Discover the cultural heritage of South India, its wildlife and natural landscapes on a unique tailormade tour, holiday and vacation in Asia. It will be a trip you will never forget!

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Discover the cultural heritage of South India, its wildlife and natural landscapes on a unique tailormade tour, holiday and vacation in Asia. It will be a trip you will never forget!

Tour Highlights:

  • Historic Tour of Fort Cochin
  • Backwater Houseboat Tour
  • Wildlife at Tiger Reserve
  • Leisure on the Kovalam Beach

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Bangalore
  • End Trivandrum
  • Countries
    • India
  • City
    • Bangalore
    • Mysore
    • Nagarhole
    • Mudhumalai
    • Coonoor
    • Wayanad
    • Calicut
    • Cheruthuruthy
    • Guruvayur
    • Cochin
    • Alleppey
    • Kovalam
    • Trivandrum
  • Theme Art, history and cultural trips
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Bangalore
    Day 1

    On arrival in Bangalore airport you will be met by our staff and transfer to hotel.

    In the afternoon city tour visiting Bull Temple, Vidhan Soudha & Tipu’s Summer Fort.

    Overnight in Bangalore.

    Visited places:
    • Bangalore
  • 2
    Bangalore – Mysore
    Day 2

    After breakfast drive to Mysore.

    Enroute we will stop in Srirangapatnam - an island fortress of the legendary warrior – Tipu Sultan.

    On arrival in Mysore check-in to your hotel and later visiting of Chamundi Hill, the summit offers a panoramic view of Mysore's lakes, parks and palaces.

    In the evening witness the Maharaja Palace which will be illuminated with thousands of bulbs.

    Overnight in Mysore.

    Visited places:
    • Bangalore
    • Mysore
  • 3
    Mysore
    Day 3

    Day excursion to Somnathpur, visiting the Hoysala temple - the exquisitely carved, star-shaped temple with triple towers is a typical example of Hoysala architecture.

    In the evening we will visit the Brindhavan Gardens and the overnight will be in Mysore.

    Visited places:
    • Mysore
  • 4
    Mysore – Nagarhole
    Day 4

    After breakfast drive to Kabini.

    Check-in to your Eco lodge, afternoon jungle activities which include Boat Safari on Kabini River accompanied by naturalist, Nature Walk and Bird Watching.

    In the evening enjoy barbeque, campfire and dinner.

    Overnight in Kabini.

    Visited places:
    • Mysore
    • Nagarhole
  • 5
    Nagarhole
    Day 5

    Day jeep ride into Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary, chances of viewing wild animals.

    Overnight in Kabini.

    Visited places:
    • Nagarhole
  • 6
    Nagarhole – Mudhumalai – Ooty
    Day 6

    After breakfast drive to Mudhumalai to take a Jeep Safari into Mudhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.

    Later transfer to Ooty. Check-in to your hotel and rest of the day free.

    Overnight in Ooty.

    Visited places:
    • Nagarhole
    • Mudhumalai
    • Ooty
  • 7
    Coonoor
    Day 7

    Morning boarding the train that departs from Ooty at 9.15am.

    Enjoy the scenic beauty of Niligiri hills and arrive in Coonoor at 10.30am.

    We will proceed to visit Sim’s Park, a beautiful park housing a rare species of Eucalyptus, Acacia, Pinus, Cinnamomum etc... Dolphin Nose is the name of the peak which resembles a dolphin’s nose.

    Later return to Ooty and overnight there.


     

    Visited places:
    • Ooty
    • Coonoor
  • 8
    Ooty – Wayanad
    Day 8

    After breakfast drive to Wayanad.

    Check-in to your resort and in the afternoon guided trekking to the natural waterfalls, streams, natural pools.

    In the evening enjoy bonfire, music and dinner.

    Overnight in Wayanad.

    Visited places:
    • Coonoor
    • Wayanad
  • 9
    Wayanad
    Day 9

    After breakfast drive to Muthanga wildlife sanctuary.

    By jeep you can explore the wildlife, chances of viewing wild animals and visit Edakkal Caves.

    Overnight in Wayanad.

    Visited places:
    • Wayanad
  • 10
    Waynad - Calicut
    Day 10

    After breakfast leave to Calicut, check-in to your hotel and in the afternoon visiting of Beypore - home to Asia's biggest wood market and traditional wooden ship making industry.

