South India Sojourn

South India Sojourn

10

DAYS

Itinerary Details

Day 01      Arrive Bangalore
 
On arrival at the airport, you will be met by Indus Explorere representatiave, who will transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 02      Morning Tour of Banaglore, Afternoon drive to Mysore(130 Kms, 3 hrs)
 
Morning, sightseeing tour of Bangalore city that includes a visit to the Cubbon Park - named after a 19th century British representative, Lord Cubbon, Vidhana Souda- a magnificent building which houses the state legislature and the secretariat and Lal Bagh- the most impressive botanical garden in the country and the Bull Temple a mid sixteenth century temple, built in the Dravidian style of architecture. 
Afternoon drive to Mysore and on arrival you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 03      City tour of Mysore
 
Today you will be take for the sightseeing tour of Mysore, through the colorful market and Mysore Maharaja’s Palace. 
Later you will be taken for the excursion of Somnathpur- boasts one of the last and grandest monuments of Hoysala Architecture known as Kesava Temple and Srirangapatna - the historic capital of Tipu Sultan known for his struggle against British rule. 
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 04      Drive to Coonoor, (190 Kms 5-6 Hrs)
 
After breakfast you will be driven to Connoor, the famous hill station in south India. On arrival you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 05      At Lesiure in Connoor
 
Days at leisure to enjoy Coonoor - the second largest hill station in the Nilgiris, surrounded by tea plantationsYou will be taken for the ride on the toy train, which connects Coonoor with other hill stations in the Nilgiri Hills. The trip provides some breathtaking views of the Nilgiri hills in all its natural glory.
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 06      Drive to Palakkad (190Kms, 4Hrs)
 
After breakfast you will be driven to Palakkad. On arrival check in to your hotel.
Palakkad is a land of palm trees and paddy fields. It's known to be rich in flora and fauna. Palakkad has probably the biggest mountain pass in the world (30-40 Kms) separating the two folds of the Western Ghats on the border of Kerala with Tamil Nadu. 
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 07      Drive to Kumarakom (226 Kms,5.5 hrs)
 
Drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake the largest backwater in Kerala and home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. ,br/>Upon arrival check into hotel .
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 08      Day cruise
 
Today enjoy day cruising in traditional Kerala houseboat known as ketuvellam. The boat houses to drift through the backwaters, in a journey which takes you through canals, paddy fields and water bound villages. Return abck to your Hotel.
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 09      Drive to Kochi (80 Kms, 1.5 Hrs)
 
Drive to Kochi. Kochi, a modern port city in the state of Kerala, south-west coast of India, reflecting one of the most fascinating facets of India: cultural plurality. on arrival check in yoyur hotel 
Later you wil be taken for the heritage walking tour of Cochin. Other than this the sightseeing will include the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, the famous Jew Street, the beautiful Cochin Synagogue -built in 1568 and the Chinese fishing nets along the shores.
In the evening witness spectacular Kathakali Dance Drama in the evening, The most popular and sacred dance drama of Kerala, 
Overnight At Hotel
 
Day 10     Fly Out
 
You will be transferred to the international airportin time to connect your flight to onward destination
 
***END OF TOUR***