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South India Tours - SPH 007
Duration : 15 NIGHT / 16 DAYS
Destination Covered : CHENNAI - BANGALORE - MYSORE- HASSAN - OOTY -
COCHIN - ALLEPPEY - HOUSE BOAT- KUMARAKOM - PERIYAR - KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM -
MUMBAI
 DAY-01 ARRIVE CHENNAI
upon arrival, traditional welcome and transfer to Hotel. This morning we
set out to explore the city of madras. Visit the National Art Gallery Fort
St. George, St. Mary's Church and the St. Thomas Cathedral and drive along
the marina. Walk with our guide though some colourful market areas.
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY-02 CHENNAI - BANGALORE (BY TRAIN )
Today morning we take a Train to Bangalore. Upon arrival in Bangalore most
popularly known as the Garden City of India we take a city tour . The city
is full of well laid out gardens. Wide tree lined avenues, imposing
buildings and lively bazaars. Visit the Bull Temple, situated on a hill is
one of Bangalore's oldest attractions . overnight at Hotel .
DAY-03 BANGALORE - MYSORE(BY SURFACE)
After breakfast we leave for Mysore . Upon arrival check in at your
prebooked Hotel . Rest of the day free
DAY-04 MYSORE
After a relaxed breakfast we drive for a morning sightseeing of the city of
Mysore. Mysore a city of 17 Palaces - the Maharaja's City Palace being one
of the largest in the country. Today's city tour include the zoological
gardens, the Chamundi Temple, handicraft Centre and 22 kms away - the
Brindavan Gardens, which are a sight by day and night. Evening visit to the
gardens where there are many illuminated fountains. Overnight stay at hotel
DAY-05 MYSORE - HASSAN( BY SURFACE)
Morning Depart for Hassan. Hassan is the base of visiting the famous
temples of Belur and Halebid. The temples which remained incomplete despite
80 years of labour, offers the finest workmanship in stone to the God.It is
said that the temples here are even better than the famous Konark and the
Khajuraho temples . Enroute visiting Halebid, Belur, Sravanabelagola,
Halebid is the sister temple of Belur, Built in the 12th Century from soft
soapstone and depicts the entire Hindu Pantheon, Sravanabalagola is the
shine to the jain Saint Gaomateswara, carved in 983 AD out of solid rock ,
500 rock hewn steps lead up to it. Religious rituals involve bathing the
statue in milk and rose petals.Overnight at Hotel.
DAY-06 HASSAN - OOTY (BY SURFACE)
Morning after breakfast we start our drive towards Ootacamund most
popularly known as Ooty. It is mostly referred to as the Queen of the
Southern Hills stations.It drives its name from the Niligiri or the Blue
Mountains - the name to the Hills by the inhabitants for more than 850 years
because of the blue haze of clouds which envelope the hill slopes.
Upon arrival we check into our prebooked Hotel.
DAY-07 OOTY
Today we drive around Ooty to visit the Botanical Gardens , Lake Doddabetta
, Mukurti Peak the Pykara Dam and the sprawling Tea Plantation. Overnight at
the Hotel.
DAY-08 OOTY - COCHIN (BY SURFACE)
After a relaxed morning breakfast we are now set to start our journey
towards the famous town of Kerela - COCHIN. Upon arrival in Cochin we check
into our prebooked hotel.
Evening is relaxed and free for individual activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY-09 COCHIN
Early morning rise and transfer to the backwaters of Cochin, which run from
the sea inland through lush tropical countryside. It could be compared to a
cruise down the eAmazon with jungle foliage hanging from the banks. This
relaxing boat trip is fascinating, as our guide discussed the history of the
early explorers and traders who used this as a main artery to the sea. Even
the locals board and disembark, coming and going from village. Return to
Cochin and afternoon spent exploring the unexpected and isolated Jewish
community. It was a main area for spice trading. Scores of small companies
huddle together in old buildings, with the air filled of ginger, cardamom,
cumin and clove scent. Local potters load carts of spices running up and
down narrow lanes for transport. One street - long area is the Mattacncherry
section, used to occupy virtually all Jewish homes, the oldest synagogue in
the former British Empire. Cochin is one of the most fascinating cities of
coastal south India. It is a city with indelible marks of Christian,
Islamic, Hindu and Jewish traditions. The true character of the city us to
be found in the older part of the Fort Cochin area which remains as it used
to be a 1000 years ago. This part of the City reflects an unusual bled of
medival Portuguese, Dutch and English life grafted on to the tropical
Malabar coast. A unique feature here is isolated Jewish community, whose
origins date back to AD 52. Evening we go to watch the famous Kathakali
Dance Performance.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY-10 COCHIN - ALLEPPEY - HOUSEBOAT
After breakfast Transfer to Alleppey to board House boat . Houseboats takes
to a fascinating cruise at a leisurely and relaxing pace. There are halts in
between to stretch your legs on the shore, take in a quick bottle of fresh
sweet toddy from a local pub, or just climb up a coconut tree. Overnight in
House Boat .
DAY-11 HOUSEBOAT - KUMARAKOM
Disembark Houseboat and transfer to Kumarakom. Upon arrival Check in at
your Prebooked Hotel . The rest of the day relaxing by the pool or taking a
sunset cruise on a man - powered nice-boat. You may wish to visit the
Ayurvedic centre for a herbal massage. In the Evening attend a demonstration
of Kerala cuisine cooking. Overnight at Hotel .
DAY-12 KUMARAKOM - PERIYAR( BY SURFACE)
After early morning breakfast depart for Thekkady. The drive up to this
hilltop wildlife sanctuary is one of the most beautiful . Starting with
cocount groves at the lower lever you then see rubber, tea and the spice
plantation as you gain height. Upon arrival check into the Resort. Rest of
the day Free.
DAY-13 PERIYAR
Today we take a jeep ride to a nearby spice plantation. Late afternoon take
a boat ride on Lake Periyar to look for wild animals drinking or taking a
dip in this 100 year old lake. Overnight at Hotel .
DAY-14 PERIYAR - KOVALAM (BY SURFACE)
After early morning breakfast we depart for Kovalam . Kovalam is one of the
most beautiful beaches in the world and is most people's idea of paradise: a
lazy blue sea lapping against golden sands fringed by swaying palms.
DAY-15 KOVALAM
Day at Lesiure
DAY-16 KOVALAM - TVM - MUMBAI
Afternoon transfer to the airport to board our flight for MUMBAI ( BOMBAY
). Upon arrival we are met and transferred to your prebooked Hotel. This
afternoon proceed on a guided tour of the city, Which is distinctly
tropical. Its weathered Victorian mansions, some still privately owned, and
grand public buildings, many beautifully lit at night, stand as lingering
reminder of the days of the British Raj, First visit the Gateway of India,
hastily created as a symbol of welcome to Queen Mary and King George V of
England on their to India in 1911. Next visit the Hanging Gardens, perched
at the top of Malabar Hill, which provide lovely views over the Arabian Sea.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY-17 MUMBAI
Transferred to airport to board flight for onward Journey .
GOA EXTENSION
DAY 16 MUMBAI - GOA( BY FLIGHT)
DAY 17 GOA
DAY 20 GOA
DAY 21 GOA - MUMBAI
ARRIVE LEVAE MUMBAI
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