Mejestic South India Tour

Overview

Itinerary

After meeting with our representative at the airport in Bangalore, go to the hotel. Spend the night at the hotel.

Following breakfast, a half-day city sightseeing tour of Bangalore includes visits to the gardens, the Vidhan Sabha, which houses the State's Legislature and Secretariat, and the Nandi Temple, also known as the Bull Temple and one of India's oldest temples. Later, travel to Mysore, stopping along the way to see Srirangapatnam, the capital of Tipu Sultan and King Hyder Ali, who were warriors. It boasts several impressive monuments that are popular tourist attractions and definitely worth seeing. Continue driving to Mysore, where you will check into a hotel. Spend the night at the hotel.

After breakfast, have a Mysore sightseeing tour. The imperial city of Mysore served as the Wodeyars' former capital. The myth is based on a well-known demon named Mahishasura, a formidable warrior who ruled as a despot until the goddess Chamundeshwari murdered him. The 2000-year-old Chamundeshwari temple is situated on a hill, and the 4.8-meter monolith Nandi Bull is located midway up the hill. The KRS Dam and the beautiful Brindavan Gardens are located 19 kilometers northwest of Mysore. This area is transformed into a fairyland by the colorful lights and musical fountains.
Drive to Bandipur later that evening. Check into the wildlife retreat when you arrive. Spend the night at the resort.

For wildlife watching, take a morning and afternoon jungle safari in the national park. Asian elephants, bonnet macaques, jungle cats, wild boars, chital, gaurs, squirrels, golden jackals, grey mongoose, Bengal fox, ruddy mongoose, pangolins, tigers, sloth bears, leopard cats, mongoose, lion-tailed macaque, and leopard are among the area's most notable animals. A unique destination that is a must-see for any bird lover, Bandipur is also home to a wide diversity of birds. Spend the night at the resort.

In the morning, we'll embark on a nature walk inside the forest. Later, have breakfast at the resort. Go to Wayanad after breakfast. Check into the hotel or resort when you arrive.
Following a refreshment, we will travel 12 kilometers from Sulthan Bathery to the well-known Edakkal caves. Three caverns on Ambukuthi Mala, close to Ambalavayal, are 1,000 meters high. The prehistoric civilizations that once inhabited the area are indicated by the new Stone Age pictographic paintings found on the walls of these natural caves at Edakkal. After that, head back to the hotel for the night.

After breakfast in the morning, we will spend the entire day exploring Wayanad's local landmarks, including the Chembra mountain, a "trekker's paradise" with breathtaking scenery situated 2100 meters above mean sea level. We can see Neelimala viewpoint and Vaduvanchal, a great place for trekking with many interesting trails, from Chembra Hill. Meenmutty Falls is the biggest and most spectacular waterfall in the Wayanad district. It is accessible by a breathtaking 2 km jungle hike off the main Ooty road. If there is time, the tour will include Muthanga, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sulthan's Bathery. Later, spend the night at the resort.

Drive to Kozhikode after breakfast, stopping along the way to see the Pazhassiraja Museum & Art Gallery, which is 5 km from the town and features ancient bronzes, coins, megalithic artifacts, murals, and paintings created by Keralan artisans. In the center of Kozhikode sits Mananchira Square, and nearby is Mananchira Tank, which was once the Samuthiris' private bath. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival. Enjoy the Kappad beach in the evening. A tiny stone monument honoring Vasco da Gama's arrival in India is located on Kappad Beach. Spend the night at the hotel.

Take a drive to Guravayoor after breakfast. Check into the hotel as you arrive. Following a refreshment, we will go on a sightseeing trip to Guruvayoor, a prosperous township in the Trichur district renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty. The Guruvayurappan Temple, Anakotta, and the Guruvayoor Devaswom elephant sanctuary—one of the biggest elephant sanitariums in the world—are the main attractions of the area. Anakotta, sometimes called Punnathurkotta, is located three kilometers from Guruvayoor Temple. See the Guruvayoor Temple's aarti darshan in the evening. Spend the night in Guruvayoor.

We will travel to Athirappilly after breakfast in order to catch a view of the majestic fall of Athirappilly and Vazhachal. Check into the nature resort when you arrive.

Later, visit the Athirappilly and Vazhachal water falls to experience the finest of nature. Spend the night at the resort.

Athirappilly Falls, which are around 80 feet high and situated in a forest, are a well-liked picnic location that offers visitors one of the most captivating sights. The greenery and the waterfalls revitalize any weary spirit. The Athirappilly Falls plunge 80 feet before joining the Chalakkudy River.There are no adequate words to express the allure of Athirappilly and Vazhachal nature. It is one of the best sites in India to re-capture a true feeling of the classical idea of the 'Picturesque' - not just quiet and sweet, but something wild and natural. These waterfalls begin serenely from the high mountains and crash into gorges overhung with forests.

After breakfast, depart for Munnar and take in the breathtaking scenery, high mountains, and amazing waterfalls as the low-flying clouds sail past. Check in at the hotel when you arrive at Munnar. Explore Munnar in the evening and take in its tea gardens, which stretch across hundreds of kilometers like a green carpet, and its verdant hills. It's a place that's hard to describe, with a small population that's remote from pollution and most of the area covered by Tata tea. Spend the night at the hotel.

The Raja Malai, Munnar's highest summit where you may view Neel Thar (mountain goats), the Mattupetty Dam, and the Indo Swiss Project are some of the sites we'll be seeing today. Enjoy boating in the lake in the afternoon (optional). Spend the night at the hotel.

Drive to Kerala's greatest wildlife reserve, Thekkady, after breakfast. The Surki dam, which was constructed across the reserve 120 years ago. The sanctuary occupies 777 square kilometers, with a 25-square-kilometer artificial lake enclosing it. Check into the wildlife retreat when you arrive. Savor the nature walk around the sanctuary in the afternoon. Spend the night at the resort.
One of Kerala's most prominent properties on the Western Ghats' high elevations is the Periyar Tiger Reserve, which gets its name from the Periyar River. This forest reserve, which is located in Kerala's Idukki district, encircles the Periyar Lake, which was formed in 1895 when a dam was built across the Periyar River (to channel the water to Tamil Nadu for irrigation). In 1899, the lake's surrounding woodlands were designated as Reserve woodlands.

Enjoy a morning boat ride around Periyar Lake to have a look at its fauna and natural surroundings.
Drive to Alleppey, the most picturesque tourist destination in Kerala state, later after breakfast. It is known as the "Venice of the East" because to its extensive system of inland canals. Alleppey's lifeline and breathtaking natural beauty are derived from these extensive canal networks. Check into the houseboat when you arrive at the boarding jetty. Spend the night on board.

Get off the houseboat after breakfast and travel to Cochin by car. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival. We shall do a city sightseeing trip of Cochin after being refreshed. Transfer to the hotel for the night later in the evening.

Arrive at the airport promptly in order to board the flight to your next destination.