Best of Two Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

05 Days / 4 Night
Destination: Bangalore – Mysore - Nagarhole – Ooty – Cochin – Kumarakom – Madurai – Tanjore – Pondicherry – Covelong – Chennai

A combination of some of the finest sites in the Western Ghats of South India. This meandering journey begins in Bangalore, the silicon capital of India. Here you would visit the ancient Temples of Belur and Halebid and the lovely palaces of Mysore. Continue to India’s foremost wildlife reserve and journey through some pristine scenery, breathtaking tropical forests, and the lush green hill stations of Northern Kerala, amidst tea and coffee plantations. Cruise through the palm-dotted backwaters and at the end of the journey in Cochin, also known as the ‘Venice of the East’, we will move through the Tamil Nadu Tour. After completing the tour of the two states, transfer to the airport for departure for onward journey. Best time to visit these states are from October to March. 

Itinerary Details

Tour Highlights: Tipu sultan's summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park 

On your arrival at the Bangalore Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in check-in to your pre-hotel and relax.  After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Bangalore sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, and Cubbon Park. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your first day of the Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Bangalore.
 

Tour Highlights: Brindavan Gardens

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Mysore. On your arrival at Mysore, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen up.  Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken to Brindavan Gardens of Mysore.  The Brindavan Garden is a terrace garden which is built just behind the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam and it is also called Krishnaraja Terrace Garden. This garden is one of the important tourist spots of India. The garden is enriched with countless fountains which are adorned with colored lighting. The illuminated flowing waters and fountains with different shades of lights make it an impressive evening for the tourists. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your second day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Mysore.
 

Tour Highlights: Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Lalitha Mahal, Jaya Laxmi Vilas, Karanji and Kukkarahalli Lake

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Mysore local sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Lalitha Mahal, Jaya Laxmi Vilas, Karanji, and Kukkarahalli Lake. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your third day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Mysore.
 

Tour Highlights: Nagarahole National Park

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Nagarahole. On your arrival at Nagarahole National Park, check-in at your Hotel and freshen up. Later proceed on a Jungle Safari into the Nagarahole National Park and explore deep into the hazy aura of fascinating wildlife and see the inhabitants in the real nature.  

The Nagarahole National Park also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park was titled Wildlife Sanctuary in the year 1955 and later in the year 1988 it became one of the National Park of India. The park also contributes its presence in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve and has been considered by UNESCO for its selection as a World Heritage Site. Nagarahole had always been an elite hunting place for the rulers of Mysore. It is one of the best places for travelers who want to get close to wildlife.  
At the end of the Safari, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fourth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Nagarahole National Park.
 

Tour Highlights: Doddabetta, Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Gardens and Stone House

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Ooty. On your arrival at Ooty, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Ooty sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Doddabetta, Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Gardens, and Stone House. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice valley restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax.  Here you have completed your fifth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Ooty.
 

Tour Highlights: Sims Park, Dolphins Nose Viewpoint, Droog Fort, St. Georges Church, Catherine Falls, and Hidden Valley

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Kochi/Cochin. En-route we will visit Coonoor which is the second biggest Hill Station of Nilgiris. Coonoor has always been a popular weekend destination for Coimbatore natives. Coonoor is rich with extensive species of birds and attracts people who love bird watching. Today’s tour highlights will be Sim’s Park, Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint, Droog Fort, St. George's Church, Catherine Falls, and Hidden Valley. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice valley restaurant and drive continue towards Kochi. On your arrival at Kochi, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your sixth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Kochi/Cochin.
 

Tour Highlights: Kochi Fort, Jew Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Marine Drive and Chinese Fishing Nets

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kochi sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Kochi Fort, Jew Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Marine Drive, and Chinese Fishing Nets. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your seventh day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Kochi.
 

Tour Highlights: Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

After Breakfast, check-out from your Hotel in Thekkaddy and drive to Kumarakom. On your arrival at Kumarakom, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kumarakom sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The stretch of backwaters in Kumarakom is spread over 900 sq. Kms. You may also choose to hire a motorboat or a houseboat to experience the beauty of this backwater glory. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a nice restaurant facing the backwaters and continue for the rest of the sightseeing.  At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your eighth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Kumarakom.
 

