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Essence Of South India

Wildlife reserves & lush greenery

The Southern region of India is home to various wildlife reserves with a variety of species. This itinerary helps you explore the wildlife of this region and treat your eyes to the surrounding lush greenery and cultural landmarks.

Route: Chennai – Puducherry – Kumbakonam – Madurai – Munnar – Cochin – Ooty – Bangalore

Travel Time Line

Arrive at Chennai International Airport. Private transfer to hotel.

Arrive Chennai

Full day sightseeing of the gateway to South India.

Chennai

Drive via the Shore Temples of Mahabalipuram (140kms / 4hrs).

Chennai – Pondicherry

Drive to the temple town of Kumbakonam (130kms / 4hrs).

Pondicherry – Kumbakonam

Scenic drive to the historic city of Madurai (220kms / 4hrs).

Kumbakonam – Madurai

Visit Vilacheri Potters’ village and the Meenakshi Temple.

Madurai

Head into the tea-covered hills of Kerala (160kms / 4hrs).

Madurai – Munnar

Explore the tea plantations and Eravikulam National Park.

Munnar

Transfer to Alleppey for a backwater houseboat experience.

Munnar – Alleppey

Short drive to the historic port city of Cochin (60kms / 1.5hrs).

Alleppey – Cochin

Sightseeing and an evening Kathakali dance drama show.

Cochin

Long drive to the Blue Mountains (300kms / 7hrs).

Cochin – Ooty

Enjoy the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train) ride.

Ooty

Enter the wilderness of Bandipur National Park (60kms / 1.5hrs).

Ooty – Bandipur

Drive to the cultural capital, Mysore (90kms / 2hrs).

Bandipur – Mysore

Drive via Srirangapatnam to the Silicon Valley (140kms / 3hrs).

Mysore – Bangalore

Full day of city sightseeing and leisure.

Bangalore

Transfer to the airport for your international flight.

Depart Bangalore

Hotel Portfolio

City Premier I Premier II Luxury Comfort
Chennai ITC Grand Chola Raintree Radha Regent
Pondicherry Palais De Mahe Maison Perumal The Promenade
Kumbakonam Mantra Koodam Mantra Koodam Mantra Koodam
Madurai Courtyard by Marriott Heritage Fortune Pandiyan
Munnar Windermere Fragrant Nature Abad Copper Castle
Alleppey Premium Houseboat Premium Houseboat Premium Houseboat
Cochin Vivanta by Taj Crown Plaza Holiday Inn
Ooty Savoy Savoy Fortune Sullivan
Bandipur Jungle Safari Lodge Jungle Safari Lodge Jungle Safari Lodge
Mysore Windflower Windflower Sandesh The Prince
Bangalore ITC Windsor The Lalit St. Marks

Tour Per Person Rate

Occupancy Rate
1 person rate 000
2 person rate 000
3 person rate 000
4 person rate 000