Southern Honeymoon Tour

Duration:

11 Nights / 12 Days

Destination Covered:

Coimbatore-Ooty-Conoor-Kodaikanal-Munnar-Periyar-Kumarakom-Alleppey-Cochin

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

Southern Honeymoon Tour  will give you the chance to explore the two most amazing states of Southern India, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which are the one of the most popular tourist destination for honeymoon. It has various stunning tourist destinations that will give you the chance to know each other and create the best memories of your life and start your new life while exploring the stunning locations of both states.

Tamil Nadu which is the land of history culture and tradition along with natural beauty of the beaches and hills multi-religious pilgrimage sites. Kerala is one of the most beautiful state in Southern part of India on the Malabar Coast which blessed with unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India.

Kerala is also known as “God’s own Country’’ as the state is surrounded by backwaters lies with Palm trees, stunning hill stations, wildlife, rich culture and heritage.  During the tour you will get the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places in both dates such as Ooty, Conoor and Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu and Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alleppey and Cochin in Kerala. The duration of the tour is 11 nights and 12 days, which gives you the chance to explore the main attractions of the place.

Itinerary

Day 1: Coimbatore-Ooty(By Road-90 Kilometres)Sightseeing

Upon arrival at Coimbatore airport, meet our representative. After welcome, proceed to Ooty, Located on the foothill of Nilgiri, on the height of about 2,240 meter above sea level, it is the most beautiful hill station, located in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most picturesque place renown for tea and coffee plantation.

On reaching, check into your pre booked hotel. Rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed for sightseeing tour of Ooty. During the tour you will cover some major attractions of the city such as Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, apart from this you will also get an opportunity to shop at the local markets of Ooty. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2: Ooty Sightseeing

Post breakfast, proceed for the tour of in and around Ooty, including Koddandu Point, Ketty Valley, Lamb’s Park, Rose Garden, Avalanche and Sim’s Park. After sightseeing, return back to the Ooty. Rest day is free at leisure, you may explore the stunning surroundings at you won. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3: Ooty-Coonoor-Ooty (By Road-20 Kilometres)Sightseeing

Post breakfast, head towards Coonoor. It is one of most beautiful hill station which is located at the distance around 20 kilometres from Ooty. Enjoy the major sightseeing’s of the Conoor, cover the major attractions such as The Tea Gardens, Sim's Park, and Dolphin's Nose Military Campus Willington. After sightseeing, return back to the Ooty. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 4: Ooty-Kodaikanal (By Road-254 Kilometres)Sightseeing

Today after breakfast, you head towards Kodaikanal. It is also known as the princess of the hill in southern part of India. This spectacular hill station is located in Tamil Nadu, on the foothill of upper Palani Hills at the height of about 2,133 metres. The Palani hills roll outwards towards green vistas dotted with lakes.

On reaching there you check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: Kodaikanal Sightseeing

Post breakfast, proceed for the Local tour of Kodaikanal that takes you to Kodai Lake, Silver Cascade, and Bear Shoal Falls. Evening is reserved for shopping.

Apart from this you will cover some other major attractions such as Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls, Golf Links, Pillar Rocks and Green Valley View. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6: Kodaikanal

Today after breakfast, proceed to exploring the scenic locations of Kodaikanal. To begin with, visit the beautiful Coaker’s Walk which is a captivating walkway.

The walkway offers picturesque view of the valley. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in this beautiful hill station. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Kodaikanal-Munnar(By Road-160 Kilometres)Sightseeing

Today after an early breakfast, drive to Munnar, it is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala which offers the stunning view of the tea plantations and Cardamom hills.

On reaching at Munnar, check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure or you can explore the spectacular surroundings of the town. Stay overnight in Munnar.

Day 8: Munnar Sightseeing

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of  Munnar., you will visit the major attractions Including Christ Church which was established in 1910 by the British, visit Eravikulam National Park which is the home of Nilgiri Tahr afpart from this is also vast flora and fauna.

Then explore Mattupetty DamIt is located at the distance of 13 kilometres away from Munnar. This 160 feet high dam has vast reservoir extending several kilometres into the hill. Cruising here is an amazing experience. It is offering occasional sightings of elephant, gaur as well as sambar and Anamudi peak it located at the elevation of 2695 meter above the sea level, the peak is located within Eravikulam, you may also get a trekking opportunities here.Stay overnight in Munnar.

Day 9: Munnar-Periyar (By Road-85 Kilometres) Sightseeing

Today after having an early breakfast, proceed for Periyar to go to Periyar National Park which renowned   tiger and elephant reserve which is located at Idukki districts and Pathanamthitta in Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands.

On arrival, check into a jungle lodge. After freshen up, explore the Periyar National park by boat. Enjoy bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake where you can spot both resident and migratory birds. Night stay in the lodge.

Day 10: Periyar-Kumarakom(By Road-135 Kilometres) Sightseeing

After breakfast leave by road for Kumarakom to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. It is best to visit on foot by one and half kilometres on walking trek, where you are likely to spot heron, darters, water duck, waterfowl, owl, cuckoo and Siberian cranes.Later, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11: Kumarakom (Backwater Cruise)-Alleppey (By Road-32 kilometres)

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Kumarakom, enjoy the backwater cruise on the placid waters of Lake Vembanad. Explore the Kettuvallaum which is a traditional houseboat.

Later in the day, proceed to Kottayam to board the beautiful traditional houseboats for an overnight backwater cruise.

Day 12: Alleppey-Cochin (By Road-53 Kilometres)

On reaching Alleppey and after breakfast, proceed for local tour of Alleppey for half day. After sightseeing, get transferred to the railway station or the airport to board a flight or train for your onward journey. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

  1. Enjoy the major attractions of Oaty such as such as Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak.
  2. Enjoy Shopping for your partner at the local bazaar of Ooty.
  3. Visit to the popular tea gardens of Ooty.
  4. Visit to Willington Island, a famous romantic hideout, Munnar.
  5. Enjoy a stroll around the Kodai Lake, Kodaikanal.
  6. Enjoy the stunning view of Echo Point.
  7. Enjoy the romantic surroundings of the Periyar Lake.
  8. Explore the wildlife at Kumarakom bird sanctuary.
  9. Cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom.
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