Travelpack

Highlights: Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Coonoor - Cochin - Periyar - Alleppey - Mararikulam beach

Hotels Featured:
➤ The Pride Hotel
➤ Southern Star
➤ Gem Park
➤ Gateway Coonoor – IHCL SeleQtions
➤ Forte Cochin
➤ Cardamom County
➤ Houseboat
➤ Flamingo Marari

Itinerary:
Wed 09 Oct 24: Bangalore
➤ Flight from London Heathrow to Bangalore, Kempegowda Intl Airport

Thu 10 Oct 24: Arrive Bangalore
➤ Arrive at Bangalore Airport at 0245 Hrs. Welcome to India!!!
Meet and greet upon arrival at Bangalore Airport and transfer to your hotel for check in. Yourroom is booked from 09 October for immediate check in without any delay upon arrival.
Afternoon proceed for a tour Bangalore city. Visit Cubbon Park (laid out in 1864) which ismade up of 300 acres of verdant gardens in the heart of Bangalore. Later, visit theGovernment Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery one of the oldest in the country,established in 1886. It contains relics from the prehistoric Mohenjodaro period. Also visit theVidhan Soudha, the granite state complex.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel.

Fri 11 Oct 24: Bangalore Mysore (Drive: 143 Kms 3 Hrs. Approx.)
➤ Breakfast at Hotel. Later drive to Mysore and enroute visit Srirangapattana. Srirangapatnam - the 18th century Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan Sri Rangapatnam (16 km)is built on an island in the Cavern River is famous for the Ranganatha. Sri RanganathaswamyTemple is one of the largest and oldest temples in India, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Admire itsintricate carvings and serene atmosphere. Post visit continue drive to Mysore and upon arrival check in to your Hotel.
Mysore a city in India southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the Kingdom ofMysore from 1399 to 1947. In its centre is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former rulingWodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is alsohome to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood. Afternoon visit the spectacular Brindavan Gardens a terrace garden located about 12kilometers northwest of Mysore city in Karnataka. It is situated at the foot of the KrishnarajaSagar (KRS) Dam, adjacent to the Krishnarajasagara Dam across the Kaveri River. This gardenis famous for its illuminated fountains and covers an expansive area of 60 acres. Visitors canexplore a botanical park with various plant varieties.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel

Sat 12 Oct 24: Mysore
➤ Breakfast at Hotel. Morning at leisure. Today the entire Mysore city is adorned with colorful decorations, creating a festiveatmosphere. Visit the Mysore on the occasion of Dusshera festival. Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence(house). It used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of theKingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hillseastward. Mysore Dusshera festival is a grand vibrant festival celebration in Mysore. The festival issymbolizes the victory of good over evil. In the evening more than 100 thousands light bulbsilluminate the palace. The dazzling display is a sight to behold! Another highlight is theTorchlight Parade, where beautifully decorated horses and soldiers march in a splendidprocession.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel.

Sun 13 Oct 24: Mysore Ooty (Drive 125 Kms 3 Hrs. Approx.)
➤ Breakfast at Hotel. Later drive to Ooty and upon arrival check in to your Hotel.
Ooty is a town and hill station in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The name "Ooty" is shortfor Ootacamund (officially Udhagamandalam). Ooty is located in the Nilgiris district, or BlueMountains, a mountain district. Ooty stands at about 7,500 feet above sea level. Rest of the day free.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel

Mon 14 Oct 24: Ooty
➤ Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for a city tour of Ooty with your local guide visiting St. Stephen's Church, GovernmentBotanical Garden, Rose Garden & Doddabetta Peak. Also, visit the local market to see the dailyhustle and Bustle of the local people. Post visit return to your Hotel.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel

Tue 15 Oct 24: Ooty Udagamandalam
Udagamandalam Coonoor (Train: UAM ONR 0915/1020 Hrs.)
➤ After an early breakfast transfer to Udagamandalam railway station to board the Toy train forCoonoor. Arrive at Coonoor railway station and transfer to your hotel for check in. Proceed for the city tour of Coonoor. Coonoor is a hill station in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its known for its teaestates in the surrounding Nilgiri hills. Sims Park is a sprawling public garden with plants likerhododendrons, roses and eucalyptus trees. The steam Nilgiri Mountain Railway travelsbetween the towns of Mettupalayam and Ooty via Coonoor. Dolphins Nose is a vantage pointwith views of the cascading Catherine Falls. Post visit return to your Hotel.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel.

Wed 16 Oct 24 - Ooty Coimbatore (Drive: 66 Kms / 2 Hrs. Approx.)
Coimbatore Ernakulam (Kerala Express Train: 1230-1655 Hrs.)
➤ Breakfast at Hotel. Later transfer to Coimbatore railway station to board Kerala Express trainfor Ernakulam (Kochi). Arrive at Ernakulam railway station and transfer to the Hotel in Kochifor check in. Kochi Gateway to Kerala was once an important spice-trading route on Arabian Sea whereVasco D Gama landed in 1498 and boasted that he has come for soul and spices. Cochin isvirtually the spice capital of world from where Portuguese were exporting 10,000 KG of spicesto east-indies and other countries and has derived it name from Calico the famous fabricmanufactured in this town. Cochin also forms the part of emerald island of India. HarbourCruise of Cochin is very much popular. With one of the finest natural harbours in the World,Cochin was once a major centre for commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese,Portuguese, and Dutch etc.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel

