Kochi – Thrissur – Palakkad – Ooty – Nilgiris – Masinagudi – Mudumalai – Bandipur – Nagarhole – Kabini –Mysore – Shravanabelagola – Hassan – Bangalore – 16 Days

Kochi, the daughter of Arabian sea is personified by its Chinese fishing nets and the memories you carry back as you walk through the Jewish streets and the nearby Synagogue. Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala is well known for its love for elephants. In addition to the Thrissur pooram, many other festivals take place here every year. Temples and historical monuments are plentiful in Thrissur. Palakkad fort, its rivers, culture, paddy fields and folklore are value additions to the traveller. The mist laden romantic Ooty, the picturesque hill station of Nilgiris has been a dream destination from time immemorial. Adding to its charm is the heritage Nilgiri mountain toy train, the botanical garden and the lake. Untouched natural beauty is at its full bloom at Masinagudi, a small hill station that lies near Ooty on the foothills of Nilgiri Mountains at the edge of Mudumalai and Bandipur national parks. Constituting part of Nagarhole national park, Kabini provides a fascinating view of wildlife. The land of many a battle that shaped the destiny of India, Mysore is a tourist enthusiast’s dream come true. Many a palaces and historical monuments in addition to the mighty Kaveri adds to the mystical beauty of Mysore. The Gommateshwara Bahubali statue at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) in Jainism and the focal point of attraction. Hassan in Karnataka dates from beginnings of the Hoysala Empire in the 11th century. Hassan gets its name from Hasanamba temple. Bangalore is known by many names, the most popular ones being the garden city and the IT city. This vibrant city symbolized youth power and enthusiasm.