Tour Highlights: Meenakshi Temple

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Madurai (The City of Divine Nectar). Madurai is 2600 years 2600-year-old historical city that is surrounded by graceful natural plantations and located on the banks of River Vaigai. On your arrival at Madurai, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide who will take you to Madurai sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Meenakshi Temple. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your ninth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Madurai.
 

Tour Highlights: Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Gandhi Memorial

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Madurai sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Gandhi Memorial. During the afternoon, treat yourself to regional cuisine in your lunch at a nice South Indian restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your tenth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Madurai.
 

Tour Highlights: Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Royal Palace, Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple, Tiruvanaikkaval Temple, Samayapuram Temple and Srirangam Island

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Trichy. En-route we will visit Thanjavur for sightseeing of the famous attractions such as Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple and Thanjavur Royal Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and drive continue to Trichy.  On your arrival at Trichy, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and rest.  Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for local sightseeing of Trichy the highlights will be Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple, Tiruvanaikkaval Temple, Samayapuram Temple, and Srirangam Island. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your eleventh day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Trichy.
 

Tour Highlights: Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French War Memorial, Mankula Vinayaka, Sri Vedapuriswar, and Kamatchiamman and Promenade Beach

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive towards Pondicherry. Pondicherry/Puducherry is a calm little city located on the south coast of India. The dominance of the French, the tree-lined avenues, the attractive colonial structures, the spiritual landscapes, and numerous un-spoilt beaches and backwaters are some of the prominence of this small town. On your arrival at Pondicherry/Puducherry, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide who will take you for local sightseeing of Pondicherry/Puducherry. Today’s tour highlights will be Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French War Memorial, Mankula Vinayaka, Sri Vedapuriswar, Kamatchiamman, and Promenade Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice restaurant.  Pondicherry has an array of decent restaurants that offer a blend of cuisines. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twelfth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Pondicherry.
 

Tour Highlights: Covelong Beach, Dutch Fort, Muttukadu Backwaters

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Covelong. On your arrival at Covelong, check-in at your pre-booked hotel and freshen up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Covelong sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Covelong Beach, Dutch Fort, and Muttukadu Backwaters. During the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice beachside restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your thirteenth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour. 

The evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Covelong.
 

Tour Highlights: St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marina Beach, San Thome Basilica

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Chennai. On your arrival at Chennai, check-in at your Hotel and freshen up.  After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Chennai sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marina Beach, and San Thome Basilica. During the afternoon, enjoy regional cuisine in your Lunch and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fourteenth day of Best of Two Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour.

The evening is Free for Leisure.

Overnight at Chennai.
 

After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfers to Chennai Airport for your onward flight to your Country or the next Destination.

Here you have completed your Best of Karnataka and Tamilnadu Tour. We sincerely thank you for choosing Incredible India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you a safe journey.
 

Overview

  • Tipu sultan's summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, and Cubbon Park 
  • Brindavan Gardens
  • Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Lalitha Mahal, Jaya Laxmi Vilas, Karanji and Kukkarahalli Lake
  • Nagarahole National Park 
  • Doddabetta, Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Gardens and Stone House
  • Sims Park, Dolphins Nose Viewpoint, Droog Fort, St. George Church, Catherine Falls, and Hidden Valley
  • Kochi Fort, Jew Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Marine Drive and Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  • Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Gandhi Memorial
  • Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Royal Palace, Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple, Tiruvanaikkaval Temple, Samayapuram Temple and Srirangam Island
  • Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French War Memorial, Mankula Vinayaka, Sri Vedapuriswar, and Kamatchiamman and Promenade Beach
  • Covelong Beach, Dutch Fort, Muttukadu Backwaters
  • St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marina Beach, San Thome Basilica
     

Inclusions

  1. Accommodation for 14 Nights on a twin / double sharing basis. 
  2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels/resorts.
  3. Disinfected private car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
  4. Services of Incredible India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  5. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge.
  6. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

  1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  2. Items of a personal nature like drinks on the table, laundry, telephone bills, etc.
  3. Meals other than those mentioned above.
  4. Indian Visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare/train ticket.
  5. Still Camera or video charges are levied by some monuments.
  6. Any other shopping and personal purchases.
  7. Medical Requirements on request.
  8. Service Tax as per government.
  9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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