Mysore & Kerala

14 days

Trekking

Swimming

Sightseeing

Boating

Return Flight from Europe

All Hotels & Spa Hotels (Heritage or 4*)

Includes breakfast and picnic lunches

£

2350.00
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What's Included

• All drop offs and pickups by private driver/Cars outlined

in the above itinerary

• All breakfasts are included

• All accommodation with the luxury Double room

• All Star hotels as per your itinerary

• Domestic flight from Kerala to Bangalore

• Cultural and Kathakali dance

• Personal Houseboat for two nights with all meals

• Specialist Guides for sightseeing

• All entrance fees included as per itinerary

• Full TTA protection and security.

• International flight is not included in this cost.

What's Not Included

• Lunches and Dinners are not included. Everyone like to try their own choices in restaurants.

• Any other services outside the programme are subject to extra cost.

• This cost does not include your personal travel insurance or visa services.

• Consultation with doctor and Ayurvedic treatments are not included.

• Tips for drivers or guides are not included.

Availability

All bookings and services are subject availability. Alternative services will be provided, where possible to similar standards.

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Itinerary

Day One:

Bangalore Arrival - Drive to Mysore

Morning: Airport pick up and drive to Mysore, Breakfast on the way at The Atrium Boutique Hotel, you can visit famous temple Shriranganatha built in 817A.D by a lady named Hambi Or visit Fort, Daria Daulat Bagh and visit Tipu Sultans memorial stone. Or just drive to Mysore directly for breakfast and rest in your room.

Afternoon: Enjoy the market after lunch as well as visit Mysore Place in the afternoon. You can also drive and then walk up to Chamundi hill top temple at altitude 1000m, a Goddess temple, it was renovated during the time of Krishnaraja WodeyarIII (1827), halfway to the summit is statue of bull Nandi, the vahana, or "vehicle" of Lord Shiva, which is 4.9m tall and 7.6m long and carved out of a singlepiece of black granite.

Evening: Overnight Hotel JP Palace.

Day Two:

Mysore to Bandipur Resort 2 hours

Morning: After breakfast drive through the woods and foreststo Bandipur Wildlife park.

Afternoon: Enjoy the hidden resort andafter lunch on arrival, 3.30 pm Jungle safari.

Evening: Evening Tea/Coffee, followed by wildlife movie about Bandipur National Park, bonfire and dinner. Overnight at The Serai Jungle Resort.

Day Three:

Wildlife and relax

Morning: 6.00 am morning Jungle safari, breakfast, relax and enjoy the resort facilities.

Afternoon: Post lunch visit to Gopalswamy betta the highest peak of Bandipur national park for a panoramic view of the national park and also experience Hindu temple built right on top of the hill.

Night: Overnight at TheSerai Resort.

Day Four:

Bandipurto Ooty

Morning: After breakfast drive to Ooty and enjoy the visit to old British raj hill station to visit Churches, Cemeteries and tea factory.

Afternoon: You can also visit the Ooty club in the afternoon to see the famous Snooker table.

Night: Overnight at Hotel Savoy.

Day Five:

Train Ooty to Coonoor and drive to Coimbatore for afternoon train to Cochin 4-5 hours

Morning: Toy train from OotyToy train from Ooty to Coonoor and your driver will pick you on the way to visit some sites on the way and have lunch in Coonoor.

Afternoon: Drive to Coimbatore to catch the train to Cochin 02nd AC Train ticket from Coimbatore to Ernakulam.

Night: Overnight at Brunton Boatyard in Cochin.

Day Six:

Visit Fort Cochin and overnight Brunton Boatyard

Morning: Visit the famous City, steeped in colonial history with Dutch and European influences in the buildings and the culture. You have the opportunity to explore the city to take in the sights and sounds.Explore Fort Cochin and Jewish Synagogue. (The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations).

Afternoon: You can also visit St Francis’s Church built in 1503.