    Later we will have a sightseeing tour to Tasara Weaving Centre - Centre for creative weaving 'Tasara' (weaver's shuttle) translates the lifestyle and flavour of local culture to hand woven fabrics.

    In the evening witness the demonstration of Kalaripayattu, the martial art of Kerala. Overnight in Calicut.

    Visited places:
    • Wayanad
    • Calicut
  • 11
    Calicut – Cheruthrothy
    Day 11

    Early morning depart for Cheruthrothy visiting the Kalamandalam and take the tour of "Day with Masters" - is a pilgrimage to the most sacred temple of arts, giving a world class experience to the visitors, with a unique menu of presentations that bring out the grandeur of the institution.

    The programme starts at 9.30am and ends at 1.00pm with a traditional lunch.

    Later,check-in to hotel and in the afternoon visiting to Pottery Village.

    Overnight in Cheruthrothy.

    Visited places:
    • Calicut
    • Cheruthuruthy
  • 12
    Cheruthrothy – Guruvayur
    Day 12

    After breakfast drive to Guruvayur.

    Check-in to your hotel and in the afternoon visiting of Guruvayur Temple and Punnathur Kotta Elephant Camp.

    Overnight in Guruvayur.

    Visited places:
    • Cheruthuruthy
    • Guruvayur
  • 13
    Guruvayur – Cochin
    Day 13

    After breakfast drive to Cochin - known as Queen of Arabian Sea.

    Check-in to your hotel and in the afternoon tour of historic Fort Cochin visiting the Jewish Synagogue – oldest synagogue in the commonwealth, decorated by Belgium Chandeliers and Chinese hand painted tiles.

    Besides, sightseeing of Mattancherry Palace – houses lots of mural paintings and St. Francis Church - the oldest European Church in India. Leisure walk through Fort Cochin area to witness the operation of huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets still used in Kerala backwaters as a traditional way of fishing.

    In the evening watch Kathakali Dance Show – traditional dance of Kerala.

    Overnight in Cochin.

    Visited places:
    • Guruvayur
    • Cochin
  • 14
    Cochin – Alleppey
    Day 14

    After breakfast leaving to Alleppey – an enchanting backwater village on board your houseboat.

    At 12.30pm cruise into the canals of Vembanad Lake to witness the traditional Kerala village life remained unchanged for many years. Here, your crew will prepare you delicious Kerala meal on board.

    Overnight at the Houseboat (Air condition will be operated from 8.00pm to 7am only).

    Visited places:
    • Cochin
    • Alleppey
    Accommodation offered:
  • 15
    Alleppey – Kovalam
    Day 15

    After breakfast departure for Kovalam and check in to the beach resort.

    The rest of the day will be free to relax on the beach.

    Overnight in Kovalam.

    Visited places:
    • Alleppey
    • Kovalam
  • 16
    Kovalam
    Day 16

    Kovalam is well known for its beautiful sandy beaches and palm fringed coconut trees.

    Full day free to relax on the beach, overnight in Kovalam.

    Visited places:
    • Kovalam
  • 17
    Trivandrum
    Day 17

    Transfer to Trivandrum.

    The end of our tour has come. After breakfast, you will have free time until the transfer to the airport.

    Visited places:
    • Kovalam
    • Trivandrum
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Accommodation in all Above Specified Hotels
    • Breakfast in all hotels
    • Dinner at Hotel Green Gates in Wayanad
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board houseboat & in Kabini River Lodge at Nagarhole
    • Entrance fees to all sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
    • English Speaking Guide Service at Bangalore, Mysore & Cochin
    • Boat Safari, Nature Walk, Jeep ride with Expert Naturalist at Nagarhole
    • Kathakali Show in Cochin
    • Day with master’s programme at Kalamandalam with Lunch
    • Jeep ride to Muthanga wildlife Sanctuary & to Edakkal Caves
    • All transfers and sightseeing by Private Air conditioned Tata Indigo Car with English Speaking driver for the entire tour
    • Driver’s allowances, diesel / parking charges and all expenses related to car & driver
    • Assistance at arrival and departure points
    • All applicable Taxes

    Please note:

    • A Special Kerala Dinner from India’s Invitation.  
    • The above cost is subject to minimum 02 full paying passengers.
    • Please feel free to ask us to change any hotel in case you want to change or upgrade.
    Price does not include
    • Camera fee (Video / Still) at the sightseeing places
    • Lunch, dinner, tips, portage
    • International Flight fares, Visa, Insurance
    • Any items of personal nature