The Rustic Tour of Southern India

Duration:

13 Nights / 14 Days

Destination Covered:

Bangalore-Mysore-Wayanad-Sapphire Coast-Palakkad-Cochin-Alleppey-Kovlam-Trivandrum

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

‘The Rustic Tour of Southern India’ is a well desined itinerary which gives you the chance to explore the major places of Soth India along with the unique villages of this region. South India Rural Tourism is mainly developed to educate people and creating sustainable eco-systems, which provide the villages an alternate source of income from their existing resources. Our company provides you the opportunity to taste the other side of the villagers lifestyle in India where you can experience and learn about the ploughing a field, harvesting rice, breeding milk from a goat or cow. Also know about the South Indian culture, craft and tradition relevant in a contemporary context. Architecture and spiritual leanings aside will be the best part of your experience. The duration of the tour is 13 nights and 14 days.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Bangalore (By flight) – Mysore (By road 200kms approx)

On arrival at Bangalore Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition and then drive to Mysore. . It will take 4hrs approx.  After reaching Mysore, you will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in to your accommodation and take rest after your long flight journey. After that, our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned.In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Mysore

Day 02: Mysore

Have your breakfast and then proceed for the local sightseeing of Mysore. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a hotel and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Mysore

Day 03: Mysore – Wayanad (By road 150kms approx)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Wayanad. It will take 3-4hrs approx. After reaching Wayanad, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for the local sightseeing. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a hotel and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Wayanad

Day 04: Wayanad – Vythiri Village (Excursion Tour)

Have your breakfast and then drive to Vythiri Village and explore the. After reaching proceed for the local sightseeing of villageand surroundings. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a hotel and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Wayanad

Day 05: Wayanad - Thallasery- Sapphire Coast Descend

Have your breakfast and then drive to Thallasery and then to Sapphire Coast Descend. After reaching Thallasery and Sapphire Coast Descend check into your accommodation and relax. Then explore the local villages and local temple. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a hotel and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Sapphire Coast

Day 06: Sapphire Coast Descend – Kannur (Excursion Tour)

Have your breakfast and then proceed for an excursion tour to Kannur. After reaching Kannur, explore the Forts and other Historic Buildings. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a hotel and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Sapphire Coast

Day 07: Sapphire Coast – Palakkad via Thallasery (By road 260kms approx)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Palakkad. It will take 5hrs approx. After reaching Palakkad, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for the local sightseeing. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a hotel and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Palakkad

Day 08: Palakkad

Have your breakfast and then proceed for local sightseeing of Palakkad. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Palakkad

Day 09: Palakkad – Cochin (By road 150kms approx)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Cochin. It will take 3-4hrs approx. After reaching Cochin, check into your accommodation and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Cochin

Day 10: Cochin

Have your breakfast and then proceed for local sightseeing of Cochin. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Cochin

Day 11: Cochin – Alleppey (By road 120kms approx)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Alleppey. It will take 4hrs approx. After reaching Alleppey, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for the local sightseeing of Alleppey. In the hevening, free for leisure.  

Overnight at Alleppey

Day 12: Alleppey - Kovalam via Kovai Kutralam (By road 360kms approx)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Kovalam. En-route visit the Kovai Kutralam Waterfalls. Then continue drive to Kovalam. After reaching Kovalam, check into your accommodation and relax.   In the evening, free for leisure.

 Overnight at Kovalam

Day 13: Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam (Excursion Tour)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Kanyakumari for an excursion tour. It will take 2 hrs approx. On reaching Kanyakumari, proceed for local sightseeing and after the end of the tour, continue drive to Trivandrum. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Kovalam

Day 14: Kovalam – Trivandrum (By road 30kms approx) Departure (By flight)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and transfer to the Trivandrum. It will take 1hr approx. After reaching Trivandrum, transfer to the airport to board flight for Ukraine. We wish you for a safe journey onwards.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:

  1. The Sultan’s Palace, Chamundi Hill Temple, Brindavan Mysore Flower Market
  2. Chembra Peak, Edakkal Cave and others.
  3. Vythiri Village and other surrounding sightseeing
  4. Villages and local temples
  5. Explore the major attractions of Kannur including Fort and other Historic Buildings
  6. Enjoy Trekking and bullock cart ride in Palakkad.
  7. Enjoy the sightseeing of Palakkad including Tiger reserve, Parambikulam,
  8. Enjoy the Muthalamada local sightseeing
  9. Explore the local sightseeings of Cochin including Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewis
  10. Explore Vembanadu Lake and explore the local sightseeing of Alleppey.
  11. ExloreKovaiKutralam Waterfalls
  12. Explore Kanyakumari, Cape Comorin, KumariAmmam Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Gandhi Mandapam

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 13 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
                                                                                                                                       

3. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above.

4. Services of Travel Pals representative on all arrivals and departures.

5. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

6.  All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8.  Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

10. House boat Accommodation.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Destinations

 Deluxe  Hotel   

Premium Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Mysore

Kvc International /Similar

Hotel Regaalis / Similar

Fortune Palace / Similar

Wayanad

Banasura hill Resort/similar

Vythiri Resort/similar

Vythiri Village/similar

Sapphire Coast

Guest house/lodge

Guest house/lodge

Guest house/lodge

Palakkad

Kairali The Ayurvedic Healing Village/similar

ATS Residency/similar

ATS Residency/similar

Cochin

Bolgatty Island Resort/similar

Abad Atrium/Similar

Beaumonde The Fern/Similar

Alleppey

House boat

House boat

House boat

Kovalam

Abad Harmonia Ayurveda Beach Resort, Kovalam/Similar

Estuary Island Resort/Similar

The Leela Kovalam Beach/Similar

Extra Govt. Service Tax @ 3.09 % (Applicable on total billed amount) 

Note:

  1. Group rates are available on request ………. For more person Contact
  2. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.
  3. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional
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