South India Tours

General Information About the Place

In this tour, we will cover the most developed states of India- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala. Home to the largest bio-diversity in India, these states harbor variety of animal, bird and plant species. Take home the spices & tea from this land. To add to the beauty, 9 out of 32 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India are in South India. Marvel at the architecture, intricate stone work and beautiful gardens. Home to Exquisite Silk & Cotton Clothing, Kerala is also known as 'Venice Of India'. The beautiful backwaters and breathtaking hill stations of the state will blow your mind off. Indulge yourself in health spa's and rejuvenate your body & soul. Visit, the HOME OF THE WEALTHIEST TEMPLES IN THE WORLD. Touch the southernmost tip of India in Trivandrum - Tamil Nadu. Relish the famous South Indian Food and Coastal delicacies. Get lost in the WORLD CLASS METROPOLITAN CITIES of Karnataka.

Day Wise Schedule

Day 1

BANGALORE Arrival Bangalore airport, transfer to hotel. The Garden city - Bangalore, capital city of Karnataka welcomes you with perfect laid out parks, gardens and salubrious climate. Half day city tour of Bangalore where we visit the famous attractions like Lal bagh, Cubbon park, Iskon Srikrishna Temple, Shiva temple, Tippu's Palace, Bull temple, M.G road, Museum, Ulsoor Lake, Commercial Street etc. Overnight stay at Bangalore.

Day 2

SRAVANABELAGOAL - BELUR - HALEBID - HASSAN Post breakfast, check out and proceed to Sravanabelagola (Jain Shrine) to view the famous Gomataeshwara temple - 56ft granite statue of Jain Saint Gomateshwara. Proceed to Belur and visit Chanakeshava temple built by the Hoysala Kind Vishnuvardhana in 1117 A.D. to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism. We continue our journey to Halebid 15km way from Belur. We visit a sculptural extravaganza- the Hoysaleshwara temple, standing on platform like a casket, having the most finely detailed scroll work in stone. Halebid was known as Dwara Samudra, the wealthy capital of Hoysalas. After visiting Halebid proceed to Hassan. On arrival Hassan check-in to hotel and overnight stay at Hassan.

Day 3

HASSAN - MYSORE Post breakfast, check-out and proceed to Mysore. Enroute we visit Tipu Sultan's palace Ranganathaswamy temple, Gumbaz, Nimishamba temple, Sangam and then proceed to Mysore. Check-in and later proceed for a local city tour of Mysore. We see the major attraction of Mysore - The Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari, Mysore Zoo. Later we proceed to world famous Brindavan garden spread over 150 acres, situated at the KR Sagar Dam Kannambadi. Experience the 'Musical' Dancing Fountains show. O/S at Hotel.

Day 4

MYSORE - OOTY Check out post breakfast and proceed to Ooty. Enroute visit Mudumalai forest, Bandipur forest and Paykara dam. Mudumalai means old hills was one of the first wildlife sanctuaries in the country. Bandipur is full of evergreen forests and grasslands. Check-in hotel and evening free for shopping and other activities.

Day 5

OOTY After morning breakfast proceed for a combined tour of Ooty and Coonoor. Visit world famous Botanical garden (1847), of 22 acres area. Proceed to Doddabetta Peak (highest peak of Ooty) and enjoy boating at Ooty Lake. Afternoon proceed to Coonoor and visit Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock, Wellington Island, Ketti Valley etc. In the evening return back to Ooty and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 6

OOTY - KODAIKANAL Post breakfast check-out hotel and proceed to Kodaikanal, A pleasant hill station on the Palani Hills, part of Nilgiri. On arrival, check-in and night stay at hotel.

Day 7

KODAIKANAL After Morning breakfast proceeds for half day local tour of Kodaikanal. Visit Bryant Park it is famous for flowers, hybrids and rafts. Proceed to Coaker's Walk and Kodaikanal Lake (magnificent man-made lake), Pillar Rocks, etc. before we head back to hotel. Stay at Kodaikanal hotel.

Day 8

KODAIKANAL - COCHIN After morning breakfast check out and proceed to Cochin Via Coimbatore take a break at Coimbatore for shopping. Coimbatore is also called as Manchester of South and it is one of the leading industrialized city in South India. Post lunch at local restaurant we proceed to Cochin. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Day 9

COCHIN After morning breakfast proceed for a local tour of Cochin (Queen of Arabian Sea), We visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Bolghatty, Gunda and Willingdon Islands, Kerala History Museum, Hill Palace Museum, Parishath Thampuran Museum, Chinese Fishing Nets, Santacruz Cathedral (Basilica) etc. We will see Kerala's own classical dance drama program (Kathakali show) in the evening before returning back to hotel by 8.30pm.

Day 10

COCHIN - MUNNAR Post breakfast, check out Hotel and proceed to Munnar (King of Hills). The beautiful hill station is situated 110 km from Cochin and 1600 meter above sea level. Enjoy the landscape and the climate of once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Check-in hotel and enjoy rest of the day which is at your leisure.

Day 11

MUNNAR Post breakfast, proceed for a full day local tour of Munnar. Visit Pothamedu (view of tea, coffee & cardamom plantation & breath taking hills & lush mountains), the Echo point, Thoovanam falls, Top station Diary farm, Mattupety Lake & dam etc. Post the tour, back to hotel and stay at hotel in Munnar.

