Colorful South India
15 Nights / 16 Days
DAY 01 ARRIVE AT
BANGALORE
On arrival at Bangalore Airport, meet and transfer to hotel
for 01 night stay. Bangalore often referred to as the 'Garden City' is known
for its numerous parks and avenues. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Bangalore
covering Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bull Temple, Lalbagh Gardens, Cubbon Park&
Museum and Vidhan Soudha which houses both the State Legislature and the
Secretariat. Stay overnight in Bangalore.
DAY 02 BANGALORE -
MYSORE
After breakfast, drive to Mysore. The capital of a former
princely state, Mysore is a city of palaces and gardens and is famous for its
silk, sandalwood and jasmine. En route, visit Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan,
Srirangapatnam and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. On arrival, check into the
hotel for 02 nights. Evening free to explore the colorful bazaars. Overnight
stay at Mysore
DAY 03 MYSORE
Morning, city tour including Mysore Maharaja's Palace, which
is one of the biggest in India. Later, visit the Nandi Bull and Chamundi Hills.
Rest of the day, free to relax. Overnight stay at Mysore.
DAY 04 MYSORE - OOTY
After breakfast, proceed to Ooty, referred to as the 'Queen
of Blue Mountains' and located at a height of 2,286 m. On arrival, check into
the hotel for 01 night stay. Afternoon, visit popular attractions including the
Botanical Gardens, Lake Doddabetta, Mukurti Peak and tea plantations. Overnight
stay at Ooty
DAY 05 OOTY - COCHIN
Morning, you can opt for a toy train ride through the hills.
Drive to Cochin and on arrival, check into hotel for 02 nights stay. Cochin -
the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea has one of the finest natural harbours in the
world. The ancient churches, palaces and synagogues in this city are famous.
Evening, you go for a motorboat cruise to watch the sunset and the Chinese
fishing nets. Overnight stay at Cochin.
DAY 06 COCHIN
After breakfast, go for half-day sightseeing tour of Cochin
covering the Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays), which was built by the
Portuguese in 1555 and was presented to the Raja of Cochin as a gesture of
goodwill. The Jewish Synagogue (closed on Fridays & Saturdays) was
originally constructed in 1568, but was destroyed by Portuguese in 1662.Thiswas
rebuilt two years later when the Dutch took over Cochin. The St. Francis
Church, said to be India's oldest European-built church was constructed in
1503. Having died in Cochin in 1524, Vasco da Gama was buried here for 14 years
before his remains were taken to Lisbon. After noon at leisure. Late evening,
drive to the Cultural Centre to enjoy the Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay
at Cochin
DAY 07 COCHIN – ALLEPPEY
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey where you will check into
a Houseboat at 1200 noon for cruise towards Kumarakom and overnight stay.
Alleppey has large networks of canals and is the centre for backwater cruises
in our state. During the cruise, you can stop for short walks through the
nearby villages, enjoying local life. Meals will be served on board. Stay
overnight in Houseboat.
DAY 08 ALLEPPEY -
KUMARAKOM
Arrive at Kumarakom around 0930 hrs after a relaxing breakfast
on board. Check into the backwater resort for O1 night stay. Rest of the day at
leisure for own activities. You can opt for an Ayurvedic Full Body Massage at
the resort. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
DAY 09 KUMARAKOM - THEKKADY
Early morning, you can opt to visit the nearby bird
sanctuary. After breakfast, drive to Thekkady, the land of unending chains of
hills and spice scented plantations. It houses the famous wildlife sanctuary in
South India and has also been declared as a Tiger Reserve. On arrival, check
into the hotel for 02 nights' stay. Afternoon, visit the spice plantations and
the Kumily town. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
DAY 10 THEKKADY
morning at leisure and is free for own activities. You can
soft trek through the forest or go for an elephant ride.
Evening, you can enjoy boating through Lake Periyar to watch
the wildlife. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can view wildlife
at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
DAY 11 THEKKADY -
MADURAI
After an early breakfast, drive to Madurai. Known as the
temple town of South India, Madurai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu.
On arrival, check into the hotel for 01 night stay. Afternoon, for sightseeing
tour of Madurai. Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Temple, with its towering
gopurams and rare sculptures. Other important attractions include Thirumalai
Naicker Palace, Koodal Azhagar Temple and the Gandhi Museum. Evening, visit Sri
Meenakshi Temple and attend the Pooja ceremony. Over night stay at Madurai.
.
