Southern Splendour Tailor-made
Day 1 : To Mysore
Fly from London Heathrow to Bangalore on direct British Airways or Virgin Atlantic flight.
Day 2 : To Mysore
Arrive in Bangalore in the early morning and drive to Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka. It is a historic city in southern India that is well known for its elaborate architecture, royal legacy and the Mysore Palace. Two nights at Royal Orchid Metropole Hotel.
Accommodation: Royal Orchid Metropole Hotel
Day 3 : Mysore
Morning excursion to the outstanding temple at Somnathpur built to extol Hoysala craftmanship. Afternoon sightseeing tour of of the delightful green city of Mysore - includes the hilltop Sri Chamundeswari Temple , the vast monolithic Nandi, Mysore Palace and the bustling Devraja Market. B
Day 4 : To Chennai
Early morning transfer to Mysore Railway Station to board your Vande Bharat train to Chennai. Arrive Chennai and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight at Hotel Pullman Ana Salai or similar. B
Day 5 : To Pondicherry via Mahabalipurum
Morning drive to Pondicherry via the World Heritage Site of Mahabalipurum. with its delicate Shore Temples, graceful Rathas and Arjuna's Penance. Two nights at Maison Perumal. B
Accommodation: Maison De Perumal, Pondicherry
Day 6 : Pondicherry
Morning sightseeing of Pondicherry visiting the French and Tamil quarters, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and international township of Auroville. Afternoon at leisure. B
Day 7 : To Kumbakonam via Gangaikondacholapuram & Darasuram
Morning drive to Kumbakonam with an enroute visit to Gangaikondacholapuram Temple and Darasuram - a UNESCO World Heritage monument. Overnight at Mantra Koodam or similar. B
Accommodation: Mantra Koodam – Kumbakonam
Day 8 : To Chettinadu via Tanjore
Morning drive to Chettinadu - famed for its culinary delicacies and rich cultural heritage. Visit the superb Chola Brihadeeshwara Temple in Tanjore. Overnight at The Bangala or similar. B
Accommodation: The Bangala – Chettinadu
Day 9 : To Madurai. Evening Ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
Morning visit to the Kings Palace and local market. Afternoon drive to Madurai. In the evening visit the Meenakshi Temple to watch the "going to bed ceremony". Two nights at GRT Regency or similar. B
Accommodation: GRT Regency – Madurai
Day 10 : Madurai Sightseeing
Morning sightseeing of Madurai city including Gandhi Museum. Afternoon at leisure. B
Day 11 : To Munnar
Morning drive to Munnar - a breathtakingly beautiful, picture-postcard hill station. Two nights at Tea Harvester or similar. B
Accommodation: Tea Harvester – Munnar
Day 12 : Plantation Walking Tour
Morning guided walking tour to tea plantations followed by a visit to a tea museum to learn about the history of the traditional "cuppa". B
Day 13 : To Periyar Spice Walk
Morning drive to Periyar. Afternoon spice plantation walk with an experienced naturalist. Two nights at Cardamom County or similar. B
Accommodation: Cardamom County Resort – Periyar
Day 14 : Boat Ride on Lake Periyar
Morning boat ride on Lake Periyar to watch the wildlife come to the shore to drink. Afternoon at leisure. B
Day 15 : To Houseboat
Early morning drive to Alleppey to board the converted traditional rice boat - Kettuvalam. Overnight on an air-conditioned houseboat. B, L, D
Day 16 : To Cochin
Disembark at Alleppey and drive to Cochin. Watch a Kathakali dance performance. One night at Hotel Secret Garden. B
Day 17 : To Bangalore
Morning sightseeing of this beautiful port city which also includes the Jewish Synagogue and Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. In the afternoon transfer to Cochin Airport for a flight to Bangalore. One night at Taj Bangalore airport hotel. B
Day 18 : To London
Fly from Bangalore to London Heathrow on direct British Airways or Virgin Atlantic flight. B
Itinerary map
Prices
| Price per person (Double/Twin share) |
|---|
| £3,745.00 |
- International flights in economy class.
- Accommodation with en-suite facilities.
- Daily breakfast throughout. Houseboat on Full Board.
- Services of English speaking guide during sightseeing.
- Transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles.
- Excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary.
- Full ATOL Bonding.
- Visa Fee.
- Any optional Excursions.
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
Price quoted above is subject to avialability and dates of travel.
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