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Laura Reche Sanz
Laura Reche Sanz
Exotic South India Tour with Backwaters of Kerala
Duration : 15 Nights / 16 DaysItinerary at a Glance : Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Bandipur - Coorg - Ooty - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Quilon - Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Day 01 - Arrival at Mumbai
Upon arrival in Mumbai by international flight, meet to our representative and after a traditional welcome transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 02 - Mumbai / Bangalore (By Flight)
Today morning after breakfast departure for the city tour covering the Gateway of India, the entrance to the port of Mumbai. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911. Historically the Gateway holds greater significance as the last of the British troops, which left independent India by sea, marched through its portals. To be followed by an Elephanta Caves boat cruise from Gateway of India. The caves are at the top of a gentle stairway, which begins almost immediately where the ferry wharf hits dry land. Other attractions would be the Prince of Wales Museum & Marine Drive which runs along the shore of the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point past Chowpatty Beach to the foot of Malabar Hill. Later you will get transferred to the airport to board your flight for Bangalore.Upon arrival in Bangalore meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 - Bangalore
In the morning after breakfast proceed for the half-day sightseeing tour of Bangalore, well known for its multifaceted modern marvels, historical monuments, busting shopping plazas, a racecourse and golf courses. It is also called the Silicon Valley of India for its burgeoning Software Industry. The tour would include Tipu Sultan's Palace, one of the most remarkable Islamic buildings of the city (now a museum), ISKCON Temple and Lal Bagh Garden. Overnight stay at the hotel..
Day 04 - Bangalore / Mysore (135 km / 3 hrs)
Today morning after breakfast drive to Mysore. On arrival check in to the hotel. Visit the Brindavan Gardens in evening. Brindavan Gardens attracts thousands of visitors everyday, especially to its dancing musical fountains. Overnight stay at the hotel .
Day 05 - Mysore
Once the capital of Wodeyar Kingdom and one of the finest cities of south India, Mysore is a small and easygoing Sandalwood country and a crafts crazy city. Proceed for the full day city tour of Mysore which includes the visits to 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 carving piece in India. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 - Mysore / Bandipur / Coorg (100 km / 3 hrs)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Coorg enroute visiting Bandipur which provides exciting jungle safari through the 865 sq.km. Bandipur, erstwhile private hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Mysore. This sanctuary is one of the 15 reserve park 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. Later on continue driving to 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 check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07 - Coorg / Ooty (75 km / 2 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Ooty, better known as the queen of hill stations. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. At a height of 2,240m, Ooty is loved for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty. Later visits to Botanical Garden & Churches. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 - Ooty / Cochin (300 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning drive to Cochin, one of the finest harbours on the Arabian coastline, famous as a port for overseas traders from early times. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings and structures representing different regions of the world. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala's commercial hub. On arrival check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09 - Cochin / Munnar (130 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast in morning, proceed for a half day city tour of Cochin, with visits to St. Francis' Church, the scenic Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace and the 1568 Jewish Synagogue. Later leave for Munnar hill station with beautiful tea gardens. Upon arrival check in to the hotel for overnight stay. Day 10 - Munnar / Thekkady ( Periyar ) (160 km / 4½ hrs)
Today morning after breakfast proceed for the half-day city tour of Munnar, visiting its sprawling tea estates, the world's highest and Ernakulam National Park, the best place to see the Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat). Later drive to Periyar for one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in India, the Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Set on an attractive lakeside, Periyar is the home to herds of Wild Tuskers, Bison and Spotted Deer. Upon arrival at Periyar check in to the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11 - Thekkady / Kumarakom (135 km / 3½ hrs)
Early morning game viewing tour to the sanctuary by boat on the Lake Periyar. After breakfast leave for Kumarakom, known for its backwaters and the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary is rich with a number of noteworthy species including the Dater or Snake Bird, Little Cormorant, Night Heron, Golden Backed Woodpecker, Crow Pheasant, White Breasted Water Hen and the Tree Pie. The season for these migratory birds stretches till March from November. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 - Kumarakom / Alleppey (18 km / 2 hrs by Backwater cruise)
Enjoy the lifetime experience of journey from Kumarkom to Alleppey on a houseboat. Alleppey is famous for its beautiful backwaters. Overnight stay at the Houseboat.
Day 13 - Alleppey / Quilon (85 km / 2hrs)
Today morning after breakfast leave for Quilon, the peninsula that's surrounded by water and resembles a green planet with its shimmering lagoons, meandering canals, whispering palms and the tang of the ocean. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 - Quilon / Kovalam (50 km / 1 hr)
Today morning after breakfast leave for Kovalam, one of India's best beaches and famous for water sports in Southern India. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 15 - Kovalam / Kanyakumari /Kovalam (100 km / 3 hrs)Today morning after breakfast proceed for the excursion trip to Kanyakumari, the Southern most point of Indian mainland territory, at the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Visits to Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Temple of Virgin Goddesses await us here. And for the die-hard romantics, this place here, on a full moon evening, offers one of the best sunsets and moon rising simultaneously. Later in the evening drive back for Kovalam and stay overnight at hotel.
Day 16 - Kovalam / Trivandrum (16 km / 30 min)
Today morning after breakfast leave for Trivandrum, located on the Southwestern tip of India. Famous for its long shorelines with glorious beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage, Trivandrum undoubtedly makes an ever-popular destination.Proceed for the half day city tour covering Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Shri Chitra Art Gallery and the Museum. Later in evening you will get in time transfer to the airport to board your flight towards your own destination.
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