Indian Desert Tours

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days Palaces to Visit: Chennai - Mahabalipuram -Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar- Cochin - Goa ? Mumbai Day 01: Arrive Chennai: Welcome to India! arrive Chennai (formerly known as Madras), meet assist at the airport by our executive & transfer to hotel. Overnight at Chennai. Day 02: Mahabalipuram: Day 03: Kanchipuram: Day 04: Tanjore: Day 05: Madurai: Day 06: Madurai: In the morning free at your discrtion. Day 07: Periyar: Day 08: Cochin: Day 09: Cochin: Day 10: Goa: Day 11: Goa: Day 12: Goa: Day free at your discretion. Day 13: Goa: Day at Leisure, enjoying the golden beaches, luxurious casinos & flowing spirits in Goa. Night stay in Goa Day 14: Mumbai: Morning transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey or back home.

Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days Palace to Visit: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Madras - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin - Ooty - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore - Mumbai Day 01: Arrive Chennai: Welcome to INDIA! Meet, assist at the airport by our tour executive then transfer to Hotel. This morning we set out to explore the city of madras. Visit the National Art Gallery Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church and the St. Thomas Cathedral and drive along the marina. Walk with our guide though some colourful market areas. Overnight at Hotel. Day 02: Mahabalipuram: Day 03: Mahabalipuram: Day 04: Madurai: Day 05: Madurai: Day 06: Periyar: Day 07: Kumarakom: Day 08: Transfer to Kumarakom Jetty to start the Houseboat Programme Today morning we are transferred to the embarkment point for the Houseboat. It is once a life time experience to have such a romantic and beautiful experience. For the next Two nights we spent on the House Boat passing through the Backwaters of Kerala. The journey will pass through the following areas Kumarakom, Vattakkayal, Chambakulum, Ambalapuzha, Karumadi, Kayakulum, Alumkadavu. Overnight on the House Boat. Day 09: On board the House Boat: Overnight on the House boat. Day 10: Cochin: Day 11: Cochin: Day 12: Ooty: Day 13: Mysore: Day 14: Mysore: Day 15: Hassan: Day 16: Mumbai: Day 17: Mumbai: After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience royal India, we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home.

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days Palaces to Visit: Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum Day 01: Cochin: Meet our representative when you arrive in Cochin and transfer to hotel. Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin. Relax with an overnight at Hotel. Day 01: Cochin ? Pariyar: Take a scenic tour to Periyar with a morning drive and check in at the hotel in Periyar upon arrival. Enjoy a leisurely day freely in Periyar. Stay overnight at Hotel. Day 03: Munnar: An early morning boat ride on the Periyar Lake makes your South Backwaters beaches tour surely memorable. You can see the wild elephants during this boat ride. Drive to Munnar in the afternoon which is a famous hill station of Kerala. Check in at the hotel in Munna upon arrival. Day 04: Munnar: Take rest of the day to freely walk around and relax in the beautiful weather in Munnar. The city is situated near the highest peak in the Western Ghats - the Anaimudi Peak. Day 05: Munnar: Kumarakom Drive to Kumarakoram in the morning at stay at one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic view of the backwater and boat is sure to take your breath away. It is an an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best. Day 06: Alleppey: In the morning you can drive a short distance prior to switching to a boat to ride through canals and waterways in Alleppey. A country boat offers the best option to explore the country life in rural Alleppey as a backwater and boat cruise. Day 07: Trivandrum: Take an interesting drive to Trivandrum and spend the afternoon sightseeing the city. Stay overnight at Hotel in Trivandrum. Day 08: Trivandrum: Enjoy a full day return excursion to the southernmost part in Indian mainland - the Cape Camorin. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 metres offshore. Day 09: Trivandrum: Transfer to airport for return flight.

Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days Palaces to Visit: Trivandrum - Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kumarakom - Kovalam ? Trivandrum Day 01: Kovalam: On arrival in Trivandrum from where our tour representative will transfer you to Kovalam. Check into the hotel and spend the day on the Kovalam beach famous for its serenity and scenic beauty. Stay overnight stay at the Hotel. Day 02: Kovalam: Enjoy the whole day on the Kovalam beach with all the holiday activities. Ayurveda resorts on these beaches rejuvenate you completely. You can find several resorts on the sea shore. Stay overnight at the Hotel. Day 03: Kanyakumari: Kanyakumari is located at the confluence of the three vast seas: Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. The dawn and dusk from the seashore offer panoramic view to any tourist each day. Its virgin and natural beaches are a beautiful vacation destination. Stay overnight at the Hotel. Day 04: Kovalam: Come back to Kovalam early morning for a wonderful fun filled holiday enjoyment on the beach. You can relax, sun bathe, or take a stroll on the beach. Stay overnight at the beach resort. Day 05: Trivandrum: Transfer to Trivandrum airport where our representative will assist you in boarding your flight to your onward destination.

Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days Palaces to Visit: Chennai - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Goa - Mumbai Day 01: Arrive Chennai: Transfer to Hotel. Overnight Chennai. Day 02: Kanchipuram: Day 03: Trichy: Day 04: Madurai: Day 05: Madurai: Day 07: Periyar: Day 08: Cochin: Morning drive to Cochin. Overnight Cochin. Day 09: Cochin: Day 10: Bangalore: Morning transfer to airport for Bangalore flight. Arrive & drive directly to Mysore. Overnight Mysore. Day 11: Mysore: Day 12:Halebid: Day 13: Hospet: Day 14: Badami: Day 15: Badami: Day 16: Goa: Morning drive to Goa. Goa hotels are not included in the cost has a seasonal rates which vary. Please choose the type/budget of hotels you need and we will quote accordingly. Day 17: Goa: In Goa. Please inform us the number of days you wish to stay in Goa. Day 18: Mumbai: Transfer to airport for Bombay flight. Arrive at the domestic airport. Transfer to the city centre. Later in the evening transfer to international airport.

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days Palaces to Visit: Mumbai - Bangalore - Halebid - Belur - Hassan - Mysore - Cochin - Alleppey - Kottayam - Periyar - Kovalam - Trivandrum Day 01: Mumbai: Arrive Mumbai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel Afternoon city tour of Mumbai. Day 02: Bangalore: After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for Bangalore. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Bangalore. Day 03: Hassan: After breakfast proceed by surface for Halebid, visiting the great Hoyaleswara temple. From Halebid continue the journey to Belur, Here visit the temple of Lord Channakeshava. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Day 04: Mysore: After breakfast drive for Mysore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam - Capital of Tipu sultan. Arrive Mysore and transfer to Hotel. Day 05: Cochin: After early breakfast, drive to Bangalore airport to connect flight for Cochin. Arrive Cochin and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Cochin - the Venice of east-includes Chinese Fishing net, the Dutch Place, the Synagogue, Jewish Quarter and St. Francis Xavier's church. Day 06: Periyar: , from Kottayam continue the journey by surface to Periyar. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Day 07: Periyar: Overnight at Hotel. Day 08: Kovalam: After breakfast drive to Kovalam Beach Resort famous for Sun, Sand and Surf. Arrive Kovalam and transfer to Hotel. Day 09: Kovalam: Day completely free at your discretion. Day 10: Kovalam: Day completely free at your discretion. Day 11: Mumbai: Morning transfer to Trivandrum airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival transfer to International airport to connect the return flight.

Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days Palaces to Visit: Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore - Hampi - Bijapur - Goa ? Mumbai Day 01: Mumbai: On arrival - met, assist by our tour executive at the airport and transferred to hotel. Rest of the day at your discretion. Overnight at the hotel. Day 02: Mumbai Day 03: Hyderabad Day 04: Hyderabad: Day 05: Chennai: Day 06: Chennai: Day 07: Mysore: Day 08: Mysore Day 09: Bangalore: Day 10: Bangalore Day 11: Hampi: Day 12: Hampi: Day 13: Bijapur: Day 14: Goa: Baywatch. After break fast we proceed to Goa. Arrive and check in hotel. For the day you are free to relax. Overnight at the hotel. Day 15: Goa: Day 16: Goa: Time out for leisure. Whole day free to explore its beaches or to relax. Overnight at the hotel. Day 17: Mumbai: A fitting finale. From Goa board the flight for Mumbai. Day will be kept free at your discretion till the time of your departing flight. You'll be transferred to the Airport for onward flight.

Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days Palaces to Visit: Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty ? Cochin Day 01 - Arrive Bangalore: Meet our representative on arrival to Bangalore and check in to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel. Day 02: Mysore: Enjoy one of the most spectacular tour of India - the City of Bangalore. Travel to Mysore by road covering 140 km which is a 03 hours journey. Check into the hotel and stay overnight at Mysore. Day 03: Ooty: Take a sightseeing tour of Mysore city after the breakfast. Enjoy the Mysore city and its lavish beauty. Later travel by road for 3 hours to Ooty covering a distance of 170 km. Check in at hotel and stay overnight at hotel. Day 04: Ooty: Enjoy a full of leisure in Ooty and enjoy surroundings on your own. Stay overnight at hotel. Day 05: Cochin: After the breakfast, cover a distance of 295 km in 6 hours and travel to Cochin by road. Check in at hotel and stay overnight at hotel. Day 06: Cochin: Enjoy the breakfast and then we take you to the half day sightseeing tour of Cochin. You can view the evening harbour cruise to view Chinese fishing nets at sunset. Say overnight at hotel. Day 07: Cochin: Our southern splendors travel ends in Cochin. If you want you can combine this tour with another tour - "Glimpses of the South".