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South India in Glimpse Package

Destinations Covered:
Trivandrum * Kovalam * Alleppey * Thekkady * Munnar * Cochin * Ooty * Mysore * Bangalore
13 NIGHTS - 14 DAYS
Price on Request

Details

Day 01
Arrive Trivandrum – Kovalam
  • Arrive Trivandrum.
  • Upon arrival in Trivandrum you will be met by a representative & later drive to Kovalam (20kms half hour – 01hr).
  • Upon arrival in Kovalam proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Rest the day at leisure for independent activities.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02
Kovalam
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning proceed sightseeing of Kovalam which includes Light house beach, Veli tourist village, Vellayani Lake and Hawa beach, Kovalam Art Gallery, Vizhinjam Rock Cut cave Temple.
  • Overnight at hotel.
Day 03
Kovalam – Alleppey
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Kovalam – Alleppey (Approx 160 Kms/03-04 hours).
  • Upon arrival in Alleppey proceed to board the house boat.
  • Lunch on board the House boat.
  • The house boat takes you to the famous back waters of Alleppey.
  • Dinner and Overnight in the houseboat.
Day 04
Alleppey – Thekkady
  • Buffet breakfast at the houseboat.
  • Morning drive from Alleppey – Thekkady (Approx 110 Kms/02-03 hours).
  • Upon arrival in Thekkady proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Afternoon nature walk at Periyar National park.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05
Thekkady – Munnar
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning proceed to visit Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices plantations.
  • Later drive from Thekkady - Munnar (Approx 160 Kms/03-04 hours).
  • Upon arrival in Munnar proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06
Munnar
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning proceed to visit Munnar Eravikulam National Park to see rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, Old Munnar Town, Dairy Farm and the Mattupetty Dam.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07
Munnar – Cochin
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Munnar – Cochin (Approx 153 Kms/03-04 hours).
  • Upon arrival in Cochin proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Evening Enjoy Kathakali Dance show.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08
Cochin
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning proceed to visit Dutch palace, Jewish Synagogue, chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Also visit the Hill Palace Museum.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09
Cochin – Ooty
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Cochin - Ooty (Approx 280 Kms/07-08 hours).
  • Upon arrival in Ooty proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Rest the day at leisure for independent activity.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
Ooty
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning proceed to visit Ooty Botanical Garden , Ooty Lake , Doddabetta Peak , The Tea Factory & Tea Museum.
  • Rest the day at leisure.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11
Ooty – Mysore
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Ooty – Mysore (Approx 159 Kms/04-05 hours).
  • Upon arrival in Mysore proceed to check in at the 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.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12
Mysore – Bangalore
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Mysore – Bangalore (Approx 149kms – 2-3hrs).
  • Upon arrival in Bangalore proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Evening visit the local markets of Bangalore.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13
Bangalore
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning visit Nandi Temple, Dodda Ganapathi Temple & followed by Malleswaram.
  • Afternoon visit the famous Lalbagh Botanical Garden & Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri.
  • Evening visit the local markets of Banglore.
  • Overnight in the hotel.
Day 14
Bangalore Depart
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • In time transfer to airport for flight for onward journey.

ABOVE COST IS INCLUSIVE OF

  • Accommodation On Double Sharing Basis At Hotels Mentioned Or Similar In The Room Category Mentioned.
  • Accommodation Will Be On bed breakfast board basis in all Places and breakfast will be in normal Coffee shop and not in any specialty restaurant. Dinner in hotel / Local restaurant.
  • All Transfer, Excursions And Sightseeing Tours Will Be By Using Air-Conditioned Sedan Car.
  • 1 bottle of mineral water per day / per pax
  • Traditional welcome upon arrival in the hotel along with welcome drink.
  • Farewell souvenir upon departure
  • All Road Taxes, Parking Fee, Fuel Charges, Interstate Taxes, and Portage At All Hotels.
  • 1 Indian Meal in any authentic Indian restaurant.
  • English speaking My Explorous representation on all arrival/ departure transfers.
  • All currently applicable taxes including Government service tax.

