South India Panorama Tour

South India Panorama Tour
Duration: 19 Days / 18 Nights
Itinerary: Chennai / Kanchipuram / Mahabalipuram /Bangalore / Mysore / Ooty/Coonoor /Munnar / Periyar /Kumarakom/ Alleppey / Cochin / Kovalam /Trivandrum
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Day 01: Chennai
Arrive Chennai meeting & greetings at airport & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Chennai
After breakfast city tour of Chennai. Chennai is a bustling city with a relaxed and friendly character. Our tour commerce in the area around the 17th century Fort St. George, taking in St. Mary’s Church where Clive of India was married, before a visit to the Government Museum to view the Chola bronzes. Finally we visit San Thome Catherdal, said to house the remains of the apostle. Thomas who is reputed to have brought Christianity to India in the 1st century AD. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Chennai / Kanchipuram (64 Kms/ 1.30 hrs) /Mahabalipuram (58 Kms / 1.30 hrs)
Morning proceed drive for Excursion of Mahabalipuram & Kanachipuram temples.
Kanchipuram : one of the seven secred cities of India, served as a capital for several dynasties, most prominent among them being the Pallavas and the Cholas, Visit three of the best temples - Kailasanatha & Ekambareshwara, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Vaikuntaperumal dedicated to lord Vishnu. Kanchipuram is also renowned for its silk, a traditional cottage industry art that has been handed down over the centuries from one generation to the next Mahabalipuram; where the legendary Pallava Kings Commissioned a range of temples. The most famous is the shore temple, romantically weathered by wind and sea. then after drive back to Chennai.Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Chennai – Bangalore
Early morning transfer to Railway station for connect train to Bangalore ( Shatabdi Express 2007 : Departure 0600 Hrs / Arrival 10:50 Hrs.)
Note: This Train does not operate on Tuesday Only. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Bangalore visiting the Bull Temple, and Tipu's Summer Palace (monument), drive past numerous parks, the Vidhan Soudha and down town commercial centre. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 05 : Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast drive to Mysore , which is 140 kms / 3 hrs enroute visit Srirangapatanam to see the ruins of Tipu Sultan's capital and Somnathpur where the small Kesava temple is considered to be one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture .On arrival check in to Hotel. After noon sightseeing - include the Maharaja's Palace, the colourful vegetable and flower markets and Chamundi Hill noted for its Nandi temple.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06 : Mysore – Ooty
After breakfast drive by surface to Ooty (281kms/7hrs). On arrival check into Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Ooty
After breakfast city tour of Ooty. Ooty- also known as the queen of the Blue Mountains. It is famous for its rolling hills covered in pine and eucalyptus forests and also for its coffee and tea plantations. we will visit the famous and most beautiful Botanical Garden of Ooty which covers an area over 20 hectares and is planted with more than a thousand varieties of plants, shrubs and trees including orchids, fern and alpine. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 : Ooty – Coonoor
After breakfast drive to Coonoor (17kms/30min). On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon leave to visit the tea plantations, The Botanical Gardens, and Sima Park in Coonoor. In Coonoor also see the views from Lady Canning's Seat and Dolphins Nose. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 : Coonoor – Munnar
Afternoon breakfast drive to Munnar (265 Kms - 06 hrs). Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level and also the place of South India's highest peak (Anamudi- 2695mts). Check in at the hotel. Later visit tea estates. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 : Munnar –Periyar
After breakfast morning sightseeing of Munnar visit of Eravikulam National Park. Later drive to Periyar ( 120 kms- 4 hrs).Check into the hotel. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, it occupies 777 sqkms of the Cardamom Hills region of the Western Ghatts. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Periyar
Morning game viewing by the boat in the sanctuary, surrounded by the hills. Wildlife includes elephants, gaur, wild dogs, otters, freshwater tortoise and bird species like heroin, kingfisher, hornbill, water and fishbowls can be seen here. Afternoon visit of spice plantations. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom (135ms / 3 Hrs drive). Check into the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary -spread across 14 acres, The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. A visit to the bird sanctuary, set within the lush acres of wooded land nearby, acquaints you to the variety of migratory birds that flock in thousands, some from the Himalayas, some even from as far as Siberia. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 13 : Kumarakom – Houseboat
Morning board houseboat from Kumarakom Jetty and sail towards Alleppey. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting glimpse of the village life at close quarters. A unique and unforgettable experience. Overnight on the house boat.

Day 14 : Alleppey – Cochin (70 Kms/ 2 Hrs)
After breakfast in the houseboat disembark at Alleppey. Alleppey is also known as Vinice of the East because of the narrow canals and backwaters. Transfer to Cochin, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 15 : Cochin
After breakfast city tour of Cochin ,Cochin is a city of waterways with a varied history. Notable here is the Jewish population, arriving over 2,000 years ago and maintaining a strong community ever since. Hungry for spices, the Portuguese, Dutch and British all left their mark on this scenic seaport. Includes Visit St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace. Evening enjoy a special presentation of the colorfully costumed Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 16: Cochin - Kovalam
After breakfast drive to Kovalam ( 235 Kms / 5hrs drive. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Later day is free for leisure at the beach. Only 10km south from the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram lies the coastal village of Kovalam. It has emerged as Kerala's most developed beach resort. Each year the number of foreign visitors who travel to this beach resort is increasing due to the presence of only small-scale industry and the low prices. The Kovalam beach is just a few minutes walk from the village. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 17: Kovalam
Kovalam is well known for its beautiful beaches and palm fringed coconut trees. After breakfast full day free to relax on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 18: Kovalam / Trivandrum
After breakfast drive to Trivandrum airport ( 16 Kms) to connect flight for onward destination.
 
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