1 Days (Arrival at Bangalore & Half Day Bangalore Sightseeing)
Upon your arrival at Bangalore Airport//Railway Station, meet our representative who will greet you and assist you with a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax. Bangalore is also known as 'The Garden City'. Also a major IT hub, Bangalore is India's very own Silicon Valley. Visit the famous sites of this vibrant cosmopolitan city to experience a fascinating mix of the old and new. Bangalore Palace is a majestic palace enclosed by beautiful gardens and located in the heart of the city. Its architecture features a wooden structure with intricate carvings and is quite reminiscent of medieval castles and bygone royal culture. Sri Radha Krishna Temple is a magnificent shrine and one of the largest ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temples in the world. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is home to museums that feature rare collections, such as Mysore paintings, leather puppets, Russian artists, and various sculptures. Venkatappa Art Gallery is a great stop for art lovers. It features sculptures, paintings, and a good collection of artefacts. Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, previously known as the Rose and Cypress garden, got its name from the collection of red roses that bloomed all year round in this garden. It is considered one of the most diverse botanical gardens in South Asia and was built way back in 1760. Vidhana Soudha counts as one of the most imposing as well as the most magnificent buildings in Bangalore. It rises to a height of almost 46 m and is mainly famous for housing the Legislative Chambers of the state government. Your evening is free for leisure and your own activity. Bangalore is great for shopping and a fun night out. Shop for sarees, jewelery, silk, handicrafts and antiques. Go for a pub crawl in the heart of Bangalore! Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in Bangalore.
2 Days (Transfer from Bangalore to Mysore - Mysore Sightseeing)
After breakfast today, check out from your hotel and get ready for your transfer to Mysore by road (150 kms/3.5 hrs), popularly known as 'The City of Palaces'. Check in to your hotel and relax. Later, set out on a half day local sightseeing tour in Mysore. Mysore Zoo (closed on Tuesdays) - This 157-acre zoo is the one of the most popular attractions in the city. It houses a wide range of animals and is one of the oldest zoos of the country. The beauty of Chamundi Hills beside it is an added bonus. Mysore Zoo also had record number of housing various avian species - more than 40 other countries in the world. It is known for breeding of rare animals which is a feature present in very few other zoos in the world. Mysore Zoo is the only zoo in India to have a gorilla. The zoo also houses chimpanzees and orangutans. Other exotic animals found in Mysore zoo are giraffes, zebras, White Deer, African Elephants, Bears, Porcupines, Rhinoceros, Tapir, Otters etc. Mysore Palace (or Maharaja's Palace) - one of the most visited monuments in India. This historical, royal place of residence of the Wadiyars is a splendid architectural feat and houses some of the best artifacts from historic times. The Palace is set in carefully laid out gardens. It is a beautiful three storied stone building of fine grey granite and rich pink marble domes. Overlooking this structure is a five-storied 145 foot tower whose domes are gilded in gold. In the evening visit Krishna Raja Sagara Dam built over the River Cauvery near the conjunction of three rivers, namely, Cauvery, Hemavathi & Lakshmana Thirtha. Get mesmerised by colorful & stunning Brindavan Gardens known for its symmetric design and illuminated terrace gardens. The main attraction at Brindavan Gardens is the beautiful array of musical fountains. Coupled with laser lights, these fountains are synchronized to music and go live at the time the garden is lit up. Mysore is also an ideal shopping destination. Explore shopping at the local market. Take home souvenirs like Mysore silk saris, Mysore sandalwood artefacts & handicrafts, incense sticks, coffee, wooden toys and traditional Mysore paintings called Ganjifa paintings. Return to your hotel after your sightseeing tour. Overnight stay in Mysore.
3 Days (Transfer from Mysore to Coorg - Half day Coorg Sightseeing)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Coorg (120Kms/3Hrs). Enroute visit Bylakuppe - largest Tibetan settlement in South India famous for the Golden Temple (or Namdroling Monastery). It holds some excellent examples of Tibetan architecture and artwork with elaborately decorated temple tower and ornate outer walls, intricately adorned with beautiful murals. The red doors have giant golden knockers. Inside, one has the privilege of witnessing the enormous 40 feet high golden statues of Guru Padmasambhava, Buddha Sakyamuni and Amityaus, surrounded by lovely paintings of various aspects of Tibetan Buddhist mythology. Post lunch visit the famous Raja's seat elevated at an altitude of 1500m famous for its picturesque sceneries of misty hills of Western Ghats. The spot offers a breathtaking view of towering hills, green valleys, studded with paddy fields and Sunset. Visit The Omkareshwara Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the town of Madikeri. The speciality of the temple is that its construction reflects a mix of Gothic and Islamic styles. Return to hotel in evening. Overnight stay at Coorg.