Night: Evening visit to see the Kathakali Dance at Kerala Kathakali Dance centre, Near Santa Cruz Bazilica, K.B. Jacob road, Fort Cochin and overnight hotel. Fort Cochin is at the heart of the old city.

Day Seven:

Cochin to Houseboaton the Backwaters

Morning: Kerala has a unique network of canals and lagoons that are best explored by House Boat. Drifting along these backwaters you’ll be treated to the sights and sounds of India and its wildlife: fishermen busying themselves setting nets nearto you, whilst local people wash, walk and sell goods on the palm-tree lined banks.

Afternoon: We leave after a late lunch and after enjoying the changing colours of the sky at sunset spend the night on the boat under a starry sky. Day trips by small boats to explore the small canals and villages.

Night: Two nights on the back waters of Kerala.

Day Eight:

Cochin to Houseboaton the Backwaters

Morning: Kerala has a unique network of canals and lagoons that are best explored by House Boat. Drifting along these backwaters you’ll be treated to the sights and sounds of India and its wildlife: fishermen busying themselves setting nets nearto you, whilst local people wash, walk and sell goods on the palm-tree lined banks.

Afternoon: We leave after a late lunch and after enjoying the changing colours of the sky at sunset spend the night on the boat under a starry sky. Day trips by small boats to explore the small canals and villages.

Night: Two nights on the back waters of Kerala.

Day Nine:

House Boat to Alleppey/Varkala and Kovalam:

Morning: After a spectacular sunrise we’ll land in Alleppey, referred to as the “Venice of India” by a former Viceroy of India. The town has a fascinating old quarter and you’ll have the chance to explore the narrow streets, markets and silk shops that were once at the heart of an important British trading town.

Afternoon: Afterwards drive to Varkala to enjoy the beach 3hrs, arranged dinner and drive to Kovalam 1.5hrs

Night: Overnight at Niramaya retreats.

Day Ten:

Explore and relax in Kovalam

Morning: Enjoy day at leisureor you can make a visit to Varkala to visit the fascinating 2000-year-old Hindu Janardhana Temple.

Afternoon: Rounding off the day with some shopping in local shops and the market.

Night: Overnight at Niramaya retreats.

Day Eleven:

Kovalam

Morning: Sightseeing

Afternoon: Beach and sunset to have fun.

Night: Overnight at Niramaya retreats.

Day Twelve:

Final day at Kovalam

Morning and Afternoon: Enjoy beach, shopping, sunset

Night: Overnight Niramaya retreats by the sea.

Day Thirteen:

Easy morning and enjoy beach afternoon flight to Bangalore

Morning: Easy morning and enjoy beach.

Afternoon: Drive 40 minutes to Trivandrum to catch the afternoon Indigo Flight at 17:00 to Bangalore arrival at 18:20.

Night: Evening and overnight at Hotel Taj Bangalore near the airport 2km.

Day Fourteen:

International Flight to London

Early morning drive to the airport and return flight home at 7am.

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Description:

Visit the Oldest Rajasthani kingdom, discover the Blue City (Jodhpur), the rural life, experience  the luxurious and authentic boutique hotel in Shahpura Bagh, have a campfire sundowners with great food, etc.

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Comprenhensive Kerala Tour

Description:

Visit Cochin, the unspoilt beaches of Kovalam, the Periyar wildlife reserve in Thekkady, experience the local life in homestays and the rainforest in Wayanad.

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Description:

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Description:

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Karnataka & Kerala - Explore the greenery of South India

Description:

A tour covering most of South India immersing you in the rich wildlife & the mysterious backwaters. History abounds with a mixture of European and Indian culture experienced in places such as Fort Cochin and Kerala.

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Traditional South India

Description:

A rich experience will showcase the best South India has to offer. from the famous houseboats to temples and sprawling estates, with this tour focused on the history, culture and traditions of South India.

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An offbeat Tour through Kerala - Wilderness and More

Description:

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Flights Included

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