South India Cultural, Wildlife & Leisure Tour
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Discover the cultural heritage of South India, its wildlife and natural landscapes on a unique tailormade tour, holiday and vacation in Asia. It will be a trip you will never forget!
Read moreDiscover the cultural heritage of South India, its wildlife and natural landscapes on a unique tailormade tour, holiday and vacation in Asia. It will be a trip you will never forget!
Tour Highlights:
On arrival in Bangalore airport you will be met by our staff and transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon city tour visiting Bull Temple, Vidhan Soudha & Tipu’s Summer Fort.
Overnight in Bangalore.
After breakfast drive to Mysore.
Enroute we will stop in Srirangapatnam - an island fortress of the legendary warrior – Tipu Sultan.
On arrival in Mysore check-in to your hotel and later visiting of Chamundi Hill, the summit offers a panoramic view of Mysore's lakes, parks and palaces.
In the evening witness the Maharaja Palace which will be illuminated with thousands of bulbs.
Overnight in Mysore.
Day excursion to Somnathpur, visiting the Hoysala temple - the exquisitely carved, star-shaped temple with triple towers is a typical example of Hoysala architecture.
In the evening we will visit the Brindhavan Gardens and the overnight will be in Mysore.
After breakfast drive to Kabini.
Check-in to your Eco lodge, afternoon jungle activities which include Boat Safari on Kabini River accompanied by naturalist, Nature Walk and Bird Watching.
In the evening enjoy barbeque, campfire and dinner.
Overnight in Kabini.
Day jeep ride into Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary, chances of viewing wild animals.
Overnight in Kabini.
After breakfast drive to Mudhumalai to take a Jeep Safari into Mudhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Later transfer to Ooty. Check-in to your hotel and rest of the day free.
Overnight in Ooty.
Morning boarding the train that departs from Ooty at 9.15am.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Niligiri hills and arrive in Coonoor at 10.30am.
We will proceed to visit Sim’s Park, a beautiful park housing a rare species of Eucalyptus, Acacia, Pinus, Cinnamomum etc... Dolphin Nose is the name of the peak which resembles a dolphin’s nose.
Later return to Ooty and overnight there.
After breakfast drive to Wayanad.
Check-in to your resort and in the afternoon guided trekking to the natural waterfalls, streams, natural pools.
In the evening enjoy bonfire, music and dinner.
Overnight in Wayanad.
After breakfast drive to Muthanga wildlife sanctuary.
By jeep you can explore the wildlife, chances of viewing wild animals and visit Edakkal Caves.
Overnight in Wayanad.
After breakfast leave to Calicut, check-in to your hotel and in the afternoon visiting of Beypore - home to Asia's biggest wood market and traditional wooden ship making industry.
Later we will have a sightseeing tour to Tasara Weaving Centre - Centre for creative weaving 'Tasara' (weaver's shuttle) translates the lifestyle and flavour of local culture to hand woven fabrics.
In the evening witness the demonstration of Kalaripayattu, the martial art of Kerala. Overnight in Calicut.
Early morning depart for Cheruthrothy visiting the Kalamandalam and take the tour of "Day with Masters" - is a pilgrimage to the most sacred temple of arts, giving a world class experience to the visitors, with a unique menu of presentations that bring out the grandeur of the institution.
The programme starts at 9.30am and ends at 1.00pm with a traditional lunch.
Later,check-in to hotel and in the afternoon visiting to Pottery Village.
Overnight in Cheruthrothy.
After breakfast drive to Guruvayur.
Check-in to your hotel and in the afternoon visiting of Guruvayur Temple and Punnathur Kotta Elephant Camp.
Overnight in Guruvayur.
After breakfast drive to Cochin - known as Queen of Arabian Sea.
Check-in to your hotel and in the afternoon tour of historic Fort Cochin visiting the Jewish Synagogue – oldest synagogue in the commonwealth, decorated by Belgium Chandeliers and Chinese hand painted tiles.
Besides, sightseeing of Mattancherry Palace – houses lots of mural paintings and St. Francis Church - the oldest European Church in India. Leisure walk through Fort Cochin area to witness the operation of huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets still used in Kerala backwaters as a traditional way of fishing.
In the evening watch Kathakali Dance Show – traditional dance of Kerala.
Overnight in Cochin.
After breakfast leaving to Alleppey – an enchanting backwater village on board your houseboat.
At 12.30pm cruise into the canals of Vembanad Lake to witness the traditional Kerala village life remained unchanged for many years. Here, your crew will prepare you delicious Kerala meal on board.
Overnight at the Houseboat (Air condition will be operated from 8.00pm to 7am only).
After breakfast departure for Kovalam and check in to the beach resort.
The rest of the day will be free to relax on the beach.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Kovalam is well known for its beautiful sandy beaches and palm fringed coconut trees.
Full day free to relax on the beach, overnight in Kovalam.
Transfer to Trivandrum.
The end of our tour has come. After breakfast, you will have free time until the transfer to the airport.