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Duration:
10N /11 Days
Destinations: 01N Bangalore - 01 Mysore - 02N Ooty - 02N Kodaikanal - 02N Munnar -
01N Thekkady - 01Alleppey
Day 01: Arrive at Bangalore
Meet & Greet on arrival and transfer to a hotel. Afternoon visit Lal Bagh- 240 acres of beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, ISKCON Temple- built in an ornate architectural style, the Krishna Temple is a blend of modern Technology and spiritual harmony. Return back to hotel and overnight.
Day 02: Bangalore / Mysore (140 kms /3hrs)
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore, enroute visit Srirangapatna -Tippu’s Summer Palace, etc. On arrival check into a hotel. Lunch, proceed to visit St. Philomena’s church- this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see and in the evening visit to world famous Brindavan Garden- the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland and return back to hotel and overnight.
Day 03: Mysore / Ooty (175 kms / 5hrs)
Morning breakfast and checkout from the hotel/resort and proceed to Ooty, Enroute visit Bandipur National park and Madumalai wildlife sanctuary, on arrival check in to a hotel, evening free and overnight.
Day 04: Ooty
Morning breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing visit to Botanical Garden - is spread over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill, Rose Garden - the rose varieties planted in this park were assembled from different sources with 17,256 rose plants from 1919 varieties, Deer Park - It is one of the high altitude animal park in India, Doddabetta - It is highest peak (2634 meters) in the Nilgiris, Ooty Lake - the Ooty lake which extends to an area of 65 acres, good for boating. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 05: Ooty / Kodaikanal (280 km / 6hrs)
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Kodaikanal, check in on arrival to a hotel. Evening visit to Coakers walk - It offers some of the best views of the plains, Green Valley View - this point commands a beautiful view of the entire Vaigai Dam, this place was once known as “Suicide point.” The Lake - the 24-hectare lake is the focal point in Kodai, boating can be done here. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 06: Kodaikanal
After breakfast, go on a local tour and visit Berijam Lake, Bryant Park, Boat Club, Pillar Rocks, Telescope Houses, Kirundi Andavar Temple and Bear Shola Falls. In the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Kodaikanal / Munnar (180 kms / 5 hrs)
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Munnar, check in on arrival to a resort. Afternoon half-day tour to Pothamedu-offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations, the rolling hills, the lush mountains and the breath taking scenery, The Sita Devi Lake- with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also idle for trout fishing. Return to resort and overnight.
Munnar
Munnar, one of the most popular hill stations in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India . Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.
Day 08: Munnar
After breakfast, go on a local tour of Munnar. Visit Anaimudi Peak - the highest peak, Devikulam, Mettupatti Dam and Farm, Nyayamakad, Echo Point, Rajamala, Kundala, T Power House Waterfalls and Malankara Reservoir. Late in the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. In addition to elephant rides, cruises on the lake and treks to the ruined Mangaladevi temple - a beautiful old stone temple situated in the heart of the Thekkady forest, this sanctuary offers the unique opportunity to watch and photograph wild elephants at close quarters
Day 09 :Munnar / Thekkady (100 kms / 2hrs)
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Thekkady, check in on arrival to a resort. Afternoon Half-day tour to the Periyar Wild Life sanctuary – lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. Return to resort and overnight.
Alleppey
Alappuzha(Alleppey) has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. A land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level
Day 10: Thekkady / Kumarkom - Alleppey (165kms / 3hrs )
Morning breakfast, checkout of the resort and proceed to Alleppey, on arrival check in to a Houseboat, travel around Kerala’s best backwater area. All meals on board the houseboat. Overnight.
Kochi
KOCHI known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea , it is the commercial capital of Kerala. This was once the major trade centre with the Arabs, Portuguese &the Dutch.