South India Immersive Journey

Day 1: Mumbai

1. Mumbai
   4h
   Feel the energy of Bombay impressive city and live the Elephanta Caves. Experience as well Dharavi, the area where Bollywood movie and Oscar Winner, “Slumdog Millionaire” has been shot. Food, art, cinema and music lovers would enjoy being there. Witness the Gateway of India and The Taj Mahal Hotel.
   
   Some places would be visited according to your time and personal interests.

Day 2: Mumbai - Experience a dynamic, modern city with cosmopolitan lifestyle

1. Elephanta Caves
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri, in Mumbai.
2. Gateway Of India
   45m
   The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth century in the city of Mumbai.
   
   It was erected to commemorate the landing in December 1911 at Apollo Bunder, Mumbai of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary, the first British monarch to visit India.
3. 2h
   Dharavi is Mumbai’s largest slum (and the third-largest in the world) made famous by the film Slumdog Millionaire.
4. Dhobi Ghat
   1h
   Dhobi Ghat is an open air laundromat. The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals.
5. Colaba Market
   3h
   The everyday carnival of the Colaba Causeway market is a shopping experience like no other in Mumbai. That infamous Indian saying of "sab kuch milega" (everything is possible) certainly applies at this market.

Day 3: Cochin - Called as the Queen of the Arabian Sea

1. Kochi (Cochin)
   5h
   Bustling commercial port city with a trading history that dates back to at least 600 years. Called as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, the city is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.
   
   The Influences of Arabs, Dutch, Phoenicians, Portuguese, Chinese and British, are felt.

Day 4: Cochin

1. Fort Kochi
   3h
   A charming seaside area, Fort Kochi is known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and elaborate bamboo fishing nets at Fort Kochi Beach.
2. Church of Saint Francis
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.
3. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
   50m · Admission ticket included
   The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi, Kochi is one of the nine Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.
4. Kochi (Cochin)
   3h
   Stroll around its picturesque beaches fill with peculiar fish nets and the fish market

Day 5: Alleppey - From houseboat stays in to lazing around on pristine beaches, enjoy the wide range of memorable experiences.

1. Alappuzha
   5h
   Enjoy a Boat Ride at Vembananad Lake, which offers a fascinating insight into the life of Keralan Backwater. On the narrow strip of land you could appreciate the fishing fishermen, children swimming, and women doing their daily chores. Experience any place you find on the way, loose yourself and unravel the magic of the place.

Day 6: Thekkady - Experience the sight of majestic elephants, spice plantations, and beautiful hills.

1. Thekkady
   6h
   Boating on the Lake Periyar and witness the fascinating Wildlife and unique animal sanctuaries in India. Visit the fragrant spice plantations of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, and coffee. Enjoy the Tea States as well.
   
   Shop in the local market for natural seasonings to take home.

Day 7: Thekkady

1. Periyar Lake
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy a boat ride in the Periyar Lake to observe Wildlife
2. Green Land Spice Garden
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy it´s vibrant smells and colors and enjoy a Naturologist short lecture in Thekaddy about the Kerala’s Plantation Spice Gardens

Day 8: Munnar - Popular hill-station perched at an altitude of 1600m in the Western Ghats, known as the Kashmir of South India.

1. Munnar
   5h
   One of the highest Tea growing lands in the world. Visit Eravikulam National Park, home of the endangered Nilgiri Thar (Ibex). Experience Mattupetty Dam, the Indo Swiss Dairy farm and
   the Kundala Lake.

Day 9: Munnar

1. Munnar
   6h
   Enjoy the natural beauty of Tea States

Day 10: Ooty - Enjoy it´s romantic and stunning scenery.

1. Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
   6h
   Visit the Nilgiris' tribal communities, erratically open museum, with its fascinating exhibits on Nilgiri and other Tamil Nadu tribal groups. Walk and enjoy established in 1848, these pretty 22-hectare gardens are a living gallery of the Nilgiris' natural flora. Keep an eye out for a typical Toda mund (village), a fossilised tree trunk believed to be 20 million years.

