{"id":2295,"date":"2025-07-18T15:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/?p=2295"},"modified":"2025-07-18T15:13:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:13:39","slug":"south-kerala-tour-package-with-karnataka-14-nights-15-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/south-kerala-tour-package-with-karnataka-14-nights-15-days\/","title":{"rendered":"South Kerala Tour Package with Karnataka (14 Nights \/ 15 Days)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the southern gems of India with this comprehensive South Kerala Tour with Karnataka<\/a> . Begin your adventure in Bangalore, exploring the majestic Tipu Sultan\u2019s Palace, the serene ISKCON Temple, and the lush Lal Bagh Garden, along with the architectural marvel of Vidhan Soudha. Continue to Hassan to marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of the Chennakeshawa Temple and Hoyasaleshwara Temple, epitomes of Hoysala architecture.<\/p>\n

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Duration<\/strong> : 14 Nights \/ 15 Days<\/p>\n

Destinations<\/strong> : Bangalore – Hassan \u2013 Mysore<\/span> – Ooty – Cochin<\/span> – Munnar \u2013 Periyar\u00a0 – Kumarakom \u2013 Thothapalli – Kovalam \u2013 Kanyakumari – Trivandrum<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tour Itinerary<\/h3>\n

Day 1 \u2013 Arrival at Bangalore<\/a><\/h3>\n

Reach Bangalore, and will be met by our representative, who would assist you at the airport & to hotel in Bangalore for check in .<\/p>\n

The city<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0combines a quaint old world charm with the traffic \u00a0of a modern metropolitan city. It is a truly cosmopolitan city with an amalgamation of rich cultures, crafts, and heritage centres. A modern \u00a0hi-tech city which still showcases a lot of places of historical interest for the avid traveller to explore. Around the city one can explore many Palaces, museums, temples, churches and gardens.<\/p>\n

Overnight at Hotel in Bangalore<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 2 \u2013 Bangalore<\/b><\/h3>\n

After breakfast , take a guided half day city tour of\u00a0Bangalore,<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0visit\u00a0Tipu Sultan Palace<\/strong><\/b>; the layout of the palace gives the impression of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle. The fort & its ramparts \u00a0present the history of the era in which it was built. The construction started by Haider Ali & completed by Tipu Sultan. This is now a museum. We will also visit\u00a0ISKCON Temple<\/strong><\/b>, a pleasant blend of the Dravidian & modern architecture. The building houses modern facilities along with a Vedic preaching library. Later we visit the\u00a0Lal Bagh Garden-\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>The\u00a0name Lal Bagh given to it for red roses that remain blooming \u00a0through the year. this garden was built in 1760 by Haider Ali .<\/p>\n

A stop at\u00a0Vidhan Saudha,<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0the seat of state legislature. It is an imposing magnificent palatial building built in \u2018Neo-Dravidian\u2019 Style and incorporating Indo Sara picturesque elements.<\/p>\n

Overnight stay at Hotel in Bangalore<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 3 \u2013\u00a0Bangalore \u2013 Hassan (195 Km \/ 5 Hrs)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

After breakfast and check out , leave for\u00a0Hassan.\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>It was\u00a0founded by Channa Krishnappa Naik, a Palegar in the 11th century. Hassan is named after the Goddess Hasanamba (Smiling Goddess) and \u00a0presiding deity of the town.<\/p>\n

Later we take a tour of\u00a0Chennakeshawa Temple at Belur<\/strong><\/b>, built to celebrate Hoysala military victories, in the year 1117 AD & it took over a hundred years to build. Stories from The Purans, The Upanishads & other mythological sources have been sculpted in the most superb & authentic detail. Tales from Ramayana & Mahabharata can be found. later visit the\u00a0Hoyasaleshwara\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>Temple at\u00a0Helebid<\/strong><\/b>. It was built by Kettuvallam, in 1121 AD and is dedicated to\u00a0Lord Siva<\/strong><\/b>. This temple has two shrines connected by pillared walls. In each shrine there is a Lingam\u00a0Hoyasaleshwara<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0&\u00a0Shanthaleshwara<\/strong><\/b>.<\/p>\n

Overnight at Hotel in Hassan<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 4 \u2013 Hassan \u2013 Mysore <\/b>(115 Km \/ 4 Hrs)<\/b><\/h3>\n

