Destinations Covered:
Delhi-Bangalore-Nagarhole-BR Hills-Bandipur-Ooty-Munnar-Eravikulam-Periyar-Kumarakom-Kochi
Duration: 16 Nights/17 Days
Day 1 - Delhi
- Welcome to Delhi.
- Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 - Delhi
- Morning free to relax.
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
Delhi: The capital of India, Delhi has been centre of
political turmoil since 13th century. The day includes
a visit to the Yogmaya Temple, the temple complex of
Laxmi Narayan, the famous Chattarpur Temple and the
Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple. Raj Ghat
in Delhi, the cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi,
Father Of India, is much like a sacred temple to every
patriotic Indian heart too. Enjoy a bit of
astrological predictions and findings in the evening
at Old Delhi, after which you are free to do shopping
and relax. Ride a cycle rickshaw through the crowded
streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama
Masjid, the largest mosque in India in Old Delhi. In
New Delhi, you can visit Dilli Haat, best place to
look at Indian handicrafts and drive over the Rajpath,
the site for Republic Day Parade of India to India
Gate, a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their
lives for their nation. You can see the President's
House from outside and visit the 16th century
Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
- Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 - Mysore
- Flight to Bangalore.
Bangalore: Known as the City of Gardens and Indian
Silicon Valley. Kempe Gowda built the Bangalore Fort
and Tippu Sultan expanded it. It houses 16th century
Ganapathi Temple. There is Tippu Palace famous for its
carving and paintings, Venkataramanaswamy temple built
in the 17th century as a splendid example of Dravidian
temple architecture, lal Bagh, the botanical gardens
laid out by Hyder Ali, the Bull Temple with a giant
Nandi, the Gangadhareshware temple or Cave Temple, the
Dharmaraja Temple, the Ravindra Kalakshetra built to
commemorate Rabindranath Tagore's centenary, St.
Mary's Church and Gandhi Bhavan. One can also visit
the famous racecourse here and the picnic spot of
Ulsoor lake. Vidhana Soudha is neo-Dravidian granite
building near Cubbon Park.
- Drive to Mysore.
- Sightseeing tour of Mysore including Brindaban
gardens and Mysore palace.
Mysore: Often known as City of Palaces, lavish Mysore
Palace was built in 1912 by the Wodeyars in the Indo-Saracenic
style. Its highlights are the Golden Royal Elephant
Throne, the Durbar Hall, the Kalyana Mandap and the
Gallery. The gothic-style St. Philomena's Church is
one of the largest churches in the country with
beautiful stained-glass windows. The monolith of Nandi
bull on the slopes of Chamundi Hills is a fitting
introduction to the 2000-year-old Chamundeswari Temple
atop. One can also visit the Brindavan Gardens with
musical fountains and colorful lights.
- Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 - Nagarhole
National Park
- Drive to Nagarhole National Park.
- Afternoon jeep safari to wildlife sanctuary.
- Overnight stay at the wildlife lodge.
Day 5 - Nagarhole
National Park
- Early morning jungle activities indulgence in the
park or Coracle ride on Kabini River.
- Evening jeep ride or elephant ride to Nagarhole
national park.
- Overnight stay at the wildlife lodge.
Day 6 - BR Hills
- Drive to BR Hills.
- Afternoon trekking and watching wildlife in BR
Hills.
- Overnight stay in tented camps.
Day 7 - BR Hills
- Indulge in jungle activities in the park.
- Overnight stay in tented camps.
Day 8 - Bandipur
National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Bandipur.
- Afternoon jeep safari to the wildlife sanctuary.
- Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 9 - Bandipur
National Park
- Indulge in jungle activities in the park.
- Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 10 - Ooty
- Early morning drive to Ooty.
- Rest of the day free to relax and explore the hill
resort.
- Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 11 -
Eravikulam National Park
- Drive to Munnar.
- Afternoon drive to Eravikulam National Park to see
the Nilgiri Thar.
- Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 12 - Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
- Morning indulgence in jungle activities at
Eravikulam National Park.
- Afternoon drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 13 - Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
- Boat cruise on Periyar Lake to watch wild elephants
and birds.
Periyar: Moist deciduous fauna, flat and hilly
terrain, a delightful lake and rich wildlife makes
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary a hot favorite amongst the
nature livers. A protected tiger reserve and a
national park, Periyar is basically an elephant's
paradise. Leopards, Wild Dogs, Barking Deers, Nilgiri
Langurs (a primate), Bonnet Macaquea, Tigers, Nilgiri
Tahrs and Flying Lizard and Flying Snake steal the
limelight.
- Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 14 -
Kumarakom
- Early morning drive to Kumarakom.
- Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.
- Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15 -
Kumarakoram Bird Sanctuary
- Morning backwater cruise in Kumarakoram Bird
Sanctuary and indulgence in bird watching.
- Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 16 - Kochi
- Drive to Kochi.
- Sightseeing tour of Kochi.
- Transfer to airport for flight to onward
destination.