Southern Splendors Tour
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations: Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Cochin, Kumarakom,
Houseboat, Periyar, Madurai and Chennai.
Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai
You will be met on your arrival at Mumbai International Airport and
transferred to the hotel of your choice. Mumbai, is the commercial
capital of India and also a bustling metropolis. Mumbai’s status as
India’s premier gateway city, makes it the starting point for most
South India tour packages. Overnight in Mumbai.
Day-02 : In Mumbai
Breakfast at the hotel followed a sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting -
Gateway of India, the marine drive, the Prince of Wales museum,
Hanging gardens and Victoria rail station. Overnight in Mumbai.
Day-03 : Mumbai - 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 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 sightseeing tour of Mysore visiting --
The Mysore palace and The Chamundi hills. Overnight in Mysore.
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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.
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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. The night spent on the Houseboat will long
be remembered by you as the highlight of your South India tour
package. 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.
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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).
Madurai, the city known for its rich heritage, culture and historical
background, most famous for the Meenakshi Temple, will be the next
stop of your South India tour. 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 - 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 Chennai. Met on your arrival in
Chennai and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Chennai, South
India’s largest city, will be the last stop of your South India tour
package. Overnight in Chennai.
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Day-15: In 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 Chennai for
overnight.
Day-16: Depart Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a half-day sightseeing tour of
Chennai 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 Chennai until transfer to the
International Airport in time to board your flight home.