After Breakfast, drive down to Mysore. Arrive and check in at hotel in Mysore.<\/p>\n

Later visit \u00a0Mysore.\u00a0Srirangapatnam,<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0the historic capital of Tipu Sultan . \u00a0there are several monuments relating to his rule \u00a0that are sprinkled across the island. Also will be visiting\u00a0Darya Daulat<\/strong><\/b>, better known as Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. it is situated amongst scenic surroundings on an island formed by two divisions of the River Cauvery. A must vist is\u00a0The Maharaja Palace<\/strong><\/b>, designed by the British architect Henry Irwin, christened \u00a0the Amba Villas Palace , was completed in 1912.\u00a0Chamundi Hill,\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>which has a 12th century temple of Durga with the magnificent 5meter tall Nandi, carved out of a single piece of granite in 1659. It is \u00a0one of largest statue of Nandi in India.\u00a0Overnight Hotel at Mysore<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 5 \u2013\u00a0Mysore \u2013 Ooty (160 Km \/ 4 Hrs)<\/b><\/h3>\n

Mysore, capital city of\u00a0The Wodeyars<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0, has always charmed its admirers with its old-fashioned charm, rich heritage, beautiful palaces, magnificent gardens, impressive buildings and sacred temples. There\u2019s an attraction \u00a0about the city as it reaches out to everyone. we drive to\u00a0Ooty (Udagamandalam),<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0Queen of hill stations in south India, also the capital of Nilgiri district. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Nilgiri is defined as the Blue Mountains. It is a land of scenic picnic spots. Once a popular summer & weekend getaway for the Britishers during colonial times. Another \u00a0attraction \u00a0is the mountain train journey on a cog & pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam & winds its way through many hair-raising curves & tunnels. it chugs along deep ravines full of lush vegetation, burbling streams & passing through tea gardens.<\/p>\n

Overnight stay at Hotel in Ooty<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 6 \u2013 Ooty \u2013 Cochin (295 Km \/ 7 Hrs)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

After an early breakfast drive to\u00a0Cochin<\/strong><\/b>, this city has a very popular & historical sea trade connection with Middle East and Mediterranean Europe- Dutch & British. Cochin boasts of one of the finest natural harbours on the Arabian coastline. The cosmopolitan character of the city is reflected in buildings & structures showcasing different regions of the world. Rest of day at leisure.<\/p>\n

Overnight Hotel in Cochin<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 7 \u2013\u00a0Cochin \/ Half Day Tour<\/b><\/h3>\n

After Breakfast our first stop is\u00a0St. Francis\u2019 Church.\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>It was\u00a0built in the year 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan Friars , the oldest European church in India. Restored in the year 1779 by the protestant Dutch, it was later converted to an Anglican Church by the British in 1795. Vasco da Gama\u2019s remains were buried here in 1524 but later shipped to Lisbon, Portugal. Visit the\u00a0Dutch\u00a0Palace,<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0which was originally built by the Portuguese, In 17th century, modified it was presented it to the King of Kochi (Cochin). The Palace boasts of collection of mural paintings, scenes from Hindu epics, Mahabharata & Ramayana. Also \u00a0see the\u00a0Jewish Synagogue,<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0built in the year 1568. It is beautifully decorated with Chinese tiles & Belgian chandeliers. Giant scrolls of the Old Testament can also be found here. later visit the spice market, where the air is filled with the strong smell of spices & the history that brought the world to its doorstep.\u00a0Chinese fishing nets<\/strong><\/b>, (Cheenavala) are \u00a0unique to Cochin,traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these. In the evening witness Kerala\u2019s most popular classical dance, Kathakali. Overnight stay at Hotel in Cochin<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 8 \u2013 Cochin \u2013 Munnar<\/b>(140 Km \/ 4 Hrs)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

After Breakfast travel to\u00a0Munnar,\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>one of the most\u00a0popular hill stations in South India. It is located at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni & Kundala. This once the summer resort of the erstwhile British , Vast tea plantations, picture postcard town, snaking lanes, trekking & holiday facilities make Munnar a truly unique experience.<\/p>\n

