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South India Heritage Tour
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Thekkady - Munnar -
Cochin - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore
Day 1: Trivandrum - Kovalam
Arrive Trivandrum. Upon arrival pickup from airport and drop to Kovalam. Upon
arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Kovalam: This enchanting strip of golden sands is laced with the rich greenery
of coconut palms. A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 kms away from
Trivandrum.
Day 2 : Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure. Laze around the beaches of Kovalam. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 3 :Kovalam - Alleppey
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Alleppey- situated in south of Cochin, is the
centre for backwater cruises in Kerala. It has a large network of canals which
passes through the town, provices its lifeline & has a long sandy beach.
It is also the centre of the famous coir products of Kerala. Arrive and board
House boat. Cruise through the backwaters of Kerala. O/night House boat.
Day 4: Alleppey - Thekkady
Morning breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Thekkady. On arrival checkin
at hotel. Afternoon visit to Periyar wildlife. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Thekkady - Munnar
Morning breakfast at hotel. Drive to Munnar. On arrival checkin at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Munnar
Morning breakfast at hotel. Plan you own day, see the scenic beauty of Munnar.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Munnar - Cochin
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Cochin- with its wealth of historical
associations ans its setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas,
the city of Cochin perfectly reflects the eclecticism of Kerala.
Upon arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Cochin
Breakfast at hotel. Depart for half day sightseeing visiting Synagogue, Dutch
Palace & St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue.The Synagogue is next to
the Mattancherry Palace. It is possible to see the Great Scrolls of the Old
Testament and the copper plates on which privileges were granted to the Jewish
community by the Kochi rulers.
Afternoon free. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9: Cochin - Ooty
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Ooty. Upon arrival checkin at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Ooty: The 'Queen of southern hill resorts', is a hill station situated at a
height of 7349 feet above sea level in the Nilgiri mountain ranges in Tamil
Nadu. Also known as Udhagamandalam, it is known for its salubrious climate and
scenic beauty, with breathtaking views of tea-plantations and undisturbed grassy
meadows.
Day 10: Ooty
Breakfast at hotel. Day free to explore Ooty on your own. Visit the Tea plantations
and cherish the scenic beauty of Ooty "The Queen of southern hill resorts".
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Ooty - Mysore
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Mysore. Upon arrival checkin at hotel.
Afternoon depart for half-day city tour, visit the Maharaja's Palace, the
lush Brindavan Gardens with its dancing fountains built on the terraces of
Krishnarajasagar Dam, St.Philomena's Church built in an imposing Gothic style,
the Jaganmohan Palace which was converted into an art gallery in 1875 and
the Chamundi Hills. Mysore: Also called the city of Palaces, Mysore combines
traditional grandeur with modernity and emerges as one of the most beautiful
and best planned cities in India.
Day 12: Mysore - Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival checkin at
hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Bangalore: This bustling capital city of Karnataka has a perpetual holiday atmosphere.
It is multifaceted: modern marvels, historical monuments, bustling shopping
plazas, a golf course and a race course. A trip here can be truly delightful.
Bangalore is known as the city of draught beer. It is also known as the 'garden
city' and the 'silicon valley' of India since it is the 'IT' capital of India.
Day 13: Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel. AM depart for half-day city tour. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14: Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel. Checkout hotel at 1200 hrs followed by intime transfer
to airport to connect flight to onward destination.
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