TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Your Travel Duration: - 20 Nights - 21 Days
Tour Starting From USD 1650/- Per Person

Historic cities, tranquilizing hill stations and exciting wildlife safaris
Assistance of GeTS representatives during all transfers
Embark a traditional houseboat (kettuvalom) and travel on your own pace on tranquilizing backwaters
Set on birding tour in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Nature walk & Guided Trekking
Breathtaking panoramas, stunning seashores and exhilarating jungles
Take in the aroma of fresh tea leaves at Munnar tea plantations
Enjoy boat ride on Lake Periyar flowing inside the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend a laid back day at the “Paradise of South India”- Kovalam beaches

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Day01 : Bangalore
Arrival at the Bangalore Airport. You will be greeted by our representative and then proceed for Hotel. On arrival Check into the hotel. Afternoon we will drive you for the sightseeing of Bangalore visit Vidhana soudha, Bull Temple, Tipu sultan Palace.

Vidhana soudha
The Vidhana Soudha, located in Bengaluru (Bangalore), is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described as Neo-Dravidian, and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles. The construction was completed in 1956.

Bull Temple,
Bull Temple (or Basavanagudi Nandi Temple) is located in Basavanagudi, a neighborhood of Bangalore, the capital of the state of Karnataka, India. The temple is exclusively for the worship of the sacred bull in Hinduism, known as Nandi, Lord Shiva's vahana, or animal mount. The word "Nandi" means "joyful" in the Sanskrit language. 

Tipu sultan Palace.
Tiger of Mysore, was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was the son of Hyder Ali, at that time an officer in the Mysorean army, and his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-nissa. He was given a number of honorific titles, and was referred to as Sultan Fateh Ali Khan Shahab, Tipu Saheb, Bahadur Khan Tipu Sultan or Fatih Ali Khan Tipu Sultan Bahadur.

Evening return back to Hotel. Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day02 : Bangalore to Bheemeshwari (88Kms/03 Hrs)
After breakfast we take you to Bheemeshwari.

The sparkling blue waters of Cauvery wind through rocks and ravines and fall of the Deccan Plateau to form the twin falls of Barachukki and Gaganachukki. Lying between these breathtaking cascades is Bheemeshwari.

Where nature has created a natural habitat for the Masher fish and a variety of existing animals. You can see herds of elephants amongst thick trees, Deer's springing in the air. Wild boars, monkeys, jackals, crocodiles, otters and even leopards, plenty of birds too!

On arrival check into the Cauvery Fishing camp. After lunch we will take you for Coracle ride and Joy fishing. Enjoy campfire and Dinner in the Camp. Overnight stay in the Cauvery Fishing camp.

Overnight stay in the Camp.

Day 03 : Bheemeshwari
-Mysore(240 Kms)
Morning 6:30, we will take you for Guided trek/nature walk into the wildlife sanctuary. Return back to hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast Checkout from the hotel and drive you to Mysore. On arrival check into the Hotel. Afternoon Visit Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hill.

Mysore Palace
The Palace of Mysore is a palace situated in the city of Mysore in southern India. It is the official residence of the Wodeyars - the erstwhile royal family of Mysore, and also houses two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court).Mysore palace is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in India after Taj Mahal with more than 2.7 million visitors. Although tourists are allowed to visit the palace, they are not allowed to take photographs inside the palace

Chamundi Hill.
The Chamundi Hills are located in India, close to the palace city of Mysore. Its average elevation is 1,000 meters.

According to legend, the demon Mahishasura, king of the area that is currently Mysore, was killed by the Goddess Chamundeswari (also Chamundi) after a fierce battle. The hills are named after the goddess, and a temple honors her in the hills.

The temple has a beautiful idol of the goddess. The temple has always been patronised by the rulers of Mysore. In earlier days, the Maharajas of Mysore would ride the ceremonial Dasara elephant during the annual Dasara festival; since the seventies, the idol of Goddess Chamundi is taken on an elephant.

Evening return back to Hotel. Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day04 : Mysore to Bandipur.(about 80kms/ 02hrs)
After  breakfast we drive you to Bandipur National Park. On arrival check into the Resort.

Bandipur National Park is one of India's best known protected areas and is an important Project Tiger reserve.

It is located in the Chamarajanagar district of southern Karnataka in South India,
The park stretches over 874 square kilometers (337 sq mi), protecting the wildlife of Karnataka. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park (643 km2 (248 sq mi)), Mudumalai National Park (320 km2 (120 sq mi)) and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (344 km2 (133 sq mi)), it forms the largest protected area in Southern India, totaling 2,183 km2 (843 sq mi).

It is notable as the home to around seventy Bengal tigers and over three thousand Indian elephants. Bandipur is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

After Lunch we will drive you for the Jungle safari. Evening return back to Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay in the Resort.

Day05 : Bandipur
Morning at 6:30 we will take you for Nature Trekking to Gopalbetta. Return back to Hotel and have a breakfast in the resort. After breakfast you can enjoy the resort facilties till lunch or take relaxation in the resort.After lunch we will take you for the Jungle safari. Return back to Hotel.
Dinner and Overnight stay in the resort.

