9 Nights 10 Days rivandrum / Alleppey / Thekkady / Kodaikanal / Ooty / Mysore / Bangalore
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Tour Description
This itinerary beautifully combines Kerala’s serene backwaters and wildlife with Tamil Nadu’s romantic hill stations and Karnataka’s cultural gems. Begin at Trivandrum with its temples and heritage, enjoy a houseboat cruise in Alleppey, and explore the spice-scented forests of Thekkady. Travel into Tamil Nadu to discover the misty charm of Kodaikanal and Ooty, two of South India’s most famous hill stations. Continue to Mysore, known for its palaces and royal heritage, and conclude in Bangalore, the vibrant Garden City. A mix of nature, culture, history, and leisure, ideal for families, honeymooners, and explorers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Trivandrum
- Arrival at Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station.
- Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum & Kovalam Beach (optional).
- Evening leisure.
- Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Day 2: Trivandrum → Alleppey (Approx. 4–5 hrs drive)
- After breakfast, drive to Alleppey.
- Check into a deluxe houseboat.
- Cruise through palm-fringed canals, lagoons & villages.
- Traditional Kerala meals on board.
- Overnight stay in Houseboat.
Day 3: Alleppey → Thekkady (Approx. 4 hrs drive)
- After breakfast, drive to Thekkady.
- Visit Spice Plantations.
- Afternoon: Periyar Lake Boating (chance to spot elephants & wildlife).
- Evening: Kathakali / Kalaripayattu Cultural Show.
- Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady → Kodaikanal (Approx. 6–7 hrs drive)
- After breakfast, proceed to Kodaikanal.
- Evening leisure at Coaker’s Walk & Bryant Park.
- Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.
Day 5: Kodaikanal Exploration
- Visit Pillar Rocks, Green Valley View & Pine Forest.
- Enjoy Boating at Kodai Lake.
- Optional: Trekking or cycling around the lake.
- Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.
Day 6: Kodaikanal → Ooty (Approx. 6–7 hrs drive)
- After breakfast, drive to Ooty (via scenic Nilgiri Hills).
- En route stop at Palani / Coonoor.
- Evening leisure at Ooty Lake & Botanical Garden.
- Overnight stay in Ooty.
Day 7: Ooty Exploration
- Visit Doddabetta Peak, Rose Garden & Tea Museum.
- Optional: Coonoor Toy Train ride.
- Evening free for shopping & local chocolates.
- Overnight stay in Ooty.
Day 8: Ooty → Mysore (Approx. 4–5 hrs drive)
- After breakfast, drive to Mysore.
- Visit Mysore Palace & St. Philomena’s Church.
- Evening: Brindavan Gardens (musical fountain show).
- Overnight stay in Mysore.
Day 9: Mysore → Bangalore (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)
- After breakfast, drive to Bangalore.
- Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park & Bangalore Palace.
- Evening: MG Road / Brigade Road shopping & dining.
- Overnight stay in Bangalore.
Day 10: Bangalore → Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Bangalore Airport / Railway Station for departure.
Highlights
- Trivandrum – Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Museum & Kovalam Beach.
- Alleppey – Houseboat stay, backwater cruising & Kerala cuisine.
- Thekkady – Periyar Lake Boating, Spice Plantations & Cultural Shows.
- Kodaikanal – Lake, Pillar Rocks, Coaker’s Walk & Pine Forest.
- Ooty – Botanical Gardens, Doddabetta Peak, Tea Plantations & Toy Train.
- Mysore – Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens & Heritage City charm.
- Bangalore – Gardens, Palaces, Shopping & Modern city life.
