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The essence of this tour is India presented in its variety and contrasts, which cant be missed as you move from one destination to another, totally different from the other, and these are not too far away from each other considering you travel to most of them by surface, distances averaging between 100 – 200 Kms. Some of these drives in north as well as south Kerela, are specially interesting like the ones in the Coorg – Kadavu region or the one upto Munnar, beautified by lush green tea plantations, which makes it one of the most picturesque journeys that one would experience in this part of the God’s own country.
Day |
City |
Programme
Description |
| 1 | Mumbai |
Arrive Mumbai. Meet and greet on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| 2 | Mumbai/Bangalore(By Air) |
After Breakfast , Morning tour of Mumbai including the prince of Wales Museum, the Gateway of India and the bustling Crawford Market. Later board flight for Bangalore, one of the most beautiful and well-planned cities of India. Arrive Bangalore and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| 3 | Bangalore/ Shravanabelagola / Chikmagalur(251 Kms |
After Breakfast , Enjoy a morning tour of the "Garden City," including a visit to Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the Mysore Arts and Crafts Center, the bull temple and the colorful, bustling markets. Proceeding to Chikmagalur, enroute visiting Shravanabelagola. Overnight at Hotel. |
| 4 | Chikmagalur/Belur / Halebid / Mysore(150 Kms / 5 H |
After Breakfast , Drive to Mysore stopping en route to visit Belur & Halebid. Belur situated on the banks of the Yagachi River, the Chennakesava Temple basks in the glory of one of the greatest monuments of medieval art in India. An outstanding example of Indian temple architecture is found in Halebid. The Hoysaleshwara Temple's entire surface is covered with a succession of friezes running its entire length, featuring elephants, lions, horsemen, and an incredible display of celestial beasts and birds. Tonight, in Mysore view the illuminated City Palace. Overnight at hotel. |
| 5 | Mysore |
After Breakfast, tour of Mysore. It includes visits to City Palace: Chamundi Hill where Nandi (Shiva's Bull) -- a huge monolithic image is always garlanded with flowers and held in high esteem by Hindus; and the colorful and aromatic spice markets. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening drive 10 miles from Mysore to enjoy the beautiful and exquisitely illuminated Brindavan Gardens, sprawling amid gorgeous cascading fountains. Overnight at hotel. |
| 6 | Mysore/Coorg(100 Kms /3 Hours |
Morning breakfast. After breakfast proceed to Coorg. On arrival check into hotel. Later half day sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel. |
| 7 | Coorg / Kadavu(60 Kms / 1 hour) |
After Breakfast, Morning free to relax and enjoy the greens of the tropical rain forest. Later transfer to Kadavu Resort. Arrive Kadavu and transfer to hotel. Kadavu Resort is a Five star resort located at just 15 kms from Calicut, is a unique blend of Mappila and Hindu Culture, Aesthetically designed and decorated. This luxurious Resort cum business hotel is located in a sprawling nine-acre plot along the side of the backwaters, a charming location with groves of swaying, graceful coconut palms facing the dancing ripples on the water. Overnight at hotel. |
| 8 | Kadavu |
After Breakfast, spend the day at leisure, getting massage done, enjoying the view of the backwaters, evening entertainment dances or local martial arts etc. Overnight at hotel. |
| 9 | Kadavu / Cochin(224 Kms / 5 hours) |
After Breakfast, Later Drive to Cochin. Arrive Cochin. Overnight at hotel. |
| 10 | Cochin |
After Breakfast, Take a tour of the city visiting the Mattanchery Dutch Palace*, St. Francis Church- the oldest European Church in India, the Chinese fishing nets-living symbols of centuries old Chinese influence along the coast and the Spice Market, taking in views of Cochin's Quaint harbour. Overnight at hotel. |
| 11 | Cochin/Munnar(130 Kms / 4 hours) |
After Breakfast drive to Munnar, the picturesque hill station in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located 1800 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make this destination a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forest and grassland here, will bloom next in 2006 A.D. Munnar is also the home of Nilgiri Tahrs, an endangered species of wild goat. Overnight at hotel |
| 12 | Munnar |
After Breakfast, take a sight seeing tour of Munnar. Sightseeing tour around Munnar takes one to tea gardens where picturesque colonial towns and meandering mountain streams present photo opportunities galore. Visit to Munnar tea plantations and a scenic tour to Rajamalai where you can watch Nilgiri Tahrs in their natural habitat. Overnight at hotel |
| 13 | Munnar /Kumarakom(180 Kms / 4 hours) |
After Breakfast, drive to Kumarakom, land of Backwater and lagoons. The most sort out tourist destination in Kerala. Kumarakom, located on the Southern coast of India enjoys a well-balanced tropical climate. Nature has composed its magic to perfection here. An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lillies The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist`s paradise. Overnight at hotel. |
| 14 | Kumarakom/Trivandrum /Kovalam(164 Kms / 3 hours) |
After breakfast, Drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerela, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse -- sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc. Overnight at hotel. |
| 15 | Kovalam |
After breakfast day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel. |
| 16 | Kovalam/Thekkady(140 Kms / 4 hours |
After Breakfast, drive to Periyar. A national park famous for elephants. One can cruise in the Periyar lake and watch all kind of wild life from close quarters. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel |
| 17 | Thekkady/Madurai(140 Kms / 3½ hours) |
After breakfast,morning on your own. Later drive to Madurai, a bustling city packed with pilgrims, businessmen, bullock carts and legions of rickshaw pullers. Overnight at hotel. |
| 18 | Madurai |
After breakfast, this morning visit Shree Meenakshi Temple, a riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Continue to Mariamman Teppakkulam Tank, site of the Teppam or annual Float Festival held in January. Fly to Chennai (formerly known as Madras), the fourth largest city in India. Overnight at hotel. |
| 19 | Madurai / Chennai(By air) |
After breakfast, morning free for relaxation. Afternoon take the flight to Chennai. Arrive Chennai. Tour of Chennai takes you to Victoria Art Gallery, the Bronze Gallery and Chennai Museum. Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeswarar Temple. Overnight at Hotel. |
| 20 | Chennai/ Mahabalipuram / Chennai(58 Kms / 1 Hour) |
After breakfast day excursion to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipura one of the seven sacred cities of India, which served as a capital for several dynasties. Visit three of the best temples--Kailasanatha and Ekambareshwara dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Vaikuntaperumal dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Continue excursion to the ancient Pallavan port of Mamallapuram, en route stop for lunch at a seaside resort. Later, visit the 7th-century rock hewn monuments. The shore temple, the only surviving one of seven, is a unique example of a temple built of rock quarried elsewhere and carried to shore. Overnight at hotel. |
| 21 | Chennai/Onward Journey |
After breakfast, time free for last minute shopping etc till transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey. |






