Journey of Southern Delights

Fly to Bangalore with Singapore Airlines. Upon arrival we will be welcomed and escorted to our hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight Stay in Bangalore

After breakfast we commence our touring of the sights of Bangalore, known as the ‘GOLDEN City’ because it’s countless parks and avenues of Jacaranda, Gulmohur and Cassia.  Enjoy a city tour of Bangalore including Lal Bagh Gardens, the palace of Tipu Sultan who ruled much of southern India during the 18^th Century and Vidhan Soudha, one of Bangalore’s most imposing buildings built in 1954 by convicts.  Drive to Mysore visiting Srirangapatnam Fort en route.

Overnight Stay in Mysore 

Today visit the Maharaja's Palace, part of which is still in use, and St Philomena's Church and Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery.  Venture into the 1062 m high Chamundi Hills to see the Nandi Bull (a 4.8 Meter monolith) and the 2000-year-old Chamundeswri Temple with a panoramic view of Mysore.

Overnight Stay in Mysore 

Today, drive to Bandipur National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel, Bandipur National Park is regarded as one of the most beautiful and the better-managed national parks of India. Located amidst the picturesque surroundings of the towering Western Ghat Mountains on the Mysore-Ooty highway in Karnataka, The Bandipur National Park occupies a special place in India's efforts towards Eco-conservation. Bandipur also has a sizable number of Tigers. Other natural inhabitants of this lovely forest are gaur (a type of bull), sambhar, chital, mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild dogs, wild boar, jackal, sloth bear, panther, malabar squirrel and porcupines, Enjoy afternoon Jungle Safari’s at National Park.

 Overnight Stay in Bandipur

Today enjoy morning & afternoon Jungle Safari’s at Bandipur National Park.

 Overnight Stay in Bandipur 

This morning drive to Ooty, known as the ‘Queen of the Blue Mountains’.  It is famous for its hills which are covered in pine and eucalyptus forests as well as its coffee and Tea Plantation.  The town was developed as a hill station by the British in the early 19^th Century.
This afternoon we explore a Tea factory and learn the secrets to a perfect brew.

Overnight Stay in Ooty

After Breakfast; today morning departs to visit Ooty Botanical Gardens. Later drive to Coonoor, upon arrival stop for lunch (Ala carte on direct payment) after lunch transfer to Coonoor railway to board you Train for Mettupalayam. Upon arrival Mettupalayam, proceeds on your drive towards Coimbatore and check in to hotel for 01 night stay.

Overnight Stay in Coimbatore

This morning proceed on your drive to Kochi, the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for 01 nights stay.

Kochi, also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Starting from the Dutch, Portuguese and the British, Kochi was the site of the first European colonial settlements in India.

Later visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and see the authentic Chinese fishing nets still in active use by the fishermen in Kerala.

This evening, watch a spectacular Kathakali performance. Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in India. One of the most complex and highly stylized Indian art forms, this performance is a spectacular combination of drama, dance, music and ritual. Characters with vividly painted faces and elaborate costumes re-enact stories from the Hindu epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana. Reach early for the unique opportunity to see the performers dressing up in their very elaborate and colorful costumes and painting their faces with make up to create the special persona for the performance. Also visit the onsite cultural museum to see sculptures of Kerala's unique dance forms, a large replica of an authentic Keralan wooden canoe and see how Keralan handicrafts and saris are woven.

Overnight Stay in Kochi

After breakfast, drive to Marari, a fishermen’s village. Upon arrival in Marari check in to your hotel for 02 Nights retreat for complete relaxation by reconnecting your mind, body and soul and some leisure time!!

Rest of the day at leisure or free for independent activities.

Early this morning post breakfast; take a guided village walk through the neighboring fishermen’s village to get a glimpse into the local life along the coast of Kerala

Rest of the day at leisure or free for independent activities.

Overnight Stay in Marari

This morning, enjoy breakfast embark on your return drive to Kochi and in time transferred to the airport to connect to your flight back home