Golden Triangle of South India
Bangalore – Ooty - Cochin – Alleppey
Tour : Golden Triangle of South India (4 Nights / 5 Days)
Theme: Temples, Backwaters, and Hill Stations
Day 1: Bangalore to Ooty (280 km, 6 hrs)
- Morning: Drive to Ooty, a charming hill station in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Hills.
- Activities & Descriptions:
- Ooty Lake: A serene artificial lake built in 1824 by John Sullivan, surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Boating (pedal boats or rowboats) offers a relaxing way to enjoy the misty scenery.
- Botanical Gardens: Established in 1847, this 55-acre garden showcases over 650 species of plants, including exotic flowers, ferns, and a 20-million-year-old fossilized tree trunk. It’s a horticultural delight.
- Doddabetta Peak: At 2,637 meters, it’s the highest point in the Nilgiris, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and valleys through a telescope house.
- Overnight: Stay at a hotel.
Day 2: Ooty Exploration
- Activities & Descriptions:
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train): A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this narrow-gauge railway from Ooty to Coonoor winds through tunnels, bridges, and tea estates. The 1-hour ride is a nostalgic journey with stunning vistas.
- Sim’s Park (Coonoor): A 12-hectare botanical park with terraced slopes, featuring rare trees, roses, and a serene lake. It’s quieter than Ooty’s gardens and ideal for a peaceful stroll.
- Tea Estates: Visit a working tea plantation to see how Nilgiri tea is grown and processed. Sample fresh brews and buy aromatic teas as souvenirs.
- Overnight: Stay at hotel.
Day 3: Ooty to Cochin (280 km, 6-7 hrs)
- Morning: Drive to Cochin (Kochi), Kerala’s coastal gem blending history and modernity.
- Activities & Descriptions:
- Fort Kochi: A historic seaside enclave with colonial charm, featuring Portuguese-Dutch architecture, quaint cafes, and art galleries. An evening stroll reveals its laid-back vibe.
- Kathakali Dance Performance: A traditional Kerala art form with elaborate costumes, expressive gestures, and live music. This 1-hour show narrates mythological tales in a captivating way.
- Overnight: Stay at a hotel.
Day 4: Cochin to Alleppey (60 km, 1.5 hrs)
- Morning:
- Chinese Fishing Nets: Iconic cantilevered nets along Fort Kochi’s shore, introduced by Chinese traders in the 14th century. Watch fishermen operate these giant nets at sunrise or sunset.
- Mattancherry Palace: Built by the Portuguese in 1555 and gifted to the Kochi king, this museum showcases Kerala murals, royal artifacts, and a blend of colonial and local architecture.
- Jewish Synagogue: Located in Jew Town, this 1568 synagogue features Belgian chandeliers, hand-painted Chinese tiles, and ancient Torah scrolls, reflecting Kochi’s multicultural past.
- Afternoon: Drive to Alleppey and board a private houseboat.
- Backwater Cruise: Alleppey’s tranquil backwaters, lined with palm trees and paddy fields, are navigated on a traditional kettuvallam (rice boat). The cruise offers a glimpse of village life and birdwatching (kingfishers, egrets).
- Evening: Enjoy a Kerala-style dinner onboard (fish curry, appam).
- Overnight: Stay on the houseboat.
Day 5: Alleppey & Departure
- Morning: Disembark after breakfast, drive to Cochin International Airport (80 km, 2 hrs) to board a flight for onward journey. Tour End.
END OF TOUR
Packages Cost Based on 3* Hotels – INR 43500 Per Person Twin Sharing Basis
Packages Cost Based on 4* Hotels – INR 48500 Per Person Twin Sharing Basis
Our prices include the following
- 03 nights’ accommodation at selected hotel package with breakfast.
- 01-night accommodation in house boat
- All meal in houseboat stay
- 1 Kathakali dance ticket in Cochin
- All transfers & sightseeing tour by AC Sedan car.
- Services of English-speaking local guide during sightseeing in as per tour itinerary.
- 01 bottle of water will be provided during the sightseeing.
- All currently prevailing taxes on the Hotels, transport & government service tax.
Our prices DO NOT include the following
- Any personal expenses - telephone calls, laundry, shopping, and table drinks etc.
- Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip due to circumstances beyond our control such as airline & railway delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions (mechanical breakdown) and other conditions like sickness, natural disasters, wars etc.
- Liability for insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, damage or loss of goods.
- Transportation use as per tour sightseeing.
- Gratuities for guides and drivers.
- Any services /meals other than specified above
- Any other service or item which is not mentioned as “Price Includes”