Day06 :Bandipur  to Nagarhole National Park(about 94 kms/ 03hrs)
After breakfast we drive to Nagarhole National Park. On arrival check into the Resort.

Nagarhole National Park, also known as "Rajiv Gandhi National Park", is located 94 kilometers (58 mi) from Mysore in Karnataka in South India. It is spread between Kodagu district and Mysore district. Located to the north-west of Bandipur National Park, Kabini reservoir separates the two.

The park has rich forest cover, small streams, valleys, and waterfalls. The park has a healthy tiger-predator ratio, and tiger, Indian bison, and elephant are much more populous here than in Bandipur.

After Lunch enjoy Jungle safari to explore the unmatchable flora and fauna of the Park. Return back to Resort.

Dinner and overnight stay in resort.

Day 07 : Nagarhole
Morning go for a jeep safari to sight the animals, and have a ride on elephant in the jungle. Evening cruises through the serene backwaters of the Kabani River on a motorboat viewing crocodiles and chirpy birds, intent on their evening catch.

Overnight stay in Resort.

Day 08 : Nagarhole to Mudumalai(66Kms/ 2Hrs)
Morning breakfast in the Resort and then proceed for Mudumalai. On arrival Check into the Resort.

The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 160 km (99 mi) north-west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India.

Mudumalai, which means 'first hills’, is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India. The sanctuary is divided into 5 ranges - Masinagudi, Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota.

At 4:30, we will drive you for the Jungle safari. Return back to Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in the Resort.

Day 09 :  Mudumalai-Wayanad (88Kms/ 2& ½ Hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast we drive to Wayanad , a very picturesque journey over the Western Ghats. Check into the resort. The rest of the day explores the dense forest and the birds around there by trekking.

Under the shadow of verdant forest amidst the fragrance of a thousand scents, where times move according to the ancient rhythms, where you will learn the art of living in the easy going way, gentle, relaxed and carefree.

Dinner &  Overnight stay in Tree House. 

Day 10 : Wayanad
Morning breakfast in the Hotel and then Proceed for Visit of Muthunga wildlife sanctuary.Sit on elephant back and follow the nature trails at the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary located in Kerala, South India and discover a beautiful green world

Popularly known as the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular wildlife sanctuary located on the Kerala side of Western Ghats and offers a natural habitat to a large number of wild animals.

The Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is located over an area of 344.44 square kilometers and is home to wildlife such as Gaur, sloth bears, sambhar, elephants, reptiles, tigers, spotted deer, monkeys, panthers, jungle cats, civet cats, wild dogs, bison, lizards, bears, wild pigs, leopards,lion-tailed macaque and other animals.

Muthanga in Kerala, South India is a special Project Elephant site and you are bound to see herds of elephants frolicking near the water holes as you course the wildlife trails within this lush wildlife sanctuary.

After lunch we will drive you to Visit Edakkal caves and Soojippara Waterfall.

Edakkal caves
The fascinating prehistoric rock etchings found on the walls of these caves have drawn the serious attention of archaeologists and historians worldwide.
With at least three distinct sets of petroglyph, the earliest thought to date back over 5000 years, it is assumed that the Edakkal caves had been inhabited at various stages in history.

Soojippara Waterfall
Soojiippara waterfalls are situated near Meppadi and are real treasures of nature. The waterfall ranged from 100 to 300 feet in height and is a luxury to the eyes. This is a prominent place for leisurely destination. This place is a blessed place as its divinity is obvious in the beauty of the nature.

The pool sited below the falls offer a great opportunity for swimming, bathing, water rafting, etc. another attraction is the tree top huts presenting a distinct vies of the western ghat valleys and the shining shallow waters of the spring. Such a scenic beauty cannot be ignored. Swimming is advisable.
Evening return Back to Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay in the Hotel.  

Day 11:Wayanad-Palakkad(187 Kms/4 Hrs)
After breakfast proceed for Palakkad. On  arrival Check into the Hotel. Later we will drive you to Visit Chittur Gurumadam, Kalpathy and Palakkad Fort.

Chittur Gurumadam.
Located on the banks of River Sokanasini, Chittur Gurumadam is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of "Adhyatma Ramayana", who spent his last days here. Some idols worshipped by him, wooden slippers, a stylus, and few old manuscripts are displayed here.

Children, who haven't started learning or going to schools, are brought to Chitur Gurumadam on the auspicious day of Vijayadasami, for a ritualistic initiation into learning and to invoke the blessings from the traditional Muses of learning.

Palakkad Fort
One of the best-preserved forts in Kerala, Palakkad Fort was built by Haider Ali, but was taken over and renovated by the British in 1790.

The walls of the fort relate the story of British invasion during the reign of Tipu Sultan, Haider Ali's successor. The fort is an architectural marvel since it is built in European architectural style with large fortress and gothic minarets. Recently, a children's park is built alongside the fort for kids to indulge in fun and excitement.