4 Days (Transfer from Coorg to Wayanad)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Wayanad is situated in an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau in the Western Ghats and in true sense is the green paradise of kerala .On arrival check in to the hotel and relax . Overnight stay at Wayanad hotel
5 Days (Full Day Wayanad Sightseeing)
Enjoy a full day sightseeing at Wayanad... Explore Edakkal caves, known for its rich heritage value. What make these massive caves special are the artistic carvings dating back to pre-historic era. The carvings represent human and animal figures and objects of human use and symbols. They indicate the presence of a civilized human population - much before the known times. Later, visit Muthanga wild life sanctuary, the largest wildlife sanctuary in the Malabar region. Overnight stay at Wayanad.
6 Days (Transfer from Wayanad to Ooty)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Ooty. On arrival check in to the hotel and later proceed for half day sightseeing visit Ooty Lake - An artifical Lake & one of the famous tourist spot in Ooty. Enjoy boating, cycling, photography, mini toy train ride etc (on direct payment basis). Indulge in shopping around Ooty lake for chocolates, shawls, eucalyptus oil etc. Later proceed to the hotel & over night stay in Ooty Hotel. l
7 Days (Full day Sightseeing of Ooty & Coonoor)
Post breakfast enjoy a full day tour to Ooty & Coonoor, the jewels of fascinating Nilgiri Hills. These two hill stations are located merely 20km from each other and can be visited in the same day. Morning visit Sim's Park - Located at a height of 1780 meters, Sim’s Park is a botanical garden which was established in 1874. It has more than 1000 species of flora including Queensland Karry Pine, Rudraksha (the bead tree) and Ornamental tree making it a place worth visiting. Enjoy long peaceful walks through the lush greenery and colourful, vibrant flowers, boating & photography. Lamb's Rock - Located on the way to Dolphin’s Nose in Ooty, Lamb’s Rock is laos called as Echo Rock. A popular picnic spot, it offers an admirable view of Coimbatore Plains and surrounding lush greenery. Route to this place offers trekking opportunities too. Dolphin’s Nose - Located 10 km at a distance from Coonoor, Dolphin’s Nose is a peak offering enchanting view of the Nilgiri Hills and the Catherine Falls. The peak of the hills resembles a nose of a dolphin hence the name. Botanical Garden - a vast expanse of lawn like a golf course, going steeply uphill with variety of trees and shrubs as well as some conservatories with exotic ferns and flowering plants. Highlight of this park is the fossilized tree belonging to the pre-historic era, kept as natural exhibit. According to carbon dating findings, it is about 20 million-year-old. Rose Garden- the largest rose garden in India which displays more than 20,000 varieties of roses collected from different parts of the world. Unusual colors of black and green roses are also found. Get a spectacular view of the entire Ooty from Rose Garden. In the evening proceed to Ooty Lake - an artificial Lake & one of the famous tourist spots in Ooty. Enjoy boating, cycling, photography, mini toy train ride etc (on direct payment basis). Indulge in shopping around Ooty lake for chocolates, shawls, eucalyptus oil etc.Later proceed to hotel and relax . Overnight stay at Ooty hotel.
8 Days (Transfer from Ooty to Kodaikanal & Kodaikanal Sightseeing)
Post breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Kodaikanal (250Kms/6Hrs), one of the most popular and serene hill stations of Tamilnadu with cloud-capped mountains, scenic waterfalls, clear lakes and beautiful valleys. Next visit Kodai Lake - a star shaped lake located centrally in Kodaikanal with Palani hills in the backdrop. Its a man made lake and major touist landmark. Enjoy boating, horse riding, cycling etc. (on direct payment basis). Check in to your hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel.
9 Days (Transfer from Kodaikanal to Madurai - Departure from Madurai)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed towards Madurai airport / Railway station for your onward journey.
