Best of South India

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Best of South India

Day 1 Bangalore - Mysore (139Kms/3Hours)


On arrival at Bangalore you will be met by our representative, who will assist you at the airport & you will proceed for half day sightseeing of Bangalore, visit Cubbon Park and Lalbagh, the superb botanical garden laid out by Haidar Ali in 1760, withplants and tree from many countries. Visit Bull Temple-The Monolithic Nandi Bull is believed to have grown in size. Tipu's summer Palace, has walls and ceiling painted in brilliant colours with beautiful carvings. After Lunch you will futher drive to Mysore (139 kms). Mysore, the city of palaces, is also called Mysooroo. The city was earlier the capital of the Wodeyar rulers. The Wodeyar rulers were great patrons of art and culture, which you can see in the rich heritage of the city. On arrival check in at the hotel. check Overnight in Mysore.

Day 2 Mysore

Mysore 
This day after breakfast proceed for sightseeing in and around Mysore. Visit Tipu Sultan's beautiful summer palace built in 1784, in its lovely garden (25 kms). Later visit Mysore Palace- . Built in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the Palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. Afternoon visit Chamundeswari Temple and Nandi hills. Evening excursion to Brindavan Garden (19 kms). The 2 km rock-field is one of the biggest in India and forms a 130 sq. km. lake. It was built by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar. Overnight in Mysore.

Day 3 Mysore-Ooty (100Kms/3Hours)


Today you will drive to Ooty (Located 158 kms). Ooty is popularly known as the "Queen of the blue mountains". Ooty is famous for its rolling hills covered in pine and eucalyptus forests and its coffee and tea plantations. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free for individual activities. Overnight in Ooty.

Day 4 Ooty


This day after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Ooty, visit Botanical Gardens, with 1000 varieties of plants, shrubs and trees including orchids, ferns, pines and medicinal plants among beautiful lawns. Visit Raj Bhavan, Dodabetta, (10 kms) the big mountain that reaches 2638m, making it the second highest in Western Ghats. Enjoy boating (Optional) on Ooty Lake, built in 1825, with beautiful surroundings. Overnight in Ooty.

Day 5 Ooty


Today enjoy an excursion to Coonoor (15 kms). Coonoor has some great scenic places to visit. Sim's Park, located in the midst of a ravine, covers an area of 12 hectares and exhibits over 1000 species of plants, trees and flowers. For some of the finest views around visit the Lamb's Rock, where you can feast your eyes on the captivating view of the Burliyar ravine and the plains of Mettupalayam. Lady Canning's Seat, a little further ahead, is a point said to have been frequented by the Viceroy's wife. Dolphin's Nose, is a rocky projection in the hill-side from where you can catch more panoramic views of the hills and plains. Evening return back to Ooty. Overnight in Ooty.

Day 6 Ooty-Coimbatore (88Kms/2Hours)


This day after breakfast drive to Coimbatore/Bangalore airport/railway station (located 88 kms & 265kms respectively) for flight / train to onward destination.

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