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South India with Srilanka
Duration: 21 Nights / 22 Days
Places to Visit: Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore -
Bangalore - Hampi - Bijapur - Goa - Cochin - Allepey - Cochin
- Colombo - Kandy - Colombo - Next Destination
Day 1: Mumbai : A fitting place to start.
On arrival - met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at
your discretion.
Day 2: Mumbai : The city of dreams.
For the full day visit of Mumbai.
Day 3: Mumbai - Hyderabad : Nijams rich legacy.
You will be transferred to Hyderabad by flight. After lunch, we visit the
Charminar, the Mecca Mosque and Salar Jung Museum.
Day 4: Hyderabad : Uncovering the Mysteries of Golconda.
Full day excursion to Golconda Fort.
Later visit the Usmansagar Lake- one of the most beautiful man-made lakes.
Day 5: Hyderabad - Chennai : Dravidian Citadel.
From Hyderabad board the flight for Chennai. Arrive and check in hotel. For
the day visit Museum. Drive through the Flower and Fruit Markets, High Court,
Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral, The Theosophical Society and
Snake Park.
Day 6: Chennai : Sacred journey to Tirupati.
After breakfast, we take full day excursion of Tirupati.
Evening return back to hotel.
Day 7: Chennai - Mysore : Silk & sandalwood.
Early morning board the train for Mysore. From Railway station, you will be
transferred to hotel. After lunch we take half-day sight seeing tour of Mysore.
Day 8: Mysore : Sublime expressions of stone.
Full day excursion to Sravanbelagola, Belur and Halebid.
Day 9: Mysore - Bangalore : Passing through history.
After breakfast, we drive towards Bangalore. On the way we visit Srirangapatnam
,16 kms from Mysore. Also visit Sri Ranganatha Temple.
Day 10: Bangalore : India's silicon valley.
For the first half we take day sightseeing tour Bangalore. Utilise rest of
the day in shopping or personal activities.
Day 11: Bangalore - Hampi : A city that was.
Proceed to Hampi. Check in hotel at Hospet (12 km from Hampi). Rest of the
day at your discretion or you can explore group of monuments at Hampi.
Day 12: Hampi - Bijapur : Gol Gumbaz - where the silence screams.
Bijapur was the capital of the Adil Shah Kings who left a wealth of monuments.
The most famous is the Gol Gumbaz whose dome is the second largest in the
world. A whisper into the dome on one side gets magnified 12 times and on
the other side of the dome is an amazing acoustical phenomenon. Other buildings
to see are Ibrahim Rauza, Gagan Mahal, Bara Kaman etc.
Day 13: Bijapur - Goa : Baywatch.
After breakfast we proceed to Goa. Arrive and check in hotel. For the day
you are free to relax.
Day 14: Goa : Rome in India.
We start our half-day sightseeing tour of Goa. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 15: Goa - Cochin
In time transfer to the airport for your flight to Cochin. Upon arrival in
Cochin transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 16: Cochin - Allepey
In the morning city tour of Cochin. A few interesting sites included in the
tour are the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz
Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, etc. Apart from these
architectural splendors, an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is also
popular among tourists. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and bamboo
poles work on the principle of balance. Records say they were first set up here
between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels
the beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out
of the sea.
Proceed to Allepey after an early lunch and check in to your houseboat.
Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and
lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala as one of
the major centres for backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha
is one of few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad
is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad
stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills. Check in at the
resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy
the lively villages and backwaters. Today also you will be cruising through
the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat. The backwaters
of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world.
Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four
rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self
supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The canals connect the villages
together and are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine
water world is navigable. Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style
and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat.
The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at
your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat.
A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty
of the backwaters. Cruise through the backwaters to Kumarakom. Overnight will
be on board the houseboat.
Day 17: Cochin - Colombo
After breakfast on the houseboat transfer to airport according to the timings
of flight for Colombo. Upon arrival in Colombo transfer to your hotel.
Day 18: Colombo - Kandy
After breakfast proceed to Kandy. In the afternoon a city tour of Kandy -
the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. The name Kandy conjures visions
of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly
kept alive for countless years. Visit a gem lapidary. In the afternoon visit
the temple of the tooth relic and thereafter witness a cultural show in Kandy.
Day 19: Kandy - Colombo
After breakfast proceed to Colombo. In the afternoon a city tour of Colombo
- observing the old parliament, the residential areas, the BMICH (Bandaranaike
memorial international conference hall). Also, visit the ceramics corporation
showroom, majestic city shopping complex, House of Fashion, and the Odel unlimited
dress boutique.
Day 20: Colombo
At leisure
Day 21: Colombo
At leisure
Day 22: Colombo - Next Destination
After breakfast at leisure or option of doing last minute shopping in Colombo.
In time proceed to the airport for departure.
The tour will include:
1. TWIN SHARING ACCOMMODATION AT MENTIONED HOTELS.
2. DAILY BREAKFASTS AT HOTELS.
3. CAR AT DISPOSAL FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS.
4. DRIVER ALLOWANCE, PARKING AND TOLL TAXES.
5. ALL HOTEL AND GOVERNMENT TAXES.
6. ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES FOR SIGHTSEEING WHEREVER REQUIRED.
7. SERVICE TAX AS PER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.
8. MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES ON ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE.
9. INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE TRIVANDRUM - COLOMBO.
10. ALL APPLICABLE DOMESTIC AIRFARES.
11. ONE NIGHT CRUISE ON HOUSEBOAT WITH ALL MEALS.
12. TEA GARDEN VISIT IN SRI LANKA.
13. ALL ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL MONUMENTS LISTED IN THE ITINERARY.
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