Kalpathy Temple
The Vishwanatha Swamy shrine, the oldest Shiva temple is situated 3 km from Palakkad. The annual 'Ratholsavam', or Chariot Festival, at Sree Viswanantha Swamy Temple is a gala even that is observed across seven days.

During this festival, the streets are jam-packed with followers and worshippers who wish to earn the honor of pulling the chariot. The festival is a grand and colorful event, buzzing with heavy tourist traffic during the seven festive days.

Day 12 : Palakkad to Parambikulam( 96 Kms/ 03hrs)
After breakfast we drive to Parambikulam,On arrival Check into the Hotel.

The reserve is particularly rich in wild animals and bird life, but also has one of the earliest managed teak forests in the world, going back to 1845. Some of the trees are reputed to be over 400 years old. The rest of the day free.

Dinner and Over night stay in Hotel. 

Day 13 : Parambikulam
Am 0900 Hrs After breakfast explore the sanctuary by trekking, guided by forest officials. Wildlife includes Nilgiri Langur, Lion-tailed macque, elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sloth, wild boar and bear. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 14 : Parambikulam to Munnar (about 220kms/ 06hrs)
Am 0900 Hrs After breakfast we drive to Munnar , via Udumalpettu. Enroute explore the Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary.

The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the rain shadow region of Western Ghats of Kerala, India., and represents a large number of plants and animals unique to the thorny vegetation.

Apart from the dry thorn forests, due to the significant variation in altitude and rainfall, it has a wide array of habitat types like deciduous forests, dry thorny forest, riparian types, sholas and grasslands that are interspersed with plains, hillocks, rocks and cliffs which provide microhabitats for varied forms of life.

Proceed and check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel in Munnar.
 
Day 15 : Munnar
After breakfast drive to Eravikulam National Park.

Famous for the Nilgiri Thar - the endangered species in the world. Here you can discover the highest peak in South India, called Anamudi, the height is 2695metres.

The forest around here known as evergreen forest, more than 30species of the grasslands are regarded as rare and threatened. And also you can enjoy in the tea gardens. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 16: Munnar-Thekkady104 Kms/ 3 Hrs.)
After Breakfast Proceed for Thekkady. On arrival check into the Hotel. Later we will drive you to Visit Periyar wild life sanctuary.

It is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where one can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, flora & fauna and birds are uniquely rich & varied and do not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern.

The very sound of the name conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hill & spice scented plantations. The sanctuary is one of the best in the country for watching & photographing wild life. Notable among the inhabitants are the tigers, majestic Asiatic wild elephants & distinctive Nilgiri Langur.

In the evening we go for a Spice Plantation Tour.

Return back to hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 17:Thekkady-Kumarakom.
After Breakfast Proceed for Kumarakom. On arrival check into the Hotel. Later we will drive you to Visit Kumarakom sanctuary.

In Kumarakom Bird sanctuary there are two seasons for birds: between October & February there are cormorants, teals, & other ducks & from February to July there are darters (snake birds), night herons, egrets, & Siberian storks. It also has golden backed woodpecker, crow pheasant, white-breasted water hen, tree pie.

Evening sunset cruise on the boat in Vembanad Lake.
Return back to hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 18:Kumarakom-Alleppey.(Houseboat)
After breakfast  drive to Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, and called Venice of the East. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters & lagoons, It has a wonderful past, it owes its existence to the sagacious Diwan Raja Kesavadas in the second half of 18th century.

Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending stretch of paddy fields, small streams & canals with lush green coconut palms, was well known even from the early periods of the Sangam age. History says Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece & Rome in the pre Jesus era. Alleppey is now the hub for backwaters tourism in Kerala.

On arrival we board the Houseboat, locally called Kettuvallam, cruise around backwaters of Alleppey to observe & experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters. Holiday on the houseboats are an out-of-this-world experience.

Dinner and overnight stay in the houseboat.

Day 19:Alleppey-Kovalam.
After breakfast checkout from the Houseboat and proceed for Kovalam. On arrival check into the Beach Resort.

Later we will transfer you to  Kovalam Beach, an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.

The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran cruising, etc.

The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see   faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night.
Overnight stay in the Resort.

Day 20:Kovalam-Nayyar Wildlife-Kovalam.(35 Kms/1 Hrs)
After proceed for the Nayyar wildlife sanctuary.

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern state of Kerala in India is spread over the southeast corner of the Western Ghats, and covers a total area of 128 km2 (49 sq mi).

It is located between 77° 8’ to 77° 17’ East Longitude and 8° 29’ to 8° 37’ North Latitude, central location 8°33′N 77°12.5′E.

Although it was declared as a sanctuary in 1958, not much was done about wildlife conservation, until 1985, when a separate wildlife wing was set up and as a result conservation efforts have gathered momentum.

Evening return back to Kovalam. Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 21: Kovalam – Departure
Enjoy the early morning breakfast at the hotel and later on time we will assist you to transfer you to the Trivandrum airport.
Later transfer to the airport for boarding onward flight, thanks you for your patronage and looks forward to serving you again in the near future.