Southern Splendors: Culture & Nature Trail Tour
Mumbai    |    Cochin    |    Alleppey    |    Thekkady    |    Munnar    |    Ooty    |    Mysore    |    Hassan    |    Hampi

Suitable for

Corporate Travel

Spiritual, Cultural, Artistic & Gastronomic Interests

Friends & Family Travel

Solo Travel

Mumbai – A City Of Dreams

Mumbai, the “City of Dreams”, is a bustling financial capital of India & also the largest city in the country. The location of it along the Arabian Sea makes it a beautiful city with diverse culture, fast-paced life & historic landmark.
The most famous iconic landmark Gateway of India, & Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus,is also a UNESCO World Heritage site & architectural marvel. The most famous Marine Drive also called as “Queen’s Necklace” due to due to its twinkling night lights & another charm of Mumbai is Juhu beach provides an endless experience.

Southern Splendors Culture & Nature Mumbai

Cochin – Where History Meets Commerce

Cochin, is former name of Kochi, popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is a busy commercial hub rich in spice trading. It is the centre of world spice trade for many centuries. It is emerging cosmopolitan city with busy life on streets, on the other hand it is also financial, commercial & industrial capital of Kerela. Its great to see that Kochi is the only city ot have underwater metro system which is world’s largest electric boat metro transportation infrastructure.
While you travel to Fort Kochi, you’ll feel a different time period. The fort is settled into history & culture through ages. Kochi is a place with beautiful monuments & variety of linguistic & ethenic community such as Arabian, Dutch, Phoenician, Portuguese, Chinese, and British influences.

Southern Splendors Culture & Nature Cochin

Alleppey – World Of Coastal Delights

Alleppey, officially known as Alappuzha, famous among the travellers is also known as “Venice of East”. The is an immensely beautiful town, embraced by Arabian Sea in the west & many lakes, lagoons & freshwater rivers. Alleppey offers a unique experience with lush paddy fields, traditional houseboats in serene water & coconut groves.
This town is also famous for its Nehru Trophy Boat Race where tourists come across the globe. This town has rich cultural heritage & natural beauty, which makes it a must visit destination for travellers which assures peace of mind amidst nature’s beauty

Thekkady – Where Nature Rules

Located in the Idukki district of Kerela, Thekkady is a beautiful hill station adorned with lush greenery, amazing landscapes & diverse wildlife. Here is the famous Periyar National Park, which is a sanctuary that has variety of animals which are even exotic in their natural habitat. The beautiful Periyar lake which is located within the park have the facilities of boat cruises which offers travellers unique experience to watch wildlife along the water edges.
The spice plantation of Thekkady is another famous spot where one can explore & learn more about cultivation of spices such as pepper, vanilla & cardamom. Along with these it has variety of outdoor activity too like trekking, nature walks, bamboo rafting. Thekaddy is a heaven for adventure enthusiast as well as nature lover.

Southern Splendors Culture & Nature Thekkady

Munnar – South India’s Alpine Haven

Munnar, the mesmerising hill-station in the Western Ghats of Kerala, is famous for its amazing rolling hills, cool climate, beautiful valleys & tea plantation. Also referred to as the “Kashmir of South India”, it’s a place of natural beauty. Located along the banks of three beautiful rivers – Madupetti, Nallathanni, and Periavaru, Munnar also have vast tea plantations & natural bird sanctuaries. Here you can also explore the tea museums & factories to learn more about the process of tea production. It have a rich biodiversity & breath-taking scenery, makes it a perfect gataway dor trekkers & nature lovers.

Southern Splendors Culture & Nature Munnar

Ooty- King Of Hillstations

It is a picturesque hillstation located in NIlgiri hills of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its scenic beauty, pleasant climate, botanical gardens, ooty lake & lush tea plantations.

Southern Splendors Culture & Nature ooty

Mysore – A City Of Cultural Splendour

Mysore famous for its rich heritage which include the most famous Mysore Palace. Which have carved wooden doors mosaic floors. Another famous things is Dasara festival, it aromatic sandalwood products & natural beauty.

Southern Splendors Culture & Nature Mysore

Hassan- A Heritage City With Cultural Richness

Hassan famous for Carnatic music, vibrant flowers, Hoysala architecture & delectable cuisines. It has 19th century French missionaries on its architecture & have magic in it.

Southern Splendors Culture & Nature Hassan

Hampi – City Of Ancient Treasures

Also considered as UNESCO World Site in Karnataka which holds unique historical treasures. It have 500 ancient monuments, markets, temples. It has famous Vijaynagar Empire which is an open-air museum which have 100 locations to discover the wonders of Indian history.

Southern Splendors Culture & Nature Hampi

Highlights

Inclusions

18 nights, chosen hotels

Local driver, guide

Daily breakfast

All costs covered

In Car Wi-fi

Cooking classes, dinner

Airport transfer

Delhi rickshaw

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1-3: Mumbai

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Dive in Mumbai’s busy life. Visit Gateway of India, which is the most famous tourist attraction. Next you can head to Taj Mahal Palace Hotel followed by Victoria Terminus station. It is a world heritage site & historic railway station. It has great artwork of Victorian-Gothic style of architecture. You can also visit Mani Bhawan, Haji Ali & Jain temple. You can alsi visit Dharavi, an area where famous movie shoot happens including Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire”.

Next Stop: Cochin

A 2 hour flight from Mumbai

Day 3-5: Cochin

When you arrive at Cochin Airport, our team will ensure your warm welcome with a sign board, ensuring your smooth journey. For those who are arriving early, they have 2 options to explore coachin. Head to local sightseeing tour of Kochi.

