DAY 01 ARRIVE BANGALORE BY TRAIN or FLIGHT
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. After your leisure time visit the attractions of this ‘City of Gardens’. The Lalbagh Gardens is the most popular tourist spot. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02 BANGALORE TO MYSORE
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mysore, which is one of the most beautiful, calm and quiet city. After noon sightseeing tour. Visit Brindavan Garden, Mysore Zoo Gardens, and St. Philomina Church. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03 MYSORE
After breakfast proceed a half day sightseeing tour at Mysore. Rest of the day at leisure. Over night at Mysore.

DAY 04 MYSORE TO OOTY
After breakfast, drive to Ooty- with its exuberance, with the glory of its imperial past and the soul of the Blue Mountains. Relax in the comfort of the hotel after your drive. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05 OOTY
After your breakfast proceed with a full day sightseeing tour at Ooty. Watch the rippling beauty of the Ooty Lake , Botanical Gardens, Doddabetta Peak, Dolphin’s Nose, beautiful. Tea Gardens and Pykara Falls. So many uninterrupted miles of Scenic beauty, which would be embrace any visitor. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 06 OOTY TO MADURAI (313 KM 6.30 HOURS)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Madurai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Madurai is the one of India’s most ancient cities with a history dating back to the 6th century. Afternoon visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam etc. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 07 MADURAI
Totally relaxing day at Madurai. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 08 MADURAI TO THEKKADY (110 KM 2.45 HRS)
After Breakfast, proceed to Thekkady. On arrival by noon, check in at the hotel. The most renowned destination is the PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY at Thekkady. Here is the natural habitat of Elephant, tiger, bison, spotted and samba deer, gaur, etc. The sanctuary is open throughout the year. REST OF THE DAY AT LEISURE. Evening Game viewing by motorized boat at Periyar Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 09 THEKKADY TO KUMARAKOM (130 KM 3 HRS)
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom . On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. REST OF THE DAY AT LEISURE. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10 KUMARAKOM TO ALLEPPEY
After breakfast transfer to the Kerala Traditional House Boat. The houseboats of Kerala offer exquisite holidays experiences. Every Kettuvallam (house boat) has a drawing cum dining room; a bath attached bedroom, sit-out, sundeck and kitchenette. The water-web slowly open ups at its secrets to you, lush paddy field, pregnant palms, singing Siberian ducks. This will be your memorable experience. House boat will cruise through the Vembanad Lake and canals to Alleppey. Visit includes Pathiramanal, Champakulam Church, etc. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11 ALLEPPEY TO COCHIN
Morning checkout from the house boat and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival check in at hotel and Later proceeds, Half Day City Tour. The sightseeing shows you the prominent landmark of Cochin viz. Jewish Synagogue constructed in 1568. This is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. Known for mid 18th century hand painted willow pattered floor tiles from China, ancient scripts on copper plates etc. Visit the “Dutch Palace” with its wonderful murals depicting the entire story of the Ramayana and Mahabharata on its walls. See St. Francis Church: built in 1503 by Portuguese. This is the first European church built in India, Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese Fishing Net Etc. Evening witness the Kathakali dance show. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12 DEPART FROM COCHIN
Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day free for you till you are transferred to Cochin. Airport or railwaystations.
End of tour
Rate valid Upto 30th September 2004
FIT RATE FOR THREE STAR HOTEL
Quote: Payable per person in INR only. (On Minimum 02 paying persons)
Category of Hotels DOUBLE ROOM(Twin Sharing Basis)(INR only) Single Room (INR only) Extra Bed (INR only)
3 Star Hotel on CP Basis 38,111 36,111 6,444

FIT RATE FOR FOUR/FIVE STAR HOTEL
Quote: Payable per person in INR only. (On Minimum 02 paying persons)
Category of Hotels DOUBLE ROOM(Twin Sharing Basis)(INR only) Single Room(INR only) Extra Bed(INR only)
4/5 Star Hotel on CP Basis 74,555 70,888 8,777

FIT-TRANSPORTATION FOR 01-03 PAX NON A/C CAR
Non A/c Tata Indica /Ambassador Car for 12 days tour for INR 13,444

FIT-TRANSPORTATION FOR 01-03 PAX A/C CAR
A/c Tata Indica /Ambassador Car for 12 days tour for INR 17,111

DETAILS OF THE HOTELS
THREE STAR HOTELS
Bangalore Bangalore International or Similar- 03 star for 01 night on CP Basis
Mysore Ramanashree or Similar – 03 star for 02 nights on CP Basis
Ooty Sinclairs Inn or Similar-03 star for 02 nights on CP Basis
Madurai Madurai Park Innor Similar –03 star for –02 nights on CP Basis
Thekkady Cardamom County or Similar- 04 star –01 night on CP Basis
Kumarakom Whispering Palms- 04 star or Similar –for 01 night on CP Basis
Kumarakom-Alleppey Deluxe Non a/c House Boat- for 01 night Full Board Basis
Cochin Harbour View Residency-03 star for 01 night on CP Basis

FOUR/FIVE STAR HOTELS
Bangalore LeMeridien or Similar- 05 star for 01 night on CP Basis
Mysore Lalitha Mahal Palace or Similar – 05 star for 02 nights on CP Basis
Ooty Holiday Inn or Similar-04 star for 02 nights on CP Basis
Madurai Taj Garden Retreate or Similar –04 star for –02 nights on CP Basis
Thekkady Spice Village or Similar- 05 star –01 night on CP Basis
Kumarakom Kumarakom Lake Resort- 05 star or Similar –for 01 night on CP Basis
Kumarakom-Alleppey A/C Dlx House Boat- for 01 night on CP Basis
Cochin Le Meridien-05 star for 01 night on CP Basis

The cost includes
Transportation charges includes arri/dep. Transfers, sightseeing tour as per our itinerary, toll and parking , all taxes and Thekkady boating etc.(09 days the same vehicle with the guest)

The cost does not includes
Entrance and monument fees Thekkady boating and any personal expenses like, laundy,tips telephone calls, etc.

Note: (a) One half day English speaking Guide charges for Rs. 555
(b) One full day English speaking Guide charges for Rs. 888
(c) Type of accommodations: CP- ROOM AND BREAKFAST BASIS