Thu 17 Oct 24: Cochin
➤ Breakfast at Hotel. Post breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour of Kochi city visiting ChineseFishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, and MattancherryPalace / Dutch Palace Jewish Synagogue built in 1568, almost 1500 years after the beginning of the Jewishconnection with Kerala. It was built on the land, adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace, given bythe erstwhile king of Cochin. The synagogue, the oldest in the Commonwealth, was built by theJewish community of Cochin. Dutch Palace also known as Mattancherry Palace was built and gifted by the Portugueseas a present to the king of Cochin around 1545. The palace was built to appease the king afterthey plundered a temple nearby. The landing of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer atKappad in 1498 was welcomed by the Kochi rulers. They were given exclusive right toconstruct factories. The Portuguese repulsed the repeated attacks of the Zamorians and theCochin Rajas practically became vassals of the Portuguese. The influence of the Portuguesewere supplanted by the Dutch and they took over Mattancherry in 1663. Subsequently, thearea was taken over by Hyder Ali and later by the British Est India Company. Later proceed to visit St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz basilica. St. Francis Church Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of theoldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a witness to theEuropean colonial ambitions in the
subcontinent. Post visit return to the Hotel for some rest and relax. This evening you will be picked up from your hotel and proceed to witness Keralas fascinated Dance show Kathakali Dance. It will take approx. An hour or little longer. Later, return to your hotel.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel

Fri 18 Oct 24: Cochin Periyar (Drive: 200 Kms / 5 Hrs. Approx.)
➤ Breakfast at the Hotel. Later drive to Periyar. Upon arrival at Periyar check in to your hotel. Periyar the town is located in the southern-most state of Kerala is one of the most beautifulwildlife reserves in the country. Periyar is one of the sixteen Project Tiger reserves in India. Also, a notable elephant reserve, the region is blessed with various species of the animalkingdom including rare and endangered flora and fauna. Located in the Cardamom Hills, thesanctuary covers rolling hills, grasslands, and the merge of the Periyar and Pamba Rivers. Wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world seek Periyar tours to enjoy an adventure expeditionin the nature - blessed region. Rest of the day is free for independent activities.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel

Sat 19 Oct 24: Periyar
➤ Early morning after Tea/Coffee at your hotel, proceed to visit the park, take a Boat ride onthe lake in the Periyar National Park, a Project Tiger reserve. A boat ride is the only wayto observe closely the giant of Periyar Elephants and Gaurs (The giant Indian Bison) withoutdisturbing them on their way. Return to your hotel. Breakfast and relax. Afternoon enjoy Spice Plantation visit in & around Periyar.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel.

Sun 20 Oct 24 - Periyar Alleppey (Drive: 140 Kms 4/5 Hrs. Approx.)
➤ After an early breakfast at your hotel drive to Alleppey boarding point and embark the houseboat. Cruise through narrow lakes and canals. Enjoy Backwaters on board. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board the houseboat. Alleppey The Backwaters of Alappuzha are one of the most popular tourist attractions in India which attracts millions of domestic and international tourists. in 2016, the Centre for Science and Environment rated Alappuzha as the cleanest town in India. Alappuzha is considered to be the oldest planned city in this region and the lighthouse built on the coast of the city is the first of its kind along the Laccadive Sea coast. The city is 55 km from Kochi and 155 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. A town with canals,backwaters,
beaches, and lagoons, Alappuzha was described by George Curzon, Viceroy of India at the start of the 20th century, as the "Venice of the East. Hence, it is known as the"Venetian Capital" of Kerala. It is an important tourist destination in India. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the North and Kollam to the South. It is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year. This is amongst the most popular and competitive boat races in India.

Mon 21 Oct 24 - Alleppey Mararikulam (Drive: Half Hrs. Approx.)
➤ After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive to Mararikulam. Arrive atMararikulam and check in to your hotel. Mararikulam Nestled in the Alappuzha District of Kerala, Marari Beach is a perfect location for holidaying with family or friends. This beach in Kerala is eternal with coconut palm trees and golden sands. The beach is quite beautiful and the name 'Marari' arises from'Mararikulam', which is a local village on the Arabian Sea Coast. Marari originates from'Mararikulam', a local fishing village on the Arabian Sea coast. The serenity and tranquility of this beach take beach lovers backwards in time. The indolent pace of local life makes vacationing near the Marari beach a reviving experience. Rest of the day at leisure.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel.

Tue 22 Oct 24: Mararikulam
➤ Breakfast at Hotel. Day at leisure for independent activities.
➤ Overnight at the Hotel

Wed 23 Oct 24: Mararikulam Cochin (Drive: 70 Kms / 2 Hrs. Approx.)
➤ Cochin Bangalore
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out from your hotel at leisure by 12 Noon. Later transfer to Cochin Airport to board the flight for London (via) Bangalore.

Thu 24 Oct 24: Departure

Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £250pp
➤ Y71449 from London Heathrow £2929pp
➤ Y73067 from London Gatwick £2855pp
➤ Y73073 from Birmingham £3115pp
➤ Y73080 from Manchester £2959pp
➤ Y73084 from Glasgow £3319pp
➤ Y73086 from Dublin £3065pp

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