Rejuvenating South India tour with Ayurveda

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Travel Route

Day 1. Arrival at  Bengaluru
You will be welcomed and greeted by our company representative at the Bengaluru  Airport and  transfer to your pre-booked hotel.Overnight halt in Bengaluru.

Day 2. Bengaluru
Begin the sightseeing of Bengaluru and visit the ISKCON Temple which is dedicated to the Lord Krishna. Spend some time at Lal Bagh Botanical Garden which is well-known for the study of the plants and its conservation.  It is the paradise for those who love greenery and natural beauty. Another attraction is Cubbon Park which is stretched over a large area and housing some government buildings, historical monuments, statues, flora and fauna. Visit the Bull temple which is locally known as Dodda Basavana Gudi. It contains a big statue of Nandi carved out of single piece of granite. At last, stop at Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. Overnight halt in Bengaluru.

Day 3. Bengaluru  – Mysore
Depart for Mysore and  transfer to the hotel. Mysore is the city of Palaces and famous for silk saares, sandalwood furniture and ivory carvings. After a short relaxation, visit the Brindavan Gardens which is designed beautifully with symmetry across the river Kaveri. Visit the Palace of Maharaja which is one of the largest palaces in India. It was the residence of Wodeyar dynasty where Hindu and Saracenic style of architecture can be witnessed.  Visit the old St. Philomena’s Cathedral built in 1936 by Neo Gothic style of architecture. At the top of the Chamund hills, pay a visit to the Chamundeshwari Temple where you can get the panoramic views of the city of Mysore. While returning back on the Chamunda Hills, visit the last attraction- Nandi Bull Temple.  Overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 4. Mysore – Ooty
After breakfast, depart for the hills station- Ooty ad transfer to the hotel. Get ready for the sightseeing of Ooty. Ooty is known as the Queen of the Hills. Visit the Botanical Garden which included a wide range of plants, shrubs, old trees and 20 million old fossil woods. Enjoy the boat ride and fishing at Ooty Lake, surrounded by lush green hills.  Visit the Fernhills Royal Palace which had been the former residence of the Maharaja of Mysore.  Visit the Doddabetta- highest peak on the Nilgiri hills. At last, spend some time at the Pine Forest. Overnight stay in Ooty.

Day 5. Ooty – Coonoor – Ooty
In the morning, enjoy the toy train from Ooty to Coonoor passing through the tunnels and bridges. This ride offers scenic views of the mountains , rocky terrains, tea plantations and surroundings. On arrival, visit the Ketti valley – one of the biggest valleys in Asia. Spend some time at Sim’s park showcasing thousands of species of plants. Take the stunning pictures at the Lamb’s Rock and Dolphin’s Nose. Return back to Ooty by car followed by an overnight stay.

Day 6. Ooty – Cochin
In the morning, depart for Cochin and transfer to the hotel after arrival. In the evening, watch the Kathakali dance performance which will amaze you by their costumes, makeup and face mask. Overnight halt in Cochin.

Day 7. Cochin
Post breakfast, proceed to the major attractions of Cochin. Visit the St. Francis Church which was built in 15th century. Pay a visit to the Matancherry Palace which is also known as Dutch Palace, housing the collection of Kerala murals and portraits. Visit the Kerala Folklore Museum exhibiting the artifacts and depicting the history of Kerala. Another spectacular attraction is Chinese Fishing Nets.

Day 8. Ayurveda Session at Cochin
The following day, a session with Dr. and follow the therapy and massage prescribes by Dr. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 9. Cochin- Alleppey 
Leave for Alleppey and transfer to the House Boat amidst the backwaters. Experience the best while cruising through the backwaters. Enjoy full day at the boat and visit the local markets. A separate room with all the required amenities is offered to the guests. Relish the taste buds in the dinner prepared by the chef. Overnight on house boat.

Day 10. Alleppey- Kovalam
Head towards Kovalam and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy at the Kovalam Beach which is surrounded by Coconut Palms over the golden sands. Stay at Kovalam for 4 days.  In the leisure time, bask in the sun and relax at the famous beaches of Kovalam like Lighthouse Beach, Samudra Beach and Hawah beach. Overnight halt in Kovalam.

Day 11. Kovalam
Today, you will be offered herbal massage, steam bath and spa under the ayurvedic therapy to make your body and soul, relaxed and calm. 

Day 12. Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam
The following day after having your breakfast, you will be leaving for Kanyakumari which is quite popular tourist pilgrimage site. The most popular attractions of the city are Vivekananda Rock Memorial, which was commissioned in 1970 in honor of Swami Vivekananda, Gandhi Memorial, Bhagwati Amman temple, a temple dedicated to Goddess Kumari Amman and is a 3000 year old structure, Suchindram temple and more. In the evening, enjoy the leisurely stroll over the pristine beaches of Kanyakumari. Return back to Kovalam for overnight Stay at Hotel.

Day 13. Kovalam – Trivandrum
Post breakfast, depart for Trivandrum and transfer to the hotel. Trivandrum is the capital of Kerala. Proceed for the sightseeing and visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple which is built in the Kerala and Tamil style of architecture. Next stop is Puthen Maliga Palace Museum which exhibits the Travancore style of architecture. It houses a large collection of artifacts of ancient period. Another attraction is Napier Museum which showcases the cultural heritage of Kerala.  It includes gardens and Zoo. Visit the Sree Chitra Art Gallery which houses the beautiful collection of modern and classical paintings. 
Note:-  Napier Museum, Zoo and Sree Chitra Art Gallery are closed on Mondays.

Day 14. Departure
Board a Flight at Trivandrum Airport for your further journey taking sweet memories with you.