Day 01 Arrive Bangalore
Arrive at Bangalore international airport.
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. A city of gardens founded in 1537 by Kempe Gowda, a chieftain who constructed a mud fort at this site, later rebuilt in stone in the 18th century by Hyder Ali, it is in ruins today and is situated at an altitude of 1914 m, it has a salubrious clime throughout the year. It is one of India’s main commercial and industrial centers.
You will be met by our representative at the arrivals lounge and escorted till your check in at Hotel.
Balance day at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Bangalore – Mysore
Morning city tour of Bangalore.
Visit the Bull Temple, the monolithic deity being the Nandi or celestial bull, a marvellous work on granite. The Mysore Arts & Crafts Centre, and drive through Commercial Street past the magnificent Neo-Dravidian structure, Vidhana Soudha, the government secretariat. Time & interest permitting, visit the Lal Bagh gardens developed with lavish care since the Muslim era and which now offer a variety of century-old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces and an assortment of herbs and plants spread out over several acres. In the centre of the park is the Glass House where thousands of colourful fragrant flowers go on show ever year in January and August.
Afternoon drive to Mysore.
Mysore the ‘Garden City’ stands by a rocky hill named after the goddess Chamundi. It is a city of palaces and museums. The palace of the Maharaja within the Old Fort is admittedly one of the most beautiful buildings in India. city.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 In Mysore
Morning after breakfast proceed for city tour of Mysore.
Visit the Maharajas’s Palace – a synthesis of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. Gateways, domes, arches, turrets, colonnades, sculpture – all are here in great profusion. Visit Chamundi Hill named after the Royal Family’s patron goddess and the site of summer palaces, an ancient temple and the 16-foot Nandi (Siva’s bull) carved out of a single huge boulder. The view from the hill offers a beautiful panorama of not only all Mysore, but also ranges of hills, lakes and the turrets of temples and churches. Also visit Amba vilas Palace & Sri Chamarajendra Art museum
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Mysore – Coorg
Morning drive to Coorg.
This top rated hill station in the South India is situated in the State of Karnataka. Coorg or the Kodagu is known for its coffee and its people, the Kodavas. The people here speak in Kodava, Kannada, Malayalam, Yerava, Konkani, Urdu, Tulu and English languages. Rice, coffee, timber and the spices are worth being bought from Coorg. The places that bounds to attract us are the Abbey Falls, Dubare, Talakaveri, Bhagamandala, Tibetan Buddhist Golden Temple, Iruppu Falls and Nisargadhama. Talakaveri is the origin place of the River Kaveri, on the banks of Lord Brahma’s temple. Bhagamandala is the “sangam” of the two mighty rivers, The Cauvery and the Kanika.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 In Coorg
Full day explore the town.
Some of the famous tourist spots are the Raja’ s Seat in Madikeri town, which commands a view of beautiful green hills and valleys, and Talcauvery, 44 km from Madikeri, a pilgrimage centre where the mighty Cauvery river takes its birth. The Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Nagarhole) is a wildlife sanctuary that is a must see for the tourists. The Park is located on the southern tip of Coorg. From Madikeri, the park is good three hours drive on serpentine roads, along lush fields and gurgling rivulets. Finally, Coorg is not the sort of place for the routine tourists, undertaking a ‘package tour’, but is for those who want to soak in Nature.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Coorg – Wayanad
Breakfast at hotel
Later drive to Wayanad . Arrive at Wayanad and check-in at your hotel for an overnight.
Wayanad set in the picturesque Western Ghats and mountains at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. Littered with tropical rain forests, dense hills, rolling paddy fields, spice plantations and valleys, Wayanad is a hitherto undiscovered location offering breathtaking views. Enroute visit Pookode Lake, a scenic fresh water lake surrounded by forest, where you can take a gentle walk around. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.
Enjoy the nature walks spanning the 400 acre plantation ranging from different difficulty levels. There are over 100 species of birds of various hues that can be spotted during your walks.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 07 Wayanad – Ooty
Morning after breakfast drive to Ooty.
Ooty is the leading hill resort of South India. Situated in the heart of Nilgiris (Blue Mountains), at a height of 2,287 m (7,500 ft), it lies on a plateau and looks like a vast park. To the northwest of Ooty are splendid downs resembling those of Sussex, while to the west, south and southwest, lofty hills add to the grandeur of the scenery. Its climate is similar to summer in England. The terraced Botanical Gardens, which are a landmark in Ooty, have many rare trees and flowering plants. There is a beautiful lake with boating facilities. Ooty is also known for its tea and coffee plantations and there are hundreds of tea estates in and around this hill resort
On arrival check in Hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 08 In Ooty
Full day tour of Ooty visiting the Botanical garden , Ooty lake, Rose garden & Dobata Peak.
Botanical Garden is one of the best tourist attraction places which attract the tourist from all over the world. This garden was laid out in 1847 by the Marquis of Tweedale and is spread over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill at an elevation of 2,400 meters above Main Sea Level. An explicit collection of flowering tress, beautiful shrubs, and rare colored lilies are seen.
From just behind the central Bus Stand (also near the Railway station) the famous Ooty Lake stretches, in an irregular ‘L’ shape, for about 2.75 kms in length and varying distances in width(100m – 140m). For the curious, this lake was artificially formed by John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty, in 1823-25 by damming the mountain streams flowing down Ooty valley
Rose Park is situated in the heart of Ooty town and it is located less than a km from Charring Cross at Vijayanagaram, the rose garden is laid on 10 acres of land. This garden has been beautifully laid out in terraces with rose tunnels, pergolas and bowers with rose creepers.
The Doddabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters. It is the highest point in the district, making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. It is merely 10kms from Ooty so you can simply grab your camera and head straight to the peak, and click amazing pictures of the valley below. On a clear day, which is honestly not that often, one can see far off areas, even the plains of Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore
Overnight at hotel
Day 09 Ooty – Bangalore & fly out
Morning free.
Afternoon drive to Bangalore international airport to connect flight for onward destination
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