Tour Grand Tour Of South India

Guide

• English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore, Cochin, Madurai and Thanjavur. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Others

• 14 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays • Daily breakfast at hotel • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle • English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore, Cochin, Madurai and Thanjavur. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary • Experience the wildlife at Preiyar National Park • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Meals

• 14 Breakfast at Hotel • 1 Lunch at House Boat • 1 Dinner at House Boat

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 1 Night in Bangalore • 1 Night in Mysore • 2 Nights in Coonoor • 2 Nights in Cochin • 1 Night in Alleppey • 1 Night in Kumarakom • 2 Nights in Thekkady • 1 Night in Madurai • 1 Night in Thanjavur • 1 Night in Chennai Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Not included:

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore

On the day of arrival at Bangalore, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at airport for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Bangalore - Srirangapatna - Mysore (184 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bangalore - Srirangapatna - Mysore (184 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore, en-route visit to the Srirangapatna fort and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple also visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Tipu Sultan’s summer palace at Srirangapatna (20 Kms from Mysore). Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, in the evening time visit to Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: At Mysore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: At Mysore

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace - is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. Also visit the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which is houses of remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Mysore - Ooty - Coonoor (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mysore - Ooty - Coonoor (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Coonoor, en-route visit to Ooty, visit Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Park and tea plantations. Later drive to Coonoor, Upon arrival at Coonoor check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: At Coonoor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: At Coonoor

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for Coonoor sightseeing, visit Avalanche, Dolphin nose, Sims park, Ketti valley, Kodanad view point, lambs roak & tea garden.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Coonoor - Coimbatore (70 Kms / 2.30 Hrs) - Cochin (By Train)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Coonoor - Coimbatore (70 Kms / 2.30 Hrs) - Cochin (By Train)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Coimbatore to board the train for Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin railway station, later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: At Cochin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: At Cochin

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Cochin visit Fort Kochi, St.Francis Church, Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace "Dutch Palace" and Chinese Fishing Market. Evening enjoy the Kathakali dance show, one of India’s most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.

Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 9 Day 9: Alleppey - Kumarakom (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Alleppey - Kumarakom (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikuzhy Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Juma Masjid and Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Kumarakom - Thekkady (130 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Kumarakom - Thekkady (130 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India’s which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar National Park check-in to the hotel for night stay. Later proceed for cardamom plantation areas.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: At Thekkady
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: At Thekkady

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Periyar, enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary also visit Kumily, Mangala and Devi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Thekkady - Madurai (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Thekkady - Madurai (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temle, one of the largest temple complex in India. later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil Temple and Gandhi Museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur (190 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur (190 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Thanjavur, en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple. Later continue drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: Thanjavur - Chennai (340 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Thanjavur - Chennai (340 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later visit the famous Brihadeeswarar temple in Thanjavur (Tanjore) and Darasuram - This temple is a storehouse of art and architecture. Later check out from hotel and drive to Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 Day 15: Departure From Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Departure From Chennai

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Chennai airport to board the flight for your home.

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Grand Tour Of South India

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Tour Of South India

Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore

Day 2: Bangalore - Srirangapatna - Mysore (184 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 3: At Mysore

Day 4: Mysore - Ooty - Coonoor (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 5: At Coonoor

Day 6: Coonoor - Coimbatore (70 Kms / 2.30 Hrs) - Cochin (By Train)

Day 7: At Cochin

Day 8: Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 9: Alleppey - Kumarakom (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Day 10: Kumarakom - Thekkady (130 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 11: At Thekkady

Day 12: Thekkady - Madurai (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 13: Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur (190 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Day 14: Thanjavur - Chennai (340 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)

Day 15: Departure From Chennai

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