South India Wonder Trails

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Mysore. En route, visit Srirangapatna Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Upon arrival in Mysore, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed to visit the Brindavan Gardens and enjoy the spectacular musical fountain show. Later, explore the flower and sandalwood market, as well as the handicrafts museum. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Mysore. Visit the Mysore Palace, famous for its exquisite carvings and remarkable collection of artworks from around the world. Continue to Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city, and visit the Rajendra Art Gallery, which houses an impressive collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Ooty. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Ooty. Visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains, the beautifully landscaped Botanical Gardens, and the scenic Ooty Lake, where you can enjoy an optional boat ride. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Ooty. Visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains, the beautifully landscaped Botanical Gardens, and the scenic Ooty Lake, where you can enjoy an optional boat ride. After completing your sightseeing in Ooty, continue your drive to Coonoor. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit Fort Kochi, the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, and the Indo-Portuguese Museum. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance-one of India’s most famous classical dance forms. The lavish costumes, elaborate makeup, expressive masks, and intricate movements enhance the beauty and storytelling of the performance.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Periyar (Thekkady). Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India, covering 777 sq. kms (300 sq. miles), and is a designated Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival in Periyar, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk around a spice plantation/estate or spend the time at leisure with activities of your choice.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Periyar. Enjoy unique activities such as bamboo rafting and border hiking at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You may also experience an elephant safari at the sanctuary. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Alleppey to enjoy a memorable backwater houseboat experience. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked houseboat for an overnight stay. Cruise through the serene backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha while enjoying the scenic beauty of the region. Lunch and dinner will be served on board the houseboat. In the evening, you may take a walk along the local streets of Alappuzha (subject to the houseboat’s docking location and schedule).

Overnight at Houseboat.

After breakfast on the houseboat, check out and drive to Kovalam. En route, visit the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Horse Palace, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) in Trivandrum. Upon arrival in Kovalam, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day excursion to Kanyakumari. En route, visit the historic Padmanabhapuram Palace at Padmanabhapuram. Upon arrival in Kanyakumari, visit the Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple (one of the fifty-two Shakti Peethas), the confluence of the three seas (Triveni Sangam), Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam, and Sthanumalayan Temple. After completing your sightseeing in Kanyakumari, drive back to Kovalam for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Trivandrum Airport to board your flight for your onward journey or return home.