Southern Sojourn : Palaces, Plantations & Sacred Stillness

Itinerary: Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Coimbatore - Munnar - Alleppey - Kochi

Duration: 11 Days

Operational Period: October to April

Style: Scenic, cultural, slow-paced with refined 4-Star stays

This thoughtfully curated South India journey blends royal heritage, colonial hill stations, Nilgiri landscapes, tea plantations, yogic spirituality, and the tranquil backwaters of Kerala — offering a seamless transition from Karnataka’s regal elegance to Kerala’s tropical serenity.

Day 1 – Arrival Bangalore

• Arrival assistance & private transfer to hotel.
• Evening at leisure to relax after international arrival.

Stay: Lemon Tree Premier / Radisson Blu Atria / similar (4★)

Day 2 – Bangalore (Garden City & Colonial Legacy)

• Visit Bangalore Palace.
• Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
• Photo stop at Vidhana Soudha.

Stay: Lemon Tree Premier / Radisson Blu Atria / similar (4★)

Day 3 – Bangalore to Mysore

• Morning private drive to Mysore (approx. 3.5 hours drive)
• Enroute stop at Srirangapatna.
• Visit Mysore Palace.
• Visit Chamundi Hills.

Stay: Radisson Blu Plaza / Grand Mercure / similar (4★)

Day 4 – Mysore to Ooty (Nilgiri Hills)

• Scenic drive to Ooty (approx. 4–5 hours drive)
• Visit Ooty Lake.
• Evening at leisure in cool hill climate.

Stay: Sterling Ooty Elk Hill / Fortune Resort Sullivan Court / similar (4★)

Day 5 – Ooty (Colonial Hill Retreat)

• Visit Ooty & Coonoor.
• Botanical Garden Ooty.
• Visit Doddabetta Peak.
• Tea estate visit & tasting experience (seasonal).
• Optional Nilgiri Mountain Railway experience (subject to availability)

Stay: Sterling Ooty Elk Hill / Fortune Resort Sullivan Court / similar (4★)

Day 6 – Ooty to Coimbatore & Isha Yoga Centre

• Morning drive to Coimbatore (approx. 3–4 hours drive)
• Continue to Isha Yoga Center.
• Visit the iconic Adiyogi Shiva Statue.
• Meditation at Dhyanalinga (subject to visiting hours)
• Evening return to Coimbatore city.

Stay: Vivanta Coimbatore / Welcomhotel by ITC / similar (4★)

Day 7 – Coimbatore to Munnar (Kerala Tea Country)

• Morning scenic drive to Munnar (approx. 5–6 hours drive)
• Arrival & check-in.
• Explore Tea plantations.

Stay: Fragrant Nature Munnar / The Leaf Munnar / similar (4★)

Day 8 – Munnar (Plantations & Panorama)

• Visit Eravikulam National Park.
• Visit Mattupetty Dam.
• Tea Plantation / Museum visit.

Stay: Fragrant Nature Munnar / The Leaf Munnar / similar (4★)

Day 9 – Munnar to Alleppey (Houseboat Experience)

• Morning drive to Alleppey (approx. 4–5 hours drive)
• Board traditional Kerala houseboat.
• Cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey Backwaters.
• Freshly prepared Kerala cuisine onboard.

Stay: Private Deluxe Houseboat (Air-Conditioned Bedroom)

Day 10 – Alleppey to Kochi (The Harbour City)

• Morning disembarkation.
• Drive to Kochi (approx. 1.5 hours drive)
• Guided exploration of Fort Kochi.
• Visit Chinese Fishing Nets.
• Visit Mattancherry Palace.

Stay: Casino Hotel CGH Earth / Radisson Blu Kochi / similar (4★)