DOMESTIC TOURS – SOUTH INDIA

TRIVANDRUM / KOVALAM

Arrival at Kochuveli railway station by 9.30 am. On arrival transfer to Resort. Check In At hotel. After Fresh up and Breakfast departure to Visit Kovalam Beach, Light House And Marine Aquarium, After Lunch kovalam Light House beach. Optional visit to vizhinjam Fishing Harbor And Evening Back to Resort For dinner And Night halt.

KOVALAM / POOVAR ISLAND RESORT

After fresh up and Early Breakfast checkout from the hotel and transfer to Poovar Island resort: Poovar Beach located at short distance from kovalam Beach separating the river Neyya from the Arabian Sea. The Only medium to reach this place is boat. Check in At resort, after lunch Enjoy The Boat Ride And Resort Facilities. After dinner night halt at resort.

POOVAR ISLAND RESORT / TRIVANDRUM / BANGALORE

After Fresh up and Breakfast Checkout from the hotel and proceed for Trivandrum local sightseeing, visit to – Zoological Park: One of the first zoos in India, it is located in a well-planned botanical garden. With huge trees like frangipani and jacaranda dotting the sprawling lawns and wild fowl swimming in the lake, it is like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises. Palace Museum: The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma – the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture also has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Sree Chithra Art Gallery: Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays selected painting of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan Tibet and Bali. Evening visit to Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Evening report at Kochuveli railway station by 4.00 pm and departure to Bangalore Kochuveli Bangalore Express At 04.45pm, Train No: 16316.

BANGALORE

Arrival at Bangalore.

TRIVANDRUM/KOVALAM

Arrival at kochveli by 9.30 am Transfer to Kovalam. After Fresh up and early lunch, visit to enjoy the Kovalam Beach, evening vist Sri Padmanabhaswami temple the 260 year old temple covers an area of 2400sqm.The temple is in Dravidans style. The temple is located inside the east fort. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. It is known for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity in this temple is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha the Serpent. The temple is opened only to Hindus but occasionally to Visitors also shopping at Trivandrum. After Dinner Night Halt at Kovalam.

KOVALAM / PONMUDI (The Golden Peak)

After Fresh up & Breakfast Departure for Ponmudi on the way visit Meenmutty Waterfalls. The visitor has to trek through the dense forests to reach the falls. This waterfalls is on the trek path to Agastyakoodam. After lunch enjoy ponmudi hills— the golden hills .Pine trees touching the skies …… Mountain streams singing along their way ……. Flowers Dancing to the music…. Welcome to a land that inspires poetry, a land where nature is at her very best. Where High altitudes and cool climates make the spirits soar. Where breathtaking panoramic views Sooth city-weary eyes .Where the air is clean , the stars seem to shine brighter and time seems to walk down meandering lanes at a leisurely pace… evening back to hotel at Trivandrum, After dinner night halt at Trivandrum.

TRIVANDRUM / BANGALORE

After fresh up and breakfast, Trivandrum Local Sight Seeing Sree Chithra Art Gallery: Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays select painting of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, JapanTibet and Bali.Zoological Park: One of the first zoos in India, it is located in a well-planned botanical garden. With huge trees like frangipani and jacaranda dotting the sprawling lawns and wild fowl swimming in the lake, it is like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises. Palace Museum: The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma – the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture also has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple. After lunch. Departure to Trivandrum railway station and departure to Bangalore by Trivandrum Bangalore express at 4.35pm, train no: 6322.

BANGALORE

Arrival at Bangalore.

TRIVANDRUM/KOVALAM

Arrival at kochveli railway station by 9.30 am. Transfer to Hotel. Check In At Hotel. After Fresh Departure To Trivandrum Local Sight Seeing – Zoological Park: One of the first zoos in India, it is located in a well-planned botanical garden. With huge trees like frangipani and jacaranda dotting the sprawling lawns and wild fowl swimming in the lake, it is like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises. After lunch visit to Palace Museum: The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma – the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture also has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Templevening. Sree Chithra Art Gallery: Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays selected painting of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan Tibet and Bali. Late afternoon visit to Kovalam Beach. Evening Free For Shopping and back to hotel for dinner and night halt at Kovalam.

KOVALAM / KANYAKUMARI

After early fresh up and breakfast, departure to kanyakumari, check in at Hotel. After lunch departure to kanyakumari local sight seeing Vivekananda Rock (by Boat)/ Vivekananda Memorial – This memorial is on two rocky islands about 400m offshore. Swami Vivekananda meditated here in 1892 before setting out as one of India’s most important religious crusaders. After boating visit to Tiruvellur Statue & Gandhi Memorial– This striking memorial stored some of the Mahatma’s ashes until they were immersed in the sea. It resembles an Orissan temple and was designed so that on Gandhi’s birthday, the sun’s rays fall on the place where his ashes were kept. Evening Enjoy The Sun Set view And Free For Shopping. Back to the hotel for dinner and party games, night halt at kanyakumari.

KANYAKUMARI / BANGALORE

Early morning watch the sunrise scene from the Hotel. After fresh up & Breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Nagercoil railway station and departure to Bangalore by nagercoil express at 12.45 Pm. Train no: 16538.

BANGALORE

Arrival at Bangalore City Railway Station by 04.00 Am.

COCHIN/KUMARAKOM

Arrival at Ernakulam. Check in at Hotel. After fresh up, breakfast & lunch we take you for Back Water Cruise – Toddy Tapping, Traditional Fishing, and coir factory visit and evening enjoy at Alleppy Beach. After dinner night halt at Cochin.

KUMARAKOM /COCHIN

After Fresh Up & Breakfast Departure to Veega Land. And Visit Veega Land—the amusement park – Veegaland is the most popular entertainment zone of south India. A top a green hill, the park offers you the very best in amusements & games. attractions include a huge sky-wheel on top of a dream-castle, spectacular rides, wave pool, wonder splash, 21 different water slides, kids fun, musical fountain, to name a few. Evening Back to HOTEL After Dinner & Party Games Night Halt at Cochin.

COCHIN

After Fresh up and Breakfast, Cochin Sight Seeing. Boat Cruise, Dutch Palace, Cochin Shipyard (boat view), Jewish Synagogue-built in 1568, the oldest synagogue in the common wealth stands nearby, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand painted Chinese tiles in blue and white, no two are alike. The great scrolls of the old testaments are preserved here. A view of giant Chinese Fishing Nets that billow from massive teak poles dot the entrance to Cochin harbor, St. Francis Church originally built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European Church in India, one of the world’s greatest explorers Vasco-da-Gama was buried here. Bolgatty Island etc. after lunch check out the hotel and departure to Bangalore.

BANGALORE

Arrival at Bangalore.

KANNUR

Morning arrival at Kannur by 8.00 Am. Transfer To Hotel By Special Coach. Check In At Hotel. After Fresh up Visit to Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu – It is one of the known snake parks in the country. The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, most of which are becoming extinct gradually. There is a large collection of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. St. Angelo’s Fort Was Built In 1505 By Dom Francisco De Almeida, The First Portuguese Viceroy Of India And Is On The Arabian Sea About 3 Km From Kannur Town.After lunch visit to Western Indian Plywood Factory and evening visit to Payyambalam Beach- A beautiful beach at kannur.After dinner night halt kannur.

KANNUR/ COORG

Morning after an early fresh up and breakfast check out from the hotel and Departure to coorg check in at hotel. After fresh up and lunch visit to Madikere local sightseeing Visit to Abbey falls (8kms. from hotel). The Seventy Feet height eye catching falls present and enchanting sight and is a place of Scenic Beauty. After Orientation for Trekking. The Royal Tombs – The Tombs of Veerarajendra and his wife, Lingarajendra and Raja guru Rudrappa are all in Indo Saracenic style & has got its own historical and emotional importance. Raja Seat -This view point offers splendid and exquisite view of Western Ghats Omkareshwara Temple – The temple deserves a visit because of the peculiar combination of the Hindu and local Muslim styles in its architecture. After shopping back to hotel for dinner.

COORG/BANGALORE

After Fresh Up & Breakfast, Departure to Visit Cauvery Nisargadhama— Forest department has developed and maintained this wonderful picnic spot, on the banks of the river Cauvery. The hanging bridge, pedal boat centre, tree top shelters, elephant safari and the deer park are the main attractions. Tibetan Colony – Here Tibetans have kept their culture and heritage intact. Tourist can witness their way of life, architecture and even shop Tibetan articles evening free for shopping. Back to the hotel for the lunch, After the lunch departure to visit Tala Cauvery-Talacauvery Is The Source Of The River Cauvery. River Cauvery Is One Of The Seven Sacred Rivers For Hindus In India. After dinner proceed towards Bangalore.

Arrival at Bangalore.

CALICUT

Morning arrival at Calicut. Transfer to Hotel. After Fresh Up & Breakfast, Departure for Calicut Sight Seeing. Regional Science Centre, Back Water Cruise, Kappad Beach. Evening Free for Shopping at Calicut. After Dinner Night Halt at Calicut.</>

CALICUT/KANNUR

Morning after Early Fresh up & Breakfast Departure to kannur enjoy sadhoo merry king dom. Evening Check in at hotel. Watch Theyam (Traditional Folk Dance). After dinner night halt kannur.

KANNUR/BANGALORE

After fresh up and breakfast departure to visit Payyambalam Beach- A beautiful beach at kannur. Visit Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu – It is one of the known snake parks in the country. The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, most of which are becoming extinct gradually. There is a large collection of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. Back to the hotel for lunch. Check out the hotel and visit to Drive-In Beach – This Beautiful Beach Is the Only drive in beach In God’s Own Country. Evening Free For Shopping. After Dinner Departure To Bangalore.

BANGALORE

Morning Arrival At Bangalore By 7.00 Am.