Charm of South India (Luxury Trip in 15k)

Tripoto
11th Dec 2020
Photo of Charm of South India (Luxury Trip in 15k) by Surbhi Somani
Day 1

Southern India is a combination of scenic views, mountain view, trekking, Historic places, beaches, waterfalls, National parks and all genre which anyone can think to visit. Culture, Cuisine, Art, offerings at temple everything has its own uniqueness, way different from Northern India.

So here is a quick drive through itinerary.

Ooty- Queen of hills, justifies the place perfectly.

Being a hilly area, sunsets early and market shuts down at 6 in evening.

We reached around 5 in evening and checked in and viewed Beautiful sunset from our balcony, this is what we could do for the day.

Sterling ooty

Photo of Charm of South India (Luxury Trip in 15k) by Surbhi Somani

Sterling ooty

Photo of Charm of South India (Luxury Trip in 15k) by Surbhi Somani

Sterling ooty

Photo of Charm of South India (Luxury Trip in 15k) by Surbhi Somani
Day 2

Morning view is out of this world, which makes u believe that nature has its own magnificence.

Things to do -

Rose garden

Wide variety of Roses beautifully cultivated across a wide area

Botanical garden

Place to relax with friends or go on for a picnic with variety of different species of flowers.

Hop on to local markets specially famous for homemade chocolates and variety of essential oils.

Dedobetta peak

The highest peak in the Nilgiris of around 2623m

Avalanche lake and Emerald Lake

With awestrucking beauty these beautiful lakes are mesmerizing and fills the nature with pastel shades.

Tea museum

Where one can definitely learn the process of making of tea and variety of flavours available. Hotspot for chai lovers.

Chocolate factory

Pykara lake

Ooty is moreover to enjoy the journey rather than visiting destinations.

Sterling Ooty is one of the best resorts I have ever seen. Perfectly captures dusk and dawn.

Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Sterling Ooty Fern Hill by Surbhi Somani
Day 3

Conoor

Checkout early morning and on the way visit to conoor

Things to do-

Catherine Waterfalls

Dolphins nose-

One of the great experience ever seams to be live heaven on earth the cold breeze make u feel young and enthusiastic

(we just went at the time of Covid-19 it was closed but out of words for this experiences)

Lush green forests amongst woods

Photo of Charm of South India (Luxury Trip in 15k) by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Charm of South India (Luxury Trip in 15k) by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Charm of South India (Luxury Trip in 15k) by Surbhi Somani
Day 4

Valara waterfalls.

Dropping down from an altitude of 100 meters, is

considered as one of the major sightseeing points. Apart from the silver cascade, the waterfall is a beautiful treat amidst the dense jungle.

Tata tea museum

It is setup to cater to tea aficionados and connoisseurs, as well as

people who are curious to learn the process of tea- making.

Eravikulam National park

The first national park of Kerala and a UNESCO world

Heritage site, Eravikulam is home to an immense

population of endangered mountain goat, Nilgiri Tahr and variety of flora and fauna.

Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Day 5

Echo point

People can hear their name reverberating around

the surroundings again and again as they shout out their name, situated above 600m sea level

Mattupetty dam

A sightseeing place where can shop local souvenirs froms shops specially wooden product are available at very reasonable cost

Topstation

Place amidst clouds, with mini trekking when reached at the destination give a view worth efforts.

Photo of Munnar Top Station, View Point, View Point Path, Munnar, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Munnar Top Station, View Point, View Point Path, Munnar, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Munnar Top Station, View Point, View Point Path, Munnar, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Munnar Top Station, View Point, View Point Path, Munnar, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Munnar Top Station, View Point, View Point Path, Munnar, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Munnar Top Station, View Point, View Point Path, Munnar, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Munnar Top Station, View Point, View Point Path, Munnar, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Day 6

Thekkady

Things to do-

Jungle Safari

Couple spa

Rose garden

Widely spreaded Rose garden with variety of activities to do as boating, rappelling, zip lining etc

Abraham's spice garden

Picked by BCC news, a garden with variety of more than 600 species of fruits and spices whereby he explains and makes u tastes leaves and spices and deep knowledge which I guess Google would fail to deliver.

Photo of Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Day 7

Alleppey

A place to chill out and relax with a glass of wine and snacks with backwater facing resort.

There is hype amongst everyone to stay in house boat, but before booking that few things need to be cleared.

They start by 12 in noon and there are wide range of boat starting from inr 4000 per room. But it is slow moving boat which visits different villages and at evening 5.30 they will tie u down at harbour and again in morning at 8 will drop at destination.

Or another option to experience backwaters is to get 2 hours ride in shikara boat and book a villa or resort.

So it's totally ont the individual choice the kind of experience they want.

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani
Day 8

Cherai beach

Most famous beach in India, must visit place of kochi.

Jain temple

Speciality about this is that at 12 in noon Pigeon pay tribute to temple and give pradakshina (turn around) after which only they have food.

Photo of Cochin, Kerala, India by Surbhi Somani

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Things to be noted!

Its difficult to find pure veg restaurant in South so here are some places which one can try.

Munnar- Annapurna pure veg

Thekkady- Hotel vasant vihar

Ooty- Kailash parvat for North Indian cuisine

Anand bhavan for South Indian cuisine

Alleppey- Aryaas

Southern India is all about its natural beauty so prefer personal vehicle over public transport for convenience to explore beautiful places on the way

Language issue is going to be there especially in Kerala region.

Distance between two places may be less but it takes more time to travel because of hilly curves, clouds and mists so prefer not to travel after 6 in evening.

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Overall trip cost--(Group of 6)

Car hiring for 8 days- 33000

Food- Around 12000 for group

Accomodation- Room between 1500 to 5000

Activities- as paragliding ( 3500 per person) , zip lining, rappelling, house boat stay( 4000-10000 per room), camping (3000 per night per person) which may cost accordingly.

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