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Characteristics
of South India
Mumbai
- Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Cochin - Alleppey - Kumarakom
-Munnar - Periyar - Madurai - Tanjore - Pondicherry
- Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai - Goa - Mumbai
25 Nights - 26 Days
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01
Day: Arrival Mumbai:
On arrival at Mumbai International Airport you
will be welcomed by our representative then
transfer to the hotel where we hold the room
on ready occupancy basis. Overnight stay in
Mumbai
02 Day: Mumbai:
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of
Bombay, drive to Gateway of India and from here
cruise by motorboats to Elephanta Caves. A flight
of 100 steps takes you to the top of the hill
where it is set. The caves houses large pillars
that seem to hold the ceiling which is made
of cross beams. The picturesque presentations
of the 9 marvelous sculptured panels, set on
the walls are awe-inspiring. The most famous
of the panels is the Trimurthi, or triple-headed
Shiva, where the God is depicted as the destroyer,
the preserver and the creator. Later in the
afternoon cruise back to Gateway of India, one
can have lunch at the Taj Hotel or other several
good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar
serving continental cuisines. Later visit Prince
of Wales Museum, Parliament House, Marine Drive,
Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens, Return back to
the hotel for overnight.
Note: Elephanta Caves and Prince of
Wales museum are closed on every Monday.
03 Day: Mumbai -
Bangalore (By Air):
Today after breakfast you can go for city tour
and shopping any of shopping malls of Mumbai,
Cross Road, West Side, Fashion Street, which
is in main Mumbai city. Optionally you can shop
at Inorbit in suburban. Later in the afternoon
transfer to the airport to board scheduled flight
for Bangalore On arrival transfer to hotel.
Rest of the evening you can visit the local
market and restaurants of the city to see the
night life of Bangalore. Return to the hotel
for overnight stay.
04 Day: Bangalore:
After breakfast check out and drive to Bangalore.
On arrival transfer to the hotel relax. Later
take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting
Lal Baugh - One of the many gardens in the city;
it derives its name from the profusion of Red
roses which are in bloom here, Cubbon Park -
a garden laid down by Lord Cubbon in 1864. The
ambience of the city life is broken with presence
of such a large park in the center of the city.
The Bull Temple - The 4.57 m high and 6.10 meters
long image is carved out of single granite rock,
Bangalore Palace - Built in the Tudor style
and inspired by the Windsor palace, Vidhan Soudha
- the Vidhan Soudha houses the state legislative
assembly of state government, Tipu’s Palace
- The summer palace of Tipu Sultan later followed
by visit to Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
- The temple is natural monolith carved cave
temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening
you can visit Ulsoor Lake. Overnight at the
hotel.
05 Day: Bangalore
- Mysore (140 kms - 3 hours):
Morning after breakfast time will be free for
rest and relaxation or optionally you can go
for shopping also. After lunch drive to Mysore.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening visit
to Mysore Zoo. In the evening visit to Mysore
Arts and Crafts Centre. Later return to the
hotel for overnight stay.
06 Day: Mysore:
Morning drive to Mysore via Srirangapatnam where
you enjoy a panoramic view of the Jain temples.
On arrival in Mysore check into your hotel.
After relaxation take a sight seeing tour visiting
Maharaja Palace built in 1911-1912. The Palace
is harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic
style of architecture with archways, domes,
turrets, colonnades and sculptures, which are
magnificent. St. Philomena’s cathedral
- folklore museum - Brindavan Gardens &
spectacular musical fountains & Government
Buildings, Later drive up to Chamundi Hill to
see Chamundeshwari temple and a panoramic view
of Mysore. On your way back, see the Nandi Bull.
Return to the hotel for overnight at Mysore.
07 Day: Mysore -
Ooty (170 kms - 3 ½ hours):
After breakfast morning is free for shopping.
After lunch checkout the hotel and drive to
Ooty, en route optionally you can visit Bandipur
& Mudumalai Sanctuaries, on arrival transfer
to the hotel. Evening is free to enjoy pleasant
atmosphere of “Queen of hills” at
Ooty. Overnight at the hotel.
08 Day: Ooty:
Morning after breakfast take a sightseeing tour
of Ooty enjoy the scenic surroundings, the Botanical
Garden a wealth of variety of plants that include
different types of roses, imported shrubs, rare
flowering plants, eucalyptus trees, several
old trees and even a fossilized tree trunk that
is 20 million years old, followed by boat rides
and fishing, a visit to the Ooty Lake is a must.
