South India, which begins with the Deccan in the north and ends with Cape Comorin, where Hindus believe that bathing in the waters of the three oceans will wash away their sins. The states in South India are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, a favorite leisure destination.
The South Indian peninsula is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the north by the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. The region offers an intriguing mosaic of cultures and some unusual ways of traveling around. Perhaps more than anywhere else in India, getting around can be a lot of fun, particularly on backwater trips along the coastal lagoons. It also offers some of the best and more picturesque beaches and a relaxed atmosphere making it a much sought after tourist region.
Day 1 Bangalore
Arrive Bangalore and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon you visit the Lal Baugh, Botanical Gardens, the 16th century Nandi Bull Temple and drive past the Vidhan Saudha. Overnight at the hotel .
Day 2 Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Mysore (120 kms / 3 hrs) en-route you visit Shravanbelagola, home to the massive 18m monolithic Gomateshwara (or Bahubali) statue. Overnight at the hotel .
Day 3 Mysore
After breakfast, visit the Mysore Palace known for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from world over and the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city. Also visit the Rajendra Art Gallery which houses some remarkable selections of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. The evening is at leisure for shopping some of Mysore's famous silks & fabrics. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Mysore - Ooty
After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Ooty (158 kms / 4 hrs) 'the Queen of Hill stations'. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this picturesque hill station. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Ooty
After breakfast, visit the Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains, the beautifully landscaped Botanical Gardens and the scenic Ooty Lake where you may enjoy an optional boat ride. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Ooty
Breakfast at hotel. Day is at leisure OR take an optional excursion to Coonoor to visit the sprawling tea gardens. Overnight at the hotel .
Day 7 Ooty
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport / railway station (Coimbatore - 90 kms/ 2 hrs) or Bangalore ( 290 kms/ 7 hrs). OR extend your tour to Kodaikanal.
Extension – Kodaikanal - 2 Nights
Day 01 Ooty - Kodaikanal
After breakfast proceed to Kodaikanal (264 kms / 7 hrs) a charming hill station amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Kodaikanal
After breakfast, visit the Shenbaganur Museum which houses one of the best orchid collections in India, the Coakers Walk on the steep southern face of the Kodai Ridge with its Telescope House and the picturesque Kodai Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Kodaikanal - Madurai
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Madurai (90 kms / 2 hrs) airport / railway station for your onward journey.
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Day 1 Bangalore - Coorg
Arrive Bangalore, transfer to Coorg (260 kms / 6 hrs), a virtual paradise on earth crowned with glorious mist cloaked hills and graced with tiny springs of coffee. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Coorg
Breakfast at hotel. The day is at leisure to explore this stunning hill retreat on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Coorg - Ooty
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ooty (225 kms / 8 hrs) the Queen of Hill stations. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Ooty
After breakfast, proceed for city tour of Ooty visiting the Botanical Gardens, known for its exotic plants and colourfully laid out ornamental gardens, the Doddabetta Peak the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains and the beautiful Ooty Lake where you can enjoy boat ride on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Ooty - Mysore
After breakfast , depart for Mysore (158 kms / 2-3 hrs) a city of palaces, gardens, beautiful avenues and sacred temples. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Mysore
After breakfast, proceed on a city tour of Mysore visiting the magnificent Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi Hills and the Art Gallery which houses a fine collection of paintings and musical instruments. This evening take an optional tour of the beautiful Vrindavan Gardens, with the musical fountain show. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Mysore - Bangalore
After breakfast, transfer by road to Bangalore (120 kms / 4 hrs), the Garden City. Later this afternoon you visit the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the 16th century Nandi Bull Temple and drive past Vidhan Saudha. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Bangalore
After breakfast, transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey.
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Day 1 Coimbatore - Ooty
Arrive Coimbatore,transfer to Ooty (90 kms / 2 hrs), the “Queen of Hill stations”. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Ooty
After breakfast go on a city tour of Ooty, visiting the Botanical Gardens, known for its exotic plants and colorfully laid out ornamental gardens, and the Doddabetta Peak the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains. Later visit the beautiful Ooty Lake where you can enjoy boat ride on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Ooty
Breakfast at the hotel . The day is at leisure OR take an optional full day excursion to Conoor to visit the tea gardens and tea factory. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Ooty - Kodaikanal
After breakfast, proceed to Kodaikanal (264 kms / 7 hrs) a charming hill station amidst sylvan beauty on the Southern crest of the upper Palani Hills. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Kodaikanal
After breakfast, visit the Shenbaganur Museum which houses one of the best orchid collections in India, the Coakers Walk on the steep southern face of the Kodai Ridge with its Telescope House and the picturesque Kodai Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Kodaikanal
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure to relax in your cozy resort or participate in the various recreational activities on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Kodaikanal
After breakfast, transfer to Coimbatore or Madurai airport / railway station for your onward destination.
Extension : Madurai/Rameshwaram - 2 Nights
Day 01 : Madurai
Arrive Madurai, transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the 1000-pillared Meenakshi Temple adorned with brilliantly decorated sculptures and statues producing almost a practically psychedelic effect. Also visit Thirumalai Nayak's Palace noted for its stucco arches and domes and Gandhi Museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Madurai-Rameswaram-Madurai
After breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to Rameswaram, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The sacredness of this place can be gauged from the belief that no travel to Kashi (Varanasi) is complete without a tour to Rameshwaram. The famed Ramnathswami temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Return to Madurai in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Madurai
After breakfast, check- out of the hotel and proceed to the Madurai or Coimbatore airport/station to board your flight for your onward destination.
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Day 1 Mysore
Arrive Bangalore and proceed to Mysore (150 kms / 4 hrs). On arrival transfer to your hotel. This afternoon proceed on a city tour of Mysore, visiting the magnificent Palace of maharaja, Chamundi Hills and the Art Gallery which houses a fine collection of paintings and musical instruments. Evening you may take an optional tour of the beautiful Vrindavan Gardens for a musical fountain show. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Mysore - Coorg
After breakfast, proceed to Coorg (120 kms / 2.5 hrs), a virtual paradise on earth crowned with glorious mist cloaked hills and graced with coffee plantations. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Coorg
Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure to explore this stunning hill retreat on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Coorg - Wayanad
After breakfast transfer to Wayanad (146 – 3 hrs) home to exotic legends and ancient mysterious mountain caves, jungle trails and exotic wildlife. Being traditionally more or less isolated from the rest of Kerala, the region has a distinctive character of its own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Wayanad
After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Wayanad visiting the Chain Tree, Neelimala View Point, Sultan Battery, Jain Temple and Edakkal Caves. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Wayanad - Calicut
After breakfast, transfer to Calicut (Kozikode) Airport / railway station (65 kms / 2.5 hrs) for your onward journey.
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