Day 5: Chennai - BangaloreTravel by Shatabadi Express to the 'GardenCity' of Bangalore and enjoy a city tour witha visit to Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan's Palacewho ruled most of southern India during the18th century and Vidhana Soudha (Legislative Building).Day 6: Bangalore - HassanWe travel to Hassan and visitSravanabelagola, which is one of the mostrevered Jain pilgrimage sites in India andhome to world's tallest free-standing statue.We also visit the 12th century temples ofBelur and Halebid. The temples of Halebid,like those of Belur, are a rich cultural heritage of Karnataka.Day 7: Hassan - MysoreContinue south to Mysore stopping atSrirangapatnam Fort en-route. We also visitthe Maharaja's Palace and drive up toChamundi Hill to see the 12th century Sri Chamundeshwari Temple and the NandiBull statue.Day 8: Mysore - CoonoorWe head to the hills and enjoy a scenic drive to the beautiful hill station of Coonoor.Enjoy a walk around this quaint town in the evening.Day 9: Coonoor - Ooty - CoonoorWe board the 'Toy Train' to Ooty, also known as the 'Queen of the Blue Mountain'. 8Days 1-2: UK - ChennaiFly overnight to Chennai.Day 3: ChennaiEnjoy a city tour of Chennai starting with a visitto Marina Beach, which is the second longestbeach in the world. We also visit For St. George,St, Mary's Church and the Shiva KapaleeswararTemple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Day 4: Kanchipuram & Mamallapuram day tourWe travel to Kanchipuram and enjoysightseeing as well as a visit to the ShreenivasSilk House. We then continue toMamallapuram to see the rock carvings whichdate back to the 7th and 8th centuries andVaraha Cave before returning to Chennai.Kerala & theSouthern HighlightsA tour of rolling hills, superb wildlife and a tranquil river cruise"Relax the body inCochin, soothe thesoul in the backwatersand feel thecontentment underthe Kovalam sun."Local Guide P.R. Rajesh's tour highlights18 days from £2,690ppFully Inclusive from the UKSouth India is vastly differentfrom North India; bothculturally and geographically.Starting in the colonial city ofChennai, the tour combineslush mountain scenery inMysore and Coonoor with thesandy beaches of Kovalam.Also included are the tea andspice plantations in Munnar,nature spotting at the PeriyarWildlife Sanctuary and anunforgettable cruise along thetranquil backwaters in Kerala. Inbound (1N)OutboundKochi (2N)KanchipuramBangaloreHassan (1N)(1N)Mysore (1N)Ooty Coonoor(2N)Munnar(1N)Thekkady(2N)MamallapurumKovalam(1N)AlleppeyCHENNAI73N9Houseboat (1N)NedumudyTRIVANDRUM71N9AirBoatRailRoad

the village life around the backwaters ofKerala as we cruise to Alleppey. Lunch anddinner will be served on-board and we stayovernight on the houseboat.Day 14: Alleppey - KochiWe disembark from out houseboat inAlleppey and travel to Kochi. En-route we visita local market, a coir factory andKokkothamangalam Church. Enjoy a Kathakalidance performance in the evening.Day 15: KochiSightseeing today includes a visit to St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, FortKochi and the Jewish Synagogue. We also seethe cantilevered Chinese fishing nets andstroll through the nearby markets.Day 16: Kochi - KovalamTravel to Kovalam and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.Day 17: Kovalam - TrivandrumSightseeing today includes a visit to Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, theZoological Gardens and Museums, Sri Chitra Art Gallery and Reptile House.We also see the Observatory,Kanakakunnu Palace and Sree ShastriPurthi Memorial.Day 18 Trivandrum - UKFly to the UK, arriving home later thesame day.Kettuvallam Houseboat, Kerala9Kerala & the Southern HighlightsUpon arrival we visit the Botanical Gardensand take an optional 15 minute walk uphill toa small village, where we gain an insight intothe lives of the local people. We also enjoy theamazing view over Ooty and the surroundingmountains before returning to Coonoor.Day 10: Coonoor - MunnarWe continue our descent from the highlandswith a full day of driving to Munnar.Day 11: Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary)Visit a local tea plantation and the Tata TeaMuseum. Later, travel to Thekkady and visitPeriyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is SouthIndia's most popular wildlife sanctuary. Thepark is home to 62 species of mammals, 320species of birds, 45 species of reptiles, 27species of amphibians, 38 species of fish and160 species of butterflies. Day 12: Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary)Enjoy a walk through the park in search forthe local wildlife such as elephants, tigers,wild dog, barking deer and mouse deerbefore visiting a local spice village andmarket. Enjoy a Kalaripayattu show(traditional martial arts) in the evening.Day 13: Thekkady - NedumudyTravel to Nedumudy (near Kumarakom)where we board our houseboat, a convertedrice barge known as a 'kettuvallam'. WitnessBook now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentThe 'Kerala and Southern Highlights' tour wasexcellent value for money and the hotels westayed in exceeded my expectations. SouthernIndia is lush and green compared to other parts of India. The tour was simply fantastic.Ms Walsh, February 2010""Departure Dates & PricesFully Inclusive price includes:International flights and current taxesDomestic transportationAccommodationAll mealsTouring with guides and entrance feeVisa fees for UK passport holdersTour departs Wednesday and returns SaturdayPrices are fully inclusive from the UK (see page 4)Based on London Heathrow departuresRegional departures available.Flight upgrades available on request.Land only from £2,290 (Chennai -Trivandrum).Single room option from £690 (see page 5).Tipping payable locally US$90 (see page 5).Medium Paced TourDepart UKArrive UKPrice01 Feb 1218 Feb 12£2,69003 Oct20 Oct07 Nov24 Nov06 Feb 1323 Feb 13£2,890Tea Plantation, MunnarDiscover moreScan the QR CodeTo download your tourdossier or for furtherinformation, scan thisbarcode using yoursmart phone. For more details on how to use this,please refer to page 19.