South Indian Fantasy

Bangalore – Mysore – Ooty – Kodaikanal – Madurai – Rameshwaram –
Kanyakumari – Trivandrum – Cochin 17 Nights / 18 Days

Day 01: Arrive at Bangalore
Meet on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon half day sight seeing visiting Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh, etc., Overnight.

Day 02: Bangalore - Mysore (140 Kms - 3 Hrs)
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Mysore, enroute visit Srirangapatna -Tippu's Summer Palace. On arrival at Mysore, transfer to hotel. After lunch proceed to visit St.Philomina's church and world famous Brindavan Garden. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Mysore
Morning after breakfast proceed to Somanathapur (1 hr.drive 40 Kms) visit 13 th century wonder in stone, the star shaped temple with three shrines named after Prasanna Channakeshava is the latest and best preserved example of Hoysala architecture. Visit Chamundi Hills, Zoo Gardens, Mysore Maharaja Palace, etc., Evening free for shopping.

Day 04: Mysore - Ooty (175 Kms - 5 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed to Ooty, enroute visit Bandipur and Mudumalai Wild life Sanctuaries. On arrival transfer to hotel. After lunch visit Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake. Overnight halt at hotel.

Day 05: Ooty
After breakfast drive to Coonoor, the beautiful plantation town set against the backdrop of the Nilgiris. It stands at the lower ridge of the plateau at an altitude of 1858 Mts (6100FT). The elevating naturally lends to the landscape A genial climate enviously more soothing than that of either Ooty or Kotagiri. Return to Ooty and rest of the day free. Overnight.

Day 06: Ooty - Kodaikanal (275 Kms - 7 Hrs) :
Morning after breakfast proceed to Kodaikanal, set among the gently slopping Palani Hills is the charming retreat, also called Kodai. This is one of India's most beautiful hill stations frequented by tourists in large numbers right through the year. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Kodaikanal
After breakfast visit to Bryant Park, Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker's Walk etc., Overnight.

Day 08: Kodaikanal
Full day leisure.

Day 09: Kodaikanal - Madurai (120 Kms / 4 Hrs) :
After breakfast checkout and proceed to Madurai. On arrival check in to a hotel. Visit Shree Meenakshi Temple, the temple was designed in 1560 by Vishwanatha Nayak and substantially built during the reign of Thirumalai Nayak. Dedicated to the Goddess Meenakshi and her consort Lord Sundareswarar, the temple has numerous Mandapas decorated with exquisite sculptures, a set of musical notes when tapped and a lovely temple pool. The thousand-pillared hill is a museum that displays temple artifacts. Evening free and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Madurai – Rameshwaram – Madurai
Morning after breakfast day visit to Rameshwaram. The conch shaped island of Rameshwaram lies off the coast of Tamilnadu, The Legend has it, that Rama halted here after his war with Ravana in order to worship Lord Shiva and do Penance for having killed Ravana. Return to Madurai, overnight.

Day 11: Madurai – Kanyakumari (260 Kms - 6 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari. The virgin Goddess Kanyakumari has watched over the phenomenon since the beginning of time, standing at the top of the country in, as if, an unending vigil, with the water of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal drawing to her feet. A temple stands here today, dedicated to the virgin Goddess. Visit Swami Vivekananda Statue Island. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 12: Kanyakumari - Trivandrum (90 Kms - 2 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Trivandrum, capital of the State of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. On arrival transfer to Hotel at Kovalam beach. Day free.

Day 13: Trivandrum
After breakfast visit the famous Sri.Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Zoo, Museum, Art Gallery etc. Overnight halt at hotel.

Day 14: Trivandrum – Kovalam
Full day free.

Day 15: Trivandrum - Cochin (250 Kms - 6 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Cochin, which has earned the sobriquet "Queen of the Arabian Sea". Cochin is one of the India's most interesting cities. Here you can see the oldest church in India. The ancient temples, churches and synagogues in this district are of the special interest to the archaeologists and historians. Cochin port is one of the largest in India, so many islands to name a few Willingdon, Balgatty, Gundu, Fort Cochin and Vypeen. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free.

Day 16: Cochin
Visit to Cochin City - historical Churches and temples, etc., overnight.

Day 17: Cochin
Full day Free.

Day 18: Cochin Departure
After breakfast transfer to Airport to connect your flights for onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Tour Cost per person
Category Per Person on twin sharing Extra person/ Extra bed
Economy (INR) Rs. 25648.00 Rs.8400.00
Economy (US$) US$625.00 US$ 199.00
Standard (INR) Rs. 31500.00 Rs. 10150.00
Standard (US$) US$ 760.00 US$ 240.00
Superior (INR) Rs. 36500.00 Rs. 11650.00
Superior (US$) US$ 875.00 US$ 275.00
Deluxe (INR) Rs. 68999.00 Rs. 24800.00
Deluxe (US$) US$ 1635.00 US$ 580.00

Hotels used
Destination Nights Deluxe Superior Standard Economy
Bangalore 1 Taj Gateway (C.P) Hari International (C.P) Pai Viceroy (C.P) Redmount (C.P)
Mysore 2 Hotel Metropole (C.P) Sandesh The Prince (C.P) The President (C.P) The Viceroy (C.P)
Ooty 2 Taj Savoy (M.A.P) Holiday Inn / Sullivan Court (C.P) The Monarch (C.P) Lake View (C.P)
KodaiKannal 3 The Carlton (M.A.P) Kodai International (C.P) Kodai International (C.P) Goldan Park (C.P)
Madurai 2 Taj Garden Retreat (C.P) Hotel Sangam (C.P) Hotel Pandiyan (C.P) Germanus (C.P)
Kanyakumari 1 Singaar International (C.P) Singaar International (C.P) Singaar International (C.P) Singaar International (C.P)
Kovalam 3 The Leela/Taj Green Cove (C.P) Isola Di Cocco (C.P) Uday Samudra (C.P) Raja / Sagara Resort (C.P)
Cochin 3 Taj Residency (C.P) Renaissance (A.P) Harbour View (C.P) River dale (C.P)
Meal Plan: CP= Breakfast only, MAP= Breakfast & Dinner only, AP= Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner only

NOTE
1. Supplement for A/c car is USD 195 or INR 7800.00 per car.2. Children below 6 yrs complimentary without extra bed & meal.3. There would be a surcharge of 20% on the above rates from 20Dec to 10 Jan 2007.4. Christmas & New Year eve supplement charges would be charged extra.5. Services not utilized will not be refunded.

THE COST INCLUDES
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the meal plan and hotels mentioned above or similar.2. All arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing by N A/c Indica / Ambassador.3. All hotel taxes except service taxes.

THE COST EXCLUDES
1. Any meals other than those mentioned above. 2. Any air fare or train fare. 3. All optional are charged4. Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature. 5. Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. 6. Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, taxes etc.7. 4.9% Service tax as per Govt. rules.

Rates are valid from 01st Oct 06 to 30th April. 07.
For foreigners & NRI Dollar tariff is applicable