Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mumbai
Mumbai- Start point
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Main Entrance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Deluxe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Evening orientation walk through local neighbourhood
- Day 2
Mumbai to Hampi
Mumbai to Hampi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train)
Included Activities
- Guided heritage walk through Fort area including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Kala Ghoda art district and Gateway of India
- Overnight train journey Mumbai to Hampi in private 2AC berths
Landmarks Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Gateway of India - Day 3
Hampi
Hampi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Deluxe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through ancient Hampi Bazaar
- Evening visit to Hemakuta Hill for sunset views
Landmarks Hampi Bazaar Hemakuta Hill - Day 4
Hampi
Hampi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in a shaded temple courtyard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Deluxe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided walking tour of Vijayanagara Empire ruins
- Visit to Vittala Temple complex including stone chariot and musical pillars
- Visit to Royal Enclosure and Elephant Stables
- Picnic lunch in shaded temple courtyard
Landmarks Vittala Temple Royal Enclosure Elephant Stables - Day 5
Hampi to Badami
Hampi to Badami- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Deluxe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Aihole temples
- Visit to Pattadakal UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Afternoon exploration of Badami cave temples
Landmarks Aihole Temples Pattadakal Badami Cave Temples - Day 6
Badami to Hassan
Badami to Hassan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Deluxe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walks through Belur Hoysala Temple
- Guided walks through Halebid Hoysala Temple
Landmarks Belur Temple Halebid Temple - Day 7
Hassan to Mysore
Hassan to Mysore- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Deluxe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Mysore Palace
- Walking tour through Devaraja Market
- Evening climb of Chamundi Hill with views of the city
Landmarks Mysore Palace Devaraja Market Chamundi Hill - Day 8
Mysore to Ooty
Mysore to Ooty- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Deluxe Hotel)
Included Activities
- Afternoon walk around Ooty Lake or Government Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Ooty Lake Government Botanical Gardens - Day 9
Ooty to Palakkad
Ooty to Palakkad- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Heritage Hotel)
Included Activities
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway ride from Ooty to Coonoor
- Guided walk through working tea estate
- Fresh tea tasting
Landmarks Nilgiri Mountain Railway - Day 10
Palakkad
Palakkad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch hosted by a local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Heritage Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided village walking experience through paddy fields
- Visit to local pottery and hand-loom weaving workshops
- Lunch hosted by local family
- Visit to village school
Optional Activities
- Bullock cart ride
- Day 11
Palakkad to Fort Kochi
Palakkad to Fort Kochi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Heritage Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Kadamakkudy Islands
Landmarks Kadamakkudy Islands - Day 12
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Heritage Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided heritage walk through Fort Kochi including St Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Mattancherry Spice Market and Jewish Synagogue
- Private Kerala cooking class in local home
- Kathakali cultural performance
Landmarks St Francis Church Dutch Palace Mattancherry Spice Market Jewish Synagogue - Day 13
Fort Kochi to Alleppey
Fort Kochi to Alleppey- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared on houseboat with locally sourced ingredients), Dinner (Dinner served on deck prepared on houseboat with locally sourced ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Deluxe Houseboat)
Included Activities
- Private traditional Kerala houseboat cruise through backwater network
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters - Day 14
Alleppey
Alleppey- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Village Homestay)
Included Activities
- Morning canoe ride through narrow backwater channels
- Guided village walk including coir workshops, local temple and village school
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic massage at government-certified treatment centre
- Day 15
Depart Kochi
Depart Kochi- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
