Day 01 -- Arrive Bangalore
Assistance
and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02 -- Bangalore-Nagerhole drive, 200 km
Morning city sightseeing tour of Bangalore.
Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka is one of the most important
metropolis of India. It is a vital centre of science, aeronautics and
electronics. Situated 1000 m above sea level, this garden city has pleasant
weather round the year. The Lalbagh, one of the finest botanical Gardens of
India, Cubbon Park laid in 1864 sprawling across 300 acres, Vidhana Soudha
built in 1956 housing The State Legislature and Secretariat are the main
attractions.
Afternoon drive to Nagerhole.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 -- Nagerhole
The Nagarhole National Park with its green world rich in forests, little
streams undulating valleys and fascinating waterfalls. A perfect get-away
for nature-lovers. Deriving its name from Kannada, 'Naga' meaning snake and
'hole' referring to streams - Nagarhole is truly a delightful spot, bubbling
with the activity of some of the most magnificent animals and trees.
Rosewood, teak, sandal, silver oak… are among the trees found here. The
animals that are found here - Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Chital, Sambar,
Sloth Bear, Jungle Fowl, Patridge, four horned antelope, warblers, spotted
deer, mouse deer, pangolin, panther, gaur, giant flying squirrel…
The Park has about 250 species of birds and the Malabar trogan, the Malabar
pied hornbill, the great black woodpecker, the Indian pitta and the green
imperial pigeon are part of its avian variety.
Day activities will include jeep and elephant safari, coracle ride, nature
walk, Camp fire dinner and possibly a cultural programme in the evening.
Day 04 -- Nagerhole-Mysore, 80 km
Short
drive to Mysore. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mysore
Mysore, 770 m above sea leavel, this imperial city was the erstwhile
capital of the Wodeyars. The legend takes its name from a famous demon
called Mahishasur, a great warrior who ruled as a tyrant until he was killed
by the goddess Chamundeshwari. Mysore as we see today is most famous for the
imposing Royal Palace with a magnificent Durbar Hall, particularly splendid
during the Dussehra Festival when the Maharaja's jewellery, studded gold
throne (weighing 200 kgs) is on display. Chamundeshwari temple perched on a
hilltop is 2000 years old, Nandi Bull half way to the hill is a 4.8 metre
monolith. 19 km north-west of Mysore is the KRS Dam and the ornamental
Brindavan Gardens. The mustical fountains and colourful lights transform
this place into a fairly land in the evenings.
Day 05 -- Mysore
Morning excursion to Somnathpur.
Somnathpur, Built in 1268 AD, the temple is known for its Hoysala
architecture and is seated on a star shaped base, set on a chiselled plinth
and guarded at internals by miniature elephants. The temple wall depicts
scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharta and Bhagvata, the three holy religious
books of Hindus.
Afternon at leisure.
Day 06 -- Mysore-Ooty drive, 155 km
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour.
Ooty, an integral part of the great plateau occupying the junction of the
Eastern and Western Ghats. Located at 2240m above sea level, Ooty is the
headquarters of the Nilgris district. Apart from coffee and tea plantations,
trees like confiers, eucalyptus, pine and the wattle dot the hillside in
Ooty and its environ. The places of interest in Ootyinclude Botanical
Gardens where "summer Festival" is held each each during the month
of May: the artificial lake and Dodabetta Peak which is the highest point in
the district at a height of 2623m.
Day 07 -- Ooty-Cochin drive, 280 km
Drive to Cochin and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 08 -- Cochin
Morning city sightseeing tour.
Cochin, Kerala's commercial centre, it has a fine natural harbour.
Cochin(Kochi) gateway for Kerala is famous for Mattanchery Palace, St.
Francis Church, Wellington Island, Bolghatty Island, Chinese Fishing nets
and Jewish Synagogue. Cruising on the back-waters provides glimpses of the
rural life, fine view of the harbour and three islands.
In the evening witness performance of Kathakali dance show in a theatre.
Day 09 -- Cochin/Periyar drive, 185 km
Drive to Periyar via Kottayam, dotted with old churches, tea/coffee and
rubber plantation.
Arrive Periyar and check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Periyar.
Periyar, spread over an area of 777 sq km, this sanctuary has about 35
tigers and leopards. However, sighting a tiger in Periyar is a fortune for
one out of thousand. The park encompasses a 26 sq km artificial lake and is
the home of sambars, wild boars, elephants and antelopes which can be
occasionally seen on the banks of the river during a boat cruise. Periyar,
otherwise,
blessed by Nature has enormous tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations
and is lush green.
Day 10 -- Periyar/Kumarakom drive, 135 km
Drive to Kumaraom and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day free. Evening sunset cruise organized by the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 -- Kumarakom/Alleppey
Arund
Noon time, board Kerala Houseboat "Kettuvalam"
Embark Kerala Houseboat "Kettuvalam" at Kumarakom.
Head towards Munnattumugham village, thru interior backwaters. Continue to
Champakulam, earlier named as Kalloorkad, the ancient trade centre of
backwaters. Visit famous St, Marys Forance Church that is believed as
blessed by Str. Francis in 42 AD. The murla paintings by vegetable oil is an
exciting panoramic vision. Visit the famous Champakulam snake boat
construction yard.
Night stay at Champakulam village.
Day 12 -- Alleppey-Kovalam drive
After breakfast, leisurely cruise towards Alleppey finishing point jetty.
Disembark at 0930 hours.
Drive to Kovalam and check-in at Beach Resort.
Day 13 & 14 -- In Kovalam
At leisure.
Day 15 -- Kovalam-Trivandrum-dep
Transfer to airport for onward flight
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