SOUTHERN SPLENDOUR
Duration: 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS
Destinations: MUMBAI-BANGALORE-MYSORE-OOTY-COCHIN-KUMARAKOM-HOUSEBOAT-PERIYAR-MADURAI -CHENNAI

PACKAGE COST:

Luxury Package : $ 2100
First Class : $ 1650
Deluxe Class: $ 1375
Standard : $ 1185

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 metropolitan. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 02: Mumbai
Breakfast at the hotel followed a sight-seeing tour of Mumbai visiting - Gateway of India, the marine drive, The Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens and Victoria Railway Station. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 03: Mumbai - Bangalore
After breakfast, transfer to airport intime to board flight to Bangalore. Our Representative will meet you.Transfer to hotel of your choice. Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Bangalore visiting -- The Lal Bagh cubbon park 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 sight-seeing tour of Mysore, visit -- The Mysore Palace and The Chamundi Hills. Overnight in Mysore.

Day 05: Mysore - Ooty
After breakfast, depart for Ooty by road (165 kms / 4 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: 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) "THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA" is the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. Overnight in Cochin.

Day 08: Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sight-seeing 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 (90 kms /02 hrs). On your arrival in Kumarakom, check-in to the Resort for another unique experience. Overnight at Resort.

Day 10: Kuamarakom - 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. Overnight in the House Boat.

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 Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

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 Hotel.

Day 13: Periyar - Madurai
After breakfast, depart for Madurai by road (160 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 checkin 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 sight-seeing tour of Madurai visit -- 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. Our Representative will meet you.Transferred to hotel of your choice. Overnight in Chennai.

Day 15: In Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sight-seeing 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 sight-seeing tour of Chennai visit -- 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 intime to board your flight home.

PACKAGE COST:

Luxury Package : $ 2100
First Class : $ 1650
Deluxe Class: $ 1375
Standard : $ 1185

* Breakfast and Dinner
* Airfare, Transfers and sightseeing by airconditioned Coach/ Car
* Rates are per person on USD on twin sharing basis.
* Mouments fee, Guide charges
* Standard package is with 2 star hotels or equivalent, Deluxe package is with 3 star hotel or equivalent, First class
package is with 4 star hotels or equivalent, Luxury package is with 5 star hotels or equivalent

 

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