Cochin to Bangalore Backwater, Tea Estate, Temple & Palaces

12 days

Easy

Embark on an enchanting journey from Cochin to Bangalore, traversing through the captivating landscapes of Kerala and Karnataka. In Cochin, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with visits to Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, and the iconic Chinese fishing nets. Glide along the serene backwaters of Alleppey aboard a traditional houseboat, witnessing picturesque villages and lush paddy fields. Explore the wildlife wonders of Thekkady at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and indulge in a spice plantation tour. Traverse through the misty hills of Munnar, famed for its tea estates, and experience the cultural splendor of Madurai with visits to Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple and Tirumal Nayak’s Palace. Conclude your expedition in Bangalore, where you'll marvel at Lal Bagh Garden, Bangalore Fort, and the majestic Vidhana Soudha. Unravel the essence of South India's heritage, nature, and spirituality on this unforgettable voyage.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
11 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Government taxes.
Exclusions
    Any flight ticket.
    Camera charges at monuments if any.
    Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
    Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
    Gratuities and optional activities.
    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
    Please note
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Hotels are used or similar for 11 nights accommodations Cochin x 1 nights 3* - The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza 4* - Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent 5* - Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien Alleppey x 1 night 3* - Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) 4* - Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) 5* - Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) Pariyar (Thekkady) x 2 nights 3* - Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop 4* - The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County 5* - Spice village/ Cardamom County Munnar x 2 nights 3* - Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle 4* - Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar 5* - Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea County Madurai x 1 night 3* - Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency 4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel 5* - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Coimbatore x 1 night 3* - Gokulam Park Hotel/ ZIBE Coimbatore by GRT Hotels 4* - Lemon Tree Hotel/The Residency Towers 5* - WelcomHotel Coimbatore/ Vivanta Coimbatore Ooty x 1 nights 3* - Monarch Hotel/ Hotel Darshan 4* - Fortune Resort Sullivan Court/ Sinclairs Retreat 5* - Savoy - IHCL SeleQtions/ Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore x 1 night 3* - Southern Star/Sandesh The Prince 4* - Fortune Park JP Palace/ Grand Mercure 5* - Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden/The Windflower Resort & Spa Bangalore x 1 night 3* - Ramada/ The Rialto 4* - Fortune Select JP Cosmos/ Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake 5* - ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ ITC Windsor a Luxury Collection
    • Tour can be begin either from Cochin and end in Bangalore or in vise-versa order.
    What to bring