Karnataka & Kerala Escape
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered: Bangalore - Hassan - Mysore - Kalpetta - Cheruthuruthy - Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Departure .
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Day 01- 02 : Bangalore - Hassan
Day 01 -On arrival, Passion to India tour manager would be greeting you and assisting to transfer with hotel check-in. In the evening, city tour visiting bull temple, big Shiva Mandir and Lal Bagh. Amble in the happening and colorful MG Road & Church Street. Overnight stay at hotel .
Day 02 -Post breakfast drive to Hassan; enroute visit Shravanabelagola. See the splendour of the colossal monolithic Gomatheeswara temple. It is hewn out of a single rock and visible from a distance of 25kms. It is the statue of Lord Gomatheeswara which is bathed with milk and honey once every 12 years. Proceed to Hassan. Check into the property.
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Day 03 : Belur - Halebid - Hassan
Day 03 - Post breakfast; visit the Belur and Halebid temples. Check the 12th Century Hoysala Temple at Belur, drive to Halebid to see the 12th Century Hoysaleswara Temple. Drive back to Hassan for overnight stay.
Day 04 - 05 - 06: : Hassan - Mysore - Kalpetta
Day 04 - Post breakfast, check out and proceed to the Palace City of Mysore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam - Tipu's palace, fort, and Sri Ranganathaswami temple. Check in at the property at Mysore and overnight stay.
Day 05 - After Early breakfast, proceed towards "palace city". In the evening, take a look at Mysore palace, Jaganmohana palace, art gallery, Chamundi hills, and Devraja market. After enjoying the best of this imperial city we drive back to hotel for night stay.
Day 06 - Post breakfast, drive to Kalpetta. Check into hotel (or) Tree House. Overnight stay.
Day 07 - 08- 09: Kalpetta - Cheruthuruthy - Cochin.
Day 07 - After breakfast, visit to Muthanga Forest - Edakkal Cave and Tribal Museum. Overnight stay
Day 08 - Post breakfast, drive to Cheruthuruthy and check into hotel. Afternoon 3 o'clock visit to Kerala Natiya Kala Mandalam (Dance School where all type of Indian Cultural Dances is taught). Overnight stay.
Day 09 - After breakfast, drive to Cochin and check into hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, St. Francis church and view the operation of the Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, visit Cochin cultural centre for enjoying the Kerala's traditional art - Kathakali, performed by professional artist. Over night stay at Cochin.
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Day 10 - 11: Cochin - Alleppey - Munnar
Day 10 - Drive down to Alleppey to embark your "Kettuvellam - house boat" and start your thrilling experience through the backwater beauty of Kerala. While on your journey you can view lush green paddy fields, coconut farms, small churches and you can observe the life orientation of villagers in the backwaters. On board your crew will serve you delicious food, prepared from fresh vegetables purchased from the floating market. Later in the evening the houseboat will anchor on the Vembanad Lake. Over night stay in your - air conditioned deluxe house boat.
Day 11 - Check out from Houseboat and drive to Munnar. Enjoy the scenic beauty. Check-in at the property and relax. Today explore around Mattupatty dam, Eravikulam Park, Rajamalai National park and other scenic places in and around. Overnight stay.
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Day 12 -13 - 14 : Munnar - Periyar - Kovalam
Day 12 - Post breakfast; take a 4 hrs drive to Periyar. Check-in at the property and relax. In the evening, take a boat ride in the lake. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake. Amongst the animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, languor monkeys. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 -Post breakfast; take guided spice plantation tour to learn more about of spices. Rest hours free to relax with an ayurvedic massage (preferable). Over night stay.
Day 14 - Today, drive to Kovalam. Kovalam beach is known as the 'Paradise of South'. Check-in at the property; indulge in beach activities/ ayurvedic massage. Overnight stay.
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Day 15 - 16: Kovalam - Trivandrum
Day 14 - Enjoy a complete day of relaxation at Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay.
Day 15 - Enjoy the beach activities. Pack your bags for your onward journey.

