Day 01: Arrival Bangalore – Mysore (150 Kms/03 Hrs)
On your arrival at international airport you will be met and assist in very early in the morning and straight drive to Mysore a distance of 90 Kms En-route stop at Srirangapatnam, once the capital of the Mysore Rajahs, to visit the Fort and Palace.
Arrive and check-in into the hotel later proceed for sightseeing of the city.
Mysore city was the capital of the old royal Mysore province. The word Mysore expands to Mahishasurana Ooru" means the town of Mahishasura. The story goes that the demon Mahishasura was killed by goddess Chamundeshwari a top the Chamundi hill near Mysore, and hence the name. Ever since, the Mysore royal family has worshipped Chamundeshwari as the palace deity. Hills dedicated to her stand at the eastern end of Mysore town today.
Visiting Mysore Palace-the Capital of the warrior-kings Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, Mysore Palace, Nandi Bull St Philomena's Church etc; Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in the Jagmohan Palace, which has a collection of exquisite paintings. In the evening visit the Chamundi hill temple and Bull temple.
Stay overnight will be at hotel.
Day 02: Mysore - Coonoor – Ooty (80 Kms/02 Hrs)
Morning proceed fore Ooty by surface, en route visit the Coonnoor
Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiris. It stands on a lower ridge of the main plateau at an altitude of 1839 metres. Its climate is milder than Ooty. Surrounding the town are many picnic spots. In the heart of Coonoor is "Sims Park". It is a park cum botanical garden. Many species of trees and shrubs not found in Ooty are grown here. It is at an elevation of 1880 metres and occupies 12 hectares of land.
Enjoy the tea and coffee plantations around you while you drive.
Later drive to the Ooty and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Stay overnight will be at hotel.
Day 03: In Ooty
Breakfast will be at the resort. Visit the beautiful botanical gardens.
Drive to Dodabetta Peak and enjoy the day among nature. Also visit the oldest tribe in the hills and it will be a nice experience.
Enjoy local shopping picking up natural oils and spices.
Overnight will be at Ooty.
Day 04: Ooty – Cochin (260 Kms/ 06 Hrs)
Morning you will drive to Cochin and on arrival check-in into the hotel and on arrival at Cochin you will be transfer to hotel.
One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight. Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British. And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.
Day 05: In Cochin
Morning take Half day tour Cochin.
Visiting Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace,Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue, in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls, Mattancherry Palace, See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.
A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.
Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.
Stay overnight will be in hotel.
Day 06: Depart Cochin
Morning you will be free for independent activities. Later as per your scheduled you will be transferred to airport to board on flight for onward destination.
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