SOUTH INDIAN MYTH
07 Nights / 08 Days
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BANGALORE | MYSORE | MUDUMLAI | OOTY
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DAY 01 BANGALORE
Bangalore often referred, as the ‘Garden City’ is known for it’s beautifully laid out parks and gardens, wide tree lined avenues and imposing buildings. Bangalore became an important fortress city under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, although little remains from the period except the Lalbagh Botanical Garden and a small palace. Later, in 1831 the British moved their regional administrative base from Srirangapatnam to Bangalore and the town began to take on the ordered look of a British cantonment. Afternoon, city tour covering Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park & Museums and Lalbagh..
Overnight at A J International.
  
 

DAY 02 BANGALORE – MYSORE
Mysore was the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, which ruled the state of Karnataka for around 150 years till the independence of the country from the British. These kings were great patrons of art and culture and the princely state was the cultural capital of the south. Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the old world charm with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance. Afternoon, sightseeing of Mysore covering Maharaja's Palace, Art Gallery, Chamundeswari Temple and Devaraja Market.
Overnight at Hotel Kings Kourt.

DAY 03 MYSORE
After breakfast, go for a sightseeing tour of Srirangapatna. The island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan is just 16km from Mysore city. Inside the fortress is Tipu's mosque with its twin minarets, the celebrated Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Tipu's Summer Palace, the Wellesley Bridge, and the dungeons where British officers were once imprisoned. Equally impressive is the ornate white-domed Gumbaz, an imposing structure with doors of ebony inlaid with ivory and lacquered with Tipu's tiger-striped emblem. Return to Mysore for overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel Kings Kourt.

DAY 04 MYSORE – MUDUMALAI
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Mudumalai - one of South India’s largest wild life reserve. Situated in the foothills of Nilgiris, Mudumalai is a large reserve (3000 sq. kms) ranges in vegetation from Semi-evergreen forests to swamps and grass lands. In Mudumalai the mostly dense forest is home to spotted deer, Indian Bison, tiger, panther, wild boars and sloth bear. The wild life elephant population estimated around 600 is one of the largest in the country. On arrival Check-in at the resort and afternoon is free for your own activities. In the evening visit the surprise attraction of Mudumalai - the Elephant Pooja ceremony.
Overnight at Jungle Retreat.

DAY 05 MUDUMALAI
Wake up to the roar of the jungle and at 07.00am we go on an Elephant safari. The forest department arranges this 45mts elephant ride. Return to hotel and rest. At 01.00pm proceed for a 04 hrs Bush trek, an approved jungle guide well versed in the ways of nature, who can provide an illuminating insight into the realm of this forest trek, will accompany you on this tour, covering some of the most beautiful areas of the park such as Singaar hillock and Moyar river side, where nature is left to itself, undisturbed by outside influences. This trekking will give you many photo opportunities as well as to watch wildlife in its own habit. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay
Overnight at Jungle Retreat.

Note: Safari & Elephant rides in Mudumalai are subject to availability/climatic conditions.

DAY 06 MUDUMALAI – OOTY
Checkout from the hotel after early breakfast and drive to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) - the famous hill station in the Nilgiri hills (Blue mountain) which was found by the British in the early 19th century and is spread amongst rolling hills and valleys. Its green landscape, gardens and tall eucalyptus trees adds beauty to this hills, famous for its outdoor activities like trekking, horse riding, boating, etc. Check in at hotel, rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel Sullivan Court.

DAY 07 OOTY
After breakfast, go for a sightseeing tour of Ooty, covering Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Dodabetta Peak – the highest point of Ooty at an altitude of 2,623 meters; and Lamb's Rock. The picturesque Botanical Garden maintained by the Horticulture department covers an area of about 22 hectares and have over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil of trees.
Overnight at Hotel Sullivan Court.

DAY 08 OOTY – COIMBATORE
Time to bid farewell. On time transfer to Coimbatore airport / railway station for your return journey.





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INCLUSIONS:
o 07 nights accommodation in standard rooms in the hotels mentioned above or similar.
o Room & breakfast in all suggested hotels and full-board at The King’s Sanctuary.
o All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in non air-conditioned medium car.
o All currently applicable taxes. (any Govt. or State taxes subsequently introduced will be extra.)

EXCLUSIONS:
o Expenses of a personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, local guides, entrance at monuments, still/video camera fees at monuments, laundry, phone/fax, tips & gratuities and any items not specified above.
o Any meals, accommodation or services not mentioned in the itinerary, hotel list or ‘includes’ list.
o Flight / Train tickets. Any increase in fuel costs.


     
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