Highlights of the South

Southern India offers beautiful beaches, tropical landscapes, serene hill stations, intricately carved temples, and a rich tapestry of history. This journey from Bangalore through to Trivandrum explores the diversity of Southern India.

Highlights of the South

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Bangalore

    On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Stay for one night at the Hotel Royal Orchard. Afternoon city tour of Bangalore.

  • Day 2: Bangalore – Mysore

    Travel by road to Mysore. Afternoon city tour visiting the huge Nandi Bull on Chamundi Hill, the magnificent Maharaja Palace and Chaamundeswari Temple. Overnight at the Lalitha Mahal Palace. B

  • Day 3: Mysore – Ooty

    This morning journey by road through the scenic Nilgiri Hills to the famous hill station of Ooty. Stay overnight at the Taj Savoy. B

  • Day 4: Ooty – Coonoor

    Morning tour of Ooty, described as the "Queen of Hill Stations". This afternoon journey by train to Coonoor, famed for its lush greenery and an extensive variety of wildflowers. Overnight at the The Gateway Church Road. Enjoy a short evening tour. B

  • Day 5: Coonoor – Cochin

    After breakfast depart for Cochin, a full day's journey. Stay for one night at the historical Old Harbour Hotel. B

  • Day 6: Cochin – Alleppey

    Morning tour of Cochin, including the 16th-century synagogue, Dutch Palace and St Francis Church. Continue by road to Alleppey to board your kettuvallam for an overnight cruise. B L D

  • Day 7: Alleppey – Trivandrum

    Disembark the kettuvallam and continue by road to Trivandrum. Stay for two nights at the Travancore Heritage. B

  • Day 8: Trivandrum

    At your leisure. Relax at the beach or explore the sights. B

  • Day 9: Trivandrum

    Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B

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9 Days/8 Nights From $1,385*

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Includes:

Accommodation and sightseeing including entrance fees as specified, meals as indicated and transfers.

Departs:

Daily except Sun & Mon

Highlights

  • The charming port of Cochin

  • Ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations

  • The gentle-paced backwaters