01 Day: Bangalore: Arrival:

Assistance on arrival at Bangalore International airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel in Bangalore. Day free for rest and relax in the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

02 Day: Bangalore:

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Lal Baugh - One of the many gardens in the city; it derives its name from the profusion of Red roses which are in bloom here, Cubbon Park - a garden laid down by Lord Cubbon in 1864. The ambience of the city life is broken with presence of such a large park in the center of the city. The Bull Temple - The 4.57 m high and 6.10 meters long image is carved out of single granite rock, Bangalore Palace - Built in the Tudor style and inspired by the Windsor palace, Vidhan Soudha - the Vidhan Soudha houses the state legislative assembly of state government, Tipu’s Palace - The summer palace of Tipu Sultan later followed by visit to Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple - The temple is natural monolith carved cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening you can visit Ulsoor Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

03 Day: Bangalore - Mysore (140 kms - 3 hours):

Morning drive to Mysore via Srirangapatnam where you enjoy a panoramic view of the Jain temples. On arrival in Mysore check into your hotel. After relaxation take a sight seeing tour visiting Maharaja Palace built in 1911-1912. The Palace is harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic style of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures, which are magnificent. St. Philomena’s cathedral - folklore museum - Brindavan Gardens & spectacular musical fountains & Government Buildings, Later drive up to Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back, see the Nandi Bull. Return to the hotel for overnight at Mysore.

04 Day: Mysore - Ooty (170 kms - 3 ½ hours):

After breakfast checkout and drive to Ooty, en route optionally you can visit Bandipur & Mudumalai Sanctuaries, on arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation, enjoy the beauty of this hill station. Ooty is fondly known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations', Ooty is snugly ensconced in the heart of the Nilgiris. Dotted with undulating hills, sparkling waterfalls, gurgling brooks and lush green tea gardens, this tranquil haven is sure to capture the hearts of every visitor. Later take a sightseeing tour of Ooty enjoy the scenic surroundings, the Botanical Garden a wealth of variety of plants that include different types of roses, imported shrubs, rare flowering plants, eucalyptus trees, several old trees and even a fossilized tree trunk that is 20 million years old, followed by boat rides and fishing, a visit to the Ooty Lake is a must. Besides these, there are various view points like Lamb’s Rock, Kodanadu and Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in the district at a height of 2623 meters. Provided the day is clear, one can see as far as the plains of Coimbatore and the Mysore plateau. Overnight at Ooty.

05 Day: Ooty - Cochin (300 kms: 5 - 6 hours):

After breakfast, checkout and drive to Cochin. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later take a local sightseeing tour of Cochin: Oasis state of Kerala & on to the Malabar Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin), one of the India's most colourful cities. This inter, connected series of Islands & shoreline presents a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions; Visit to Fort Cochin & St. Frances Church to see the town of Vasco da Gama. We also see the Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace. This evening a memorable experience in any journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of the Area; we enjoy this extraordinary excursion today. As we sail along the shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. From our launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced - Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families living on narrow spits of land between the waters. In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Cochin.

06 Day: Cochin - Kollam (260 Kms - 5 hrs):

After breakfast, drive to Kollam through green coastal belt and cashew plantations. Despite the fact that virtually the entire 550 Km length of the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms, Kollam is one of the only place where swimming in the sea is not considered eccentric by locals. Check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Kollam.

07 Day: Kollam - Kanya Kumari (87 kms - 2 hrs):

Early morning after breakfast checkout the hotel and drive to Kanyakumari.Watching sun set from here is the big attraction, especially on the full moon day in April,when it's possible to see both the setting sun and rising moon on the same horizon. Other attractions are Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Mandapam and Vivekananda Memorial. After visiting return to the hotel for overnight stay at Kanyakumari.

08 Day: Kanyakumari - Rameshwaram (314 kms - 6 hrs):

Today morning, after breakfast drive to Rameshwaram. On arrival transfer to hotel. Often referred to as the ‘Island of Prayer’, and also considered to Varanasi of the South this major pilgrimage center is on an island in the Gulf of Mannar. Most of the town’s places to stay and eat are cluttered around the Ramanathaswamy Temple. Built in the 12th century AD, the temple with its awe-inspiring corridors, and the longest in India. Overnight in Rameshwaram.

09 Day: Rameshwaram - Madurai (172 kms: 3-4 hrs) - Bangalore (By Train):

After breakfast checkout and drive to Madurai, on arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the afternoon visit Meenakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace and Vandiyur Mariamman Teepakulam where annual float festival takes place. In the evening, transfer to railway station to board the scheduled train to Bangalore. Overnight at board.


10 Day: Bangalore – Hometown (By Air):

On arrival, check in to the hotel, Rest of the day is free for leisure and shopping, later transfer to the airport to board the onwards flights to home town. On departure the tour concludes with happy memories.