South India Discovery – Spirituality, Hills & Backwaters

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Itinerary

A refreshing South India circuit that blends spiritual calm, misty tea hills, wildlife, serene backwaters and coastal heritage. Begin in Coimbatore with a soulful visit to the Isha Yoga Center and time for wedding shopping, then wind up to Munnar’s tea gardens and high ranges. Continue to Thekkady for spices and (optional) Periyar boat safari, drift along Ashtamudi backwaters in Kollam, and wrap up with temples, museums and beaches around Trivandrum.

Trip Highlights
✔ Guided visit to Isha Yoga Center & Adiyogi Shiva statue.
✔ Curated wedding shopping in Coimbatore.
✔ Scenic drives through Western Ghats.
✔ Munnar hill station – Eravikulam NP, tea estates & viewpoints.
✔ Thekkady spice plantations & wildlife safari.
✔ Kollam backwaters – sunset experience.
✔ Trivandrum heritage & Kovalam beach.

 Hotel Options

Destination 3-Star Hotels 4-Star Hotels
Coimbatore JK Hotels, Treebo, similar Hotel Kiscol Grands, similar
Munnar Tea Castle, similar Sterling, similar
Thekkady Treebo Kumily Gate, similar Sterling, similar
Kollam Golden Star, Sea Palace, similar Fragrant Nature, D Fort, similar
Trivandrum Hotel Regency Grand, similar Classic Sarovar, Key Select, similar

 

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary: 01 Room with extra mattress/bed
  • Daily Breakfast at hotel
  • All Transfers and Sightseeing by Ac SUV Vehicle as per the Itinerary
  • Driver allowance, toll taxes and Parking
  • 24/7 Point of Contact
  • Any Monument Fees, Safari Charges, Elephant Charges, Boat ride charges etc. and personal Expense Such Telephonic calls, Camera, Laundry charges, Internet, Tips, etc
  • Any other services not specified in inclusion.
  • GST @ 5% applicable on gross billing

Tour Plan

01 Arrival at Coimbatore

⦁ Arrive at Coimbatore International Airport, meet & greet by our representative.
⦁ Transfer to hotel and check-in.
⦁ Evening free for wedding shopping – explore Brookefields/Prozone Mall, Oppanakara Street for sarees & jewellery.
⦁ Overnight stay at hotel in Coimbatore.

02 Coimbatore (Isha Foundation)

⦁ After breakfast, drive to Isha Yoga Center (45 mins drive).
⦁ Visit Adiyogi Shiva Statue, Dhyanalinga Temple, and Linga Bhairavi for a spiritual experience.
⦁ Afternoon return to Coimbatore.
⦁ Evening at leisure for wedding shopping & local markets.
⦁ Overnight stay in Coimbatore.

03 Coimbatore → Munnar (Approx. 6–7 hrs drive)

⦁ After breakfast, drive through scenic Western Ghats to Munnar.
⦁ En route stop at Valara & Cheeyappara waterfalls for photos.
⦁ Check-in to the hotel in Munnar.
⦁ Evening free for leisure amidst tea gardens.
⦁ Overnight stay in Munnar.

04 Munnar Sightseeing

⦁ Breakfast at hotel. Full day Munnar sightseeing covering:
⦁ Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr – subject to seasonal opening).
⦁ Tea Museum & Tea Factory – learn tea processing & tasting.
⦁ Rose Garden, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake.
⦁ Top Station View Point – panoramic views of Western Ghats.
⦁ Evening free for shopping in Munnar town.
⦁ Overnight stay in Munnar.

05 Munnar → Thekkady (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)

⦁ After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady.
⦁ On arrival, check-in at hotel.
⦁ Evening options (direct payment basis):
⦁ Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari on Periyar Lake.
⦁ Kathakali dance / Kalaripayattu martial arts cultural shows.
⦁ Overnight stay in Thekkady.

06 Thekkady → Kollam (Approx. 5–6 hrs drive)

⦁ Breakfast at hotel.
⦁ Drive to Kollam (Ashtamudi Lake), check-in at hotel
⦁ Evening enjoy beaches
⦁ Overnight stay in Kollam.

07 Kollam → Trivandrum (Approx. 2 hrs drive)

⦁ After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum.
⦁ Sightseeing tour of Trivandrum:
⦁ Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (dress code applies).
⦁ Napier Museum & Art Gallery.
⦁ Kuthiramalika Palace.
⦁ Later excursion to Kovalam Beach – relax at Lighthouse Beach.
⦁ Return to hotel & overnight stay in Trivandrum

08 Departure from Trivandrum

⦁ Breakfast at hotel.
⦁ Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for onward journey.

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    May 20, 2023

    star ratingExcellent visit to Jaipur/Agra/Delhi! - Our family had an excellent trip! Our van driver, Sitaramji, was excellent, courteous, and super helpful. The tour guides in each city were very friendly and knowledgable. They provided great... read more

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    January 9, 2025
  • star ratingGreat trip  - Views and locations with hotels were great. Also, the driver provided was very humble and a very nice person.

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    September 27, 2023

    star ratingExcellent experience.  - The itenary was planned accordingly to us and everything took place on time.
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    September 27, 2023
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