You'll be staying in a series of well-located hotels, all of which will be of a four- and five-star standard. In all cases, rooms have private bathrooms and air conditioning.
Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru (night 2)
Conveniently located in the heart of Bengaluru, this sleek hotel offers first-class amenities to enjoy in between excursions within a stone's throw of Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. There is an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a fine-dining restaurant, and a relaxed bar. Guestrooms are airy with tasteful décor, and include tea/coffee-making facilities, safe and mini-bars and hairdryers.
Grand Mercure Hotel, Mysore (nights 3-4)
Located just minutes from Mysore Palace, this hotel is based in the heart of the city and offers a rooftop swimming pool, a fitness suite and a spa. There is also a speciality restaurant, serving authentic North Indian cuisine, as well as a casual bar. Guestrooms encompass mini-bars, tea/coffee-making facilities, safes, and hairdryers.
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty (nights 5-6)
Surrounded by green lawns and a pretty garden, this hotel has a restaurant and, in colonial style, a charming bar. The guest rooms are comfortable, and each has tea/coffee-making facilities and a safe.
Radisson Blu, Kochi Hotel, Kochi (nights 7-8)
Based in Kochi’s bustling centre, only a short distance from the waterfront, this hotel promises easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. Panoramic views of Kochi’s skyline are available from the rooftop swimming pool, while massage treatments are offered from the spa. There is also a well-appointed fitness suite, and three restaurants, which serve a variety of cuisines. Guestrooms are modern and comfortably furnished, encompassing TVs, minifridges, safes, tea/coffee-making facilities and hairdryers.
Keralan Houseboat (night 9)
Stay in a traditional thatched houseboat with two or three cabins, all with private facilities. Three crew members (including one chef) will take care of you throughout your stay on board. Cruising will take place during daylight hours and the vessel will be moored at night.
Greenwoods, Periyar (nights 10-11)
This property is very close to the wildlife park, and has a restaurant and bar as well as a swimming pool and spa. There is even a coffee shop set high in a tree house. Rooms are in small blocks around the grounds and have good facilities. Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in conveniently located, alternative hotels of a similar standard.
The Taj Gateway Hotel, Madurai (nights 12-13)
A colonial-style hotel located at the base of the Kodai Hills and ringed by a tropical garden. Refined guestrooms, with views of the gardens, hills or city, feature TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a casual lounge bar serving pub classics, a fitness centre, and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Residency Towers, Pondicherry (night 14-15)
A stylish hotel in the heart of the city and close to trendy White Town. The property has three restaurants, a spa and indoor swimming pool. All guestrooms have TV, mini-bar, safe and tea/coffee-maker.
ITC Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram (nights 16)
Positioned on the shore of the Bay of Bengal Coast, this sleek beach resort is near several ancient sites. Enclosed by tropical gardens, air-conditioned guestrooms, with neutral décor, feature safes, hairdryers, mini-bars, TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, and Wi-Fi. There is a poolside grill on an elevated deck, a café, which opens onto the gardens, and a relaxed bar. Guests have access to basketball and volleyball courts, an on-site gym, a spa, and an infinity swimming pool.
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in conveniently located, alternative hotels of a similar standard.
