Kerala with Southern Splendour

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Mumbai
Detailed Itinerary :  On this day, one of our representatives meets you at the airport and transfers you to the hotel in Mumbai. After check in you get ample of time to relax in the hotel. Mumbai is rich with varied cultural currents and its multi-ethnic element. There’s another face of Mumbai as it is of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Overnight will be at Mumbai.

Day 02 Exploring Mumbai
Detailed Itinerary :  After taking our breakfast, we proceed to the hotel. We also make sure on this day to view the city in its entirety. Mumbai Fort also remains on our charts. We also cover the Marine Drive in Mumbai. Then there comes the Gateway of India, Flora Fountain/ Hutama Chowk, and Hanging Gardens in Mumbai.
Overnight will be in Mumbai.



Day 03: Mumbai Continues
Detailed Itinerary :  After taking our breakfast at the hotel, we head towards the Elephanta Caves. It is the Portuguese, which name the Elephanta Island. Here you will witness the rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva, which are rich in sculptural content. Evening is kept free to relax and explore the bazaars.
Overnight will be in Mumbai.

Day 04 Mumbai to Bangalore
Detailed Itinerary :  After taking our breakfast, we move to Bangalore by air. We reach to our place and transfer to the hotel. Under the British, Bangalore underwent a personality-change, however in the current context it is one of the perfect destinations in India. What’s more, you will also enjoy nightlife in Bangalore. This day is also kept for sightseeing as we see Lal Bagh, Vidhana Soubha, Cubbon Park, to name a few.
Overnight will be in Bangalore.

Day 05 Bangalore to Mysore
Detailed Itinerary :  We reach the Mysore by road. We also visit the summer palace en route. Now, this day offers some splendid places such as Tipu’s Palace & Fort. As we go along, we visit the 16th century Ganapathi Temple. The palace was built in the Tudor style, where you can always find Gothic windows, foiled windows, battlements and turrets resembling the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam. On reaching the place we make you check in at the hotel. Evening is kept free to explore to be followed by an overnight stay at the Mysore.

Day 06 Exploring Mysore
Detailed Itinerary :  After enjoying our breakfast, we proceed for the sightseeing of the city of Mysore. Mysore Palace is one of those few places, which give utmost satisfaction to the traveler. With so much to offers in terms of immaculate beauty, the beauty of majestic Durbar Hall is simply excellent. You can also enjoy the magnificent jewel studded golden throne of the Wodeyars, which is displayed. We also take time to visit the Chamundi Hills, 335 meters high landmark. Then there remains Brindavan Gardens also on the charts. We also take time to visit the St. Philomena's Church, a beautiful Cathedral, built in the gothic style. We also go to the Art Gallery and enjoy exquisite paintings by contemporary artists such as Raja Ravi Varma and Svetoslav Roerich.
Overnight will be at Mysore.



Day 07 Mysore to Ooty
Detailed Itinerary :  On this day, we move towards Ooty by road. Known as the "Queen of Hill Stations" it is the capital of Nilgiris district. Falling in the category of the most popular tourist resorts in India, the place offers unimaginable beauty. We also see the major attraction out there, Udhagamandalam.
Overnight will be at Ooty itself.

Day 08 Exploring Ooty
Detailed Itinerary :  After enjoying our breakfast, we go on for the sightseeing of Ooty. This day, we see the Botanical Garden, the most beautiful jewel on the crown of the "Queen of Hill Stations". We also cover the Mini Garden, which is again one of the beautiful places. What’s more, Rose Garden also remains on our charts with Dolphin Nose, the magnificent Ooty Lake, and Doddabetta. We also witness the St. Stephens Church, said to be the oldest in the Nilgiris.
Overnight will be at Ooty.

Day 09 Ooty to Cochin
Detailed Itinerary :  This day is reserved for driving to Cochin by road and it takes approximately 5 hours to reach the place. Cochin is beautiful and diverse. With colorful and vibrant elements, over 4-5 islands and peninsulas make it even more beautiful. What’s more, the back streets of the place are filled with an aroma of ginger, cardamom and other spices, making it all the more significant and worthwhile.

We also take you to the Harbour cruise in the evening. We also make sure that you enjoy Kathakali Dance Presentation.
Overnight will be at Cochin.

Day 10 Cochin
Detailed Itinerary :  After we enjoy our breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Mattancheery Dutch Palace, with its wooden walls as its main attraction. We also visit the 16th century Jewish Synagogue and the Church of St. Francis. It is at this place, Vasco da Gama was originally buried in the Church''s cemetery. You also get chance to walk around the Fort Cochin area and admire the Chinese Fishing Nets. Evening is kept free to explore the place further. We also make you experience the Kalaripayattu show to be followed by an overnight stay at the Cochin.

Day 11 Cochin to Munnar
Detailed Itinerary :  On this day, we go by road to Munnar. Munnar is beautified by three major mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. With sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities the place is simply amazing. After enjoying our lunch on the way to Munnar and dinner at the hotel, we make comfortable arrangements for an overnight stay at the Munnar.



Day 12 Exploring Munnar
Detailed Itinerary :  On this day, we climb Chokran Mudi, taking us through forestry and tea plantations onto a high granite ridge. Now, this day is the toughest as we invest 5-6 hours with good efforts.
We spend the night at the Munnar.

Day 13 Munnar to Alleppey
Detailed Itinerary :  This day is kept for proceeding towards the Alleppey. On reaching out there, we check in to the Houseboat. Known as the Venice of the East, we begin our journey from Alappuzha. At this place, traders from across the seven seas came in search of black gold and souvenirs. We also take you to witness the St. Mary’s Church at Champakulam.