Day 12

MUNNAR - THEKKADY Leave post breakfast for Thekkady on arrival check in hotel. Thekkady is also called as Periyar- one of the World's most fascinating wildlife sanctuary in the world. It?'s declared as a tiger reserve in 1978. Enjoy elephant riding, boating at Periyar Lake Etc. Stay at hotel.

Day 13

THEKKADY - ALLEPPEY After breakfast, check out and proceed to Alleppey to board the traditional house boat. Enjoy the Kerala backwater cruise with all meals served inside. Over-night stay at house boat.

Day 14

ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM After breakfast, we bid adieu to the houseboat and proceed to Kovalam - "Paradise of the South". On arrival Kovalam check-in at a beach resort. Rest of the day is free to relax on beach shores or to take Ayurvedic Massage.

Day 15

KOVALAM - KANYAKUMARI - KOVALAM Post breakfast proceed for a day trip to Kanyakumari - southernmost tip of India where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet. It is very important pilgrimage center for Hindu's too. We visit Vivekananda rock, Gandhi Museum, Kumari Amman Temple etc in Kanyakumari and in evening return back to Kovalam.

Day 16

TRIVANDRUM Post breakfast check-out Kovalam beach resort and proceed to Trivandrum Airport to board your flight to onward destination.

Destination Covered

Inclusions

Exclusions

Notes

Destination Covered:

Munnar, Bangalore, Sravanabelagoal, Belur, Halebid, Hassan, Mysore, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Cochin, Thekkedy, Alleppy, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum

Inclusions:

01 Night in Bangalore
01 Night in Hassan
01 Night in Mysore
02 Night in Ooty
02 Night in Kodaikanal
02 Night in Cochin
02 Night in Munnar
01 Night in Thekkady
01 Night in Alleppey
02 Night in Kovalam
Meet and Greet Assistance at the Airport
Meal Plan: Daily Breakfast
Sightseeing and Entrance tickets as per the itinerary
All Tour And Transfers on SIC basis

Exclusions:

Airfare
Anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary/inclusions.
Tips & Portal Charges or any extra excursions undertaken.
Early Check-in, Late Check out as per the Hotel Policy and availability.
Items of personal nature such as phone calls, room services, minibars, pay movies, laundry, etc. or until and unless mentioned in the Hotel Voucher.
Country’s Tourist Fee wherever applicable.
National Park Fees.
Rates may change in the case of hotel rates, transport rates, government taxes or entrance fees.
Transfer Surcharges in case of Public Holidays.

Notes:

In case of any unprecedented hike in airfare, hotel charges or other service charges, the same will be levied extra.
Tour can be canceled or postponed due to natural calamities or any political issues.
No Show Guest would not be given any refund nor would their tours rescheduled.
SIC means Seat In Coach Basis. The driver would communicate with the Guests if there is a change in the assigned pick up
If the Guest fails to reach the designated place within the time arranged, there will be no replacement given and the arrangement needs to be made on your own.
The Guide will be available only for some specific tours/excursions.
If there is any change in flights by airline then tours and Transfers rescheduling will not be done.
Above Mentioned Itinerary, Flight, Timing & rates are subject to change. Hotels, services, and Air Ticket quoted are subject to the final Confirmation from Hotels, Suppliers and Airlines, Else similar property/ Airlines (Hotels) will be used.
After booking Confirmation Rs. 1000/- per person per Amendment Charges.
Room type Twin or Double is at the sole discretion of Hotels. Hotels allocate the rooms on Run of The House basis.
It is entirely your responsibility to arrange, provide and carry on tour valid travel documents including Passport, which is valid for a period of at least six months from the date of travel on the tour with necessary Visa/s and immigration clearance (if applicable), confirmed air tickets, documents confirming insurance to cover risk to life, limb and property for the duration of the tour, medical clearances, inoculation/vaccination certificates as the case may be to be able to travel as per the tour itinerary.
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to departure.
It is entirely your responsibility to check the Service Voucher(s) / Tickets / Visas / Insurance Policies carefully and to let the Company know immediately in the event of any error.
Itinerary may be changed by tour manager while execution of the tour hence do not fix your own program at all as the itinerary is subject to change.
As granting or rejecting visas and immigration clearance is the sole prerogative of the concerned sovereign Government, the Company shall neither be responsible in case of nongranting of such documents nor liable for any delay, denial or other related act or for any loss, expense, damage or cost resulting therefrom.
In case, your visa is applied through us and is rejected before 30 days of travel: Visa Fee is non Refundable, the booking amount of 25% will be refunded back. Less than 30 Days travel: 25% of the booking amount will be charged.

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Details

Category: Beaches & Islands, Bestsellers, Exotic Tours, Family Holidays, Heritage Tours, Pilgrimage Tours, Hill Stations

Duration: 15 Nights & 16 Days

Package Id: STH103

Destinations Covered: Munnar, Bangalore, Sravanabelagoal, Belur, Halebid, Hassan, Mysore, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Cochin, Thekkedy, Alleppy, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum

Hotel: 3 Star