Family Tour: South India 09 Nights & 10 Days |
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CHENNAI » MYSORE » KABINI » SULTHANBATHERRY » NEELESHWAR » CALICUT |
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A quintessential south india tour for the entire family which includes the vesry best of highlights of South India. Starting in the vibrant city of Chennai, the tour takes you to the palace city of Mysore, the rainforests of Sulthan Bathery, the pristine beaches of Neeleswar ending in the historical town of Calicut. |
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DAY 01 – Arrival Chennai
Welcomed by India Travel Centre representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest metropolitan city in India. It has emerged as a cosmopolitan city, paying an important role in the historical, cultural and intellectual development of India, still representing the distinct components of the highest form of Dravidian civilization. In addition, it holds out an interesting fare of South Indian architecture, music, dance, drama, sculpture and other arts and crafts. Rest of the day at Leisure at the bustling city. Overnight at the Hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 02 – Chennai – Mysore (by Train)
By Shatabdi Express – 2007 – dep. 06:00 / Arr. 13:00 – except Tuesday (subject to change) In the morning drive to Chennai central railway station to board a train to Mysore. Mysore was once a political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, where the kings were great patrons of art and culture. It is a city of palaces, gardens, sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world until today, with its many institutions of Carnatic Classical music and dance. Mysore is a center of sandalwood, silk production and incense and belongs to one of South India's most popular attractions. On arrival, transfer to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel. (Transfer - Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 03 – Mysore
Enjoy sightseeing of Mysore, starting with the famous palace that used to be the residence of the Wodeyars dynasty. Built in 1912 in an Indo-Saracenic style, it is one of the largest palaces in India. Then, visit the Jayachamrajendra Art Gallery, gathering a collection of paintings dating back to 1875. Drive to the Chamundi hill, with a stop at the Bull temple & visit the 2000-year-old temple, dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. Overnight at the Hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 04 – Mysore – Kabini (90 km/2 ½ hrs)
Drive to Kabini, scenic place that was a scenic delight-hunting lodge of the Mysore Maharajahs. Check-in to your hotel. Kabini is located 80 km from Mysore near the famous Nagarahole Wildlife National Park and the backwaters of the Kabini River. It covers an area of 643 km² and is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Kabini provides you a wonderful scenic view of the green landscape. The area is full of life and a real natural beauty. You could spot elephants, leopards, antelopes and even tigers if you are lucky. Overnight at the Resort. (Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 05 – Kabini – Sulthan Bathery (31 km/1 hr)
Drive through winding roads in the hills covered with thick forests, coffee, rubber and tea estates, crop plantations to Sulthan Bathery. Check into a plantation estate tucked in a 400-acre coffee and spice plantation. Today you could visit the Edakkal Caves. It is a pre-historic rock shelter formed naturally out of a strange disposition of three huge boulders. Overnight at the Hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 06 – Sulthan Bathery
Today you could visit the Wayanad sanctuary where one can find animals like sloth bears, sambhar (wild deer), elephants, monkeys, tigers, reptiles, deer, panthers, and many species of rare birds. Overnight at the Hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 07 – Sulthan Bathery – Neeleshwaram (180 km /
Drive to Neeleshwar which is situated towards the Northern end of Kerala and tourism is yet to take off in this region and you can be assured of being in a beach unspoilt by touristic activity. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach. Overnight at the Hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 08 – Neeleshwaram
Today you visit the Bekal Fort, the largest and best preserved fort in Kerala, which stands amidst the roaming but heartening music of the seas along with the eternal note of the unending waves, carrying the thrilling memories of a bygone era. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 09 – Neeleshwaram – Calicut (125 km/3 ½ hrs)
On arrival, check-in to you hotel where you can unwind. It was in Calicut that the great voyager Vasco Da Gama landed in the 14th century in his quest for spices thus putting it on the world map. The traditional capital of North Kerala and a leading trading centre for spices on the west, the city has retained its glorious past and presents travellers with historic sites and a unique culture. Overnight at the Hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
DAY 10 – Calicut – Departure
Departure transfer to Calicut airport for onward flight. (Vehicle for transfer)
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| Place | Nts | Standard | Superior | Deluxe | | | Chennai | 1 | Quality Inn Sabari | Residency Towers | Tan Connemara | | Mysore | 2 | PRS Calm | Gitanjali Homestay | Royal Orchid Metropole | | Kabani | 1 | Kabani River Lodge | Kabani River Lodge | Cicada Kabani | | Sultan Bathery | 2 | Edakkal Hermitage | Banasura | Tranquil Plantation Hideaway | | Neeleshwaram | 2 | Neeleshwar Hermitage | Neeleshwar Hermitage | Neeleshwar Hermitage | | Calicut | 1 | Kadavu Resort | Kadavu Resort | Kadavu Resort |
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Prices from £ 894 per family
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Price Includes: B&B at all hotels except where cited on the itinerary, Chauffeur driven AC car, Train ticket from Chennai to Mysore, Assisted airport transfers, All taxes include. Price Excludes: Compulsory Christmas and New Year Eves' supplement. Prices per person occupying a double room. Prices may vary based on local market fluctuations. Price Excludes: International Flights & Internal Flights - Please contact India Travel Centre for booking flights. |
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