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Short Package of South India

Day 1: Cochin - Ooty
After breakfast, drive to Ooty (281 kms / 8 hrs)

Upon arrival at Ooty - check into hotel.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Ooty - Mysore
Morning drive to the Botanical gardens. Nearby is the Raj Bhawan (Government House). Out of the gardens make a hairpin bend to the St. Stephens Church. Just below is the select Ooty club famous for its amazing Raj memorable and as the place where snooker was invented. A straight walk leads to the picturesque Ooty Lake (4 km circumference). Also visit Wedlock Downs, offering spectacular views down over the Coimbatore plains, Ketti Valley, the Mysore plateau and tea-estates.

After lunch, drive to Mysore (158 kms/5 hrs)

Upon arrival at Mysore - check into hotel.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Mysore - Hassan
Visit the beautiful city of Mysore, that is known for its fine craftsmenship in wood, ivory, sandal-wood and for its silk. Visit the Maharaja's Palace, which is lavishly decorated in a mixture of styles. Also visit the Zoological Garden, Mysore Arts & Crafts centre and then proceed to the Chamundi Temple on a hill above the city.

After lunch, drive to Hassan (115 kms/4½ hrs) enroute visiting Srirangapatnam and Sravanbelgola.

Upon arrival at Hassan - check into hotel.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Hassan - Bangalore - Mumbai
After breakfast drive to Bangalore enroute visit Halebid & Belur. Also visit the colossal monolithic Jain statue, 57-ft high, which stands on top of a steep bare hill.

Thereafter continue drive to Bangalore airport (180 kms/ 5 hrs) to connect flight Bangalore / Bombay ( 2000 / 2130 hrs ).

Upon arrival the guests will be met & transferred to the hotel where rooms will be provided for wash and change.

Dinner at the hotel.

Later transfer to the International airport for onward flight.

Day 5: Abroad - Bombay
Leave Bombay