Besides these, there are various view points
like Lamb’s Rock, Kodanadu and Dodabetta
Peak is the highest point in the district at
a height of 2623 meters. Provided the day is
clear, one can see as far as the plains of Coimbatore
and the Mysore plateau. Overnight at Ooty.
09 Day: Ooty - Coonoor
- Ooty (Excursion 20 kms - ½ hour):
After breakfast drive to Coonoor, visiting Sim's
Park, there are also a number of individual
tree specimens planted all over the place, give
a special charm to the park, Dolphin's Nose,
the Nose is a unique rock of tremendous proportions
which looks like a Dolphin, Lamb's Rock commands
a grand view of the Coimbatore Plains, Laws
Falls a paradise for Nature lovers. If you love
trekking visit to The Droog, used by as an outpost
by Tipu Sultan, stands 6,000 feet height overlooking
the plains, it is around 3 kms trekking, later
drive back to Ooty for overnight stay.
10 Day: Ooty - Cochin
(300 Kms - 8 hours):
After an early breakfast, Checkout the hotel
and drive to Cochin. On arrival transfer to
the hotel. Rest of the evening free for relax
and leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
11 Day: Cochin:
Oasis state of Kerala & on to the Malabar
Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin), one of
the India's most colourful cities. This inter,
connected series of Islands & shoreline
presents a vivacious blend of Cultures &
Religions; Visit to Fort Cochin & St. Frances
Church to see the town of Vasco da Gama. We
also see the Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry
"Dutch" Palace. This evening a memorable
experience in any journey in Kerala is a Boat
Trip along the Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters
of the Area; we enjoy this extraordinary excursion
today. As we sail along the shady canals we
see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. From
our launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced
- Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families
living on narrow spits of land between the waters.
In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's
most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes
& Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the
beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight
at Cochin.
12 Day: Cochin -
Alleppey (64 Kms 1 ½ hrs) Backwaters
tours through sailing boat to Kumarakom:
After breakfast checkout and drive for Alleppey,
on arrival embark at the houseboat. The day
for the journey of backwaters in the boat, through
the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters
of Alleppey by regattas (snake boats) for which
Kerala is very famous, while sailing enjoy palm
fringed narrow canals winding through the vast
expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets
lined up along either side of the canals are
panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese
fishing nets, the reminiscent of our past trade
links, are also found on the way. Flocks of
duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds
flying across the sky remains as enduring pictures
reflecting the charm of this tourist land, you
also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening
enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats,
moving towards Kumarakom. The Houseboats have
generated electricity; sitting cum dinning area,
separate bedroom with attached English toilets,
sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a Chef,
and Srank (Driver). Overnight at the houseboat.
13 Day: Kumarakom:
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat
and drive to Kumarakom - for the nature-lover.
Here in this backwater town, you can laze in
a canoe amidst sylvan surroundings where the
only presence is yours and the egrets. Later
visit at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on
the banks of the Vembanad Lake, to see bird
viewing where numerous species of birds, including
Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries,
Teals and several varieties of Herons roost
are found. For an inquisitive bird watcher,
it is always advisable to carry their binoculars
at all times. Return to hotel, Make sure you
do not miss out on Karimeen and fresh toddy
the favourite fresh water food and the local
wine. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
14 Day: Kumarakom
- Munnar (120 kms 3 ½ hours):
After an early breakfast drive to Munnar, on
arrival transfer to the hotel, Munnar is located
at the Idukki district of Kerala State in India.
The word "Munnar" means three rivers.
3 mountain streams (Madurapuzha, Nallathanni
and Kundala) are joining together here. During
the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer
resort of the Government officials. The natural
beauty, calmness and mild cold climate throughout
the year make it the favorite tourist places.
There are about 30 tea plantations in and around
Munnar. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests
inside Munnar range exposes it's beauty. The
Munnar hills are covered by tea plants, which
make Periyar the feeling of seeing a wide green
carpet. Later take visit at Rajmalai Wild Life
sanctuary – this is the only sanctuary
in India where Indian Ibex’s are found,
followed by visit at Kannan Devan Hills from
here you can have a panoramic view of Munnar
Tea Estates & the Lake of Munnar. Overnight
at the hotel.
