01 Day: Mumbai:

On arrival at Mumbai International Airport you will be welcome by our representative then transfer to the hotel where we are holding 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 - Goa (By Air):

Today after breakfast you can go for city tour and shopping at biggest shopping malls of Mumbai, Cross Road, West Side, Fashion Street, which is in main Bombay city. Optionally you can do shopping at Inorbit in suburban. Later in the after noon transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight for Goa. On arrival transfer to the beach resort. Rest of the day is free for relaxation and leisure at beach resort. Overnight at the Resort.

04 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.

05 Day: Goa - Badami (200 kms - 4 hrs):

After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Badami, on arrival transfer to hotel. After rest and relaxation visit Aihole and Pattadakal. After some rest and relaxation visit Monolithic Caves, which is 70 ft in length. Pillars inside the temple are cut in clinical precision and designs denote flowers and geometrical figures. Evidences reveal, Mangalesha, uncle of Pulekeshi II, constructed the cave temple in 578 AD. Each cave here indicates the architecture gradually evolved into perfection during the Chalukyan dynasty. Sculptures here also tell the empire had given equal importance to all existing faiths of its time: Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Buddhism and Jainism. After visit drive back to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight at Badami.

06 Day: Badami – Hospet - Hampi (120 Kms - 3 hours):

After breakfast drive to Hampi, en route visiting the fascinating rock-cut caves of Badami - once the capital city of the Chalukyan Empire, rulers of the central Deccan from 4th - 8th centuries AD. Set in a ravine, the site is surrounded by fortifications, but most famous of all is the carved and inscribed temples cut from the solid rock. Proceed to Hospet. On Arrival check in at Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneshwari, in the afternoon sightseeing tour of Hampi visiting Virupaksha temple this temple is located at the base of Hemakuta hill and has been a place of worship since the 7th century. It began as a small shrine but was enlarged by the Vijayanagara kings, Hemakuta hill temples, Bal Krishna temples, Narsimha statue, Zenana enclosures, elephant stables, stepped tanks and kings’ palace. Evening also visit Vithala Temple to enjoy the light illumination at 1830 hours. After visit return to the hotel for overnight stay.

07 Day: Hospet - Hassan (355 kms - 7 hours):

After breakfast optionally you can visit once again to Hampi to see any places, which has been dropped yesterday. Later drive to Hassan, Optionally, if not too tired from the long journey, you can enjoy the splendor of Shravanbelgola. 51 kms south - east of Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim centre. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali - the world’s tallest monolithic statue. Rest of the day you will remain free to explore the surroundings. Overnight at Hassan

08 Day: Hassan - Belur - Halebid - Mysore (170 km 3- 4 hours):

After breakfast leave for Mysore en route visiting Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoysala architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakesava Temple: which took 103 years to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Proceed to Mysore. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight at Mysore.

09 Day: Mysore:

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of the city 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.

10 Day: Mysore - Srirangapatnam - Bylakuppe - Madikeri (120 kms - 2 ½ hours):

After breakfast leave for Madikeri. En route visit Srirangapatnam the once capital of legendary warrior Hyder Ali and his son, Tipu Sultan. The highlights are the fortress boasting of Tipu's Mosque with slender twin minarets and the famous Ranganathaswami temple. Also visit the Tibetan monasteries of Bylakuppe. After visit proceed to Madikeri. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

11 Day: Madikeri:

Morning after breakfast, take a tour of Madikeri also known as the “Scotland of India”. Visit Madikeri Fort, Abbey Falls, Nisargadhama - Known for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Overnight at hotel.

12 Day: Madikeri - Tellichery (110 kms 2 ½ hours):

After breakfast drive to Tellichery, on arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation you can visit local spice and fish market, handloom and bidi units. Optionally you can enjoy dine at boat cruise. Overnight at Tellichery.

13 Day: Tellicherry:

After breakfast drive to Cannanore to see the St. Angelo Fort and also visit Shree Muthappan Temple at Parassinikadavu which is 40 Kms north of Tellichery and famous for the Muthappan Theyyam. It's the only place in Kerala where theyyam the ritual dance form of North Kerala is performed daily. Rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy at the beach. Overnight at the bungalow.

14 Day: Tellichery - Mahe - Guruvayur- (170 kms - 4 hours):

Morning drive to Guruvayur through Mahe a small beautiful trading town on the west coast established by the French in the 17th century. It was a French enclave years back on Malabar Coast. It is under the administrative control of the union territory of Pondicherry and several historical hangovers of French influence are evident. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Guruvayur.

15 Day: Guruvayur - Cochin (110 kms 2 ½ hours):

Morning after breakfast visit to Guruvayur Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, one of the most popular pilgrim centres of India, followed by visit to Punnathur Kotta, where 44 elephants belong to the Guruvayur Krishna Temple are fenced and fed in the Punnathur Kotta. Later check out the hotel and drive to Cochin. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening free for leisure and relaxation. Overnight at Cochin.

16 Day: Cochin:

Today morning after breakfast, take a sight seeing tour of 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.


17 Day: Cochin - Periyar: (190 kms - 4 hour):

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.

18 Day: Periyar - Alleppey (114 kms - 2 ½ hours) 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.

19 Day: Kumarakom - Cochin (90 Kms - 2 hours) - Hometown (By Air):

After breakfast disembark from the houseboat. Later drive to Cochin (90 kms) and transfer to the International airport to board scheduled flight for your hometown. On departure the tour concludes with happy memories