Package

Southern Delights

Theme type: Heritage & Culture

About

Cochin (also known as Kochi) is situated on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula and is the largest city in Kerala. Kochi is Considered Kerala’s financial, commercial, and industrial capital. Cochin is often referred to as the Queen of the Arabian Sea & has a major harbour from the times of the British and Portuguese, and thus offering a blend of Indian and Western culture.Its truly a cosmopolitan city, blended with colonial history and natural surroundings!.The main Sightseeing attractions are St Francis Church - the oldest Eurpoean church in India , Chinese nets -the Huge cantilivered fishing nets reported to have brought from chinese traders at Fort Cochin and the Jewish Synagogue & Dutch Palace at Mattancherry which dates back to 16th Century tells us about their hisorical importance.

Unique Experiences

  •      Explore the Spice Trading Hub –Historic Cochin & its heritage Monuments Jewish Synagogue, Dutch palace & St Francis Church.
  •      Journey through the Tea Trail while at Munnar.
  •      Boat Safari through Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary.
  •      Enjoy the Serene Backwaters of Kerala.
  •      Visit the Historic Mysore Palace

Destinations

Kochi Day 1-2
Munnar Day 2-4
Periyar Day 4-6
Kumarakom Day 6-8
Kochi Day 8-9
Mysore Day 9-11
Hassan Day 11-12
Hospet Day 12-14
Bangalore Day 14-15

The best time to visit

Kochi September- March
Mysore September -May
Periyar Sep to April
Munnar October to March
Kumarakom October ro March
Hassan October to March
Hospet October to March
Bangalore May to October
Day 1
Day 1|| Arrival Cochin

Upon arrival at Cochin Airport you will be met with our representative after Traditional Welcome you will be transferred to your hotel. Pm  visit Twin Heritage Cities Fort Cochin & Mattancherry covering St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica & Chinese Fishing Nets and The Dutch Palace & Jewish Synagogue .

Evening enjoy Kathakali dance at Theatre. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
Day 2|| Cochin – Munnar || 140 kms/4 Hrs

After breakfast transfer to Munnar by surface. Arrive & Check in at Hotel. Later time free to explore the Amenities at the Resort /avail activities offered etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3
Day 3 || Munnar

After Breakfast, proceed for visiting Munnar covering Tea Museum – Exhibits the showcases of Munnar, Shrishti Art Centre , the Dare School & Vegetable Market and drive pass Mattuppetty Dam , kundala Dam , tea plantation area  etc.  overnight at Hotel .

Day 4
Day 4 || Munnar – Thekkady ||100 kms/3.5 Hrs.

Morning after breakfast proceed by surface to Thekkady .Arrive & Check in at the Hotel .Pm : Proceed for exploring the area on Jeep through the plantations ,with  enroute stops for familiarizing various spices grown in the area . Evening witness Traditional Dance Drama of kerala – ‘Kathakali ‘ in the Theatre , Overnight at hotel.

Day 5
Day 5|| Thekkady

Early morning proceed for a boatride on Lake Periyar ,for experiencing the Sanctuary at the safety of the Boat . Rest of the Day free at leisure or walk through Spice Market /Shops around .Evening witness ‘Kalarippayattu ‘ , the traditional martial art performance at the ‘Kalari centre’  (theatre)  overnight at Hotel .

Day 6
Day 6|| Thekkady – Kumarakom ||140kms /04 Hrs

After breakfast, transfer to Kumarakom , Arrive Check in at Hotel for two overnights . Rest of the day free to enjoy Resort facilities /backwaters .

Day 7
Day 7|| Kumarakom

Full day free at Resort . Optionals  availaible –Bird sanctuary visit , Shikhara/Boat Ride on Backwaters . overnight at Hotel .

Day 8
Day 8|| Kumarakom – Cochin ||80kms / 1.5 Hrs

After breakfast, transfer to Cochin , Arrive & Check in at Hotel. Pm Free to Explore Old Cochin on own . Evening Board Motor boat for a sunset cruise on Cochin backwaters. overnight at Hotel .

Day 9
Day 9|| Cochin – Mysore || by Flight

Breakfast at Hotel. In time transfer to the Cochin Airport to connect Flight to Mysore . Arrive Mysore & transfer to Hotel. Evening Explore the famous Devaraja Market . Overnight at hotel.

Day 10
Day 10|| Mysore

After breakfast visit world famous Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Statue of Nandi Bull & Art Gallery. (The Palace is fully lit at Night on Sundays & Public Holidays –Revisit at 1900 hrs ,if it happens to be a Sunday/Public Holiday ) Overnight at hotel.

Day 11
Day 11 || Mysore – Sravananbelagola – Hassan ||140 Kms/03 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Sravanbelagola –visit the World largest monolithic statue of Lord Gomteshwara , Continue on to Hassan  and check into hotel.  Proceed  to visit Chenna Kesava Temple ,Belur and Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara Temples ,Halebid.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 12
Day 12 || Hassan – Hospet ||325 Kms/07 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Hospet and Arrive & check into hotel.  Rest of the day at leisure .  Overnight at hotel.

Day 13
Day 13 || Hospet

Morning after breakfast at Hotel and proceed for full day Hospet visit covering Virupaksha Temple,Queens Bath , Lotus Mahal , Zenana Palace ,Elephant Stables , Pushkarni (the steeped Tank made out of polished black schist ) ,Sule Bazar and Achyutarya Temple and Royal Enclosure kings Palace etc  Overnight at Hotel .

Day 14
Day 14|| Hospet – Bangalore ||350 Kms/ 7.5 Hrs.

Morning after breakfast , proceed by surface to Bangalore .Arrive &Transfer to Hotel .Visit Bangalore if time permits viz Lal Bagh, Bull Temple, Government Secretariat, Vidhan Soudha & Cubbon Park .  overnight at Hotel .

Day 15
Day 15 || Bangalore Departure

Breakfast at Hotel. In time transfer to the Bangalore International Airport to connect Onward Flight.

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