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Expanse of personal nature like tipping. Laundry, and telephone/ fax calls, Alcoholic beverages, camera/ fee at monument’s medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
  • Tips / Gratuities
  • Any other meals/ services not specified above
  • Travel Insurance
  • International / Domestic airfares/ visa fees.

Trivandrum

Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th–20th centuries

Kovalam

Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.

The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse. Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising are some of them. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres.

Accommodation facilities for tourists at Kovalam range from five star hotels to budget hotels and the choice of food available at restaurants and cafeterias range from Continental varieties to South Indian delicacies.

Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 km away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. But if you are on holiday it is better to stay in Kovalam and visit the city. The city of Thiruvananthapuram has many interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The SMSM Institute, a State owned handicrafts emporium, is the ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles.

Alleppey

Alappuzha or Alleppey is best known for houseboat cruises. Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Alleppey. You can find trains and buses from all major cities. The place is famous for its boat races, beaches, backwater trips, marine products and houseboat stays.

The major tourist attractions are Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Alappuzha Beach where you can find favorite beach activities like parasailing, surfing, swimming, boat races, etc., The Snake Boat Race, Marari Beach, Punnamada Lake, Krishnapuram Palace, Revi Karunakaran Museum, Pathiramanal which is small island on the backwaters of Alappuzha and Karumadikuttan. Alleppey Backwaters is something you can’t miss if you are a nature lover.

Thekkady

If you are a wildlife enthusiast and want to rejuvenate in the misty mountains then Thekkady is the place for you. You can find trains and taxis to reach Thekkady from Alleppey. It is home to the popular Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.  You can take a boat cruise over Periyar Lake to view wildlife. Take an elephant safari to see inside the forest. You can find various wildlife species like elephants, tigers, deer, bisons and much more.

Some of the most important tourist attractions in Thekkady are Kurisumala where you can have an adventurous tourism and trekking, Murikkady, Chellarkovil, Pullumedu, Periyar Tiger Trail, Bamboo Rafting which is offered by the Forest Department at Thekkady.

Munnar

Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.

Cochin

Cochin or kochi which is the cultural and economic capitals of kerala is a must visit place if you love fishing. the major tourist attractions are fort kochi that offers chinese fishing nets, mattancherry, bolghatty and vypeen islands, lulu shopping mall, paradesi synagogue, malayatoor church, kodanand elephant training centre, andhakaranazhi beach, marine drive, hill palace museum and museum of kerala history in edappally.

Ooty

Ooty is a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can find regular trains and buses from other major cities of the country to ooty. the major tourist attractions are ooty lake and boat club, botanical gardens, dodabetta mountain peak, pykara falls, mudumalai wildlife sanctuary, rose garden, wax world museum, ooty golf course, nilgiri mountain railway and toda huts.

Mysore

Mysore is the place where you can explore magnificent palaces, stunning gardens that make Mysore unique. You can find regular trains, buses and flights from other major cities of the country.  The major tourist attractions are Mysore Palace, Karanji Lake, Chamundi Hills, Lalitha Mahal, Mysore Zoo, Brindavan Gardens, KRS Dam, Railway Museum, Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary, Talakad which is the epicenter of horticulture and wine making, Melukote to enjoy folk dances, ethnic cuisines, Melody World Wax Museum, Jaganmohan Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion and St. Philomena’s Church.

Bangalore

A capital city of state is one of the popular tourist destinations to visit in Karnataka. The IT hub of the country has pleasant and comfortable weather round the year. The fascinating tourist destinations are Go-karting for racing enthusiasts, Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, Cubbon Park, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Wonder La Amusement Park, National Gallery of Modern Art, Innovative Film City, Shiva Temple, Chunchi Falls, Nandi Hills, ISKCON temple, Aerospace Museum and Shivasamudram Falls.

Trivandrum - Kovalam

Kovalam - Alleppey

Alleppey - Thekkady

Thekkady - Munnar

Munnar - Cochin

Cochin - Ooty

Ooty - Mysore

Mysore - Bangalore