Itinerary
Day 1: Mumbai
Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Feel the energy of Bombay impressive city and live the Elephanta Caves. Experience as well Dharavi, the area where Bollywood movie and Oscar Winner, “Slumdog Millionaire” has been shot. Food, art, cinema and music lovers would enjoy being there. Witness the Gateway of India and The Taj Mahal Hotel.
Some places would be visited according to your time and personal interests.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Fort Residency
Semi Luxury: Suba Palace
Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower
Day 2: Mumbai - Experience a dynamic, modern city with cosmopolitan lifestyle
Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri, in Mumbai.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth century in the city of Mumbai.
It was erected to commemorate the landing in December 1911 at Apollo Bunder, Mumbai of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary, the first British monarch to visit India.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Dharavi is Mumbai’s largest slum (and the third-largest in the world) made famous by the film Slumdog Millionaire.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dhobi Ghat, Dr. E. Moses Rd. near Mahalakshmi Station, Mumbai India
Dhobi Ghat is an open air laundromat. The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colaba Market, Hormusji Road, Mumbai India
The everyday carnival of the Colaba Causeway market is a shopping experience like no other in Mumbai. That infamous Indian saying of "sab kuch milega" (everything is possible) certainly applies at this market.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Fort Residency
Semi Luxury: Suba Palace
Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower
Day 3: Cochin - Called as the Queen of the Arabian Sea
Stop At: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Bustling commercial port city with a trading history that dates back to at least 600 years. Called as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, the city is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.
The Influences of Arabs, Dutch, Phoenicians, Portuguese, Chinese and British, are felt.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Old Courtyard
Semi Luxury: Trident
Luxury: Grand Hayat
Day 4: Cochin
Stop At: Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
A charming seaside area, Fort Kochi is known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and elaborate bamboo fishing nets at Fort Kochi Beach.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Parade & KB Jacob Road Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi, Kochi is one of the nine Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Stroll around its picturesque beaches fill with peculiar fish nets and the fish market
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Old Courtyard
Semi Luxury: Trident
Luxury: Grand Hayat
Day 5: Alleppey - From houseboat stays in to lazing around on pristine beaches, enjoy the wide range of memorable experiences.
Stop At: Alappuzha, Alappuzha, Alappuzha District, Kerala
Enjoy a Boat Ride at Vembananad Lake, which offers a fascinating insight into the life of Keralan Backwater. On the narrow strip of land you could appreciate the fishing fishermen, children swimming, and women doing their daily chores. Experience any place you find on the way, loose yourself and unravel the magic of the place.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Houseboat in the Backwaters of Kerala
Day 6: Thekkady - Experience the sight of majestic elephants, spice plantations, and beautiful hills.
Stop At: Thekkady, Thekkady, Idukki District, Kerala
Boating on the Lake Periyar and witness the fascinating Wildlife and unique animal sanctuaries in India. Visit the fragrant spice plantations of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, and coffee. Enjoy the Tea States as well.
Shop in the local market for natural seasonings to take home.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Tree Top
Semi Luxury: Elephant Court
Luxury: Naramaya Retreats
Day 7: Thekkady
Stop At: Periyar Lake, Thekkady India
Enjoy a boat ride in the Periyar Lake to observe Wildlife
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Green Land Spice Garden, Kottayam-Kumily Rd Springvalley, Periyar, Thekkady 685509 India
Enjoy it´s vibrant smells and colors and enjoy a Naturologist short lecture in Thekaddy about the Kerala’s Plantation Spice Gardens
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Tree Top
Semi Luxury: Elephant Court
Luxury: Naramaya Retreats
Day 8: Munnar - Popular hill-station perched at an altitude of 1600m in the Western Ghats, known as the Kashmir of South India.
Stop At: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
One of the highest Tea growing lands in the world. Visit Eravikulam National Park, home of the endangered Nilgiri Thar (Ibex). Experience Mattupetty Dam, the Indo Swiss Dairy farm and
the Kundala Lake.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Abad Cooper Castle
Semi Luxury: Tea County Resort
Luxury: Panoramic Gateway
Day 9: Munnar
Stop At: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
Enjoy the natural beauty of Tea States
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Abad Cooper Castle
Semi Luxury: Tea County Resort
Luxury: Panoramic Gateway
Day 10: Ooty - Enjoy it´s romantic and stunning scenery.
