ake a few most colorful old cities of South India, mix them well with some exotic beaches. Add a little aroma of Nilgiri hills and freshness of backwaters. Dab liberal doses of evergreen jungles and wildlife. For added flavor include a few Ayurvedic massages. Simmer the preparation well under warm sun. Garnish it with fresh spice from the plantations. Relish the preparation with cultural extravaganza of classical dances, folk music and carnivals. 

This tour is certainly a delicious tropical preparation decked with hot southern spice. Come, and eat your share!

• Day01 - Bombay (Mumbai): Arrive at the commercial capital of India and check in. Rest of the day free for leisure.
    
• Day02 - Bombay: Half day trip to Elephanta cave island for astonishing ancient sculptures. Later during the day visit notable attractions of the city which includes Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, Marine drive and old mansions of Colaba area.
    
• Day03 - Bangalore: Board flight to Bangalore and check in on arrival. At Bangalore visit Cubbon Park, Lal Baug and interesting public buildings within Cubbon Park.
    
• Day04 - Bangalore: Excursion to Nrityagram- a center for learning of Indian classical dances set up by noted Odissi dancer Late Protima Bedi. Rest of day left free to move around at M.G.Road area.
    
• Day05 - Mysore: Reach the throbbing cultural city of Karnataka known as Mysore while visitng Seringapatnam on the way. Half day sightseeing of the Palace and Chamundi hills. Also visit Brindavan gardens or sandalwood oil factory & a silk factory.
   
• Day06 - Nagarhole: Early morning visit the colorful Devaraja market. Later drive to one of the most famous Jungle resorts in India- Kabini River Lodge. Relax and unwind at this excellent riverside lodge where wild animals are never far away.
     
• Day07 - Nagarhole: Jungle safari on elephant back to spot the tiger. Rest of the day completely at leisure.
   
• Day08 - Coonoor: Drive upto Ooty and then board the mountain train to Coonoor which covers breathtaking scenery on the way. Day at leisure.
   
• Day09 - Coonoor: Visit Ooty town and its various attractions. Option of hiking and trekking in shola forests of Nilgiri Mountains.
   
• Day 10: Kodaikanal: Drive to another great hill resort known as Kodaikanal where the pleasure of being in a truly cool and natural hill retreat is still real. After checking in, day to be kept free to relax.
   
• Day 11: Kodaikanal: Day completely at discretion to move around the lake, several viewpoints of the town or to go for long quiet and rejuvenating walks and hikes in the Western Ghats.
   
• Day 12: Madurai: Reach Tamilnadu plains- the Dravidian heartland. Visit the Thirumal Nayaka Palace and the Dravidian masterpiece Meenakshi Sundereshwar temple which makes the city of Madurai so famous and pulsate with festivities.
   
• Day 13: Periyar: Drive westwards and finally reach Periyar National Park - One of the best jungles in India to see wild elephants. Day free to explore on own.
   
• Day 14: Periyar: Visit the National Park on boat over Periyar lake where several wild animals come congregate at different times.
   
• Day 15: Kumarakom: Drive downhills through beautiful spice and rubber plantations and reach Kumarakom- an island with a beautiful bird-sanctuary and extremely serene atmosphere. Stay at Taj Garden Retreat- a wonderful resort providing restored tharawads as idyllic rooms.
   
• Day 16: Kettuvalom houseboats: Day till noon free to relax in the resort with traditional Ayurvedic therapies as the most suggested facility for rejuvenation. After lunch board  your exclusive kettuvalom to sail through Kerala’s most enchanting backwater scenery. Kettuvalom is a traditional rice barge converted into a houseboat having all boarding and lodging facilities. Overnight on board.
   
• Day 17: Marari beach: In the morning reach Mararikulam, a virgin tropical beach by the Arabian sea. Stay in a wonderful beach resort offering world-class hospitality. Day free to relax by the beach.
   
• Day 18 Marari beach: Day completely at leisure. Suggested visit to a fishing community. 
   
• Day 19: Kochi: After a short drive reach Kochi - the cultural and commercial hub of Kerala. Day sightseeing at Fort Kochi. Visit the Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, Jew town, old spice markets, St. Francis church, Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese fishing nets. Evening free to explore the vibrant markets.
   
• Day 20: Goa: Fly to Goa the exotic tropical beach destination. Day free to walk around the beaches.
   
• Day 21: Goa: Sightseeing tour of Panjim for its beautiful churches and cathedrals. Mandovi River cruise.
   
• Day 22: Goa: Day completely at discretion in the tropical paradise known as Goa.
   
• Day 23: Mumbai: Fly back to Mumbai. After checking in, day kept at discretion to indulge in last day’s shopping or to enjoy the pulsating nightlife of Bombay.
   
• Day 24: Departure: Day free till the time of departure. At appropriate time, transfer to airport to catch the flight back home. 
   
  Tour ends.
  

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