Upon arrival at Trivandrum airport, you will be met and transferred to Hotel at Kovalam - one of the best seaside resorts in South India . Checkin at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Kovalam.

Breakfast at Hotel.
Full day at leisure in Kovalam - You can unwind, eat some good food in one of the fish restaurants, swim and sunbathe. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.
Check out from hotel and drive to Kumarakom - the most popular backwater destination in south India . The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. On arrival at Alleppey, board the private House Boat that is waiting to take you on a tour through the backwaters , a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the landscape from the protection of the cabin. The population's whole life takes place here on the water. The people sail, fish, swim and bathe here. They do their washing and their washing up. They are so adapted to the water that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are up to their necks in water. Canoes with huge sails still transport people and you can find vegetable sellers, fisherman and other household materials being brought door to door by small wooden boats. This whole area is surrounded with coconut palms and, lush green Rice fields. The major cropping here is of coconut and it is said that the name for this place KERALA was from the old name of coconut as KERA. This trip enables you to learn/ know more on life of people who are dependent on backwaters. Overnight onboard House Boat.

Breakfast on board Houseboat.
Disembark from houseboat at 1000 hrs and drive to Cochin . Afternoon at leisure for independent activities. Evening visit "Kathakali Dance Performance". Cochin is the center of the famous dance drama of Kerala, the Kathakali. This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the Mahabharatha and Ramayana. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast morning sight seeing of Cochin visiting - 'Dutch palace' with beautiful murals, which depict different episodes in Hindu myths and a 16 th century, "Jewish synagogue" - the only Jewish neighborhood in India, the "Dutch cemetery" and The ten meter high "Chinese fishnets" that Marco Polo mentioned are wonderful to see. In Kerala this method of fishing using the nets, which originates from the 11th century, can still be seen. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.
Morning drive to Ooty. Upon arrival in Ooty, checkin at hotel - free for independent activities or to relax after the long drive. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.
Morning half-day s/s tour of Ooty visiting the Lake and main mall. Also take the toy train ride at Ooty and enjoy the scenic beauty of the hill resort of South India . Afternoon depart for Mysore . Upon arrival, checkin at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.
Morning visit - the Famous " Palace of Mysore " which was once the residential of Wodeyars and is one of the largest of its kind in India . Built in 1912 in the indo Saracenic style, this palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched. There on visit the " Jayachamsrajendra Art Gallery " housed in the Jaganmohan palace. This gallery has a collection of Exquisite paintings dating back to 1875. Further drive to the hotel and check in. Later in the evening visit to the bull temple (a 4.8mts monolith) on the middle of hill on the way to Chamundi temple and then to visit the " Chamundi Hill Temple " at a height of 1062mts. The 2000-year-old temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. A seven storey, 40mts high tower, dominates the temple. A view of entire Mysore city from this hilltop is breath taking. Later driver to Bangalore & checkin at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.
Morning after breakfast visits the garden city of India . City tour of Bangalore visiting - The Vidhan Soudha makes the major attraction in Bangalore . Cubbon Park in the heart of the city, Lal Bagh which is famous for the wonderfully bloomed red roses, the Bangalore Palace and the Iskon temple are some of the other must see of this garden city. Later drive to Mamallapuram enroute visiting the famous Hindu temples at Kancheepuram. Kancheepuram is known for its beautiful group of temples reflecting the South Indian architecture. Brihadeshwar temple is one among the most famous and well-known temples in this temple town of South India . Later continue drive to Mamallapuram enroute enjoying the drive through beautiful countryside. On arrival at Mamallapuram transfer to hotel. Over night at hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.
Morning sightseeing tour of Mamallapuram where in you visit the Famous world heritage monuments of The Shore Temple (built in 7 th century), The Arjuna`s Penance (Bass Relief), Five Rathas (symbolises equality of men & women) and many cave temples. Later day at leisure on the Beach & for individual activities. ( Optional ) you may also choose for a bi-cycle tour to the near by village to know more about Indian Villages. Overnight at hotel.

Chennai [Arrive]
Breakfast at Hotel.
Today you will be transferred in time to Chennai International airport to connect with onward International flight.