Kerala with Karnataka Tour

Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destination : Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum Departure

DAY 01: ARRIVAL BANGALORE

Welcome on arrival, our executive will traditionally welcome you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Today suggest you to get rid off from jetlag and relax. Overnight stay.
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DAY 02: BANGALORE

After breakfast visit Lalbagh - This expanse of greenery is one of India`s most beautiful botanical gardens. Bull temple - The gigantic image of the celestial bull, Nandi, which stands at 4.57 meters. in height, is a classic example of Dravidian architecture. Tippu Summer palace - which he endearingly called lask-e-jannat (the envy of heaven). Vidhana Soudha - this massive building houses the state legislature and the secretariat, Cubbon park - this beautiful park, which spreads over 300 acres in the heart of the city. Overnight stay.

DAY 03: BANGALORE – MYSORE (BY SURFACE 140 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Mysore and enroute visit Srirangapatam. Check in to hotel and visit Mysore Palace Mysore is known as the city of Palaces and the entire architecture and decorum of the place is in harmony with the Royal style for which Mysore is known, 150 years old Jaganmohan Palace and art gallery, Chamundi Hills, Nandi Bull Brindavan Gardens a show garden that has botanical park with fountains as well as a musical fountain. Come back to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 04: MYSORE – OOTY (BY SURFACE 128 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Ooty and check in to hotel. Later go for Ooty lake (artificial lake) is popular for boating (own cost), the famous Ooty Lake stretches, in an irregular 'L' shape, for about 2.75 kms in length and varying distances in width (100m – 140m). For the curious, this lake was artificially formed by John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty, in 1823-25 by damming the mountain streams flowing down Ooty valley. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.
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DAY 05: OOTY

After breakfast, embark for the sightseeing of Ooty - the Queen of Hill Stations in South India is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Botanical Garden Spread over 55 acres the Botanical Garden was laid out in the year 1847. The Botanical Garden has well maintained beautiful lawns and trees collected from different parts of the world. It also has an assortment of several flowering plants and herbal plants. The garden is divided into various sections namely, New Garden, Lower Garden, and Italian Garden, Dodabetta Peak is said to be one of the highest peak in south India. Wax Museum in Ooty is a great alternative to sightseeing mountains and natural valleys of Ooty. Pyakra waterfall. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 06: OOTY – COCHIN (BY SURFACE 236 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin. Reach in the evening and check in to hotel. overnight stay.

DAY 07: COCHIN

After breakfast, embark for sightseeing of Cochin visit Asia’s best preserved Synagogue, The Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India the St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was originally buried. A leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area which gives you a close look at the operation of the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets introduced by Chinese traders which is still used in Kerala backwaters as a traditional way of fishing. In the evening enjoy the Kathak kali dance show. Kathakali is the ancient classical dance from of Kerala. It is based on the stories of the Indian epics acted out in this traditional show, where dancers tell stories to music using animated expressions. It is a stylized art form where dancer wears a painted face and mimes using animated hand gestures and facial expressions.

DAY 08: COCHIN – MUNNAR (BY SURFACE 128 KM)

Morning drive to Munnar, it is Surrounded by lush green tea estates and situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, this picturesque hill station boasts of exotic flora and fauna. Enjoy beautiful streams small waterfalls like vallara and cheeyappara water falls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests, Reach in the hotel and check in. overnight stay.
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DAY 09: MUNNAR

After breakfast, go for full day sightseeing trip of Munnar Perhaps one of the most romantic experiences you love to cherish in the album of your heart.Visit – Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary, famous for Nilagiri Tahr and Tea gardens & Tea Plantation. You never feel tired. The enchanting beauty of Munnar beats the sweat of your brow. Overnight stay.

DAY 10: MUNNAR – THEKKADY (BY SURFACE 88 KM)

After breakfast, explore the Wildlife Sanctuary by jeep (own cost) or on foot - for the adventurous there is the opportunity to camp overnight in the jungle. Elephants and tigers are the most famous residents and the lucky few will possibly see these, but the smaller fauna is equally interesting and even a short forest walk near the town will likely bring you into contact with the beautiful Malabar Giant Squirrel - bigger than a domestic cat. Also enjoy Boat ride in Lake Periyar where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. Overnight stay.

DAY 11: THEKKADY - ALLEPPEY (BY SURFACE 135 KM)

After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Check in to the houseboat at 12:00. Cruising in a House Boat through the back waters of Kerala is the fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwaters, rivers and canals. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and breakfast will be served on board. All Meals will be served onboard. Overnight stay in the house boat.
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DAY 12: ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM (BY SURFACE 161 KM)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Kovalam, the internationally renowned beach destination. Reach and check in to hotel and Overnight stay.

DAY 13: KOVALAM

After breakfast, take an excursion to Trivandrum visit Napier Museum, Sri Chithira Art Gallery, Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Come back to Kovalam and enjoy at beach also visit to the Lighthouse. Overnight stay.

DAY 14: KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum airport to board onward flight to home with everlasting memories of India.
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