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South Splendour 1 (18 Nights 19 Days) |
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| Day 1 : Bangalore |
| Arrive at Bangalore Airport and our Representative will meet thereafter transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel St.Marks - Deluxe Room |
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| Day 2 : Bangalore - Mysore |
| Departing the hotel at 08.00am we drive to Mysore – the palace city of South India. On arrival at Mysore, sight seeing tour of Mysore visiting – the Famous “Palace of Mysore”: Built in 1912 in the indo Saracenic style, this palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched and then on to The “Jayachanarajendra Art Gallery” housed in the Jaganmohan palace: that has a collection of Exquisite paintings dating back to 1875. Later drive to hotel and check in. At 16.00hrs visit to the bull temple (a 4.8mts monolith) on the middle of hill on the way to Chamundi temple and then to visit the “Chamumdi Hill Temple” at a height of 1062mts. The 2000-year-old temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. A seven storey, 40mts high tower, dominates the temple.Overnight at Sandesh Prince - Executive Superior |
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| Day 3 : Mysore (Return Excursion Srirenagpatnam & Somnathpur) |
After early breakfast at 08.00am we proceed for a day return excursion to Somnathpur and Srirangapattinum. Somnathpur - one need not search far for its history. An inscribed stone slab, in old Kannada, at the entrance says it all. The reigning monarch was Narasimha III (1254-91 A.D.) whose full regal title runs into a sizeable paragraph: "Sri Vishnuvaradhana, Pratapa Chakravarti, Hoysala Bhujabala, Sri Vira Narasimha, Maharajadhiraja, Raja Paramesvara, Sanivarasiddhi, Giridurgamalla etc. Later we drive to Srirangapattinam - a place with Ancient history is an Island fortress town on the bank of river cauvery. Visit the Srirengapatnam fort and the summer palace of Tippu sultan. After sightseeing of Srirengapatnam around 01.00pm break for lunch at a nice resort in same town. After lunch we visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at a 3km distance on one of the three islands in the Cauvery River. It’s a good place to see Storks, Ibis, Egrets, Darters, Spoonbills and Cormorants round the year. We return to hotel and refresh/relax. Overnight at Sandesh Prince - Executive Superior |
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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary |
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| Day 4 : Mysore - Mudumalai |
Check out from hotel at 09.00am and drive to Mudumalai - one of South India’s largest wild life reserve. Situated in the foothills of Nilgiris, Mudhumalai / Bandipur is a large reserve (3000 sq.km) ranges in vegetation from Semi-evergreen forests to swamps and grass lands. In Mudumalai the mostly dense forest is home to spotted deer, Indian Bison, tiger, panther, wild boars and sloth bear. The wild life elephant population estimated around 600 is one of the largest in the country. On arrival Check-in and free afternoon for ownactivities. In the evening visit the surprising attraction of Mudumalai the Elephant Pooja ceremony. Overnight at Mudumalai Jungle Retreat - Cottage |
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| Day 6 : Mudumalai - Vythiri |
| Drive to Wayanad set in the picturesque Western Ghats and mountains. Littered with tropical rain forests, dense hills, rolling paddy fields, spice plantations and valleys, Wayanad is a hitherto undiscovered location offering breathtaking views. Check into a rainforest resort. Discover the enchanting rainforests. Visit the pre historical Edakkal Caves and Overnight at the Vythiri Resort - Serenity Cottage |
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| Day 7 : Calicut |
Morning drive to Calicut, A port city located amidst the lush green spice Plantations, Kozhikode takes you on a momentous journey through beautiful backwaters, picturesque beaches and ancient palaces. Check in to the hotel. Proceed for a short sightseeing which includes the beach, Beypore etc. Evening return to the hotel for overnight stay at Kadavu Reort - Deluxe Room. |
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| Day 8 : Cochin |
Morning drive to Cochin, A port town since early centuries, Cochin, also known as the spice coast of India, attracted traders and invaders from the world over. Needless to say, Cochin offers you some fascinating snippets of history and culture. Relax and unwind at the hotel. In the evening enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise. Overnight at Taj Malabar - Seaview Room. |
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| Day 10 : Houseboat (Kumarakom to Alleppey Cruise) |
