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Bangalore 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.
 
MysoreDAY 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.
 
Ranganathaswamy TempleDAY 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.
 

OotyDAY 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.

 
Botanical Gardens DAY 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
 
KodaiDAY 6 :- Ooty - Kodai (264 Kms / 6 - 7 Hrs)

After early mornings break fast proceed Kodaikanal ,Check in at the hotel. Over night at hotel.
 
Green Valley ViewDAY 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.


 

Madurai 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.

 
Meenakshi TempleDAY 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.
 

Thanjavur 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.


 

ChidambaramDAY 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.

 
Mahabalipuram 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.
 

ChennaiDAY 13: Chennai

Transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.



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