Destination Covered : Trivandrum - Periyar - Alleppey - Cochin - Ooty - Bandipur - Mysore - Bangalore
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
DAY 01 : ARRIVE TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM BEACH
Upon arrival at Trivandrum Airport, you are met and transferred to Kovalam. Upon arrival, check-in at your pre-booked beach resort. Kovalam: 15km southeast from Trivandrum, Kovalam remains a convenient and immensely popular beach for fun by the sea. The touristed main stretch, Lighthouse Beach, is flanked by hotels and restaurants stretching back into the hillside from the shore; just north, Hawa Beach is usually crowded. Overnight at a beach resort.
DAY 02 : KOVALAM BEACH
After breakfast, day free at leisure and beach activities / relaxtation. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03 : KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM - PERIYAR BY ROAD
After breakfast depart for Periyar -a wildlife sanctuary with a beautiful lake. It is situated in a lush green forest. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 : PERIYAR
Early morning we take a boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on the water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys, and Wild Elephants. For lunch, we return to the hotel. Late Afternoon we again visit the park by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 05 : PERIYAR - ALLEPPEY - HOUSEBOAT
Morning drive to Alleppey to board houseboat. Relish Lunch on the traditional rice boat or “Kettuvollam”. Enjoy your sail through the picturesque backwaters constituted by a meandering network of lakes, canals, lagoons, rivers et al. Take pleasure in a tranquil flow of time with beautiful sceneries spread across by the interesting complement of land and water. Full day and night at houseboat. Overnight on board.
DAY 06 : HOUSEBOAT - COCHIN BY ROAD
Morning disembark houseboat and drive to Cochin. On arrival check-in at Hotel. After freshen up, Half day tour to visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, St.Francis Church. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 07 : COCHIN - OOTY BY ROAD
After breakfast, drive to Ooty. Ooty is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. Upon arrival Check-in at Hotel. After freshen up, go out for sightseeing and if time permits visit the following attractions.
Ooty Rose Garden : The pride of Ooty lies in the Rose Garden With more than 20 thousand variety of roses. It belongs to an elite club of 35 rose gardens around the world which have won the Garden of Excellence Award for South Asia.
Ooty Lake: An artificial lake, built-in 1825 by John Sullivan, Ooty Lake is one of the most popular tourist attractions. Its scenic beauty captivates everyone. Walking around the lake on a well-laid footpath and boating are also quite popular here.
Doddabetta Peak : It is the highest point of Nilgiris hills with a height of about 2,623 meters. It is also the second-highest peak in South India. A junction of Western and Eastern Ghats, its breathtaking view of the landscape around is something not to be missed.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 08 : OOTY - BANDIPUR BY ROAD
After breakfast, drive to Bandipur National Park. Upon arrival, check in at Resort. In the evening, go for a Jeep Safari. Later, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Bandipur. Overnight at Resort.
DAY 09 : BANDIPUR
Morning and Evening park Safari. Overnight at Resort.
DAY 10 : BANDIPUR - MYSORE
After breakfast, depart for Mysore ,famous for its silk and thriving sandalwood. Check in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 11 : MYSORE
The morning after breakfast, proceed for half day city tour visit Mysore. After breakfast check out hotel, drive to Chamundi Hills to pay your obeisance to Goddess Chamundeshwari. On the way back to the city you will see the Statue of Mahishasura and Nandi. Visit the Mysore Zoo, one of the oldest and well-maintained zoos in India. And also visit Karanji Lake, a picturesque lake located at the footsteps of Chamundi Hills. Visit to Lalith Mahal Palace Hotel. After that, you will visit Mysore Palace, one of the largest palaces in the country. And later visit Jaganmohana Palace Art Gallery. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 12 : MYSORE - BANGALORE BY ROAD
After breakfast, depart for Bangalore. Bangalore is one of the modern metropolis cities in India. Afternoon half day city tour visiting Iskcon Temple, Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Vishveshwarya Technological Museum, Art Gallery, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha (outside view), MG Road and Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park. Overnight stay in Bangalore. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 11 : LEAVE BANGALORE
Transfer to Airport to board flight for Onward Journey.
