Welcome to Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore. Our representative will escort you by an air-conditioned car to your pre-booked hotel. After check-in, you will be provided with all the necessary documents related to your tour, and any queries regarding the itinerary and services will be explained. If you arrive early, you may step out to nearby markets or cafés to get a first impression of the city’s pace and lifestyle. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore Bangalore, beginning with the hilltop ISKCON Temple, a prominent spiritual complex. Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden, developed in the 18th century and housing diverse plant species and a glasshouse. Continue to Cubbon Park, a large green space in the city center offering a calm contrast to the surrounding urban layout. Visit the Bull Temple, featuring a monolithic Nandi sculpture carved from granite, followed by Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, a rock-cut shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Drive past Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the state legislature built in Neo-Dravidian style, and end at Ulsoor Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Mysore. En route visit Srirangapatna, an island town on the Cauvery River, home to the Ranganathaswamy Temple, an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage site. Continue to Mysore and check in. In the evening, visit Brindavan Gardens, laid out symmetrically along the Kaveri River and known for its illuminated musical fountain. You may also explore nearby markets known for sandalwood and handicrafts. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Mysore Palace, a royal residence combining Indo-Saracenic architectural elements with detailed interiors. Continue to St. Philomena’s Cathedral, one of the tallest churches in India, built in Neo-Gothic style. Drive up Chamundi Hills to visit Chamundeshwari Temple, overlooking the city. On the way, stop at the large monolithic Nandi Statue. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Ooty, located in the Nilgiri Hills. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Later visit the Botanical Gardens, featuring a wide collection of plant species and a fossilized tree trunk. Continue to Ooty Lake, set against wooded hills, and the historic Fernhill Palace, once used as a summer residence. The surrounding landscape provides a cooler climate and open hill views. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, take the toy train to Coonoor, passing through tunnels, bridges, and forested slopes of the Nilgiris. Visit Sims Park, a botanical garden with diverse plant collections, followed by viewpoints such as Dolphin’s Nose, offering views of Catherine Falls. Explore Ketti Valley, one of the largest valleys in the region. Return to Ooty by road, stopping at Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, and nearby pine forests. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Munnar, located in the Western Ghats where three mountain streams meet. The region is known for tea plantations spread across rolling hills. On arrival, check in and visit the Tea Museum, which presents the history and process of tea production in the region. The surrounding landscape features plantations, forests, and elevated viewpoints. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore Munnar, beginning with Pothamedu Viewpoint, offering views of tea and spice plantations. Visit Mattupetty Dam and its reservoir, followed by Echo Point, known for its natural sound reflection. Continue to Kundala Lake and Blossom Park, both set within landscaped surroundings. The day focuses on the region’s terrain, plantations, and water bodies. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey. On arrival, board a traditional houseboat to explore Kerala’s backwaters. Cruise through canals lined with coconut palms, paddy fields, and village settlements. Observe daily life along the waterways, including fishing and local transport by boat. Meals are prepared onboard as you continue through the network of lagoons and canals. In the evening, view the sunset from the deck. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
After breakfast, disembark and drive to Cochin. On arrival, check in and visit Fort Kochi, known for its colonial-era streets. Visit St. Francis Church, associated with early European settlement, and the Mattancherry Palace, reflecting Kerala-style architecture with murals. Continue to the Jewish Synagogue in the historic quarter. In the evening, attend a Kathakali Dance performance, a classical art form combining storytelling, costume, and expression. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cochin International Airport for your onward journey. The tour concludes with experiences across Karnataka’s heritage cities and Kerala’s hill and backwater regions. Overnight stay at the hotel.
The final cost of a customized tour varies depending on accommodation choices, travel period, number of travellers and individual preferences. While an exact quotation can be provided upon finalization of details, the following indicative price range will help you plan your holiday (based on a minimum of two persons sharing a double room together).