Best of South India Tour
Itinerary Detail
Day 1 Arrive Mumbai
On arrival in Mumbai, you will be met & transfer to your already booked hotel. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai > Trivandrum (By Flight) > Kovalam (20 Kms / 30 Mins) [B]
9W 336 Mumbai (10:40) / Trivandrum (12:40)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum transfer to hotel in Kovalam. Later enjoy Relaxation Program. Overnight at resort.
Day 3 & Day 4 Kovalam [B/L/D]
Enjoy the Relaxation Program at the resort. Overnight at resort.
Day 5 Kovalam > Thekkady (240 Kms/5 Hrs) [B]
Today morning after breakfast drive to Thekkady. Arrive and check-in at the hotel.
Day 6 Thekkady [B]
Day for the local sight seeing and visit to Periyar Sanctuary and spice plantation market.
Day 7 Thekkady > Alleppey (170 Kms/4 Hrs) [B, L, D]
After breakfast drive to Alleppey for the backwaters. Check-in in the houseboat. Overnight on Houseboat.
Day 8 Alleppey > Kochi (80 Kms/2hrs) [B]
After breakfast, transfer to Cochin. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis church Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest USDpean church in India. Vasco de gama was buried there. Dutch Palace – As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 Kochi > Ooty (280 Kms/7 Hrs) [B]
Early morning drive to Ooty. Arrive Ooty and check-in at the hotel. You may also take the Steam train from Conoor. Afternoon for the local sight seeing including visit to Botanical gardens. Evening for the markets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Ooty > Nagarhole (65 Kms/1.5 Hrs) [B]
The next morning leave for Nagarhole by road. Check at a lodge on your arrival at Nagarhole. Spend the day relaxing at your leisure. Retire for the night. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Nagarhole [B/L/D]
Leave for a Coracle boat ride on the Kabini River. Head for a tour around the national park in the afternoon in a jeep. Come back and retire for the night in the lodge. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Nagarhole > Mysore (95 Kms/2 Hrs) [B]
Leave Nagarhole the next morning and travel towards Mysore by road. Check in at the hotel as soon as you arrive. Go for a sightseeing tour around Mysore and spend your afternoon and evening visiting the Mysore Palace and Chamundi hill. Come back for your overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 Excursion to Srirangapattan [B]
Morning for the excursion to Srirangapattan about 20 kms from Mysore. Afternoon drive back to Mysore for the local sight seeing. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 Mysore > Chikmagalur (170 Kms/ 4 Hrs) [B]
Morning drive to the beautiful town of Chikmagalur. Nestled in the Baba Budan hills, Chikmagalur is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises .hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 Chikmagalur [B]
Day for the excursion to Belur and Halebad. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 Chikmagalur > Hospet (275 KMS/7HRS) [B]
Morning drive to Hospet. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 Hospet [B]
Excursion to Hampi, a World Heritage Site. Hampi was the medievel 14th Century capital of the fabulous Vijaynagar Empire. It witnessed a grand renaissance in art and architecture that is evident in the immaculately preserved temples and monuments that dot the historic landscape. In Hampi our visit will include the Lotus Mahal, Queen's bath, Virupaksha temple, Monolithic Narasimha and the Elephant's stable. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18 Hospet > Badami (160 Kms/ 4 Hrs) [B]
After breakfast, drive to Badami and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Badami.
Day 19 Badami [B]
Excursions to Bijapur, Aihole and Pattadakal. Visit Gol Gumbaza is the first thing that associated with city of Bijapur. Also visit Aihole famous as the "cradle of Indian architecture", Badami set in beautiful countryside's of the four of a red sanstone ridge the small rural town of Badami was once the capital of the Chalakyan empire. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20 Badami > Goa (360 Kms/ 7 Hrs) [B]
After breakfast drive to Goa. Arrive and check-in at the beach resort. Afternoon enjoy the beaches. Overnight at hotel.
Day 21 Goa > Mumbai (By Flight) [B]
IT 132 Goa (14:20) / Mumbai (15:20)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mumbai. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 22 Sightseeing of Mumbai > Departure [B]
Today after breakfast you will come with us to explore the Mumbai, you will visit Gateway of India - The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarat style. Elephanta Caves – 9kms by sea. These 7th century rock – cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thereafter you will be transferred to Airport to board your International flight back home.
Inclusions :
• Accommodation on double / twin sharing basis
• All road transfers within and between cities based on the itinerary using AC Toyota Innova car
• Driver allowances
• Includes breakfast
• Toll Tax and Parking
• All meals at Kovalam, Alleppey & Nagarhole.
• Boat ride at Periyar & Nagarhole
• Spice plantation visit at Periyar and Safari at Nagarhole National Park
Exclusions :
• Any kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and alcoholic beverages.
• Any thing not specified in the itinerary.
• Camera fees (still or movie)
• Entrance / administrative fees
• Insurance Cover
• Unspecified meal etc.
• Any additional expenses due to circumstances, weather, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
• Any air fare (Domestic / International)
These trips are priced assuming two travelers. Surcharges for solo travelers and discounts for groups, if any, will be applied. Prices assume itinerary is purchased "as is". Minor changes to hotels or hotel add-ons to the beginning or the end of the existing itinerary can be made at no extra charge.
All prices do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
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Legend
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
ER: Elephant Ride
CR: Camel Ride
BR: Boat Ride
JS: Jungle Safari
CS: Camel Safari
HS: Horse Safari
VS: Village Safari
GD: Gala Dinner
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