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Glimpses of Tamil Nadu
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Thekkady - Munnar -
Cochin - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore
Day 01: Arrive Trivandrum - Kovalam
Arrive Trivandrum. Upon arrival pickup from airport and drop to Kovalam. Upon
arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Kovalam: This enchanting strip of golden sands is laced with the rich greenery
of coconut palms. A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 kms away from
Trivandrum.
An evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. It is a dreamy place for tourists
Day 02: Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure. Laze around the beaches of Kovalam. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 03: Kovalam - Alleppey ( 160 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Alleppey- situated in south of Cochin, is the centre
for backwater cruises in Kerala. It has a large network of canals which passes
through the town, provices its lifeline & has a long sandy beach. It is
also the centre of the famous coir products of Kerala. Arrive and board House
boat. Cruise through the backwaters of Kerala. O/night House boat.
Day 04: Alleppey - Thekkady ( 110 Kms / 2-3 Hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Thekkady. On arrival checkin
at hotel. Afternoon visit to Periyar wildlife. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Thekkady - Munnar ( 160 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel. Drive to Munnar. On arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 06: Munnar
Morning breakfast at hotel. Plan you own day, see the scenic beauty of Munnar.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Munnar - Cochin ( 153 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Cochin- with its wealth of historical
associations ans its setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas,
the city of Cochin perfectly reflects the eclecticism of Kerala.
Upon arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Cochin
Breakfast at hotel. Depart for half day sightseeing visiting Synagogue, Dutch
Palace & St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue.The Synagogue is next to
the Mattancherry Palace. It is possible to see the Great Scrolls of the Old
Testament and the copper plates on which privileges were granted to the Jewish
community by the Kochi rulers.
Afternoon free. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09: Cochin - Ooty (280 Kms / 7-8 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Ooty. Upon arrival checkin at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Ooty: The 'Queen of southern hill resorts', is a hill station situated at
a height of 7349 feet
above sea level in the Nilgiri mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu. Also known as
Udhagamandalam, it is known for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty, with
breathtaking views of tea-plantations and undisturbed grassy meadows.
Day 10 : Ooty
Breakfast at hotel. Day free to explore Ooty on your own. Visit the Tea plantations
and cherish the scenic beauty of Ooty "The Queen of southern hill resorts".
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 : Ooty - Mysore ( 159 Kms / 4-5 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Mysore. Upon arrival checkin at hotel.
Afternoon
depart for half-day city tour, visit the Maharaja's Palace, the lush Brindavan
Gardens with its dancing fountains built on the terraces of Krishnarajasagar
Dam, St.Philomena's Church built in an imposing Gothic style, the Jaganmohan
Palace which was converted into an art gallery in 1875 and the Chamundi Hills.
Mysore: Also called the city of Palaces, Mysore combines traditional grandeur
with modernity and emerges as one of the most beautiful and best planned cities
in India.
Day 12 : Mysore - Bangalore ( 140 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival checkin at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel. Bangalore: This bustling capital city of Karnataka
has a perpetual holiday atmosphere. It is multifaceted: modern marvels, historical
monuments, bustling shopping plazas, a golf course and a race course. A trip
here can be truly delightful. Bangalore is known as the city of draught beer.
It is also known as the 'garden city' and the 'silicon valley' of India since
it is the 'IT' capital of India.
Day 13 : Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel. AM depart for half-day city tour. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 : Depart Bangalore
Breakfast at hotel. Checkout hotel at 1200 hrs followed by intime transfer
to airport to connect flight to onward destination.
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