DAY 1
Chennai – Arrival
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Arrive at the airport and meet our guide who will transfer you to the booked hotel. Rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.
DAY 2
Chennai – Sightseeing
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After breakfast, proceed to visit Fort St George, St Mary’s Church, Lord Shiva’s Kapeeleshwara Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Marina Beach (with never-ending coastline). Later, visit the Kalakshetra Cultural Village. Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.
DAY 3
Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (By Road: 4 Hours Drive)
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After early breakfast, proceed for visits to the Fort St. George, Government Museum, vibrant Marina Beach and see the graceful St. Thomas Basilica. Also, visit the iconic Kapaleeshwara Temple . Later, drive to Pondicherry and en-route, explore the famous historic marvels of Mahabalipuram. Here you would visit the beautiful shore temple, Five Rathas (Chariots), and the Arjuna`s Penance. Continue drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Day spent at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Pondicherry.
DAY 4
Pondicherry – Sightseeing
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Today after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing and visit Pondicherry Museum, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Arulmigu Manakula, Vinayagar Temple, Seaside Promenade & French colonies. In the evening, spend time at the beach. Overnight stay at hotel in Pondicherry.
DAY 5
Pondicherry – Trichy (By Road: 3 Hours Drive)
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Drive to Trichy. Upon arrival, check in the hotel after some relaxation, proceed for Trichy Sightseeing covering Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli Rockfort, the Thayumanavar Temple, the Ucchi Pillayar Temple and the Jambukeswarar Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Trichy.
DAY 6
Trichy - Madurai (By Road: 2 Hours Drive)
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Start your day with a delicious breakfast, Checkout from the hotel and proceed to Madurai. On arrival, visit the Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayaka Palace, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Alagar kovil. Later, visit Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple or Subramanya Swamy Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Madurai.
DAY 7
Madurai – Kanyakumari (By Road: 5 Hours Drive)
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After breakfast, checkout from the hotel. Drive to Kanyakumari. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. After freshen up, spend time enjoying sunset views at Kanyakumari shore. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kanyakumari.
DAY 8
Kanyakumari – Kovalam (By Road: 2 Hours Drive)
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Early morning at 06.30, visit Triveni Sangam. Return to hotel. Enjoy breakfast at leisure. Checkout from the hotel and proceed to visit Vivekanand Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue etc. Later, enjoy sunset views and drive to Kovalam, On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay Hotel in Kovalam.
DAY 9
Kovalam – Sightseeing
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After leisure breakfast, proceed to visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Thiruvanthapuram Zoo and Shangumugham Beach.
Spend leisure time in evening at Kovalam beach. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam.
DAY 10
Kovalam – Alleppey (By Road: 4.5 Hours Drive)
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After early breakfast, head to Alleppey. By Noon, board your Houseboat (01 Bedroom AC Deluxe Houseboat) from the Vembanad Houseboat jetty for an overnight cruise with on-board lunch and dinner, covering the nearby villages and the ethnic life around these villages to Alleppey, through the famous Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay at Houseboat in Alleppey.
DAY 11
Alleppey – Periyar (By Road: 4 Hours Drive)
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After breakfast, checkout from the hotel. Drive to Periyar, the “Wildlife destination of Kerala” or “Spice bag of Kerala”. On arrival, take a spice plantation tour. In the evening, enjoy Kalaripayattu Show – a 3000 year old art form of martial arts in Kerala. Overnight stay at Hotel in Periyar.
DAY 12
Periyar – Sightseeing
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Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and begin your day with a boat ride (at your own coast) in Lake Periyar. Next, you can choose to go on a jeep safari or go for an elephant safari (own cost). You can also enjoy other activities (at own cost) such as elephant rides, jungle walk, bamboo rafting to keep you fascinated all day long. Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar.
DAY 13
Periyar – Munnar (By Road: 3 Hours Drive)
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Wake up and settle for breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Munnar. On reaching, check-in at the luxury resort. Day spent at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel/Resort in Munnar.
DAY 14
Munnar – Sightseeing
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After breakfast, head for sightseeing places like Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, spice plantation, Rose Garden, Echo Point, Honey Bee Tree and Eravikulam National park (if time permits) and Top Station. While exploring, don't forget to shop the special tea of Munnar. Overnight stay at Hotel/Resort in Munnar.
DAY 15
Munnar – Cochin (By Road: 3 Hours Drive)
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Early morning breakfast followed by drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, enjoy a day tour of Fort Cochin, Mattancherry Palace and witness the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening, get ready to enjoy a Kathakali dance performance accompanied by a gong, drums and cymbals. Kathakali performers combine dance and theatre in a ritualistic portrayal of Gods and Demons. Later, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.
DAY 16
Cochin – Athirapally (By Road: 1.5 Hours Drive)
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In the morning after breakfast, proceed to cover the next amazing destination of Athirapally, also called the Niagara Falls of India. Later, visit the popular Charpa Falls, Vazhachal Waterfalls and Athirapally waterfalls. Overnight stay at Hotel in Athirapally.
DAY 17
Athirapally – Ooty (By Road: 6.5 Hours Drive)
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ooty through the scenic Western Ghats. Arrive in Ooty by afternoon or evening and check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the pleasant weather and peaceful hill-station surroundings of Ooty. Overnight stay in Ooty.
DAY 18
Ooty – Toy Train – Coonoor – Ooty
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After breakfast, spend the day exploring Ooty and Coonoor. Enjoy a ride on the famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Ooty to Coonoor and take in the beautiful hill views. In Coonoor, visit Sim’s Park, the tea gardens or tea factory, Lamb’s Rock and nearby viewpoints. Later, drive back to Ooty and visit Doddabetta Peak, the Government Botanical Garden and Ooty Lake, if time permits. Return to the hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening. Overnight stay in Ooty.
DAY 19
Ooty – Coorg (By Road: 3 Hours Drive)
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After leisure breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Coorg enroute visit Iruppu Falls. On arrival, check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Coorg.
DAY 20
Coorg – Sightseeing
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After breakfast, you can choose to visit one or two of the many tourist attractions (as much as time permits) including Coffee Plantations, Madikeri Fort, Raja’s Seat, Abbey Falls, Tadiandamol Peak, Barapole River, etc. Overnight stay at Hotel in Coorg.
DAY 21
Coorg – Mysore (By Road: 3 Hours Drive)
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Enjoy leisure breakfast in morning. Check out from the hotel. Visit the Dubare Elephant Camp and Nishani Motte. Later proceed to Mysore. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Spend the day at leisure. If time permits, explore the city's local markets. Overnight stay at Hotel in Mysore.
DAY 22
Mysore – Sightseeing
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After breakfast, head for Mysore sightseeing tour covering visits to the Brindavan Gardens, Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills, Sri Nandi Temple, St. Philomena's Church and Jagan Mohan Palace (Art Gallery). Overnight stay at Hotel in Mysore.
DAY 23
Mysore – Bangalore (By Road: 3.5 Hours Drive) via Srirangapatna
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to visit Bangalore. En route, visit Srirangapatna (Dariya Daulat Bagh, Gumbaz, Tippu Fort and Temple). Continue drive to Bangalore. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Spend the day at leisure. If time permits, explore the city's local markets. Overnight stay at Hotel in Bangalore.
DAY 24
Bangalore – Sightseeing
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel andproceed for Banglore city tour covering Lalbagh Botanical garden, Bangalore Palace, Vidhan Soudha, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Nandi Temple and Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Bangalore.
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DAY 25
Bangalore – Departure
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Today, enjoy lavish breakfast at the hotel and check out from the hotel. Transfer to Bangalore airport to board your flight back home.