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Day
-2 -
Madurai
After breakfast take a sight seeing of Madurai visiting the Meenakshi
Temple, Tirumalai
Nayak Palace, Gandhi
Museum, Government
Museum, Koodal
Alagar
Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman Teepakulam.Overnight at the hotel in Madurai.
Day -3
- Madurai
– Periyar
Morning drive the plain stretching west towards the blue haze of the
Alagar Hills, the Vaigai plains around Madurai are broken by colossal
outcrops of granite, some of them weathered into weird forms like
petrified monsters. Arrive Periyar and check – in at hotel. Rest of the
day free for walk around in the peaceful town known for various Spice and
coffee plantations.
Day -4
- Periyar
Early morning, we will explore different nature trails traversing diverse
habitats form the trekking routes, generally 4 to 5 km.in length. This is
an interpretive programme offering excellent opportunities to watch birds,
butterflies and other wildlife. The trails often pass through evergreen
and moist deciduous forests interspersed with marshy grassland.
By evening we will start our Jungle Patrol, Shepherding the Jungle. This
programme is part of the regular night patrolling in the fringe
ecodevelopment zones of the tiger reserve. By participating in this, one
is actually helping in the protection of the forests of Periyar.
Day -5
- Periyar
– Munnar
Proceed to Munnar in the early morning (110 Kms from Periyar). Munnar is
situated at the confluence of three-mountain streams-Mudrapuzha,
Nallathanni and Kundala.1600 M above sea level, this hill station was once
the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South
India.Munnar's greenery and cool air mainly draws well- heeled
honeymooners from Mumbai and Delhi. Sprawling tea plantations,
picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a
popular resort town. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India,
Anamudi, which towers over 2695 M. Anamudi is an ideal spot for
trekking. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Trekking facilities is available on request. Tourists are allowed to go on
foot up to Anamudi.This is also a place for adventure tourism.
Day -6
- Munnar
Munnar is particularly popular with young travelers who head up here for
the excellent off-road cycling; there are no official routes, just miles
and miles of hills to climb up and speed down. The hilling scene is also
growing as the countryside around Munnar offers walks for all levels of
fitness, from gentle rambles through the tea fields to mountain climbing,
including the scenic hamlet of Top
Station and
Eravikulan National Park. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day -7
- Munnar –
Kozhikode (Calicut)
After breakfast proceed to Kozhicode.The city prospered and, perhaps
because of the story of the convert king, become the preferred port of
Muslim traders from the Middle East in search of spices, particularly
pepper. Overnight at Kozhicode.
Day -8
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Kozhikode –
Wayanad
Early morning drive to Wayanad.One of the most beautiful regions of Kerala
is the hill district of Wayanad, situated 70km east of Kozhicode, with
tracts of forest covering the western flanks of the Niilgiris.The scenery
is rich and varied, ranging from plantations of tea, spices, coffee and
cocoa to the dry scruffy jungle of the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight at Wayanad.
Day - 9
- Wayanad
Day is free to relax and to walk around Wayanad Trekking facilities is
available on request. Tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Muthanga
Wildlife Sanctuary. This is also a place for adventure tourism.
Day - 10
- Wayanad
– Kabini
This is an invitation to take part in one of the greatest elephant shows
in Asia. This is an arena where you have not three or four or six
elephants doing the star turn, but 200.or maybe 250,in just one evening….
From the
giant tuskers to the mouse deer, to barking deer and chital, to herds of
gaur and sambhar, to the rare but definitely ‘spottable’ tiger and pather,
and the sloth bear…they are all here.
But then again,
Kabini is all about elephants and more elephants. Some 1,500 of them roam
free in the jungles of Nagarhole alone, of which Kabini is a primary part.
Overnight stay at Kabini.
Day - 11
- Kabini
Quite the extraordinary thing about the Kabini area is the existence of a
mind-blowing 60 sq.km of static water inside the forest precincts, the
result of a dam built across the river at Beechanahalli.Glinding along the
water with the thick jungles all around you, you’re able to come close to
various herds of animals on the shores.
Overnight stay at Kabini.
Day - 12
- Kabini –
Nagarhole
Once an exclusive hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Mysore, Nagarhole
National Park was renamed after the late Rajiv Gandhi, but faces the same
fate as Delhi's Connaught Place and Connaught Circle which are still
called by their popular old names. The park, situated in the Deccan
Plateau, form an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Overnight stay at Nagarhole.
