South
India Holidays
Southern Splendors Tour
Places Covered :
Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Cochin - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Periyar
- Madurai - Madras
Duration : 16 Days - 15 Nights
Day 01
: Arrive Mubai You will be met on your arrival at Bombay International
Airport and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Bombay ,is the commercial
capital of India and also a bustling metropolis. Overnight in Bombay.
Day 02 : In Mumbai Breakfast at the hotel followed a sightseeing tour
of Bombay visiting - Gateway of India, the marine drive, the prince of Wales museum,
hanging gardens and Victoria rail station. Overnight in Bombay.
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 sudha. 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.
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.
Day 09 : Cochin - Kumarakom After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom by
road (75 kms /02 hrs). On your arrival in Kumarakom, check-in to the Resort for
another unique experience. Overnight at the 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.
Overnight on 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 Resort. Overnight at the
Resort.
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 Resort.
Day
13 : Periyar - Madurai After breakfast, depart for Madurai by road (186
kms/03 hrs). The city is known for its rich heritage, culture and historical background
and is most famous for the Meenakshi Temple. 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 - Madras/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 Madras. Met on
your arrival in Madras and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Overnight
in Madras.
Day 15: In Madras/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 Madras for overnight.
Day 16:
Depart Madras/Chennai Breakfast at the hotel followed by a half-day sightseeing
tour of Madras 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 Madras until transfer to the International Airport intime
to board your flight home.
