 Duration: 13 Days/ 12 Nights
Destinations Covered: Cochin – Periyar – Vandenmedu – Munnar - Ooty – Wayanad – Mysore – Hassan – Bangalore
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL COCHIN
Arrive at Cochin airport where our representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Cochin. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali performance, a traditional dance form of Kerala.
The colonial influence of Cochin becomes quite evident when you visit the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1567, housing the Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament and the Dutch Palace, with its 17th century murals of the Ramayana. Also visit St. Francis' Church, where the Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama was first buried.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2 : COCHIN - PERIYAR
After breakfast drive to Periyar. Check in at the hotel on arrival. In the afternoon, visit Lake Periyar.
The perfect place to spot herds of elephants in Munnar is the Periyar Lake. Other furry friends in Periyar include the leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear. The population of tigers is also increasing appreciably.
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Overnight stay.
DAY 3 : PERIYAR - VANDENMEDU
After breakfast drive To Vandenmedu. Visit Cardamom Plantation in the afternoon.
In the land of spices, cardamom acquires a special significance since the two types of cardamoms are used extensively for preparation of various beverages and meals in India. Learn more about this humble whole spice at the plantation.
Retire for the night at the hotel.
DAY 4 : VANDENMEDU
Half day visit to Tea Factory at Kailasam.
India produces some of the finest varieties of tea and is increasingly becoming a hot spot for tea tourism. If you love all things tea, India is the place for you.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5 : VANDENMEDU - MUNNAR
After breakfast drive to Munnar and check in at hotel.
Munnar in the southern portion of Kerala is a popular tourist destination in south India. Located at the confluence of the mountain streams of three rivers, it is home to flourishing tea gardens and estates.
Retire for the night at the hotel.
DAY 6 : MUNNAR
After breakfast visit Tea gardens.
Tea estates and thick forests primarily occupy Munnar. Tea production, manufacturing and selling are therefore the main source of employment here. The Tata Group of companies owns the majority of these tea estates.
Overnight stay.
 DAY 7 : MUNNAR - OOTY
After breakfast drive to Ooty. On arrival check in at hotel
A popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills, Ooty draws a great number of tourists every year. This picturesque town perched on the hills is home to many places of interest and abundant natural beauty.
Retire for the night at the hotel.
DAY 8 : OOTY
After breakfast visit Tea gardens and other tourist attractions.
Ooty tea gardens are a must visit site for any trip related to tea tourism in India. Learn more about this wonder beverage at the Ooty tea estates. Other places of interest in Ooty are Ooty Botanical Gardens, The Fernhill Palace, Emerald Lake, Ooty Golf Links and The Railway Station, which is the railhead of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and also a World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 9 : OOTY - WAYANAD
Early morning drive to Wayanad.
One of the most beautiful regions of Kerala is the hill district of Wayanad, situated at 70km east of Kozhicode (calicut), with tracts of forest covering the western flanks of the Niilgiris. The scenery is rich and varied, ranging from plantations of tea, spices, coffee and cocoa to the dry scruffy jungle of the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Wayanad.
DAY 10 : WAYANAD - MYSORE
After breakfast visit the sanctuary in Wayanad, later drive to Mysore and check in at a hotel.
Muthanga is a wild life sanctuary in Wayanad and lies on the route from Mysore to Sulthan Bathery. Bison, elephant, deer, and tiger are frequently spotted here. One can also catch a glimpse of a few wild birds in the sanctuary.
Spend the night at a hotel in Mysore.
DAY 11 : MYSORE
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Mysore. Visit the beautiful Mysore Palace.
The majestic palace was the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, and also housed the durbar (royal offices). Though Mysore has a large number of historic palaces, and is also known as the City of Palaces, nothing compares to this stately structure that looks even beautiful by night. Other places to visit in Mysore are Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoo & Karanji lake, Brindavan Gardens & KRS Dam, ISKCON Temple and St. Philomena's Church, among others.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 12 : MYSORE – HASSAN
After breakfast drive to Hassan. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later, sightseeing of Belur and Halebidu.
Hassan is a city in Karnataka and is home to many splendid temples. One of the biggest and most extraordinary temples here is the celebrated Chenna Keshava temple in Belur. Also worth a visit is the Hoysaleswara temple located in Halebidu.
Spend the night at the hotel.
DAY 13 : HASSAN – BANGALORE
After breakfast drive to Banaglore stopping at Sravanabelagola for sightseeing.
Sravanabelagola is one of the most relevant Jain pilgrim centers. More than 800 inscriptions are found here covering the period from 600 to 1830 CE.
On arrival at Bangalore, enjoy dinner and later transfer to airport to board a flight for your home country or onward destination.
Ooty Tea Estate Tour ends
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