Southern Splendor

Day 01:  Arrive at Bangalore

Meet on arrival at Bangalore Airport and transfer to a Hotel. Bangalore - the city boasts of spacious gardens, parks, tree-lined avenues, a profusion of flowering trees, lakes, earning it the sobriquet of "Garden City." The once-sedate cantonment settlement of the British has now spread way beyond the mud fort and the four towers constructed by Kempegowda in 1537.  Depending on the arrival time, half-day city  tour  - visit  Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha - this massive building houses the state Legislature and the Secretariat.  Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 02: Bangalore/Mysore

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore, en route visit Srirangapatna.  On arrival at Mysore check into hotel. After lunch relax and later visit Chamundi Hill-perched atop a hill the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue and added attractions. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 03: Mysore

Morning breakfast and proceed for full day sightseeing, visit Maharaja Palace - the Palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne, Art Gallery-the art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture and ancient musical  instruments, St. Philomena’s Church-this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see. Later on in the evening visit Brindavan Garden-the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical fountains and closed lights transform this place into a magical fairyland. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 04: Mysore / Ooty

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Ooty-called the Queen of Hill Stations, picturesque, green Udhagamandalam better known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South, enroute visit Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, on arrival check into hotel, and overnight

Day 05: Ooty

Morning breakfast, proceed for full day sight seeing visit to Botanical Garden is spread over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill, Rose Garden-the rose varieties planted in this part were assembled from different sources. Initially 17,256 rose plants from 1919 varieties have been planted,Deer park - It is one of the high altitude animal part in India, Doddabetta- It is highest peak in the Nilgiris and the name Doddabetta literally  means 'big mountain' which is so in reality, Ooty Lake- The Ooty Lake is the pride of the Blue Hills. It is central and strategic attraction, which is good for boating. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 06: Ooty/ Kodaikanal

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Kodaikanal - the charm of Kodaikanal Hill station lies in its wooded slopes and gigantic trees. The mighty rocks, bowers, creeks and slopes captivate the visitors, check in on arrival to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax and overnight.

Day 07: Kodaikanal

Morning breakfast, full-day sight seeing visit to Coakers walk-runs along a steep slope on the southern side of Kodai. It offers some of the best views of the plains, Green Valley View-commands a beautiful view of the entire Vaigai Dam, this place was once known as 'Suicide point'. The Lake-is the focal point in Kodai, boating can be done here, Pillar Rocks-Three boulders stand shoulder-to-shoulder, providing a majestic sight. It has a garden with lovely flowers, silent Valley View-just a little away from the pillar Rock, provides a breathtaking view, Berijam Lake View-provides a panoramic landscape view of Berijam Lake, Silver cascade falls – the overflow of Kodai Lake comes down here as 180 foot high waterfalls. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 08: Kodaikanal

Morning breakfast and full day free to explore on your own. Overnight.

Day 09: Kodaikanal / Madurai 

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Madurai-known as the Athens of the East. On arrival, check into a hotel. Lunch and later on visit the famous Sri Meenakshi Temple-has long been the focus of both Indian and international tourist attraction as well as one of the most important places of Hindu Pilgrimage. Return to hotel, and overnight.

Day 10: Madurai/Rameshwaram/Madurai

Morning breakfast, day excursion to Rameshwaram - small island in the Gulf of Mannar is a major pilgrim center. Visit to Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple-situated near the sea on the  eastern side, as massive sculptured pillars on either side and has the longest corridors in the world, Kurusadai Island-it is a Marine Biosphere, a paradise for the Marine Biologists and Nature lovers. Return to Madurai, and overnight

Day 11: Madurai / Kanyakumari

Morning breakfast, check and proceed to Kanyakumari- the land's end of India or the point where the three seas meet, enchanting Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin is one of the most popular tourist spots in the South India. On arrival check into hotel and evening visit to Vivekananda Memorial-built on the Vivekananda Rock where the charismatic philosopher Swami Vivekananda meditated and transformed himself. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 12: Kanyakumari / Kovalam

Morning breakfast, check and proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam-is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists, on arrival transfer to a beach resort and rest of the day free. Return to hotel and overnight

Day 13: Kovalam

Morning breakfast and proceed for a full day sightseeing, visit to Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave-the granite cave here encloses a one-celled shrine with a loose sculpture, Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum, Sree Chithra Art Gallery-the collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. The Zoological Park -it is like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises, University Observatory-located at the highest point in the city, one can have a bird's eye view of the city. Return to resort. Overnight.

Day 14: Kovalam

Morning breakfast and day free to relax at the beach or explore on your own for shopping. Overnight.

Day 15: Kovalam / Trivandrum  

Morning breakfast, check and proceed to Trivandrum Airport for onward journey. Tour ends.