Southern Splendors Cochin Ittnanary

You can begin by Sain Francis Church, an amazing monuments of Kochi. Then you can visit Old Paradise Synagogue which is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations.

Then you can visit Mattancherry Palace, which is a Portuguese palace popularly known as Dutch palace. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Kochi.

 

Next Stop: Alleppey

A 1-hour and 20-minute drive, covering 55 kilometres.

Day 5-6: Alleppey

Reach Alleppey by noon & check-in a well-booked beautiful houseboat. 

Southern Splendors Alleppy Ittanary

Enjoy boat cruise through mesmerising Vembanad Lake enjoying experience of backwater cruising.
As you travel narrow strips of land you can witness amazing life of livelihoods of fishing communities, women immersed in their daily lives & children swimming. You’ll witness amazing spots along the way, feel free to explore them.

Next Stop: Thekkady

A scenic 3-hour and 30-minute drive, of 140 kilometres, to Thekkady

Day 6-8: Thekkady

Early morning you can go on a guided jungle hike & bamboo rafting at Periyar National Park. This will take around 6 hours & visiting there means exploring nature around & enjoying peaceful nature. There are many chances you get to witness the elephant herd in the jungle while hiking. After that you can enjoy Bamboo rafting on the Periyar Lake, where also you’ll have the chance to see wildlife and explore one of India’s exceptional animal sanctuaries. You can also see fragrant spice market which has cinnamon, pepper & cardamom. Venture into the fragrant spice plantations, where cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, and coffee thrive. At evening you can see kathakali Dance which is very famous for of Indian classical dance.

 You can also see fragrant spice market which has cinnamon, pepper & cardamom.

Venture into the fragrant spice plantations, where cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, and coffee thrive. At evening you can see kathakali Dance which is very famous for of Indian classical dance.

Next Stop: Munnar

A 3-hour drive, covering 90 kilometres to Munnar.

Day 8-10: Munnar

Entering Munnar on the way you can witness world’s largest tea-growing region. After reaching you can go to see Kalaripayattu show which is an ancient martial art that originated in Kerala.

Next day morning you can go to guided trek tour which will be 3-hour trekking tour covering 9km of walking which include grassland, tea plantations & rocks. 

Next you can visit Munnar Tea Museum which preserve the aspects of the origin of tea plantation.

Next you can also visit Pothamedu Viewpoint,a amazing spot which offers panoramic view of valley. You can also visit Muthirapuzha River & Idukki Dam, the view from there is impressive which offers hill slopes view.

Next Stop: Mumbai

A 2-hour flight to Mumbai.

Day 8-10: Ooty

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A picturesque hill station located in NIlgiri hills of Tamil Nadu Explore the Nilgiri’s tribal heritage. Visit museusm which shows Nilgiri & Tamil Nadu tribal culture.

Experience rich lush gardens & natural flora. Later visit Toda Mund (village) & a fossilized tree trunk which is believed to be 20 million years old.

Next Stop: Mysore

A mere 3h drive ( 125km)

Day 12-14 Mysore

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The historical city of Mysore, located in Chamundi hills of Karnataka is rich in heritage. Visit the most famous iconic landmark like Mysore Palace.

Explore the beautiful Chamundi Hills, Brindavan gardens & shri Chamundiswari temple. Go for shopping of sandalwood handicrafts, spices & incense sticks.

Next Stop: Hassan

A 2 hours and 30 minutes (125 km) drive.

Day 14-15: Hassan

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The ancient city of Hassan known for its rich heritage is located in Karnataka. It is famous for its centuries old monuments from Hoysala period(11th-13th century).

Visit the beautiful Gorur Dam on the river Hemavathi. You can also visit Nageshwara Temple & Channakeshava temple followed by Shetihalli church in the Hemavati river.

Next Stop: Hampi

A mere 6 hours (330 km) drive from Hassan.

Day 15-18: Hampi

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Explore the world of Hampi which have intricate cravings on every walls. You can explore famous sites such as Zenana Enclosure.

Explore Hampi’s lush palm groves, banana plantation & paddy fields.
Alsp pay avisit to renowned Hindu temples which include Vittala, Virupashka, and Achyutaraya.

Next Stop: Mumbai

A convenient 2 hours (Flight) from Hampi.

Day 18: Mumbai

Dive in Mumbai’s busy life. Visit Gateway of India, which is the most famous tourist attraction. 

Southern Splendors Mumbia Ittnanary

Next you can head to Taj Mahal Palace Hotel followed by Victoria Terminus station. It is a world heritage site & historic railway station. It has great artwork of Victorian-Gothic style of architecture. You can also visit Mani Bhawan, Haji Ali & Jain temple. You can alsi visit Dharavi, an area where famous movie shoot happens including Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire”.

Day 19: Farewell and Departure

Farewell and Departure

After discovering & exploring & taking back the beautiful memories from India, you’re all set ready for your journey back to your home. Your dedicated driver will ensure you reach the airport promptly on time, in accordance with your flight schedule.
Safe travels!

  • Flights: International or Domestic
  • Drinks: Unless specified.
  • Visa: Obtain your Indian visa independently.
  • Meals: Not specified.
  • Tips: Housekeeping, bellboys, at your discretion.
  • Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance required.
  • Expenses: Laundry, telephone bills.
  • Entrance: Monument fees.
  • Camera: Video camera fees.
  • Health: Medical, baggage insurance.
  • Taxes: Airport departure taxes.
  • Others: Unspecified services.
  • Safaris: Game safaris not included, unless specified.
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Southern Splendors: Culture & Nature Trail Tour

Price-Per Person Starting From:

  • Pocket Friendly: $2145USD
  • Semi Luxury: $2650USD
  • Luxury: $4025USD

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