Treasures of South

Depart from UK an overnight flight to Bengaluru.

Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel for two nights. Bengaluru , the silicon capital of India, is noted for its gardens, tree-lined avenues and Gothic churches.

City tour of Bengaluru includes visit to the Tipu Sultan’s Palace and Fort, Bull Temple and the impressive Vidhan Sabha.

After breakfast leave for Hassan. En route visit Sravanabelagola, with its huge monolithic statue of Gomatheshwara (175 ft tall). Visit the Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebid. One night stay.

Drive to Coorg, set in tropical forest amidst coffee, orange and spice plantations. Afternoon walk and bird watching. Stay at the Orange County Resort for two nights.

Morning tour of the plantations. Afternoon boat ride on the lake. Optional visit to the nearby tribal villages.

Drive to Mysore, once the capital of a princely state and renowned for sandalwood, teak and incense. Stay for two nights.

Morning city tour of Mysore visiting the City Palace of the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamundi Hill where a huge statue of Nandi Bull overlooks the city. Explore the colourful Devraja fruit and vegetable market. Afternoon visit Srirangapatnam to see Tipu Sultan’s summer palace and fort.

Morning drive to the Nagarhole National Park, noted for herds of elephant, tiger, leopard, samber deer and variety of birdlife. Afternoon safari by jeep or coracle. Overnight at the Kabini River Lodge.

Early morning safari then drive to Vythiri, a delightful resort for nature lovers, amidst coffee plantations. Afternoon free for independent explorations. Two nights stay.

Morning leave for Trissur visiting en route Beypore, where you will see the making of Dhows , and the elephant stables at Guruvayoor. Later explore the town. One night stay.

Drive to Allepy and board your private Riceboat. Cruise through the palm-fringed narrow canals and waterways of the backwaters observing village life along the banks. Overnight on board the Riceboat

Morning leave the boat and drive to Kochi, also known as the "Venice of the East". In the evening a Sunset harbour cruise to see the Bolgahtty Island and the Chinese fishing nets. Two night stay.

Morning city tour visiting the 17th century Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue built in 1568, Fort Cochin and St Francis Church. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance performance.

Transfer to the International airport in Kochi towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories.