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Grand Southern India, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala Experience

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From Bangalore to Chennai (Madras)
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  • Vibrant, intricately painted gopuram towers of a South Indian temple complex set against a blue sky.
  • Majestic palace with red domes and ornate arches shining against a clear blue sky.
  • Opulent gilded hall with ornate columns and chandeliers inside Mysore Palace.
  • Panoramic view of colourful hill village and terraced fields under dramatic clouds in the Nilgiri Hills.
  • The blue Nilgiri Mountain Railway train waits at a leafy station with passengers nearby.
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  • Crowds enjoy paddle boating and lakeside activities at a popular green hill station lake.
  • Elegant lounge of a Kerala houseboat with panoramic windows overlooking tranquil backwaters.
  • Golden sunset reflects on calm backwater channels lined with silhouettes of leaning palm trees.
  • Traditional thatched houseboat sails past lush palm-lined canals of Kerala.
  • Vibrant green paddy fields and coconut palms surround narrow water channels in rural Kerala.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangalore

    Start point
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bangalore)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bangalore
    • Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    • Visit Bull Temple
    • Drive past Vidhana Soudha
    Landmarks
    Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    Bull Temple
    Vidhana Soudha
  2. Day 2

    Bangalore to Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Srirangapatna fort and Temple
    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    • Visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
    • Visit Tipu Sultan's summer palace
    • Visit Brindavan Gardens
    • Visit musical fountains
    • Visit flower and sandalwood market
    • Visit handicraft museum
    Landmarks
    Srirangapatna Fort
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
    Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    Brindavan Gardens
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  3. Day 3

    Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mysore
    • Visit Mysore Palace
    • Visit Chamundi Hills
    • Visit Rajendra Art Gallery
    Landmarks
    Mysore Palace
    Chamundi Hills
    Rajendra Art Gallery
  4. Day 4

    Mysore to Coonoor

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dodda Betta Peak
    • Visit Botanical Gardens
    • Visit Ooty Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on Ooty Lake
    Landmarks
    Dodda Betta Peak
    Botanical Gardens, Ooty
    Ooty Lake
  5. Day 5

    Coonoor

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit tea gardens
    • Visit Wellington Golf Course
    • Visit Hidden Valley
    • Visit Droog Fort
    • Visit Lamb's Rock
    • Visit Sim's Park
    • Visit Dolphin's Nose

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Avalanche Seven Angels Waterfalls (if time permits)
    Landmarks
    Droog Fort
    Lamb's Rock
    Sim's Park
    Dolphin's Nose
  6. Day 6

    Coonoor to Cochin

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    Breakfast
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  7. Day 7

    Cochin

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochin
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Hill Palace
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    • Visit Bolgatty Island
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Kathakali dance show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Jewish Synagogue
    St. Francis Church
    Marine Drive
    Hill Palace
    Dutch Palace
    Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    Bolgatty Island
  8. Day 8

    Cochin to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey on backwaters
    • Explore backwaters and lagoons
    Landmarks
    Alappuzha Backwaters
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  9. Day 9

    Alleppey to Kumarakom

    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
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  10. Day 10

    Kumarakom to Periyar

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    Included Activities

    • Experience Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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  11. Day 11

    Periyar

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    Included Activities

    • Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
    • Border Hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangala Devi Temple
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Mangala Devi Temple
  12. Day 12

    Periyar to Madurai

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit Samanar Hills
    • Guided tour of Madurai
    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Chokkanathar Temple
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
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  13. Day 13

    Madurai to Thanjavur

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
    • Visit Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    • Visit Sri Rangam Temple
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Sri Rangam Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Thanjavur to Chennai

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Schwartz Memorial and Church
    • Visit Sivaganga Garden
    • Visit Lord Murugan Temple
    • Visit Brihadeeswara Temple
    • Visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace
    Landmarks
    Schwartz Church
    Lord Murugan Temple
    Brihadeeswara Temple
    Thanjavur Maratha Palace
  15. Day 15

    Chennai

    End point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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