South India Vacation (SITP41)Cities | Hotels | Tour Packages In South india
Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Mysore - Nagarhole - Coonoor - Cochin - Periyar - Madurai - Karaikadi - Tanjore - Podicherry
Day - 1 » Mumbai - Mysore
Nagarhole National parkMorning flight to Bangalore. On arrival join your driver and proceed to the palace city of mysore. sTay three nights at the lalitha mahal palace hotel (new wing).
Day - 2 & 3 » Mysore
Over the following two days discover Mysore as well as the bordering region. Locations of fascination include the Maharaja’s locations of curiosity contain the Maharaja’s palace- a giant indo- saracen wedding ceremony cake of a building - the colourful vegetable and flower markets, and chamundi hill noted for its Nandi temple. Outdoors Mysore pay a visit to the ruins of Tipu Sultan’s funds at Srirangapatna, and somnathpur, whose star-shaped kesava teple is considered to be among the best examples of Hoysala architecture.
Day - four » Mysore - Nagarhole Nationwide park
90 kms southwest of Mysore lies Nagarhole National park, which claims populations of tiger, leopard and elephant and also more than 250 species of birds. Stop by thepark by jeep, on elephant back again and within a coracle. Remain two nights in the Kabini river Lodge or at h2o Woods a tiny six bedroom bungalow, fantastically appointed, and located ont hebanks with the Kabini river. Being an alternative to Nagarhole National Park, anglers may well wish to think about remaining in the Cauvery fishing camp around the financial institutions in the Cauvery River at Bheemeshwari that is noted for its mahseer fishing (most effective season November to June). The mahseer is regarded as to become one of the best video game fish in the globe. Accommodation is in spacious, well furnished “ethnic loghuts.” The Cauvery fishing Camp is situated one hundred kms from Bangalore and 85 kms from Mysore.
Day - five » Nagarhole
A day to discover Nagarhole, with lots of possibilities for wildlife viewing.
Day - 6 » Nagarhole - Coonoor
Early morning generate to Ooty, a renowned hill station inside the Nilgiri Hills. Coonoor is just thirteen kms from Ooty and delivers a relaxing option to this butling city. Stay two nights at the Taj Garden retreat Hotel in Coonoor.
Nilgiri Hills Discovering the blue mountains: go to a tea estate, get within the lovely views in the “Dolphin’s Nose”, and see the botanical gardens in Ooty and Coonoor. From Coonoor it really is probable to ride the scenic narrow gauge Nilgiri Blue Mountain train down to Mettupalayam. To complete this we suggest investing the early morning of Day 7 in Coonoor, and inside the afternoon taking the train right down to Mettupalayam, with an overnight stay at the hotel heritage Inn close by Coimbatore. On Day 8 continue by vehicle from Coimbatore to Cochin
Day - 8 » Coonoor - Cochin
Push south for the Malabar Coast and to Cochin. Over the centuries the Postuguese, Dutch and British have all influenced this interesting town. Remain in the Brunton Boatyard Hotel overlooking the sea in Fort Cochin. Please take note which you may well wish to think about breaking your journey from Conoor to Cochin at Kolongode palace, in the foothills with the Western Ghats, almost the epicentre with the Palghat pass, that permitted absolutely free movement of trade and way of life, considering that time immemorial. In these environs, will be the palace and estate of the Maharaja of Kolongode. Kolongode, and perfect location for exploring physique and soul to revitalize and renew- be it by way of the magic of Ayurveda, the salubrious climate all through the 12 months. The Ayurveda Palace oriented in direction of personal objectives of guests.the Heritage rooms with all it’s historic traditions and customs restored to it’s authentic however easy grandeur.
To fully encounter and take pleasure in Kolongode Palace we might recommend a two evening stay. Additional details on request.
Day - 9 » CochinChinese Fishing Nets
This morning pay a visit to the synagogue, dutch Palace, St Francis’ Church along with the spice market. In the afternoon take a harbour cruise to see some of the close by islands along with the legendary chinese fishing nets.
Day - ten » Cochin - Periyar
Soon after breakfast drive along the coast to Alleppey and cruise by motor boat throughout Vembanad Lake to Changancherry. Carry on on by car to lake periyar wildlife sanctuary in the cardamom hills. Stay at spice village or taj garden retreat. Alternatively, you may decide to consider a two evening rice barge cruise to the backwaters, before continuing to periyar or return from Cochin to Mumbai by air.
Day - eleven » Periyar
Early morning and afternoon wildlife viewing by boat; alternatively, take a trek by way of the forest having a nearby guidebook.
Day - twelve » Periyar - Madurai
Leave for Chenai by air or train. Alternatively continue by car to Chennai.
Day - thirteen » Madurai - Karaikadi
Leave this early morning for your area of chettinad, just ninety kms east of Madurai, and house towards the Nattukottai Chettiars, a properous banking neighborhood, who ventured abroad to Ceylon, Burma and Indo-China inside the 19th and twentieth centuries and amassed terrific fortunes. Remain for two nights in the Bangala a charming 75 year older Chettinad Bungalow belonging towards the Meyyappa Chettiar loved ones that's been sensitively restored into a delightful heritage guesthouse.
Day - 14 » Karaikudi
Discover the area of Chettinad visiting some of the grand mansions that are an architectural delight. The Chettiars are famous for his or her warmth and hospitality and so they celebrate a lot of neighborhood festivals all through the year, but the days subsequent the Pongal festival (following the 13th January) when cattle are adorned with garlands and their horns painted in vibrant colours can be a incredibly special time for you to check out Chettinad.
Day - fifteen » Karaikudi - Tanjore
Brihadeshwara TempleLeave this early morning for Tanjore mentioned for the good Brihadisvara temple, regarded as to be one of one of the most superb Chola temples in India. Stay for two nights at the Perfect river View Resort, which is situated just outside the town and overlooks the Cauvery river.
Day - 16 » Tanjore
Today go to Trichy which is dominated from the Rock Fort temple.the temple is often attained bya steep flight of actions lower right into a tunnel through the rock. Also visit Srirangam; this exceptional temple complex is spread over an island in the Cauvery River.
Day - 17 » Tanjore - Podicherry
Generate by way of the temple cities of Kumbakonam and Chidambaramto Pondicherry,a former french colony: the town reveals a lingering continental impact in its architecture and layout. Stay overnight at the hotel De L’Orient.
Day - 18 » Pondicherry - Fisherman’s Cover
This early morning visit the Aurobindo Ashram, founded by a Bengal philosopher in the early 20thcentury, and carry on to Mahabalipuram to explore the gorgeous temples and large rock carvings, developed by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman inside the 7th century. 14 cave temples happen to be hewn in to the cliff experience, but even extra impressive are the 9 monolithic “Chariot” shrines, every carved from a single boulder, which stand within the seashore. Stay for 2 nights in the nearby Fisherman’s cove Hotel (luxurious sea going through cottage).
Day - 19 » Fisherman’s Cove - Chennai
Conclude your journey having a stop by to Kanchipuram to se the 7th century Kailasanatha and Vaikuntaperumal temples, dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu respectively. Kanchipuram can also be noted for its cotton dyeing and silk weaving. This afternoon finish your journey at Chennai.
