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DAY 1: - BANGALORE
Arrive Bangalore. Meet, assist and transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon : City tour of Bangalore.
Bangalore, The capital of Karnataka, it is also
known as 'City of Gardens'. 'Lal Bagh' with its
beautiful fountains, lotus pools, array of old trees
is beautyin itself. Also can be seen are the Karnataka
state Government Buildings and the Maharaja's Palace.
Also known as the 'Silicon Valley of India', Bangalore
is home for some of the most prestigious educational
and multinational companies. Overnight at Hotel.
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2 : - Bangalore - Mysore (135 Kms /3 1/2 Hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Mysore, A city of natural
beauty, royal aura and quaint charm it never fails
to charm its visitors. The splendorous places, the
fragrance of sandalwood, incense sticks and Mysore
jasmine provide you great relief to your senses
and soul.Explore the city this afternoon, visiting
the ornate City palace - an enduring and spectacular
view when illuminated with 97,000 electric bulbs
shimmering against an inky black night. A priceless
national treasure and the pride of a kingdom. Onward
drive to the top of Chamundi Hill, passing the huge
monolith Nandi Bull. Overnight at Hotel. |
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3 :- Mysore
Morning drive to nearby Srirangapatnam - The island
fortress of the legendary Tiger of Mysore - Tipu
Sultan, takes you through the pages of history.
Every stone, every Temple, every Palace and every
Mosque in here has a story to tell. Afternoon visit
to the Keshava Temple at Somnathpur. Other places
to visit are Vrindavan Gardens, St. Philomena's
Church, Gol Gumbuz & Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Onward drive to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
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4 :- Mysore - Ooty (141 Kms / 4 Hrs)
In the morning drive to Ooty (159 kms) - the Queen
of Hill stations nestledin the Nilgiri range and
popularly known as Ooty, A Britisher Mr. JohnSullivan
discovered Ooty in 1821, the sheer grandeur of
this romantic cityis enough to drain anyone out.
Afternoon arrive at hotel and rest of the dayat
leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
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5 :- Ooty
Morning half day tour of the Botanical Gardens and
the Museum with thenumerous varieties of ornamental
trees and plants is an attraction for all tourists,
One can see the best profiles of nature, each embedded
with adistinctive grandeur. It s the majestic waterfalls,
never-ending forests,
and beautiful tea gardens, lush green meadows, placid
lake, manicured golfcourses that are really spellbinding.
Overnight at the hotel
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6 :- Ooty - Kodai (264 Kms / 6 - 7 Hrs)
After early mornings break fast proceed Kodaikanal
,Check in at the hotel. Over night at hotel.
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DAY
7 :- Kodai
After early morning break fast proceed visit to
Coacker s Walk, Golf Links, Green Valley View, Pillar
Rocks, Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls &
the Lake etc.
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DAY 8 :- Kodai - Madurai (120 Kms / 3 Hrs)
After Breakfast drive to Madurai, the great temple
town of South India, it is synonymous with the
celebrated Meenakshi Temple. It is situated on
the banks of river Vaigai. Madurai has a rich
cultural heritage, which is more than 2500 years
old. The city is believed to have been built by
the Pandyan King, Kulasekara in the 6th century
BC. It is also known as the Athens of the East
and is thesecond largest city in Tamil Nadu. A
natural spring called Nuburagangai is also located
here.Overnight at Hotel.
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9 :- Madurai
After Breakfast, Visit the Famous Meenakshi Temple,
Teppakkulam Tank and the ancient Tirumala Nayak
Palace. But unlike the other temple cities of Tamil
Nadu whose fame relies heavily on the fabulous contributions
of great empires, Madurai Tour, though undoubtedly
known first and foremost for the Meenakshi temple,
is very much modern and progressive city. Overnight
at Hotel.
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DAY10 :- MADURAI - THANJAVUR (Tanjore) (approx
163Kms. / 04 Hrs)
Morning drive to Thanjavur, via the ornate Srirangam
Temple at Tiruchirapally. Half day tour of this
ancient Chola capital which is dominated by the
mighty Brihadeshwara Temple with its huge gopurams.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
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11 : THANJAVUR -PONDICHERRY (approx 177kms. /
4 1/2 Hrs)
Morning : Drive to Pondicherry by surface. Enroute
visit the exquisite and rarely visited temple
complexes at Darasuram, Gangaikondacholapuram,
and Chidambaram. Overnight at Hotel.
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DAY 12 : PONDICHERRY - CHENNAI (MADRAS) (approx
165kms. / 04hrs)
Morning drive up the coast to Chennai. En route
visit the fabulous shore temples at Mahabalipuram.
Check-in at the hotel on arrival. Day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
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DAY
13: Chennai
Transfer to the airport to board flight for your
onward destination.
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