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
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Trivandrum. Welcome to Vardhman's 'Glimpses of Tamil
Nadu Tour'. On arrival in Trivandrum, you will be pick up from
airport and drop to Kovalam by our representative to hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure
Overnight : Hotel
Day 02: Kovalam
Kovalam is just 16 kms away from Trivandrum. This enchanting
strip of golden sands is laced with the rich greenery of coconut
palms. A former fishing village. An evergreen and pleasant
climatic beach resort. It is a dreamy place for tourists.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 03: Kovalam - Alleppey (160 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
This morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey (100 kms/03
hrs) and on arrival, check in to hotel.
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. .
Later proceed on a City tour of Alleppey
Boat ride in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife. Later visit Kumily
spice market
Overnight : Hotel
Day 04: Alleppey - Thekkady ( 110 Kms / 2-3 Hrs)
This morning after breakfast, drive to Thekkady. On arrival,
check into hotel.
Afternoon visit to Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is one of the
best maintained wildlife sanctuaries in Southern India, giving
an opportunity of spotting elephants, leopards, tigers and
bisons, amongst various other species of flora and fauna.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 05: Thekkady - Munnar ( 160 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
This morning after breakfast, drive to Munnar. On arrival,
check into hotel
Rest of the day free at leisure
Overnight : Hotel
Day 06: Munnar
After breakfast later proceed on a City tour of Munnar
Eravikulam National Park to see rare mountain goats locally
called the Nilgiri Tahr, Old Munnar Town, Dairy Farm and the
Mattupetty Dam
Overnight : Hotel
Day 07: Munnar - Cochin ( 153 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check into
Hotel.
Kochin is the business capital of Kerala. It has a fine natural
harbour & is widely acclaimed as the "Queen of the
Arabian Sea". The city spreads over several Island, the
chief among them being Wellingdon, Mattanchery, Vipin, Gundu
& Bolgaty. The 16th century Dutch palace, the oldest Synagogue
of the British common wealth. Hill palace Museum, Bolgatty
Palace & Bird sanctuary.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day
08: Cochin
This morning proceed on a city sightseeing tour.City tour
of Cochin
Visit the Dutch palace, Jewish Synagogue, chinese fishing
nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Also visit
the Hill Palace Museum which displays articles of archeological
importance.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 09: Cochin - Ooty (280 Kms / 7-8 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Ooty and upon arrival check in to
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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 10 : Ooty
After breakfast visit the Tea plantations and cherish
the scenic beauty of Ooty "The Queen of southern hill
resorts".
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 11 : Ooty - Mysore ( 159 Kms / 4-5 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Mysore and transfer to 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 is 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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12 : Mysore - Bangalore ( 140 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bangalore and transfer to 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.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 13 : Bangalore
This morning after breakfast proceed for sight-seeing
of Bangalore (Beautiful city filled with the tranquility of
its Greenery and now part of great Silicone valley). Visit
includes, Lal bagh Garden, lake & lotus filled pools.,
Cubbon park, Bull temple and Mysore arts and crafts centre.
Afternoon free for Ayurvedic Treatment at your own.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 14 : Bangalore - Departure
In time transfer to airport to board the flight for your
onward journey to back home with pleasant memories of your Vardhman's
'Glimpses of Tamil Nadu Tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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