Day 11: Ooty

1. Avalanche Lake
   3h · Admission ticket included
   The lake is located at a distance of 28 kms from Ooty in the Nilgiris. It was formed naturally in the year 1823 due to a massive landslide and therefore is named as Avalanche lake. Small waterfalls falling down from the encircling mountains creates a picture perfect ambience. The surrounding forests are so dense that even sunlight cannot penetrate through them.
2. Pykara Lake
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy it´s stunning natural beauty
3. Pykara Falls
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Enjiy it´s stunning natural beauty
4. Ooty Lake
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy it´s pristine beauty

Day 12: Mysore - A city with a majestic lavish palace, regal and opulence is a synonymous to it.

1. Mysore District
   6h
   Located in the Chamundi Hills of Karnataka state, and ancient capital of the Mysore´s Kingdom, and today is a modern city with a dazzling rich heritage.
   
   Visit Mysore Palace to witness Indian, Islamic and European mixture of architectural styles. Learn about Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, Sri Chamundiswari Temple, and St. Philomena´s Church.
   
   Buy and enjoy Sandalwood handcrafts, spices and incense sticks.

Day 13: Mysore

1. Mysuru Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Mysore Palace is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward.
2. Ranganathaswamy Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Thiruvarangam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of the Hindu deity Maha Vishnu, located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
3. St. Philomena's Church
   50m · Admission ticket included
   Neo Gothic style Catholic Cathedral. This is one of the tallest churches in Asia.
4. Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery And Auditorium
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Former Palace, it is now used as an art gallery and a function hall. The palace is one of the seven palaces of the royal city of Mysore.
5. Folklore Museum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   The Folklore Museum at Mysore, India, is a museum which exhibits folk art and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka.

Day 14: Hassan

1. Hassan
   1h
   Ancient city located in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka. Enjoy the heritage and centuries-old monuments belonging to the Hoysala Period from 11th to 13th Century.
   
   Visit Gorur Dam on the River Hemavathi, Hoysala Temples of Nageshwara and Channakeshava. And mesmerize with picturesque partly submerged in the Hemavathi River, Shetihalli Church.
2. Shravanabelagola
   2h
   Historic Wonders of South India. Shravanabelagola is a historic destination located in Hassan of Karnataka. It is famous for its collection of Jain temples. The Gommateshvara Bahubali statue of this destination is a significant pilgrimage spot for Jains.
3. Shantaleswara Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Jain Temple of exceptional beauty
4. Kedareswara Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Hoysala era construction in the historically important town of Halebidu.

Day 15: Hampi - A carnival of carvings, an unearthly landscape with ruins that captivates the eye and spirit of every visitor

1. Hampi
   3h
   A carnival of carvings, an unearthly landscape with ruins that captivates the eye and spirit of every visitor, like the Zenana Enclosure; kilometers of terrain with jade-green palm groves, banana plantations and paddy fields.
   
   See and enjoy Hindu Temples: Vittala, Virupashka and Achyutaraya. And have a pleasant walk in Sule Bazaar.
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Dasara Dibba or the Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri.

Day 16: Hampi

1. Lotus Mahal
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Ancient stone palace structure with tranquil gardens, arches & elaborate carvings.
2. Virupaksha Temple
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Shiva

Day 17: Hampi

1. Hampi
   5h
   A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the shadowed depth of hills and valleys in the state of Karnataka, this place is a historical delight for travellers. Surrounded by 500 ancient monuments, beautiful temples, bustling street markets, bastions, treasury building and captivating remains of Vijayanagar Empire. Discover an open museum with 100+ locations to explore and understand Indian History.

Day 18: Mumbai

1. Mumbai
   5h
   Feel the energy of this impressive city and live the Elephanta Caves. Experience as well Dharavi, the area where Bollywood movie and Oscar Winner, “Slumdog Millionaire” has been shot.

Day 19: Mumbai - Departure

1. Mumbai
   2h
   Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels