South India & Kerala Tour
 Duration:
17 Nights / 18 Days
Places Covered: Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Cochin -
Periyar - Kumarakom - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari - Madurai - Rameshwaram
- Trichy - Pondicherry - Chennai
Day 1: Arrive Banglore
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Bangalore
Welcome to Vardhman's "South India & Kerala Tour"!
On arrival in Bangalore, you will be met and transferred by
Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Relax for rest of the
day.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 2: Bangalore
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. Bangalore is also called
as Garden city due to its well laid parks and gardens.
Visit Cubbon park, Lalbagh, Tipu's fort, Government museum,
Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bull temple, Viswesvaraya Industrial
and Technological museum, Ganesh temple, Gandhi Bhavan, Ulsoor
Tank, Gavipuram Cave Temple, St. Mary's Basilica Church, Auqarium,
and a number of other places around the city. This beautiful
city lends its name to the district of Bangalore to which the
city is perceivably the capital of the state.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 3: Bangalore - Mysore
This morning after breakfast, drive towards Mysore (Called
Garden city) stands by a rocky hill named after the goddess
Chamundi. It is the city of Palaces and museums.
Upon arrival at Mysore check in at Hotel. After refreshment
proceed on a city tour of Mysore.
Visit Mysore art & craft centre, the beautiful Brindavan
gardens illuminated during the weekends and the chamundi temple
overlooking the city.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 4: Mysore - Ooty
Morning after breakfast, drive towards the Beautiful leading
hill resort of south India-OOTY. Situated in the heart of
the Nilgiris (Blue Mountains), at the height of 2287 Mtr.,
it lies on a plateau and looks like a vast park. Lofty hills
add to the grandeur of the scenery. Its climate is similar
to summer in England. The terraced beautiful gardens, which
are landmark in Ooty. Ooty is also known for its tea &
coffee plantations.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Acclimate yourself & enjoy
this hill station.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 5: Ooty
Breakfast at hotel explore Ooty. Visit the Tea plantations
and cherish the scenic beauty of Ooty. Visit the lake, Botanical
Gardens, Conoor Tea Gardens, Sim’s Park, Dolphin’s
Nose. Later visit Film shooting points & other points
of interest or shopping etc.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 6: Ooty - Cochin
Morning breakfast at the hotel drive towards Cochin. By
far the most important place in Kerala for a commercial traveller.
Kochi 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 .
Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Day free for rest & relax.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 7: Cochin
This morning after breakfast at hotel proceed for a sight-seeing
of the city.
Visit Dutch palace, the oldest Synagogue of the British common
wealth. Hill palace Museum, Bolgatty Palace & Bird sanctuary.
Also visit Wellingdon Island, Mattanchery, Vipin, Gundu &
Bolgaty
Overnight : Hotel
Day 8: Cochin - Periyar
On the day 8 of your tour drive towards Periyar (the famous
destination). Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Get fresh
and in the evening time enjoy a Guided Walk around Spice Plantation
to see various plant. After Plantation tour come back to Hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 9: Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning enjoy boat cruise at your own on the Lake
of Famous Periyar Sanctuary to see the Wild Life. After this
visit come back to hotel and drive towards Kumarakom (Situated
on the bank of the vembanad lake. this village is 16 Kms.
West of Kottayam, a town very famous for its rubber plantations
and 15th century ancient churches. Upon arrival check in at
Hotel.
Later visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary which has large number
of resorts consisting of house boats, Lake side cottages &
floating restaurants.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 10: Kumarakom - Trivandrum
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Trivandrum -the
capital of the state Kerala. Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Day free to rest & relax / free for independent activities.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 11: Trivandrum (Kovalam Beach)
This morning after breakfast, proceed for sight-seeing
of the city. Visit includes, Padmanabha swamy temple built
in 1733, Napier museum of art, Akkulam lake, Veli lagoon with
its aqua sports facility etc.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12: Trivandrum - Kanyakumari
Morning after breakfast, proceed towards Kanyakumari-
the southernmost tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the
Bay of Bengal & Indian Sea meet to each other. An important
pilgrimage centre . On arrival, check into your hotel. Later
on proceed on a city tour of Kanyakumari.
Two rocks reach out of the Ocean, south - east of the Kumari
Amman Temple. Swami Vivekanand sat in the long and deep meditation
; and here stands the Vivekanand Rock Memorial, built in 1970.
Vattakottai ( Circular Fort ). The 18th century fort overlooking
the sea, located 6 Kms. From Kanyakumari, here is the Sea
calm & suitable for bathing etc.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 13: Kanyakumari - Madurai
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Madurai. Upon arrival
check in at Hotel. Fresh up yourself and take a tour around
Madurai, Known as a city of festival. Madurai is the most
ancient home of culture and first Academy was founded here
by scholars and pious kings.
Visit includes, Teppa kulam a tank with an island temple,
Tirumalainaik palace, 1000 pillared hall & the Meenakshi
Temple.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 14: Madurai - Rameshwaram
This morning after breakfast drive towards Rameshwaram-one
of the four most sacred Hindu pilgrim centre. Temples, Associated
with Lord Ramas, Beach & 1000 Pillared Mandapam.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel. After refreshment, visit Rameshwaram.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 15: Rameshwaram - Trichy
This morning after breakfast, drive towards Trichy. Trichy
was occupied by Chola and Pallava Dynasties. The Nayakas of
Madurai have constructed the greater portion of the town.
Rock fort (is a landmark of Trichy with a Ganesh Temple on
the top of this rock also contains excavated cave temples
dating to the 7th century A.D. the famous for fine sculptures,
a climb up its stone to the Hall of a hundred pillars, Visit
the island of Srirangam, a massive Vishnu temple with seven
walls.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Day free to relax.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 16: Trichy - Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast, take a visit of Trichy. After
visit, drive towards Pondicherry. Upon arrival check in at
Hotel. Day free for Rest & Relax / free for independent
activities.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 17: Pondicherry - Chennai
On the day 17 of your tour visit Pondicherry and the famous
Aurbindo Ashram, Temples etc.
After visit, drive towards Chennai. Upon arrival check in
at Hotel. Relax for rest of the day.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 18: Chennai -Departure
After breakfast transfer to Chennai International airport
to catch flight for your onward journey to back home with pleasant
memories of "South India & Kerala Tour" escorted
by Vardhman Vacations
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