DAY 12 MADURAI -
TRICHY - TANJORE
After an early breakfast, drive to Tanjore-en route visiting
Trichy. Morning, visit the magnificent Rock Fort that dominates the city. 437
steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the
Vinayaka Temple built at its highest point.
The ascent is climaxed by a magnificent view of the sacred
Kaveri River. At a lower level along the rock is the Tayumanaswamy Temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, visit Sriranqam, a massive temple on an island
in the Cauvery and dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy. The temple has 21
magnificent gopurams and is adorned with exquisite sculptures. Proceed to
Tanjore and check into the hotel for 02 nights. Overnight stay at Tanjore.
DAY 13 TANJORE
After breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of Tanjore. Tanjore
was once the capital of Chola dynasty, that ruled South India between 10th and
14th centuries. Visit the most spectacular Brihadeeswara Temple, capped by a
monolithic cupola made of a single granite rock weighing 80 tonnes. The temple
itself is decorated with carved panels depicting mythological events. Later,
visit Saraswathi Mahal Library and the Art Gallery with its large collection of
chola bronzes. Overnight stay at Tanjore.
DAY 14 TANJORE - PONDICHERRY
After an early breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. En route,
visit Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram.Pondicherry is a charming coastal
town with a few enduring pockets of French culture and an ashram. Check into
the hotel for01 night. Afternoon to explore the nearby places including the
Auroville, Pondicherry Museum and the Botanical Garden. Evening to relax at the
beach. Overnight stay at Pondicherry
DAY 15 PONDICHERRY -
MAHABALIPURAM - CHENNAI
After breakfast, drive to Chennai. En route, visit Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram was once a flourishing port of the Pallavas of ancient India. The
monuments and sculptures here are world-renowned. Visit the Shore Temple,
Arjuna's Penance and Artisans Village at Mahabalipuram. Later proceed to
Chennai and check into the hotel for 01 night. Overnight stay at Chennai.
DAY 16 DEPART FROM CHENNAI
Morning at leisure. Later, transfer to Chennai Airport for
your flight back home.
RATES ARE VALID from October 2013 to March 2013
Please note rate are not valid from 20 December 2013 to 10 January
2014
RATES IN USD
Slab
|
Rate per person
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Each
of 02 paying person using twin / double room on sharing basis.
|
USD
1420 Per person
|
Each
of 03 paying person using twin / double room on sharing basis.
|
USD 1300 Per person
|
Each
of 04 to 06 paying person using twin / double room on sharing basis.
|
USD 1250 Per person
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Each
of 07 to 09 paying person using twin / double room on sharing basis.
|
USD
1100 per person
|
Supplement
for Single room
|
USD
850 Per Person
|
Hotel Envisaged –
City
|
Hotel Name
|
Star Category
|
No of Nights
|
Bangalore
|
Lemon Tree
|
4 Star
|
01
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Msysore
|
Fortune JP Palace
|
4 Star
|
02
|
Ooty
|
Holiday Inn Gem Park
|
4 Star
|
01
|
Cochin
|
Hotel Dream
|
4 Star
|
02
|
Alleppey
|
House Boat
|
Deluxe
|
01
|
Kumarakom
|
Hotel Abad Wishpering Palm
|
4 Star
|
01
|
Thekkady
|
Hotel Tree Top
|
4 Star
|
02
|
Madurai
|
Hotel Sangam
|
4 Star
|
01
|
Tanjore
|
Hotel Sangam
|
4 Star
|
02
|
Pondicherry
|
Hotel Atithi
|
4 Star
|
01
|
Chennai
|
Hotel Residency
|
4 Star
|
01
|
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
A. ACCOMMODATION:
- Total 15 Nights at Hotels as
per programme
B. MEALS:
- On room plus Breakfast basis
on fixed menu basis.
C. TRANSPORT:
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Services using an Air conditioned Medium Car for 02 pax
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Services using an Air conditioned Innova car (Large Car) for 03-04 pax
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Services using an Air conditioned Tempo Traveller for 05-09 pax
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Meeting and assistance on arrival / departure by representative in Airport
D. Other Activities
- Boat
ride at Lake Periyar
-
Kathkali Dance Show at Cochin
E. GUIDE :
- Using service of German / English speaking local guide as per
programme.
F. ENTRANCE:
- Our cost is inclusive of
entrance fee as per monuments.
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
-Airfare, airport departure tax
if applicable, any insurance covers against any mishap or evacuation , any
items of personal nature such as any table drinks, laundry, telephone calls,
tips to bell boy, driver and guide. Video /and still camera fee at monuments.
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