11N/12D Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala Grand Circuit - Palaces, Nilgiris, Temples & Backwaters

Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Madurai, Munnar, Alleppey, Cochin · 11 nights / 12 days · India

Palaces, Nilgiris, Temples & Backwaters. Stay plan: Bangalore (1N) – Mysore (2N) – Ooty (2N) – Madurai (2N) – Munnar (2N) – Alleppey (1N) – Cochin (1N). Arrive Bangalore, depart Cochin.

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Bangalore

   Arrive at airport / railway station. Meet our tour representative and commence your scenic drive to Bangalore. Check in at hotel/resort. Garden City and Silicon Valley of India: Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, ISKCON Temple, and bustling commercial avenues. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Bangalore.

   Overnight: Bangalore

2. Day 2 — Bangalore to Mysore Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Mysore through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Mysore and check in at hotel. The Heritage City of Palaces: Magnificent Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, and vibrant silk & sandalwood markets. Overnight stay in Mysore.

   Overnight: Mysore

3. Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Mysore

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Mysore. The Heritage City of Palaces: Magnificent Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, and vibrant silk & sandalwood markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Mysore.

   Overnight: Mysore

4. Day 4 — Mysore to Ooty Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Ooty through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Ooty and check in at hotel. Queen of Nilgiri Hill Stations: Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake boating, Doddabetta Peak, and sprawling tea estates. Overnight stay in Ooty.

   Overnight: Ooty

5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Ooty

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Ooty. Queen of Nilgiri Hill Stations: Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake boating, Doddabetta Peak, and sprawling tea estates. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Ooty.

   Overnight: Ooty

6. Day 6 — Ooty to Madurai Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Madurai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Madurai and check in at hotel. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Overnight stay in Madurai.

   Overnight: Madurai

7. Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Madurai

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Madurai. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Madurai.

   Overnight: Madurai

8. Day 8 — Madurai to Munnar Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Munnar through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Munnar and check in at hotel. Picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets: Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, and Tea Museum. Overnight stay in Munnar.

   Overnight: Munnar

9. Day 9 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Munnar

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Munnar. Picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets: Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, and Tea Museum. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.

   Overnight: Munnar

10. Day 10 — Munnar to Alleppey Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Alleppey through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Alleppey and check in at hotel. Venice of the East: Overnight luxury Kerala Houseboat cruise through tranquil palm-fringed backwaters and Vembanad Lake canals. Overnight stay in Alleppey.

    Overnight: Alleppey

11. Day 11 — Alleppey to Cochin Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Cochin through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Cochin and check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Cochin.

    Overnight: Cochin

12. Day 12 — Cochin - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning darshan/views, check out from hotel. Complete any pending souvenir shopping and proceed on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/heritage properties on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Special Entry Darshan coordination / VIP assistance where applicable.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated South India destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Madurai / Trivandrum.
• Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera charges at religious shrines.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, boat rides on backwaters/lakes, or toy train tickets.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like traffic congestions, bandhs, flight delays, or extreme weather conditions.