Stop At: Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Ooty (Udhagamandalam), The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu
Visit the Nilgiris' tribal communities, erratically open museum, with its fascinating exhibits on Nilgiri and other Tamil Nadu tribal groups. Walk and enjoy established in 1848, these pretty 22-hectare gardens are a living gallery of the Nilgiris' natural flora. Keep an eye out for a typical Toda mund (village), a fossilised tree trunk believed to be 20 million years.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Semi Luxury: Club Mahindra Derby Resort
Luxury: Savoy IHCL Selections
Day 11: Ooty
Stop At: Avalanche Lake, Avalance, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
The lake is located at a distance of 28 kms from Ooty in the Nilgiris. It was formed naturally in the year 1823 due to a massive landslide and therefore is named as Avalanche lake. Small waterfalls falling down from the encircling mountains creates a picture perfect ambience. The surrounding forests are so dense that even sunlight cannot penetrate through them.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pykara Lake, 37 Kms from Ooty, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
Enjoy it´s stunning natural beauty
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pykara Falls, Near Mudumalai, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
Enjiy it´s stunning natural beauty
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ooty Lake, North Lake Road, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) India
Enjoy it´s pristine beauty
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Semi Luxury: Club Mahindra Derby Resort
Luxury: Savoy IHCL Selections
Day 12: Mysore - A city with a majestic lavish palace, regal and opulence is a synonymous to it.
Stop At: Mysore District, Mysore District, Karnataka
Located in the Chamundi Hills of Karnataka state, and ancient capital of the Mysore´s Kingdom, and today is a modern city with a dazzling rich heritage.
Visit Mysore Palace to witness Indian, Islamic and European mixture of architectural styles. Learn about Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, Sri Chamundiswari Temple, and St. Philomena´s Church.
Buy and enjoy Sandalwood handcrafts, spices and incense sticks.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Ruchi the Prince
Semi Luxury: Country Inn and Suites
Luxury: Savoy Radisson Blu Plaza
Day 13: Mysore
Stop At: Mysore Palace, Office Of The Deputy Director, Mysuru Palace Board, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Mysore Palace is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ranganathaswamy Temple, Barachukki Falls Road Kollegala, Belakavadi 571440 India
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Thiruvarangam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of the Hindu deity Maha Vishnu, located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Philomena's Church, Mysuru (Mysore) India
Neo Gothic style Catholic Cathedral. This is one of the tallest churches in Asia.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery And Auditorium, Opp City Bus Stand, Devraj Mohalla, Deshika Road, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore) 570024 India
Former Palace, it is now used as an art gallery and a function hall. The palace is one of the seven palaces of the royal city of Mysore.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Folklore Museum, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru (Mysore) India
The Folklore Museum at Mysore, India, is a museum which exhibits folk art and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Ruchi the Prince
Semi Luxury: Country Inn and Suites
Luxury: Savoy Radisson Blu Plaza
Day 14: Hassan
Stop At: Hassan, Hassan, Hassan District, Karnataka
Ancient city located in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka. Enjoy the heritage and centuries-old monuments belonging to the Hoysala Period from 11th to 13th Century.
Visit Gorur Dam on the River Hemavathi, Hoysala Temples of Nageshwara and Channakeshava. And mesmerize with picturesque partly submerged in the Hemavathi River, Shetihalli Church.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shravanabelagola, Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka
Historic Wonders of South India. Shravanabelagola is a historic destination located in Hassan of Karnataka. It is famous for its collection of Jain temples. The Gommateshvara Bahubali statue of this destination is a significant pilgrimage spot for Jains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shantaleswara Temple, Halebid India
Jain Temple of exceptional beauty
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kedareswara Temple, Halebid, Belur, Hassan India
Hoysala era construction in the historically important town of Halebidu.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Malligi Residency
Semi Luxury: Ashok Hassan
Luxury: Hoysala Village Resort
Day 15: Hampi - A carnival of carvings, an unearthly landscape with ruins that captivates the eye and spirit of every visitor
Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
A carnival of carvings, an unearthly landscape with ruins that captivates the eye and spirit of every visitor, like the Zenana Enclosure; kilometers of terrain with jade-green palm groves, banana plantations and paddy fields.
See and enjoy Hindu Temples: Vittala, Virupashka and Achyutaraya. And have a pleasant walk in Sule Bazaar.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mahaanavami Dibba - Hampi, The Great Platform, Karnataka 583239, India
Dasara Dibba or the Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort
Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi
Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort
Day 16: Hampi
Stop At: Lotus Mahal, Sh 131, Hampi 583239 India
Ancient stone palace structure with tranquil gardens, arches & elaborate carvings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Virupaksha Temple, Rambo, Hampi India
Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Shiva
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort
Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi
Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort
Day 17: Hampi
Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the shadowed depth of hills and valleys in the state of Karnataka, this place is a historical delight for travellers. Surrounded by 500 ancient monuments, beautiful temples, bustling street markets, bastions, treasury building and captivating remains of Vijayanagar Empire. Discover an open museum with 100+ locations to explore and understand Indian History.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort
Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi
Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort
Day 18: Mumbai
Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Feel the energy of this impressive city and live the Elephanta Caves. Experience as well Dharavi, the area where Bollywood movie and Oscar Winner, “Slumdog Millionaire” has been shot.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Fort Residency
Semi Luxury: Suba Palace
Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower
Day 19: Mumbai - Departure
Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
Duration: 2 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.