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Best
South India Tour
( 22 Days / 21 Nights )
MUMBAI (1) > TRIVANDRUM > KOVALAM (3) > THEKKADY (2) > ALLEPPEY (1)
> KOCHI (1) > OOTY (1) > NAGARHOLE (2) > MYSORE (2) > CHIKMAGALUR
(2) > HOSPET (2) > BADAMI (2) > GOA (1) > MUMBAI (1)
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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]
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/4HRS) [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 European 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]
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.
Hotels Suggested:
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City |
5*
Luxury /Resorts/Deluxe Hotels |
5*Hotel/Resort |
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Mumbai |
Oberoi |
Taj Palace |
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Kovalam |
The
Travancore Heritage |
The
Travancore Heritage |
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Thekkady |
Taj Garden
Retreat |
Muthoot
Cardmom County |
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Alleppey |
Rainbow
Cruise |
Rainbow
Cruise |
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Cochin |
Taj |
Abad Antium |
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Ooty |
Sinclairs |
Fortune
Resort Sullivam Court |
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Nagarhole |
Jungle Inn |
Jungle Inn |
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Mysore |
Lalitha
Mahal Palace |
Sandesh the
Prince |
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Chikmangalur |
Taj garden
Retreat |
The Planters
Court |
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Hospet |
Malligi |
Malligi |
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Badami |
Badami Court |
Badami Court |
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Goa |
Leela |
Taj Exotica |
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Mumbai |
Oberoi |
Taj Palace |
Tour Cost will be Includes:
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Accommodation on double / twin sharing basis.
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Breakfast at all places.
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All
meals at Kovalam, Alleppey & Nagarhole.
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All road
transfers within & between cities based on the itinerary using
air-conditioned Toyota Innova Car.
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English
speaking Guide charges at Tourist Places.
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Entrance
charges to places of interest & monuments.
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Boat
ride at Periyar & Nagarhole.
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Spice
plantation visit at Periyar.
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Safari
at Nagarhole National Park.
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Driver’s
food and accommodation.
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Toll tax
and parking.
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All currently applicable taxes.
Tour will be Excludes:
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Personal expenses such as
drinks, room’s services items, laundry, telephone calls, tips, portage
at hotels or airport etc.
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Any additional expenses caused
by or liability for disturbance in trip program due to circumstances,
weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
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Liability for or insurance
against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
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Any camera/video fee where
applicable.
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Any air fare (Domestic and
International)
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Any service not specified
above
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