(18 Nights / 19 Days ) Arr : Covelong ( 02 nts) – Pondicherry (01 nt) – Tanjore ( 01 nt) – Karaikudi (02 nts) – Madurai (01 nt) – Thekkady (02 nts) – Kumarakom (02 nts) – Cochin (02 nts) – Coonoor (01 nt) – Nagarhole (01 nt) – Mysore (02 nts)- Dep : Bangalore (01 nt)
Experience the best of South India as you travel through Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. From ancient rock carvings that depict India’s rich history, to sightseeing that includes visiting UNESCO heritage sites, every moment of the trip creates a great photo opportunity. Travel to charming spice plantations, explore old churches and temples and get a greater appreciation of the local culture.
HOTELS USED OR SIMILAR
| DESTINATION | STANDARD | DELUXE | EXCLUSIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAHABALIPURAM | IDEAL BEACH RESORT | RADISSON BLUE TEMPLE BAY | FISHERMANS COVE |
| PONDICHERRY |  HOTEL DEL’ORIENT |  LE DUPLEX |  MAISON PERUMAL |
| TANJORE | Â PARADISE RESORT | IDEAL RIVER VIEW | MANTRA VEEPATHUR |
| KARAIKUDI | THE BANGALA | Â CHIDAMBARA VILLAS | Â VISALAM |
| MADURAI | Â JC RESIDENCY | Â HERITAGE MADURAI | Â HERITAGE MADURAI |
| THEKKADY | Â WILDERNEST | Â HOTEL TREETOP | Â SPICE VILLAGE |
| KUMARAKOM | Â LAKE SONG | Â COCONUT LAGOON | Â COCONUT LAGOON |
| COCHIN | Â FORT HERITAGE | Â MALABAR HOUSE RESIDENCY | Â BRUNTON BOATYARD |
| COONOOR | ACRES WILD | Â THE GATEWAY HOTEL COONOOR | Â THE GATEWAY HOTEL COONOOR |
| BANDIPUR | Â BANDIPUR SAFARI LODGE | BANDIPUR SAFARI LODGE | KABINI RIVER LODGE |
| MYSORE | SANDESH THE PRINCE | WINDFLOWER | METROPOLE |
| BANGALORE | HOTEL REEGALIS | ATLOF | VIVANTA BY TAJ MG ROAD |
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COST INCLUDES:
+ Accommodation with Breakfast Basis in above mentioned hotels or similar
+ AC INDIGO/LOGAN for Standard Package
+ AC INNOVA for Deluxe & Exclusive Programme
+ Local English Speaking Guide with Applicable Entrance Fees
+ Game Viewing Boat-ride at Lake Periyar
+ Spice Plantation Visit at Thekkady
+ Kathakali Dance show in a Local theatre at Cochin
+ All Taxes
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Cost Does Not Include:
Airfare, Visa, Travel Insurance etc.
Meals other than mentioned
Tips, telephone calls, laundry, shopping etc
Any other items other than mentioned above
Arrive in Chennai and transfer to Covelong for a two-night stay with a welcome cocktail in the evening.
Visit Mahabalipuram and optionally Chennai for sightseeing.
Drive to Pondicherry, explore the former French colony, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Travel to Tanjore via Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram.
Visit Tanjore temples and continue to Chettinad for a two-night stay.
Explore Chettinad village with its mansions, antiques, furniture, and art.
Travel to Madurai and visit the Meenakshi Temple complex.
Proceed to Thekkady and stay at Spice Village resort for two nights.
Leisure morning followed by a boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot wild elephants.
Drive to Kumarakom and stay at Coconut Lagoon resort for two nights.
Leisure day with options for walking in paddy fields or boating on the backwaters.
Travel to Cochin, stay at Brunton Boat Yard, and enjoy a sunset cruise.
Visit Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church, Dutch Palace, and enjoy a Kathakali performance.
Drive to Coonoor and stay at the Taj Garden Retreat.
Take the toy train to Ooty and continue to Nagarhole for an overnight stay.
Enjoy a jeep safari in Nagarhole National Park before travelling to Mysore.
Sightseeing tour of Mysore including Mysore Palace, Srirangapattanam, Chamundi Hills, and local markets.
Take a train to Bangalore and enjoy an orientation tour of the city.
Return flight