Overnight stay at Hotel in Munnar<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 9 \u2013\u00a0Munnar Sightseeing<\/b><\/h3>\n

After breakfast, take a tour of\u00a0Munnar,<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0the world\u2019s highest tea estates spread like a jade carpet , Eravikulam National Park (Closed \u2013 January & February), known for sighting the rare Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat). A reserved sanctuary set up for the preserving of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Evening at leisure to enjoy the natural beauty of the place.<\/p>\n

Overnight stay in Hotel at Munnar<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 10 \u2013\u00a0Munnar \u2013 Periyar<\/b>(130 Km \/ 3 Hrs)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

After breakfast drive to\u00a0Periyar (Thekkady)<\/strong><\/b>, India\u2019s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries. The flora, the flora & fauna & the birds are unique , vast & varied. This sanctuary does not bear resemblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. One will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern. Easy to spot freely traveling elephants, unending chains of hill & spiced aromatic plantations. The sanctuary is \u00a0photographers delight capturing wild life images. Notable among the wildlife species are the tigers, the \u00a0majestic Asiatic wild elephants & distinguishing Nilgiri Langur. A boat cruise through the Periyar lake , offers a soul rousing pleasant experience. In the evening experience the\u00a0Spice Plantation Tour.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

Overnight at Hotel in Periyar<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 11 \u2013 Periyar \u2013 Kumarakom<\/b>(145 Km \/ 4 Hrs)<\/b><\/h3>\n

At sun rise we take a\u00a0boat ride\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>on Lake Periyar to observe wildlife in the sanctuary. After two hours of viewing get back to the hotel for a sumptuous breakfast. Later drive to Kumarakom, a cluster of small islands, on the Vembanad Lake. According to folklore, Kuttanad, the \u2018Wonder Land\u2019 \u00a0is believed to have been underlying in \u00a0the sea. One day it sprang out into the marshes as the sea receded . The backwaters consisting of lakes, canals & paddy fields, transports you to sheer trance. Further, Vembanad Lake is \u00a0also home to varied types of marine life specially the Karimeen (Pearl Spotted Fish), Chemeen (Prawns) & Konju (Tiger Prawns).<\/p>\n

Overnight Hotel in Kumarakom<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 12 \u2013 Kumarakom \u2013 Thothapalli <\/b>(Overnight Houseboat)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
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After Breakfast leave for Kumarakom Bird sanctuary.<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0There are two seasons for migratory birds: October & February there are cormorants, teals, & other ducks, then from February to July you will find darters (snake birds), night herons, egrets, & Siberian storks. Also can be spotted golden backed woodpecker, crow pheasant, white-breasted water hen, tree pie etc. After this exhilarating experience, board the houseboat, locally called\u00a0Kettuvallam<\/strong><\/b>, cruise the beautiful backwaters travelling from Kumarakom to Alleppey and witness & experience the daily life of the villagers along these backwaters.<\/p>\n

Overnight at Houseboat in Kumarakom<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 13 \u2013 Thothapalli \u2013 Kovalam (170 Km \/ 2 Hrs)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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In the morning, disembark the houseboat and travel to Kovalam Beach<\/strong><\/b>, an internationally renowned one of the\u00a0best beaches in Kerala<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a popular haunt of European tourists. A massive rocky outcrop on the beach has created a beautiful cove of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty -sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, Catamaran cruising, etc. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the pale blush of copper-coloured tan on the skin in no time. Life on the beach begins slowly in the day and carries on late into the night.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Overnight Hotel \u2013 Kovalam<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 14 \u2013 Kovalam \u2013 Kanyakumari (77kms \/ 2 hrs)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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After early Breakfast, travel for a day excursion trip to Kanyakumari. It is a costal town at the tip of the Indian Peninsula at the confluence of Arabian sea , Indian ocean & Bay of Bengal. Popular for its sunset & sunrise it was also known as Cape Comorin during the British rule. It is famous for Bagavathi Amman Temple \u2013 consort of shiva our lady ransom church. Also popular with tourist is the Vivekananda rock memorial dedicated to Shri Vivekananda.<\/p>\n

Overnight in Hotel at Kovalam<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Day 15 \u2013 Depart Trivandrum<\/b><\/h3>\n
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We will assist you with a punctual transfer to the airport for your onward travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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