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Itinerary-1 TOUR CODE :HH/HBT/040 Chennai – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Karaikudi – Madurai – Periyar – Kettuvalam – Cochin

 

Day 01 Chennai
Meeting, Assistance On Arrival And Transfer To Hotel.

Day 02 Chennai
Visiting The Fort St. George And St. Marry's Church-Built By The British East India Company In 1653 Ad. The High Court, Built In The Indo Saracenic Style. The San Thome Cathedral - St. Thomas The Apostle Is

Said To Be Buries Here. Marina Beach - One Of The Lovliest Beaches In The World.

Mahabalipuram: The Wonderful Monolithic Monuments And Stone Sculptures Of The Ancient Pallava Dynasty Of Kings. These Kings Laid The Foundations Of Dravidian Architecture At Mahabalipuram. The Important Monuments To Be Seen Are The Five Rathas, The Bas-Relief On Huge Rock Popularly Known As Arjuna's Penance, The Mahisasura Mandapam, The Krishna Mandapam And The Shore Temple.

Day 03 Chennai/Pondicherry
Drive Madras/Pondicherry (162 Kms/3 Hrs). The World-Famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram Is Situated Here. The Auroville Complex Is The Brainchild Of "The Mother". The Late French Woman Devotee Of Sri Aurobindo To Whom The Spiritual Authority Was Passed On After The Death Of Sri Aurobindo.

Day 04 Pondicherry/Tanjore
Drive Pondicherry/Tanjore(200 Kms) Visiting Chidambram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram & Kumbakonam Enroute. These Are Ancinet Hindu Temples Of Shivaites And Vaishnavaites With Their Unique Architecture.

Day 05 Tanjore
Tanjore Also Known As The Granary Of South India. The Magnificent Brihdeeswara Temple Has Been Called India's Greatest Temple Built In Dravidian Style During 11th Century. The Gateway Is More Than 200 Ft. High In The Familiar Pyramid Style But Its Crowning Dome Rests On A Single Block Of Granite Weighing 80 Tons. The Temple Is Dedicated To Lord Shiva. Also Visit Saraswati Mahal - Library Which Contains A Rare Collection Of Books And Manuscripts On Paper And Palm Leaves.

Day 06 Tanjore/Karaikudi
Visiting Trichy Rock Fort Temple Enroute. Kraikudi Is Palce Of Famous Cheittars, Known For Their Business Accuman, Beautifully Ornated Havelis And Of Course Famous Chetinad Cusine .
Day 07 Kraikudi/Madurai
Meenakshi Temple : Is The Highlight Of The Tour And In The Evening Witnessing The Pooja (Worship) Ceremony Is Healing In Itself.

Day 08 Madurai/Periyar
Drive Madurai/Periyar (160 Kms/4 Hrs), Spice Capital Of Inida And Enjoy Cruise In The Periyar Lake To See The Wild Animals. This Sanctuary Is Very Famous For Wild Elephants.

Day 09 Periyar/Kettuvallam
Drive Periyar/Kottayam And Stay At Luxury House Boat Called Vambanadu Kettuvallam. Enjoy The Frsh Keral Sea Food On The Boat And Float In Peace And Tranquality Away From The City's Maddening Race And Crowd.

Day 10 Kettuvallam/Cochin
Early In The Morning You Can Have The Panoramic View Of Sunrise From The Kettuvallam And Fishermen's Fresh Catch Of The Day From The Vembanadu Lake. Drive To Chin And In The Evening Enjoy The Kathakali Dance Performance In A Theater And See The Artist Putting Painstaking Makeup.

Day 11 Cochin
Visit Cochin City Harbour Terminus, Mattancheery Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets & U Can Order The Fresh Sea Catch.

Day 12 Departure Cochin
Transfer To Airport For Flight To Bombay Or To Madras Or Go To Mararikullam Or Kovalam For Ayurveda Massage Or Beach.

 
 
Itinerary-2 TOUR CODE :HH/HBT/041 Trivandrum – Kovalam – Alleppey – Thekkady – Munnar – Cochin – Ooty – Mysore – Bangalore

 

Day 1: Trivandrum – Kovalam.
Arrive Trivandrum. on arrival pickup from airport and drop to Kovalam. Overnight at hotel

Day 2 : Kovalam.
After Breakfast l. Day at leisure. Visit around the beaches of Kovalam.

Day 3 :Kovalam - Alleppey .


Overnight House boat. After Breakfast Drive to Alleppey is the centre for backwater cruises in Kerala.

Day 4: Alleppey - Thekkady .
Overnight at hotel. After breakfast drive to Thekkady. Transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Periyar wildlife.

Day 5: Thekkady - Munnar ..
After breakfast Drive to Munnar. Overnight at hotel

Day 6: Munnar ..

After breakfast , see the scenic beauty of Munnar. Overnight at hotel

Day 7: Munnar - Cochin .