15 Day: Munnar:
After breakfast you can opt to visit to Mattupetty
is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm,
the Indo-Swiss live stock project. Over 100
varieties of high yielding cattle are reared
here. Visitors are allowed into three of the
eleven cattle sheds at the farm, followed by
visit to Pothamedu which offers an excellent
view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations
in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain
and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for
trekking and Long Mountain walks. Later visit
at Devikulam (7 km from Munnar). This idyllic
hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora
and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare
experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral
waters and picturesque surroundings is a good
picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout
fishing. Return to the hotel for overnight stay
at Munnar.
Optionally you can visit Eravikulam National
Park (15 km from Munnar) the park is 97 sq.
km, situated in the Devikulam Taluk and is home
to the Nilgiri Tahr. Considering the ecological,
faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological
significance, it was declared as a National
park in 1978. The park is breathtakingly beautiful
and is easily comparable to the best mountain
ranges found anywhere in the world. Later return
to the hotel for overnight at Munnar.
16 Day: Munnar -
Periyar: (110 kms 3 ½ hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Thekkaddy,
on arrival transfer to the hotel, later visit
at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of India's
biggest wildlife sanctuaries covering 777 sq.
Km (300 Sq. miles) is a Tiger Reserve. Its centrepiece,
the man-made Periyar Lake at the height of 2000
ft. covers 26 sq. km, running through the forests
of the Western Ghats in Kerala, discover the
park, animals found here include elephant, sambar,
gaur and wild animals found here include elephant,
sambar, gaur and wild boars and birds like ibis
and grey heron. The visit is done in a boat
to view animals with a bit of extra luck we
may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Later
in the evening take a spice plantation tour
to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper,
coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to
the hotel, you could stop at the local market
and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight
at Periyar.
17 Day: Periyar
- Madurai (140 kms 3 hrs):
After breakfast check out and drive to Madurai.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation
take a sightseeing of Madurai visiting the Meenakshi
Sundareshwar, one of the largest temple complex
in India built between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Apart from the estimated 33 million sculptures
there, the temple is absolutely absorbing with
the endless rounds of ceremonies, prostration
of countless devotees and glittering market
stalls, followed by visit to Tirumalai Nayak
Palace, Koodal Alagar Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman
Teepakulam where annual boat festival takes
place. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at
the hotel in Madurai.
18 Day: Madurai
- Trichy- Tanjore (160 kms 3 ½ hrs):
After an early breakfast checkout and drive
to Tanjore. En route visit to Trichy take sightseeing
tour of the city, most famous landmark of this
bustling town - the Rock Fort Temple, a spectacular
monument perched on a massive rocky outcrop,
the Sri Ranganathanswami Temple. This temple
is one of the largest and most interesting temple
complexes in India, built on an island in the
middle of the Cauvery River and covering a staggering
2.5 sq km and Jambukeshwara - Mysore Temples.
After visit continue to proceed to Tanjore.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation
take a sightseeing tour of Tanjore visiting
Brihadeshwara temple, which was built by Raja
and is termed as the crowning glory of Chola
temple architecture. This temple is one of the
monuments in India with World Heritage listing.
Also visit the Thanjavur Palace, which was constructed
in 1550 and has huge corridors, spacious halls,
observation and arsenal towers. Return to the
Hotel for overnight stay.
19 Day: Tanjore
- Pondicherry: (175 kms 4 hours):
After breakfast check out the hotel and drive
to Pondicherry, en route visiting south Indian
villages and stopping en route to see the lifestyle
of Dravidian community. After visit Continue
to proceed to Pondicherry, on arrival transferred
to the hotel. Later sightseeing of Pondicherry
the world-famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram is situated
here. The Auroville complex is the brainchild
of "The Mother". The late French woman
devotee of Sri Aurobindo to whom the spiritual
authority was passed on after the death of Mr.
Aurobindo. Then visit Pondicherry museum, old
city optionally one can go for local market
for shopping. Later return to the hotel for
overnight.
20 Day: Pondicherry
- Mahabalipuram (95 kms 2 hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Mahabalipuram.
On arrival transferred to the. After some relaxation
take a sightseeing tour of the city, built in
the 7th century, this ancient city is said to
be a sculptor's delight, boasting of some of
India's most sublime rock-cut art, for which
it is now a World Heritage site, visit the seven
pagoda-style Shore temples, Rathas, Arjuna's
Penance, Krishna Mandapa, Shore Temple, Mahishasurmardini
Cave, Varaha Mandapa and Mandapams, lashed by
the waves of the sea and the seven rathas or
temple chariots, a group of monolithic monuments
& animal figures carved out of solid rock,
the earliest known examples of Dravidian architecture.
