5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS

SOUTH SPECIAL

BANGALORE / MYSORE / OOTY / KODAIKANAL / MUNNAR / THEKKADY / ALLEPPEY / COCHIN

Day 1:- Arrive at Bangalore

Meet & Greet on arrival and transfer to a hotel. Afternoon visit Lal Bagh- 240 acres of beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, ISKCON Temple- built in an ornate architectural style, the Krishna Temple is a blend of modern Technology and spiritual harmony. Return back to hotel and overnight.

Day 2:- Bangalore / Mysore (140 kms /3hrs)

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore, enroute visit Srirangapatna -Tippu’s Summer Palace, etc. On arrival check into a hotel. Lunch, proceed to visit St. Philomena’s church- this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see and in the evening visit to world famous Brindavan Garden- the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland and return back to hotel and overnight

Day 3 :- Mysore / Ooty (175 kms / 5hrs)

Morning breakfast and checkout of the hotel/resort and proceed to Ooty, Enroute visit Bandipur National park and Madumalai wildlife sanctuary, on arrival check in to a hotel, evening free and overnight.

Day 4 :- Ooty

Morning breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing visit to Botanical Garden - is spread over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill, Rose Garden - the rose varieties planted in this park were assembled from different sources with 17,256 rose plants from 1919 varieties, Deer Park - It is one of the high altitude animal park in India, Doddabetta - It is highest peak (2634 meters) in the Nilgiris, Ooty Lake - the Ooty lake which extends to an area of 65 acres, good for boating. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 5:- Ooty / Kodaikanal (280 km / 6hrs)

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Kodaikanal, check in on arrival to a hotel. Evening visit to Coakers walk - It offers some of the best views of the plains, Green Valley View - this point commands a beautiful view of the entire Vaigai Dam, this place was once known as “Suicide point.” The Lake - the 24-hectare lake is the focal point in Kodai, boating can be done here. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 6:-Kodaikanal / Munnar (180 kms / 5 hrs)

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Munnar, check in on arrival to a resort. Afternoon half-day tour to Pothamedu-offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations, the rolling hills, the lush mountains and the breath taking scenery, The Sita Devi Lake- with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also idle for trout fishing. Return to resort and overnight.

Day 7:-Munnar / Thekkady (100 kms / 2hrs)

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Thekkady, check in on arrival to a resort. Afternoon Half-day tour to the Periyar Wild Life sanctuary – lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. Return to resort and overnight. 

Day 8:-Thekkady

Morning breakfast, half-day sight seeing to Mangala Devi Temple- this ancient temple is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. Afternoon free. Return to resort and overnight.

Day 9:-Thekkady / Alleppey (165kms / 3hrs )

Morning breakfast, checkout of the resort and proceed to Alleppey, on arrival check in to a Houseboat, travel around Kerala’s best backwater area. All meals on board the houseboat. Overnight. 

Day 10:- Alleppey / Cochin (65kms / 1hr)

Morning breakfast and check out and proceed to Cochin to board your flight or train. Tour ends.