After Breakfast drive to Cochin- with its wealth of historical associations its setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, the city of Cochin perfectly reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 8: Cochin.
After Breakfast . half day sightseeing visiting Synagogue, Dutch Palace & St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue. Afternoon free. Overnight at Hotel

Day 9: Cochin - Ooty .

Breakfast at hotel followed by drive to Ooty. Upon arrival checking at hotel. Ooty: The 'Queen of southern hill resorts', is a hill station situated at a height of 7349 feet above sea level in the Nilgiri mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu.

Day 10: Ooty.
Overnight stay at hotel. Breakfast at hotel. Day free to explore Ooty on your own. Visit the Tea plantations and cherish the scenic beauty of Ooty "The Queen of southern hill resorts". Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Ooty - Mysore Overnight at hotel.
After Breakfast to Mysore. And transfer to the Hotel l. Afternoon depart for half-day city tour, visit the Maharaja's Palace, the lush Brindavan Gardens with its dancing fountains built on the terraces of Krishnarajasagar Dam, St.Philomena's Church built in an imposing Gothic style, the Jaganmohan Palace which was converted into an art gallery in 1875 and the Chamundi Hills.

Day 12: Mysore - Bangalore.
After Breakfast drive to Bangalore. Night stay at hotel.

Day 13: Bangalore.
Overnight at hotel. After Breakfast depart for half-day city tour.

Day 14: Bangalore.
Transfer from hotel to airport to catch the Flight.

 
 
Itinerary-3 TOUR CODE :HH/HBT/042 Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Kumarkom – Alleppey - Cochin

 

DAY –01: COCHIIN--MUNNAR
Arrive Cochin by flight // train.. On arrival,, proceed to Munnar .. Drive through the rolling hills up to Munnar,, a beautiful hill station on the Western Ghats.. Overnight stay at the Resort..
Munnar, the nature-lover's paradise, snuggling in the green and serene Kannan Devan Hills lies the quite and restful resort of Munnar, at an altitude of 1524 m and 136 km off Cochin. Panoramic views of low-flying clouds and mist filled valleys make it a pretty little heaven with a cool bracing climate.


DAY – 02: MUNNAR
Full day sightseeiing off Munnar.. Visit Eravikulam National Park known for the Nillgiri
Tahrr,, an endangered species and Mattupetty dam.. Overnight at the Hotel. Visit Eravikulam National Park known for the Nillgiri Thar, an endangered species and Mattupetty dam. Visit tea plantation and tea factory, to watch tea being picked, to learn how tea is processed, smell the sweet scent of tea wafting through the air and buy the tea directly from the gardens.

DAY – 03: PERIYAR

After breakfast drive to Periyar,, on arrival check in to your hotel for one night.. Enjoy
the wildlife beauty off Periyar.. Overnight at the Hotel. Perched amidst dense greenery, in the outskirts of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, the sole Tiger reserve of the Country, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna, is the ultimate reservoir, of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture. The greatest attraction of Periyar remains the large herds of wild elephants, which come down to the lakes edge.

DAY – 04: KUMARAKOM (HOUSEBOAT)
After breakfast,, check out from the hotel & proceed to Kumarrakom,, which is famous for
its backwater & scenic beauty,, sprinkled with traditional houseboats,, country crafts,,rural lifestyles and Tranquility .. On arriival at Kumarrakom check in for the Houseboat cruise to Alleppey.. Enjoy your dinner & overnight at the Houseboat.. What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers. The houseboats have all the creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. Meals would be cooked on board and supplemented with fresh fish from the backwaters. Today, the tradition is still continued and the food from the local cuisine is served by the Kuttanad localities, on board!

DAY – 05: ALLEPPEY – COCHIN DEPARTURE
After breakfast,, from Alleppey proceed to Cochin Railway Station or Airport for the
departure transfer.

 
 
Itinerary-4 TOUR CODE :HH/HBT/043 Kovalam – Mararikulam – Periyar - Cochin

Day 01: Kovalam
Arrive at Trivandrum in Kerala. Our executive transfers you to the hotel / resort at Kovalam. Overnight stay at the beach resort.

Day 02: Kovalam
Kovalam is famous for its pristine and tranquil beaches. A former fishing village becomes enchanted by the

strips of golden sand on its charismatic beaches. The day is free for your independent activities and shopping like Swimming, Yoga or Ayurvedic Massages. Overnight stay at the beach resort.

Day 03: Mararikulam
Mararikulam is the oldest and the picturesque fishing village that dots the lovely coastline of Kerala. Your remaining day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 04: Mararikulam
Your day is free for leisure and your own activities. Enjoy the other facilities at the Resort like Ayurvedic Treatments, Swimming, etc. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 05: Periyar
Move towards Periyar and check into the resort. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Periyar wildlife by boat in Lake Periyar. Drive past the sprawling tea and coffee plantations at Periyar. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 06: Periyar
The day is free at leisure for your own activities or Ayurvedic treatments at the resort. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 07: Kochi / Cochin
Reach Kochi, the natural harbour of Kochi. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Kochi/Cochin. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08: Kochi / Cochin
The day is free for the Ayurvedic treatments to be attended by you. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 
 
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