They were constructed in a single century-long
burst of creative enthusiasm. Return to the
hotel for overnight stay.
21 Day: Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram-Chennai
(130 kms 3 hours):
After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram (65 kms
½ hour drive), this is one of India’s
seven sacred cities and one of its loveliest
temple towns also known for its handloom silks,
followed by visit to temples Kailasnathar, Vaikuntaperumal,
Ekambareshwara, Kamakshiamma and Sakiswarar,
you can do shopping of silk cloth market and
weavers homes. Later continue to proceed to
Chennai (76 kms 1 ½ hour drive). On arrival
transfer to the hotel. Evening free for leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
22 Day: Chennai:
After breakfast take the city tour of Chennai,
the gateway of South India will put you in touch
with a different phase of India - Classical,
Ancient, Gentle. Chennai, the 4rth largest city
in India. Spread over 50 miles and features
a large and beautiful waterfront on the Bay
of Bengal. The British East India Company established
its first trading post at Chennai, and in 1653
the company built Fort Saint George to protect
its position. Take a sightseeing tour of Chennai
visiting Marina Beach, the second longest beach
in the world. The St. George Fort, built in
1653, is currently used as the state government’s
secretariat, Santhome Cathedral was built around
14th-15th century and is another colonial structure
worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the
Kapaleeswara Temple is the oldest temple in
Chennai. Another important temple in the city
dedicated to Lord Krishna is Parthasarthy Temple.
The Snake Park has a large collection of snakes
and many other reptiles. Evening optionally
you can visit to flower and fruit market. Overnight
at the hotel.
23 Day: Chennai
- Goa (By Air):
Morning after breakfast time is free for rest
and relaxation, then transfer to the airport
to board the morning flight for Goa. Assistance
on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of
the day is free for relaxation and leisure at
beach resort. Overnight and dinner at the hotel.
24 Day: Goa:
After breakfast, the day is free to enjoy the
beaches and amenities available at the resort.
You can take a sightseeing tour of Old Goa -10
km from Panjim, the basilica of Bom Jesus, the
16th century church dedicated to infant Jesus
and enshrining the mortal remains of St. Francis
Xavier, is one of the most important sight of
Goa. The other Churches in the same area are
St. Cathedral, with its vaulted interior, Church
of our Lady of Rosary and Nunnery of St. Monica.
The Aguada Fort built by the Portuguese commands
the mouth of the Mondovi River and houses a
lighthouse. And in the evening enjoy Cruise
over Mondovi River. Overnight stay at hotel.
25 Day: Goa - Mumbai
(By Air):
Morning after the day is free to explore the
beaches of Goa, visiting the famous beaches
of Goa like Anjuna Beach, Colva Beach &
Calangute Beach. Then transfer to the airport
to board the afternoon flight for Mumbai. On
arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening free
for leisure and relax and late night halt.
26 Day: Mumbai -
Hometown (By Air):
Early morning after breakfast transfer to the
International airport to board the scheduled
flight for your hometown. On departure the tour
concludes with happy memories |
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Important
Note:
1. Customized Tour:
Above tour programme can be customized, as per the preference
by the guest in terms of arrival dates, departure dates
and destinations, no. of days etc., it will be your
individual tour not sharing with other person or a group
tour.
2. Our Services:
We provide individual customized tour packages with
2, 3, 4, 5, 5 star deluxe hotels as well as standard
and luxury heritage hotels and palaces with air - conditioned
car accompanied by English speaking driver through out
the tour (right from your pick up from the airport till
you departure to home town) for all transfers, sightseeing,
intercity travel, city tour with services of English/multilingual
guide, domestic air/train ticketing, special interest
tour with all kind of travel related services.
3. Tour Cost:
Tour cost depends on 3 major factors: A) How many people
are traveling together? B) Travel period, as the hotels
are having different rates during low and high season.
C) Preference of hotel category or budget per person
per day.
4. Group Tours:
The above tour programme can be executed for group tours,
if the guest or any travel agency forms a group in their
own country. Conducting and forming a group tour in
India with different nationals is not feasible.
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