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Textures of Southern India (14N / 15D) : BLR003
Bangalore : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places Covered : Bangalore-Trivandrum/Kovalam-House Boat-Kumarakom-Cochin-Calicut-Coimbatore-Nilgiris-Muthumalai-Mysore-Bangalore Validity : 1-May-2008 to 30-Sep-2008

Day 01
Bangalore city tour
Day 02 & 03
Kovalam beach and Trivandrum City Tour
Day 04
Houseboat cruise
Day 05
Cochin city tour and Kathakali Dance show
Day 06
Calicut Cultural Show
Ayurvedic Rejuvenation
Day 07
Calicut Coimbatore by air Nilgirs
Day 08 & 9
Nilgiris
Day 10 & 11
Masinagudi
Mudumalai
Day 12 & 13
Mysore
Day 14
Bangalore
Day 15
Departure Bangalore

 

 


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Day 01: Bangalore:

On your arrival at Bangalore airport you will be transferred to the Hotel.  Depending upon your arrival time you have the option of half-day sight seeing of Bangalore or at Leisure. Overnight at the Hotel. (If opting for travel by train transfer to the railway station for a overnight journey to Trivandrum).

Day 02: Bangalore-Trivandrum by air: Trivandrum-Kovalam (16 KM)

On arrival at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) airport, our special representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Kovalam, the perfect place for a seaside holiday. Check in at the beach resort for 02 nights. Lunch at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or you can explore the handicrafts, jewel & cloth in the shops spread along the waterfront. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Trivandrum is the state Capital with an International airport which makes it one of the gateway points to the “Gods own country” – Kerala State. Seven Hills over which the city is spread and the great variety of lovely old colonial and traditional Kerala buildings give Trivandrum (Thiruvanthapuram) a special ambience. 

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The palm-fringed beach of Kovalam is one of the most famous beaches in India. The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands make this beach a paradise come true. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, catamaran cruising etc.
                             
DAY 03 : KOVALAM

After breakfast at hotel– First half of day sight seeing at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) – and second half for shopping.
View Padmanabhaswamy temple (Non Hindus are not permitted inside). With an imposing seven-storied tower, this temple is an excellent example of the Dravidian style of architecture and is one among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India. Visit Horse Palace - the magnificent wooden palace constructed by Travancore king in 18th century, Srichitra art gallery and Napier museum (This tour is not operated on Mondays as the monuments here are closed). One can also go for a shopping spree for antiques, curios and handicrafts or garments and gold jewellery in city shops in Trivandrum. Traditional Kerala cuisine lunch at one of the famous city restaurants/Hotel.  Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
                                        
DAY 04 : KOVALAM – ALLEPPEY ~ KUMARAKOM [176 kms/ 4 hrs]

After early breakfast at hotel,  Check-out and drive to Alleppey “Venice of East”. On arrival, embark on a Houseboat for an overnight cruise up to Kumarakom. Lunch on houseboat. Evening, candle lit dinner onboard houseboat. Breakfast will be served next morning before disembarking from the Houseboat.

 

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Description:- Cruise through the palm fringed canals; watch the Paddy fields, village folk, relax on board hearing lullaby of the wind and waves. Unwind yourself watching the endless strips of greenery passing by you, while the boat moves in a relaxing pace. This mysterious strip of emerald green land is stuffed with endless miles of placid backwaters that adds to its charm. Cruise is till 6 pm in the evening and then the houseboat halts in the lake for overnight stay.
 
DAY 05 : KUMARAKOM - COCHIN

After breakfast in the houseboat, disembark at Kumarakom and drive to Cochin:

Cochin (Kochi), the palm green commercial capital of Kerala is located on the cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas. The older parts of the city have an unlikely blend of medieval Portugal, Holland and an English country village grafted on to the tropical Malabar Coast.

After check in at Hotel and lunch at hotel, those keen on sightseeing can opt for half-day sightseeing or leisure at the Hotel. Here you can see the oldest church in India St. Francis church, cantilevered Chinese Fishing nets, a Jewish 16th century Synagogue, a palace containing some of India’s most beautiful murals. Evening, watch spectacular ‘Kathakali dance’ in a local theatre.   Dinner at a special Kerala cuisine restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.

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DAY 06: COCHIN-CALICUT

After breakfast at the hotel checkout and drive to and transferred to the resort for 01 night at Calicut beach resort. Lunch en-route at a fine restaurant. watch Kalaripyate (Kerala’s ancient martial art form) and dance forms of Calicut,  depending upon the days of this event being performed. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort

Discription:- Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commercial center, Calicut (Kozhikode) was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Enjoy the white sandy beach of the historic Kappad beach where Vasco da Gama, the first European to India landed in the 15th century.

