Classical South Holiday Package in India

Mysore

Mysore is a major tourist destination of south India with many prominent palaces, royal buildings, temples, gardens, museums, amusement parks and waterfalls hence also called as the city of Palaces. Mysore was the erstwhile capital of Karnataka and has played an important role in the history of South India. The rich historical and cultural legacy of the city is maintained well along with its drastic growth as a famous tourist destination. The splendor of the city of Mysore made it a favorite tourist destination in Karnataka. Visitors from within the country and from outside are greatly attracted to this magnificent destination. The Mysore city is known as the ‘City Of Palaces’ for the number of glorious buildings built by the Royal families.  The exquisite examples of Dravidian architecture are well seen in many of the traditional buildings. Apart from the Palaces and architectural splendor, there are number of other tourist’s attractions that one can visit in Mysore. The Chamundi hills is one of the popular spots in Mysore with a temple on top of the hills. It is a prominent landmark of Mysore and is a favorite destination for the locales as well. The Brindavan Gardens and the adjacent KRS dam are worth visiting in Mysore. The Garden of Brindavan is one of its kinds in the country. This garden is famous all over for its colorfully lit dancing fountains that come alive once the sun sets. Another worth visiting destination is the Mysore Zoo which is the oldest Zoo in the country set up in the year 1892 by Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar.  At present the Zoo is a pioneer in breeding animals in captivity equipped with the most modern facilities. The Philomena Church is another famous monument of Mysore city preserved in a catacomb in below the main altar with a relic of the 3rd century St. Philomena. The 175 feet high spires is a well known feature of this church. The three lakes in Mysore set in lush green surroundings have become a haven for migratory birds.

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is known as the mesmerizing hill resort of South India with tremendous beauty of nature. The charming hills, lovely lakes, wooded slopes and gigantic trees of Kodaikanal attract plenty of tourists every year. This enchanting destination is known as the princess of hill station because of its lovable climate, mighty rocks, long stretched forest and meadows. Kodaikanal hill resort is located at an altitude of 2133m above sea level with a cool temperature of 13°C to 19°C. Kodaikanal is an ideal destination for honeymoon because of its serene atmosphere and enchanting spots. The major sights of Kodaikanal includes Kodai Lake, Coaker’s walk, parks, temples, pillar rock, waterfalls, museum, Dolphin nose, Kukkal caves and many more. People from various places visit Kodaikanal to celebrate their honeymoon. Kodaikanal is a delightful destination that has retained its untouched and natural beauty along with its magnificent landscapes. The breathtaking views of Kodaikanal are worth to be experienced. Kodaikanal honeymoon is an ideal way for experiencing the beauty of this mesmerizing hill resort.

Munnar

This beautiful hill station is noted for its cool climate and vast tea plantations. This little town boasts of many tea factories, wildlife sanctuaries, colonial bungalows and lakes. Literally meaning 3 rivers, Munnar is situated on the confluence of three rivers – Nallathanni,Mudrapuzha and Kundala. This hill station is 1600m above sea level and was once the summer resort of erstwhile British Government in South India. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji (scientifically known as Strobilantus kuntianus). This flower bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the uppermost peak in South India, Anamudi hill, which towers over 2695 m. Accommodation amenities are outstanding. The altitude is 4000 feet.

Cochin

Cochin, popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is one of the supreme natural harbors in the world. Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway of South India and an entryway to the enchanting backwaters of Kerala. Kochi is one of the fastest growing cities in India and is the business capital of the state. The city is comprised of a group of islands scattered along the Lake of Vembanad. Kochi has a collection of vivid and varied colors, which attracts lots of tourist from far and wide to its shores. The ferry rides across the vast expanses of Kochi backwaters an important tourist attraction. The enchanting coconut palms and Chinese nets leaning against the backdrop of the setting sun, the backwaters make a breathtaking vision. The magnificent houseboats that glide across the water are yet another spectacular sight that not many cities in India can boast.  Backwaters of Cochin indeed occupy a top slot in the tourist map of this beautiful city. Cochin is the ideal destination to explore the charm of the former era, savor the tempting seafood delicacies, to explore the culture heritage and art forms or just to break free from the daily grinds. There are many popular tourist attractions in and around the city attracting tremendous tourists every year.  The Bolgatty Island is an exciting destination of Cochin, where the antique Bolghatty palace, built by the Dutch in 1744 stands. The Willington Island, the manmade island of the city, is another attraction of Cochin for its great natural beauty. The island was made by filling the dredged soil around a tiny natural island that existed previously.