| Today morning Drive to Kumarakom and embark on your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves.Your houseboats or 'Kettuvalloms' are luxuriousboats with well appointed bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the palm fringed landscape from your cabins. Apart from the mesmerizingsurroundings it's the life along the backwaters that makes this a fascinating experience. The locals travel in canoes and you will find vegetable sellers, fishermen and other traders bringing household goods, door to door in small wooden boats. As you cruise along the backwaters you can ask your captain to stop atvillages, paddy fields and other places enroute. Overnight in the Houseboat Deluxe A/C |
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| Day 11 : Kollam |
| Drive to Kollam, On arrival check in to the backwater Resort, rest of the day free to relax and overnight at Aaditya Lake Resort - Cottage |
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| Day 12 : Kollam |
| Full day free to relax and overnight at Aaditya Lake Resort - Cottage |
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| Day 13 : Kovalam |
Morning Drive to Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations in Kerala and check into your hotel. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches separated by rocky headlands. Day at leisure on the beach. Overnight at Travancore Heritage - Heritage Home |
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| Day 14 : Kovalam |
Go on a day excursion to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Horse Palace, Napier Museum and Art Gallery OR you could simply choose to spend your day at leisure on the beach. Overnight at Travancore Heritage - Heritage Home |
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| Day 15 : Kovalam - Kanyakumari - 02 hrs drive |
Today morning after breakfast drive to Kanyakumari,On the way you can visit Padmanabhapuram palace and sucheendram Temple. Afternoon reach Kanyakumari, the southernsmost tip of the Penisular India,the confluence of three seas, Kanyakumari is a beautiful blend of the sun.Here you can see Swami vivekananda Roak memorial, Thiruvalluvar statue (133 ft) and Kanyakumari Temple. Overnight at Sparsa - Standard Room |
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| Day 16 : Madurai |
Drive to Madurai in Tamilnadu, one of South India's greatest temple towns. Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era which is more than 2500 years old. In the evening, visit the Meenakshi Temple to attend the popular evening ceremony where the Hindu God Siva is taken in a palanquin. Overnight at The Gateway Hotel - Superior Room |
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| Day 17 : Madurai |
Go on a sightseeing tour of Madurai to explore the many fascinating temples and structures of this city. Visit the famous Meenakshi temple. The 1000-pillared hall depicts beautiful sculptures showcasing stories from ancient Hindu Epics. You could also visit other places of interest such as the Palace of King Thirumalai Nayak, built in 1636 in an indo-saracenic style. Overnight at The Gateway Hotel - Superior Room |
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| Day 18 : Chennai |
Morning drive to Chennai and on arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at Radha Regent - Superior Room |
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| Day 19 : Departure |
| Morning after breakfast departure transfer to Chennai Airport for your onward journey |
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| Tour Cost |
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| Tour Cost per person (INR) |
| 02 Person travelling together |
90000 Per Person |
| 04/06/08/10 Person travelling together |
78500 Per Person |
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*Above mentioned rate is valid till 31st Mar 2010 |
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| Cost Includes |
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- Accommodation with breakfast in double room at listed hotels
- All meals in the Houseboat – Deluxe A/c (Kumarakom to Alleppey cruise)
- All meals at Mudumalai
- Breakfast and Dinner at Vythiri
- Jeep safari at Mudumalai
- Transportation by AC vehicle as per itinerary
- Kathakali show at Cochin
- Sunset cruise at Cochin
- Guide charges
- Driver’s Expense, Parking
- All applicable taxes (including service tax)
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| Cost Excludes |
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- Lunch and dinner except those listed in above inclusions
- Entrance fees, activities and sightseeing, if any
- Camera fees
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephones, etc.
- International / inland flight charges
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
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| Booking : travelplan@asianetindia.com |
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