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At this resort located by the backwaters of North Kerala on the banks of river Chaliyar is a place where you experience the traditional Malabar cuisine and rejuvenate your body with Ayurvedic massage.

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DAY 07 : CALICUT – Coimbatore by Air:

On arrival at Coimbatore drive along the scenic route to the queen of hill stations- Ooty. Arrive and check into the hotel.  Evening boat ride in the Lake.  Dinner at one of the famous restaurants in Ooty to enjoy the local cuisine.  Return to your hotel to stay overnight.   Bangalore tours  Bangalore tours

DAY 08 : OOTY

After breakfast spend the day on an excursion to a tribal village of the Toda tribes people of the Nilgiri Hills. The Todas are a pastoral tribe that practice agriculture and shepherding. Their hand woven clothing in red, white and black colors is very striking and makes attractive souvenirs. Lunch at a convenient Restaurant en route or it can be a packed lunch from the Hotel.  Return to your hotel – Dinner at Hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 09 : OOTY –COONOOR-OOTY

After early breakfast. Take Mountain train, a fascinating experiences to Coonnor for half-day tour.

 

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A brief Tea factory visit and Lunch at Coonnor.  Afternoon return to Ooty and Sightseeing of Ooty covering Botanical Garden, Lake, Doddabetta and sprawling tea plantations. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
 
DAY 10 : NILGIRS(OOTTY) – MADUMALAI:

After breakfast at the resort. check out and drive to Mudumalai India’s best-known wildlife reserves Mudumalai National Park.  Afternoon free to explore the resort and to go for jeep safari for wild life viewing. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

DAY:11 MADUMALAI

Early morning Jungle Activities, trek or jeep safari and on return have breakfast at the resort.  You can relax and enjoy this peaceful and pristine reserve. Lunch at the resort. Day at leisure or jungle activities.  Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

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DAY 12 : MADUMALAI - MYSORE [110 kms/ 3 hrs]

After breakfast check out and drive to Mysore.

Mysore was the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty. It is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance.

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DAY 13: MYSORE – SOMNATHPUR – MYSORE

After breakfast at hotel visit Somnathpur, which has one of the most famous Hoysala Temple. Lunch at the Restaurants en route.   Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel. The temple is in excellent condition with exteriors having episodes from the epics. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 14 : MYSORE - BANGALORE [140 kms/ 4 hrs]
 
After breakfast at hotel. Check out and drive to Bangalore. En route visit Srirangapatnam; the capital of the warrior King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan and Ranganathittu bird sanctuary.

Lunch en route to Bangalore.  Check in at hotel for 01 night. Rest of the day at leisure.   Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 15 : BANGALORE

Breakfast at hotel and half-day city tour/shopping in Bangalore,

Discription:-Bangalore is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ is known for its beautifully laid out parks and gardens, wide tree lined avenues and imposing buildings. The main attractions at Bangalore are Vidhana Soudha building, Cubbon Park and Museums, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Tipu Sultan’s Palace and Bull temple.

On time transfer to Bangalore Airport to connect flight for onward destination.

 Tour Concludes.

 


* Accommodation at hotels/resorts as per mentioned in the Itinerary. Extra Bed will be provided for 3 in a room. Children below 5 years not requiring extra bed is accomodated free of charges.
                                                                                                                                         
* All transfers and sight seeing as mentioned in the tour program from start till the conclusion. Services not applicable for children accompanying free of charges, may be paid directly.

* Breakfast on your stay (standard set menu of the Hotel of stay). For Children below 5 years, breakfast and services to be paid extra directly.

* All applicable taxes..

Hotel Accommodation, all travel as per tour program from start till the conclusion.  Any deviation/alteration will be charged extra.

Number of days stay can be altered without extra charges but within total number of days except at cities – New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, houseboat, Vythri and Kovalam.

Children below 6 years not requiring extra bed is FREE but extra breakfast and services to be paid extra directly.

Breakfast standard set menu at the Hotel of stay.

Transport by road, air or train as per the program.

Elephant ride, Periyar Lake boat ride, Kathakali show ticket, Hindi Movie ticket 1 show. Ramouji Film Studio Tour

 


* Any meal other than mentioned in cost includes,except specified in each tour program.

* Entrance fee in to monuments, Temple, Guide Fee, Camera Fee, Toll charges,Parking charges etc.
 
* Personal nature expense such as portage, Tips, Laundry, drinks , Telephone, etc

Lunch and Dinner – except houseboat, Dinner Chowki Dhani.

Parking, Toll, Tips, Camera fees, Entry  and Guide fees

 
 
 
 
 

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