southern most point of Indian territory, at the
confluence of the Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay Of
Bengal
Kanyakumari : (also spelt as Kanniyakumari) district is
bounded by Tirunelveli district in the north and
northeast, by Kerala state in the northwest and
confluence of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in the west
and south. The coastline is almost regular except for
some points of land projecting into the sea at Cape
Comorin. Kanyakumari is the district headquarters of the
district of the same name.
Upon your arrival you start the sightseeing which would
include your visit to Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the
Temple of Virgin Goddesses.
Later in the evening you head back for Kovalam.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 Kovalam Trivandrum
( Approx 20 Kms /40 Minutes )
After breakfast on the final day of your trip you visit
Trivandrum located on the Southwestern tip of India.
Trivandrum: Is sprawling over seven hills covered with
English government buildings side-by-side local
traditional wooden houses in this seaside capital city.
True to its composite and cosmopolitan character, the
capital city's attraction's run from museums, art
galleries, temples and zoo's. With a seven stotreyed
Gopuram, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is the most famous
site of the capital city.
You start the sightseeing trip which would include your
visit to Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Shri Chirta Art
Gallery and the Museum.
Afterwards you are provided departure transfer to the
airport to connect your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival
in Mumbai you are received at the domestic airport and
are provided the departure transfer to International
airport to connect your flight back home.
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