Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered : Trivandrum - Quilon - Alleppy - Kumarakom - Cochin - Thrissur (Trichur) - Kozhikode - Kadavu - Nagarhole - Mysore - Coorg - Hassan - Bangalore
Day 1 : Arrive Trivandrum
Upon arrival at the airport you will be greeted by our Company's
representative. After check in the hotel later proceed for half daysightseeing of Trivandrum which includes Napier Museum. It was built in the19th century. The architecture is designed in the Indo saracenic style which offers natural air conditioning system. It has a numerous collection of archaelogical and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings.The museum is closed on Monday & Wedenesday. Later on visit Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Visnu. The architecture of the temple is mixture of Kerala & Dravidian style.It is famous for its mural paintings and stone carvings.Night stay at your hotel.
Day 2 :
Trivandrum - Quilon (70 Km/1.5 hrs) Alleppy - Kumarakom (35 Km/1 hr)
After breakfast leave for Quilon or Kollam by surface. Upon arrival take the houseboat from Quilon and sail to Alleppey enjoying the backwater cruise. Upon arrival at Alleppey transfer to Kumarakom.Night stay at your hotel.
Day 3 : Kumarakom - Cochin (50 Km /1.5 hrs)
After breakfast leave for cochin. After check in the hotel leave for Cochin sightseeing which includes Chinese Fishing Net which are at the entrance of harbour and along the backwaters with pivots of wood. These nets were introduced by the traders from the court of Kublai Khan.Later on visit to Jewish Synagogue which was built in the year 1568 A.D The Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, copper plates on which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded, gold and silver crowns gifted by various patrons to the synagogue and exquisite Chinese hand-painted willow patternedtiles are of interest. Dutch Palace is another attraction which holds for the tourists coming to Cochin.This Palace was originally built by Portuguese and later on gifted to Cochin King Veera Kerala Varman in 1555 A.D.It gotits name Dutch Palace in the year 1663 when Dutch carried out the repairworks.Night stay at your hotel
Day 4 : Cochin - Thrissur (80 Km /02 hrs)
After breakfast leave for an excursion to Cheruthuruthy to visit Kathakaliand Mohiniattam dance centre. Later on leave for Trichur. Upon arrival check in the hotel rest of the day free for own activities. Night stay at your hotel.
Day 5 : Thrissur - Kozhikode (Calicut) (140 Km /04 Hrs)
After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Trissur which is called the Cultural Capital of Kerala. Visit places of interest like Vadakkumnathan Temple is one of the oldest temple of the state and is famous for Kerala architecture. Arattupuzha The Pooram Festival at the village temple in March/April features a ceremonial pageant of over 60 tuskers carrying the images of the deities of 23 neighbouring temples. Later on drive to Calicut. Upon arrival check in hotel. Night stay at your hotel.
Day 6 : Kozhikode - Kadavu (18 Km/30 Minutes)
After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Calicut which includes Dolphin's Point which is about 15 Km from the city center where one can see dolphin's playing in the sea. Pazhassi Raja Museum (Located at East Hill, the Pazhassiraja Museum, run by the State Archaeological Department, displays ancient murals, antique bronzes and old coins, as well as models of temples,megalithic monuments like dolminoid cysts and umbrella stones) Later ondrive to Kadavu. Upon arrival check in the hotel. Rest of the day free for own activities. Night stay at your hotel.
Day 7 : Kadavu - Nagarhole (150 Km /05 hours)
In the morning enjoy the boat ride on the river Chaliyar. Later on leave by road for Nagarhole. Stay at the Kabini River Lodge. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 8 : Nagarhole
In the morning enjoy a Coracle Ride on Kabini river. The Coracle is a round native boat. In the afternoon leave for Jungle activities. Return in the evening to the hotel for night stay.
Day 9 : Nagarhole - Mysore (100 Km/ 03 Hours)
After breakfast leave for Mysore. Upon arrival check in hotel. Later onproceed for half day sightseeing of Mysore which includes The Mysore
Palace (Once the residence of the Wodeyars, this structure is one of the largest of its kind in India. Built in 1912 in the Indo Saracenic style, this place excludes a grandeur that is unmatched. The Golden Royal Elephant Throne, theDurbar Hall, the Kalyana Mantap and the Gallery are the main attractionshere), St. Philomena's Church (This beautiful Cathedral was built in 1956 and is one of the largest churches in the country. It has been built in the Gothic style with beautiful stain glass windows and lofty towers. The illuminated church in the evening is a wonderful site not to be missed.) Later on visit Brindavan Garden (It is 19 Km north west of Mysore which sifamous for KRS dam built by the famous Engineer Sir M Vishvesvariah it was the first multipurpose dam built in India. Adjacent to the dam is the beautiful Brindavan Garden). Night stay at the hotel
Day10 : Mysore
After breakfast Today you will be taken for the full day excursion to Sriranpatnam which was the historic capital of Tipu Sultan who was famous for his struggle against the British rule. Also visit Somnathpura which houses the Keshva temple last of the Hoysala dynasty. It is the fantastic piece of the Hoysala architecture.. In the evening return to hotel for night stay.
Day 11 : Mysore - Coorg (100 Km/ 02 Hours)
After breakfast leave for Coorg . Upon arrival check in hotel. Later on visit places of interests like Raja's Seat:This notable spot at Madikeri isjust 1 km from the Bus Stand. Kings of
Kodagu spent their evenings to watch the golden moments of the sun set. It also offers a thrilling panoramic view of flowing valleys, lush fields and Western Ghats. You can see mountain ranges towering over one another all the way to the horizon.
Abbi
Falls : This beautiful waterfall is situated at a distance of 5 km from Madikeri in aprivate coffee estate. Abbi in Kodava dialect means "falls". This majestic stream falls is much admired and is frequently visited. Bhagamandala:This place is a temple town situated 30 kms from Madikeri. HereCauvery is at its confluence with river Kannike and Sujyothi. The temple is built in the multi-roofed Kerala style, resembling temples of distant Nepal. Night stay at your hotel.
Day 12 : Coorg
Day free for own activities. Night stay at your hotel.
Day 13 : Coorg - Hassan ( 160 Km /04 Hours)
Morning leave for Hassan. Rest of the day free for own activities. Nightstay at your hotel.
Day 14 : Hassan/ Bangalore ( 180 Km/ 04 Hours)
After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Belur and Halebid. Belur is situated at a distance of 39 Km from Hassan. It is famous for 12 th century Hoysalas temples. Later on visit to Halebid about 14 Km from Belur. Halebid was the ancient metropolis of the Hoysalas rulers.Later on in the afternoon leave for Bangalore. Upon arrival check in hotel .Night stay at your hotel.
Day 15 : Bangalore
After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Bangalore which includes
Lal Bagh : this famous botanical garden was laid by Hyder Ali his son Tipu Sultan added horticulture wealth to them by importing trees & plants from different countries. Later on visit Bull temple & Tipu's palace the construction was started by Hyder Ali but was completed by his son Tipu Sultan. In the mean time transfer to the International airport for your flight back to home.
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Basic Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by private car
- An English / Language speaking well mannered guide during sightseeing trips
- All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills etc.
- Entrance fees and still camera or video camera charges at various monuments and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare, Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person in INR. on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time.
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