South India Tours
South India Tour
Duration : 15 Days / 14
Nights
Destinations Covered : Mumbai -
Bangalore - Hassan - Mysore - Coonoor -Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Houseboat
- Cochin - Mumbai
DAY 01 : Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at 12 Noon. Afternoon
City Tour of Mumbai. Visit Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum (Museum is
closed on Mondays) Fish Aquarium, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of
Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla
Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (Where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) then to Dhobi Ghat.
Also drive past Afghan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve-centre), colourful
Crawford Market and Marine Drive. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 :
Mumbai/BangaloreMorning excursion to the Elephanta Caves (Subject to
weather conditions). Across the harbour to the world famous, 1200 years old
Elephanta Caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The famous TRIMURTI sculpture
signifying the trinity of the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer is
located here. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Bangalore.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03 : Bangalore/HassanMorning City Tour of Bangalore. Half
day sightseeing tour of the "GARDEN CITY" visiting the Lal Bagh which has a
variety of old Trees, Fountains, Lotus Pools, Terraces and an assortment of
Tropical Herbs and Sub- Tropical Herbs. Also see the Government Buildings and
the Maharaja's Palace. Later leave for Hassan by surface enroute visiting
Sravanbelagola. Arrive Hassan and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04 : Hassan/Mysore Morning City Tour of Belur and
Halebid. Belur famous for it Hoysala architecture. Its Temple of Lord
Channakeshava is embellished with carving which has few equals in the world.
Halebid - The seat of Hoysala Kingdom, its great Hoyaleswara Temple was built in
the typical Hoysala style architecture. A stellar base with the emblem of the
lion and elephants seemingly supporting the temple, signify stability. Afternoon
leave Hassan for Mysore by surface enroute visiting Srirangapatnam. Arrive
Mysore and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : Mysore
Morning City Tour visiting
Srirangapatnam - 16 kms from Mysore, this fort was the stronghold of Tipu
Sultan, son of Haider Ali. Tipu made a last minute ditch against the British in
1799 before surrendering his kingdom. Among the many fort buildings still
intact, are Tipu's airy Summer Palace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat Bagh
(garden). Here, is also the celebrated Sri Ranganatha Temple. Afternoon
excursion to Somnathpur. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06 :
Mysore/Ooty/Coonoor Morning leave Mysore by surface for Coonoor enroute
visiting Ooty. On arrival at Coonoor check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 07 : Coonoor/Madurai Morning leave Coonoor by
surface for Madurai. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08 : Madurai Morning City Tour of Madurai visiting the
great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering
gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the
Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous
for the Stucco work on its domes and arches. Evening visit Meenakashi Temple
during Aarti ceremony. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 09 :
Madurai/Periyar Morning leave Madurai by surface for Periyar enroute
visiting tea plantation. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 10 : Periyar Morning and evening boat cruise at
lake Periyar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 11 : Periyar/Kumarakom
Morning leave
Periyar by surface for Kumarakom. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at
the hotel.
DAY 12 : Kumarakom/Houseboat Move from hotel to
the houseboat. You will enjoy backwater cruise crossing the narrow canals of
Kerala. Overnight at the houseboat.
DAY 13 : Houseboat/Cochin
Morning houseboat will drop you at the Jetty. Proceed by surface to
Cochin. On arrival at Cochin check-in at the hotel. Afternoon City Tour of
Cochin.Visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing Nets, St.
Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY
14 : Cochin/Mumbai In time transfer to airport to connect flight for
Mumbai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 15 : Leave Mumbai In
time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
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