Exotic Tour of South India
18 Nights / 19 Days

Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Vythiri - Palghat - Munnar - Madurai - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Mararikulam - Cochin

Day 1 : ARRIVE BANGALORE
Arrive Bangalore – meet & transfer to hotel.
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka state. Originally founded in 1537 by Kempe Gowda, a Magadi chieftain, who built a mud fort with four watch towers marking the city limits, which he called Bengaluru.
Overnight : Hotel in Bangalore

Day 2 : BANGALORE – MYSORE
After breakfast drive to Mysore (4 hrs) enroute visiting Srirangapatnam - capital of the warrior King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are well worth a visit.
Thereafter continue on drive to Mysore - the capital of King Tipu Sultan who fought British but refused to given up his kingdom, a true martyr.
Arrive & check in at hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Mysore

Day 3 : MYSORE – OOTY
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Mysore – Visit Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery – Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, the gallery has a collection of exquisite paintings.
Later drive to Ooty - Ootacamund - the former summer capital of the Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu), it is known as the Queen of Hill stations. It nestles in the Nilgiri Hills at an altitude of 2300 meters
Overnight: Hotel in Ooty

Day 4 : OOTY 
After breakfast day free for independent activities.
Overnight : Hotel in Ooty

Day 5 : OOTY – CONOOR – VYTHIRI
Early morning experience the Toy Train ride to Conoor, this is the highlight of this area.
Later drive to Vythiri (3 hrs)
Vythiri is a picturesque place located in the Northern high ranges of Kerala in Wayandu district. Refreshing, pollution free and inspiring acres and acres of lush green land interspersed with perennial streams and rolling hills at Vythiri. An area that breaths history and legend, Vythiri had been the natural choice for tourists because of its accessibility, beauty and pleasant climate. Rising 2600 ft. above sea level Vythiri had been a retreat for English planters during colonial.
Overnight : Hotel in Vythiri

Day 6 : VYTHIRI
In the morning visit of Tholpetty Sanctuary & Kurava Dweep
Tholpetty Sanctuary is at one end of Muthunga. The Lower Sanctuary of Muthunga and Tholpetty Sanctuary constitute Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary has elephant population of over 900 plus other wildlifes including spotted deer, bison, boar, and langurs among others.
Later visit Kuruva Dweep 950 acres of evergreen forest surrounded by east flowing river, Kabani. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are sovereigns of this supernatural kingdom. This is a uninhabited island which resembles a fantacy land.
Overnight : Hotel in Vythiri

Day 8 : VYTHIRI – PALGHAT
After breakfast drive to Palghat (5 hrs).
The district which lies at the foot of the colossal Western Ghats has only midland and highland areas. Palakkad had witnessed several alien invasions that had left indelible impressions on the history of Kerala. The Palakkad Fort of Hyder Ali speaks volumes of Mysore invasions and the advent of the Britishers to the region.
Overnight: Hotel in Palghat

Day 9 : PALGHAT
After breakfast visit the Palghat town and walk around the near by villages.
Overnight : Hotel in Palghat

Day 10 : PALGHAT – MUNNAR
After breakfast drive to Munnar (6 hrs)
The land of highest peak (Anamudi – 8,951 ft) South of Himalayas, Munnar is the lovely hill station of Kerala rests in the high-ranges of Idukki district at an altitude of 4,500ft with towering mountains.
Overnight : Hotel in Munnar

Day 11 : MUNNAR – MADURAI
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Lockhourt Gap, Devikulam Tea Garden View, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Dam & Top Station & the town of Munnar.
Later drive to Madurai 5 hrs, one of India’s busiest temple towns and one of the architectural wonders.
Overnight : Hotel in Madurai

Day 12 : MADURAI – THEKKADY
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai - visit the vast temple complex built over 2,500 years ago.

Later drive to Thekkady ( Periyar ) (4 Hrs.) The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary lies around the lake, on the cool hills of the Western Ghats the heartland of which luxuriate in matted coffee, tea, pepper and cardamom plantations.
Overnight : Hotel in Thekkady

Day 13 : THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM
Early morning boat cruise in the lake to watch wildlife.
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom (4 Hrs.). A beautiful destination of mangroves forest, green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals, the village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake.
Overnight : Hotel in Kumarakom

Day 14 : KUMARAKOM
Day at leisure to visit the bird sanctuary which is in a marshland that is walkable.
Overnight : Hotel in Kumarakom

Day 15 : KUMARAKOM – HOUSEBOAT
1200 hrs : Check-out from your Hotel in Kumarkom and board on House Boat for 1 night and move towards Alleppey.
Alleppey is the centre for backwater cruises in Kerala. It has a large network of canals which, passing through the town, provides its lifeline. It has a long sandy beach. It is also the centre of the famous coir products of Kerala. Snake boat race is held here on second Saturday of August every year.
Dinner & Overnight : House Boat (Air Conditioned)

Day 16 : HOUSEBOAT - ALLEPPY - MARARIKULAM
0830 hrs : Breakfast
0930 hrs : Disembark your House Boat and drive from Alleppey to Mararikulam.
Mararikulam is a sleepy fishing village located between the port city of Cochin and Alleppey. And here, amidst the coconut groves is the Marari Beach Resort set in a superb location of 25 acres of coconut palm grooves leading down to the vast expanse of beach.
Overnight : Hotel in Mararikulam

Day 17 : MARARIKULAM
After breakfast day free to relax on the beach.
Overnight : Hotel in Mararikulam

Day 18 : MARARIKULAM – COCHIN
Morning : After breakfast drive to Cochin (1 ½ hrs).
Cochin – the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea’ is one of the most interesting cities of India and has one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
Arrive & check in at hotel.
In the afternoon proceed on the sightseeing of Cochin which takes one on a tour of Mattancherry Palace in Fort Cochin, the Jewish Synagogue, at the northern tip passing the Chinese fishing nets which are still a popular and efficient way for the fishermen, St Francis and Santa Cruz Churches.
In the evening visit to Kathakali Dance.
Overnight : Hotel in Cochin

Day 19 : DEPARTURE COCHIN
After breakfast transfer to International airport for flight back home.