Day 14 Alleppey Kovalam
Detailed Itinerary :  After an early breakfast, we move towards Kanjipadam, Pallthuruthi, and Kuppapuram you get to see the village life as well. We also take you to Alappuzha Finishing Point and Kovalam, a beautiful beach that glows with exuberance. Evening is kept free to explore, which is followed by an overnight stay at the Kovalam.

Day 15 Kovalam, Kanyakumari, and Kovalam
Detailed Itinerary :  This day is reserved for driving to Kanyakumari as we go on for full day sightseeing. Kanyakumari, one of the other fascinating parts remains on our charts. Revered for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, it is one of the best places to reckon with. Then there is Kanyakumari beach, which forms a beautiful sight. The major attraction is the Vivekananda Rock memorial. In the evening, we return back to Kovalam to take rest and overnight will be at Kovalam.

Day 16 Kovalam, Trivandrum, and Kovalam
Detailed Itinerary :  This day is reserved for sightseeing the Trivandrum, which we proceed for after the breakfast. The capital town of Kerala in South India is immensely beautiful. Trivandrum is now known as Thiruvananthapuram and this is where various music festivals are held in the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple.

Unique in its style, the temple combines the Chola and Chera styles, which give prominence to conduct processions within the temple. We also take you to the Chitra Art gallery, depicting unique history of Travancore state.
Overnight will be at Kovalam.

Day 17 Kovalam to Thekkady
Detailed Itinerary :  On this day, we move towards Thekkady after having our breakfast. Approximately after driving for four hours, rolling over the hills, we reach the the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can enjoy Indian elephants, wild boars, lion-tailed monkeys, ibex, tigers, leopards and many more. In the afternoon, we go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Overnight will be at Thekkady.



Day 18 Thekkady
Detailed Itinerary :  In the morning, after having our breakfast, we enjoy boating through Periyar Lake. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals here and enjoy a wide variety of activities. We also enjoy a wide variety of other avenues. Overnight stay in the Periyar is planned.

Day 19 Thekkady to Kodaikanal
Approximately after going by road for 4 hrs, we reach Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is located on the southern ridge of the Palani Hills and that is what gives it significance and worthiness. Kodaikanal is situated at an altitude of 6,854 ft above sea level and that is what makes it ever more beautiful. We reach and check in at the hotel, which is followed by exploring in the evening.
Overnight will be at Kodaikanal.

Day 20 Kodaikanal
Detailed Itinerary :  Kodaikanal major attractions include Kodai Lake, Coaker's Walk, Bryant Park, Kodai Astrophysical Observatory, Green Valley View, Bear Shola Falls, Fairy Falls, Kurinji Andavar Temple, and Pillar Rocks. We also take you to the sightseeing tour of Kodai with Coaker's Walk. This one km long walk offers you great views.
Overnight will be at Kodaikanal.

Day 21 Kodaikanal to Madurai
Detailed Itinerary :  This day is reserved for driving to Madurai by road approximately taking 4 hrs. Major attractions include Sri Meenakshi Amman temple, 12 temple towers (Gopurams), and evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi temple. Overnight will be at Madurai.

Day 22 Madurai
Detailed Itinerary :  After the breakfast, we go for the city tour of Madurai. The city is ancient and is laid out in the banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi temple. Other places including King Tirumala's Palace, Great Tank and Gandhi museum also remain on our traveling charts. The other temple includes Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Apart from that we also take you to the Gandhi Museum and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
Overnight will be at Madurai.

Day 23 Madurai, Trichy, and Tanjore
Detailed Itinerary :  It takes approximately 4 hrs to reach Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli. As it is situated on the banks of Kaveri River, its beauty is splendid. The place is also famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. We thereafter proceed to Tanjore.
Overnight will be at Tanjore.

Day 24 Tanjore to Pondicherry
Detailed Itinerary :  It takes approximately 4 hrs to reach Pondicherry via road. We also wintess the beautiful Kumbakonam en route. We also go to Aurobindo Ashram, which is also known as “the city of dawn”.
Overnight will be at Pondicherry.

Day 25 Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram
Detailed Itinerary :  It take approximately 3 hrs to reach Tiruvannamallai, which is a pilgrim centre dedicated to the Lord Shiva.  We also drive to Mamallapooram (Mahabalipuram) where hotel awaits us. We relax in the hotel and enjoy our time over there. Overnight will be at hotel.



Day 26 Mahabalipuram
Detailed Itinerary :  After enjoying our breakfast at the hotel, we visit the city in the morning - built in 7th century, earlier called Mahabalipooram. The magnificent rock carvings depicting mythological episodes are witnessed, which captivates even connoisseurs of travel.
Relax in the afternoon to be followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 27 Mahabalipuram to Chennai
Detailed Itinerary :  A journey, by road, involving approximately 4 hours makes us reach Chennai. Mahabalipuram is the first British Warehouse set up in 1639 by the Britishers. Earlier it was known as Madraspatinam. However, the name changed.
Overnight will be at the Hotel itself.

Day 28 Chennai
Detailed Itinerary :  On this day, we proceed for city tour of Chennai in the morning after breakfast. Santhome Cathedral was built by the Portuguese in the 14th and 15th century and even now the beauty of it is unimaginable. We also take you to the Kapaleeswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening, we enjoy the classical dance and dinner at the hotel.
Overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 29 Chennai to Delhi / Mumbai
Detailed Itinerary :  This day is reserved for taking a flight back to Delhi / Mumbai depending on where you to board your returning flight. On this day, we also enjoy shopping. Later in the day we take rest as we spend overnight at Delhi / Mumbai.

Day 30 Delhi / Mumbai
Detailed Itinerary :  On this day, which is the last day of our tour, we reach the Delhi or Mumbai depending on our onward destination. This day is especially reserved for making you relaxed so that you go to your hometown with sweet memories.