Day - 13
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Nagarhole – Mysore
After breakfast checkout the hotel and
drive to Mysore.A centre of sandalwood carving, silk and incense
production, 159 Km southwest of Bangalore, Mysore, the erstwhile capital
of the Wadiyar Rajas, is one of South India's most -visited places. Mysore
is a charming, old fashioned and undaunting town, dominated by the
spectacular Maharaja's Palace.
After lunch and relaxation, we will visit Maharaja's
Palace. Designed in the hybrid Indo-Saracenic style by Henry Irwin, the
British consultant architect of Madras state. Overnight at Mysore.
Day - 14
- Mysore
Day for sightseeing in and around
Mysore, Jaganmohan Palace & Art Gallery, St.Philomena’s Cathedral,
Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens.
Day - 15
- Mysore
After breakfast proceed to visit Srirangapattna,
summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, is an island fortress encircled by river
Cauvery, High stone walls and moats enclose temples, palaces and a great
mosque. Tipu Sultan's Srirangapatnam was largely destroyed by British, but
parts of the fort area in the northwest survive, including gates,
ramparts, arsenals, the grim dungeons (where chained British prisoners
were allegedly forced to stand neck-deep in water) and the domed and
minaret Jami Masjid mosque.
Day
- 16 -
Mysore –
Bangalore
After breakfast checkout the
hotel and drive to Bangalore. After relaxation take a sightseeing trip to
Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Vidhana Soudha.Overnight at Bangalore.
Day - 17
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Bangalore
After breakfast take a sight seeing trip in and around
Bangalore.Bangalore often referred to as ' The Garden City ' for its
numerous parks and avenues of jacaranda, gulmohar and cassia is the sixth
largest and one of the cleanest cities in India. Hiring a car is the ideal
way to visit some of the attractions listed below.
(1) Cubbon Park & Museum
(2) Bull Temple
(3) City Market
(4) Fort & Tipu Sultan's Palace and
(5) Ulsoor Lake.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Day - 18
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Bangalore
- ONWARD DESTINATION
After leisurely breakfast leave for Bangalore / Mumbai and
drop at airport for your flight to onward destination.
Tour Concludes.
Suggested Hotels
Destinations |
No: of Nights |
Name of Hotels |
Madurai |
2 |
Royal Court |
Periyar (Thekkady) |
2 |
S N International |
Munnar |
2 |
Issac’s Residency |
Kozhicode ( Calicut ) |
1 |
Calicut Residency |
Wayanad |
2 |
Green Gates |
Kabini |
2 |
Kabini River Loge |
Nagarhole |
1 |
Cauvery Fishing Camp |
Mysore |
3 |
Pai Vista |
Bangalore |
2 |
Pai Viceroys |
Cost of the Package for One Person |
INR 48,000/- |
Tour Includes : |
- Hotel Accommodation in the above star hotels/resorts on twin sharing basis.
- All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by A/c car.
- Exclusive Air-conditioned car for Sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary.
- All toll, driver’s allowance and taxes.
- Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu breakfast in all hotels.
- All meals during the houseboat cruise.
- Meet and Assist services
- These rates are valid till 31 st of March, 2008 except from 15 th of December, 2008 to 15 th of January, 2008.
- All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable. |
Tour do not includes |
- Any Air/train fares.
- Any meals other then those specified in 'Cost Includes'.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
- Any other item not specified in 'cost includes'.
- Guide, Entry ticket, permits fees, boat/ferry ticket, camera ticket at various places of sight seeing. |
Terms & Conditions |
- A minimum of 02 persons are required.
- Children above the age of 12 years will be charged the applicable adult rates.
- Children above the age of 05 years will be charged the applicable extra bed rates.
- In case of an extra person, the third bed is a rollaway bed or cot.
- All Rates & bookings subject to availability.
- All reservations are depending upon the availability of rooms at the time of your final confirmation.
- Reserve the rooms at an equivalent hotel, if the room is not available at hotels/resorts mentioned.
- Tour confirmation only on receipt of 25% of package cost.
- Full payment has to be made before the commencement of the tour.
- Cancellations received within 30 days of the scheduled arrival are not entitled to any refund. |
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