Southern Splendour Expedition
Overview
South India destination is the great way to explore Magnificent Nature, Beaches & Hill stations and it uncover the Rich Cultural Heritage. The Leading tourist destinations of India offering choices to discerning leisure Traveller, Heritage Explorer, Adventure Traveler, Honeymooner etc.
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Hotel
Transport
Trip Highlights
- Visit St. Francis Church, The Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace.
- Backwater Cruise in Alleppey
- Enjoy a visit to the Tea Museum, Rose Garden and Mattupetty Lake in Munnar.
- Explore picturesque beauty "Queen of Hills" Ooty
- Visit Mysore Maharaja’s palace and Brindavan Garden
- Visit Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and ISKCON Temple
- Visit world second longest Marina Beach and Temples
Tour Itinerary
Day01: Cochin
Arrive at Cochin Airport and Meet our representative. Directly check into hotel. Overnight stay is at Cochin.
Day02: Cochin – Alleppey Houseboat Cruise – Thekkady
After breakfast proceed to visit Fort Cochin and Chinese Fishing net and then proceed to Alleppey Houseboat cruise which is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene. Later proceed to Thekkady through panoramic Western Ghats hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of water falls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into Hotel and expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake. Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance. Over night stay is at Thekkady.
Day03: Thekkady – Munnar
After breakfast proceed to Munnar, Beautiful Hill Station has gentle Hills covered with velvety Tea Plantations, Forests, lake and Reservoirs and a small Wildlife Sanctuary in the Vicinity. Munnar set amid South India, most dramatic mountain scenery. Munnar is the commercial center of some of the world’s highest tea growing estates. Enroute visit Valara Waterfalls and Cheeyapara Waterfalls and later visit Mattupetty, Eravikulam National Park, Anaimudi, Kundala and Eco Point. Overnight stay is at Munnar.
Day04: Munnar – Athirapally waterfalls
After breakfast, proceed to Athirapally Waterfalls and Vazhachal nature cannot be described by words, Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees and proceed to have fishing in the river, experience the cooking of the Herbal/ Ayurvedic diets and best place to relax your mind with Ayuvedic treatments. Overnight stay is at Athirapally.
Day05: Athirapally Waterfalls
After breakfast proceed to Water falls and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at Athirapally.
Day06: Athirapally – Coimbatore
After breakfast proceed to Coimbatore and visit Marudhamalai Murugan Temple, Dhyanalinga Temple. Overnight stay is at Coimbatore.
Day07: Coimbatore – Ooty
After breakfast proceed to Ooty also known as Udagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is one of the coolest green hill resort in India and it is famous for its tea and coffee plantations. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. Later visit Botanical Garden, Lake, Boathouse and Super market. Overnight stay is at Ooty.
Day08: Ooty – Mysore
After breakfast proceed to Mysore derived its name from a demon named Mahishasuran, who was killed by Chamundeeshwari. It is also known as "The City of Palaces". It is famous for its silk and also thriving sandal wood incense center and visit Srirangapatinam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple dedicated to God Ranganatha a manifestation of Vishnu, Chamundeeswari Temple, Mysore Maharaja’s palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and build between 1897 and 1912 and Brindavan Garden. Overnight stay is at Mysore.
Day09: Mysore – Bangalore
After breakfast proceed to Bangalore, which is the capital of Karnataka state, it is known as "The Garden City of India” "Silicon Valley of India ", "Fashion Capital of India", "The Pub City of India". The city was founded in 16th century and witnessed great southern dynasties like the Kadambas, the Hoysalas and Vijayanagar emperors. It is rich in protected green gardens all around the city, Lakes, old Forts and Palaces and temples. Later visit Bangalore sightseeing tour by visiting ISKON temple (Hare Rama Hare Krishna) Lalbagh (Botanical) Garden, Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Museum, Art Gallery, Vidhan Soudha(Secretariat of Karnataka State Legislative Assembly hall) and Cubbon Park. Overnight stay is at Bangalore.
Day10: Bangalore – Mahabalipuram
After breakfast proceed to Mahaballipuram, the Rock cravings at Mahabalipuram are notable for the delightful freshness and simplicity of their folk art origins. The sculptures here are particularly interesting because it shows scenes of the day to day life. It is one of the world famous monuments sites of the country. Later visit Five Rathas, Arjuna Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Shore Temple and Beach. Overnight stay is at Mahabalipuram.
Day11: Mahabalipuram –Chennai
After breakfast proceeds to Chennai, the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country and Mylapore Kabaleeswarar Temple, Anna Memorial, M.G.R. Memorial and Marina Beach. Overnight stay is at Chennai.
Day12: Chennai Airport Drop
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport. Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.
Important Information
Hotel Detail:
- The Hotels used are normally First Class Hotel ranging in the 3 Star Category. Even we also provide optional hotels which you can choose to enhances based on your budget.
- Hotel accommodation is on Double Sharing Basis.
- Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu Breakfast as per Plan mentioned in the Package.
- The Hotels are subject to availability. In case of unavailability in the mentioned Hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category Hotel.
- Standard Check-in at 12.00 Noon & Check-out at 09.00AM. But for some Hotels, Check-in & Check-out at10.00, 11.00 AM or 12.00 or 01.00 Noon it depends upon the Hotel rule. Kindly coordinate.
- Non AC Rooms are provided in Hill Stations due to low temperature.
Transportation Details:
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by Air-condition Private Transport as per the itinerary.
- Transportation for entire round: (02 -03pax) Etios or Indigo/ (04 – 05pax) Innova/ (06 – 12pax) Tempo Traveller or similar for all categories as per the itinerary. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis.
- Guests have to coordinate with the Driver and Guide, to leave the Hotel on time so as to ensure that the sightseeing locations have reached on time.
- All Toll, Parking, Permit, Driver Allowance, Fuel Cost and Transportation Tax.
Notes:
- Our Company Terms and Conditions apply.
- All sightseeing is subject to Weather and Political Conditions in the Destination.
- Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
- Shopping would be on your own arrangements.
Packages Exclude
- Any Meals/ en-route Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Cost due to upgrading or changing hotels, Room type, category etc. and late check out, if any.
- Any entry fees for Monuments, Tourist Places, Temple, Monasteries, Gardens, Plantation, Park, Sanctuary, Forest, Rides, Safaris, Boating, Rafting, Skiing, Skating, Cable Car / Ropeway Rides, Helicopter Rides, additional sightseeing tours/ excursions not included in the itinerary.
- Porter age at Hotels and Airports, Insurance, Tips, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral Water, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Room Heaters, Video Camera, Still, Personal Nature viz etc.
- Package does not include fees for any Pooja/ Dharsan/ Aarthi, Gurusamy, Pooja Material etc.
- Expense caused by factors beyond our control like Rail and Flight Delays, Roadblocks, and Vehicle Mal-Functions, Political Disturbances, Strike etc.
- Air, Rail or Surface fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
- Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and Festivals. Compulsory Gala Dinner will be charged extra for Christmas and New Year Eve.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned in "Inclusions" column.
- Govt. Service Tax of 3.09 % .
