South India Immersive Journey (Semi Luxury Accommodation)

1 Stop

1.- Mumbai

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.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Fort Residency Semi Luxury: Suba Palace Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower

Meals: Not included

5 Stops

1.- Elephanta Caves

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.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2.- Gateway of 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.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3.- Dharavi

Dharavi is Mumbai’s largest slum (and the third-largest in the world) made famous by the film Slumdog Millionaire.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

4.- Dhobi Ghat

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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

5.- Colaba Market

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.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Fort Residency Semi Luxury: Suba Palace Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Kochi (Cochin)

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.
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Old Courtyard Semi Luxury: Trident Luxury: Grand Hayat

Meals: Breakfast

4 Stops

1.- Fort Kochi

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.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2.- Church of Saint Francis

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.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3.- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

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.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4.- Kochi (Cochin)

Stroll around its picturesque beaches fill with peculiar fish nets and the fish market
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Old Courtyard Semi Luxury: Trident Luxury: Grand Hayat

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Alappuzha

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.
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Houseboat in the Backwaters of Kerala

Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

1 Stop

1.- Thekkady

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.
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Tree Top Semi Luxury: Elephant Court Luxury: Naramaya Retreats

Meals: Breakfast

2 Stops

1.- Periyar Lake

Enjoy a boat ride in the Periyar Lake to observe Wildlife
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2.- Green Land Spice Garden

Enjoy it´s vibrant smells and colors and enjoy a Naturologist short lecture in Thekaddy about the Kerala’s Plantation Spice Gardens
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Tree Top Semi Luxury: Elephant Court Luxury: Naramaya Retreats

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Munnar

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.
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Abad Cooper Castle Semi Luxury: Tea County Resort Luxury: Panoramic Gateway

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Munnar

Enjoy the natural beauty of Tea States
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Abad Cooper Castle Semi Luxury: Tea County Resort Luxury: Panoramic Gateway

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

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.
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options: Affordable: Sterling Ooty Fern Hill Semi Luxury: Club Mahindra Derby Resort Luxury: Savoy IHCL Selections

Meals: Breakfast

4 Stops

1.- Avalanche Lake

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.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2.- Pykara Lake

Enjoy it´s stunning natural beauty
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

3.- Pykara Falls

Enjiy it´s stunning natural beauty
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

4.- Ooty Lake

Enjoy it´s pristine beauty
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Options: Affordable: Sterling Ooty Fern Hill Semi Luxury: Club Mahindra Derby Resort Luxury: Savoy IHCL Selections

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Mysore District

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.
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options: Affordable: Ruchi the Prince Semi Luxury: Country Inn and Suites Luxury: Savoy Radisson Blu Plaza

Meals: Breakfast

5 Stops

1.- Mysore Palace

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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2.- Ranganathaswamy Temple

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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

3.- St. Philomena's Church

Neo Gothic style Catholic Cathedral. This is one of the tallest churches in Asia.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4.- Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery And Auditorium

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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

5.- Folklore Museum

The Folklore Museum at Mysore, India, is a museum which exhibits folk art and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Options: Affordable: Ruchi the Prince Semi Luxury: Country Inn and Suites Luxury: Savoy Radisson Blu Plaza

Meals: Breakfast

4 Stops

1.- Hassan

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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2.- Shravanabelagola

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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

3.- Shantaleswara Temple

Jain Temple of exceptional beauty
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

4.- Kedareswara Temple

Hoysala era construction in the historically important town of Halebidu.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Malligi Residency Semi Luxury: Ashok Hassan Luxury: Hoysala Village Resort

Meals: Breakfast

2 Stops

1.- Hampi

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.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2.- Mahaanavami Dibba - Hampi

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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Options: Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort

Meals: Breakfast

2 Stops

1.- Lotus Mahal

Ancient stone palace structure with tranquil gardens, arches & elaborate carvings.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2.- Virupaksha Temple

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
6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel Options: Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Hampi

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.
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options: Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Mumbai

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.
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Fort Residency Semi Luxury: Suba Palace Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower

Meals: Breakfast

1 Stop

1.- Mumbai

Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast