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Bangalore DAY 1: - BANGALORE

Arrival at Bangalore. Our representatives meet you at Bangalore and assist with the transfer to your Hotel. The afternoon begins with a city tour of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka and also called 'City of Gardens'.

Highlights include a visit to 'Lal Bagh,' famed for its beautiful fountains, lotus pools, abundance of old trees and Karnataka state Government Buildings as well as the Maharaja's Palace. Bangalore is also home to some of the most prestigious educational and multinational companies in the world. Overnight stay is arranged at Hotel.

 

MysoreDAY 2 : - Bangalore - Mysore (135 Kms /3 1/2 Hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to Mysore, a city of natural beauty and old-world charm that never fails to win over its visitors with its splendid sightseeing and shopping options.

Some of these include viewing of the ornate City Palace that is illuminated with 97,000 electric bulbs and is a sight to see against the dark bosom of the night, temple of the Nandi Bull, atop Chamundi Hill and picking up souvenirs of famous Bangalore-Mysore sandalwood products, incense sticks and Mysore jasmine that are sure to rejuvenate you senses and soul.An overnight stay at the Hotel refreshes and restores holiday fun factors.

 
Ranganathaswamy TempleDAY 3 :- Mysore

Morning drive to nearby Srirangapatnam, the island fortress of the legendary Tiger of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, affords a walk through the pages of history with temples, palaces and mosques galore, each with a unique tale of its own - bound to fascinate and enthrall all history lovers.

An afternoon visit to the Keshava Temple at Somnathpur is followed up with a visit to Vrindavan Gardens, St. Philomena's Church, Gol Gumbuz and Ranganathaswamy Temple, after which our honored guests to India can be onward bound on a drive to their hotel for an overnight stay.

 

OotyDAY 4 :- Mysore - Ooty (141 Kms / 4 Hrs)

In the morning, guests drive out to Ooty (159 kms away). Ooty is known as the Queen of Hill stations by the locals and is nestled cozily in the sprawling Nilgiri hill range.

Discovered by a Britisher Mr. JohnSullivan, in 1821, the sheer grandeur of this romantic city Ooty, brings film-makers, honeymooning couples and those looking for family or personal time running to its verdant, leisurely pace of life amid cloud-cover and colonial charm of heritage bungalows. Overnight stay is pre-arranged for all guests at the hotel.

 
Botanical Gardens DAY 5 :- Ooty

The morning awakens early in Ooty too, much like its residents and a half day tour of the Botanical Gardens, Museum with numerous varieties of ornamental trees and plants, viewing majestic waterfalls, never-ending forests, visiting old-fashioned tea gardens, placid lakes, manicured golf-courses and other natural attractions are sure to appeal to all visitors.

The day's sight-seeing is followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

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

An early breakfast ensures guests are set for the onward journey Kodaikanal, which is followed by a check in and over night stay arranged by Travelmartindia.com at hotel.
 
Green Valley ViewDAY 7 :- Kodai

Breakfast is an early affair again as guests proceed to sightseeing tour of Cocker's Walk, Golf Links, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls and the Lake among other prominent highlights of Kodaikanal.
 

Madurai DAY 8 :- Kodai - Madurai (120 Kms / 3 Hrs)

After breakfast, a drive down to Madurai, the great temple town of South India, synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple, which is situated on the banks of river Vaigai ensures a generous dose of rich Indian cultural heritage and ancient spiritual seat of wisdom. (What better way to describe a place that is more than 2500 years old in a city believed to have been built by the Pandyan King, Kulasekara in the 6th century BC and tagged as the Athens of the East?)

The natural spring called Nuburagangai, is also located here. Overnight stay at Hotel is pre-arranged for guests.

 
Meenakshi TempleDAY 9 :- Madurai

After breakfast, visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, Teppakkulam Tank and the ancient Tirumala Nayak Palace during this unique Madurai Tour that is also affords glimpses of a modern Indian town whereas all the other Southern counterparts have ancient empires and royal patronage to thank for their growth and prosperity. An overnight stay at Hotel follows hectic day of sight-seeing.
 

Thanjavur DAY10 :- MADURAI - THANJAVUR (Tanjore) (approx 163Kms. / 04 Hrs)

Morning drive to Thanjavur, via the ornate Srirangam Temple at Tiruchirapally is followed by a Half day tour of this ancient Chola capital dominated by the mighty Brihadeshwara Temple and its huge gopurams.

The afternoon may be spent at leisure as guests please with overnight stay arranged at Hotel.

 

ChidambaramDAY 11 : THANJAVUR -PONDICHERRY (approx 177kms. / 4 1/2 Hrs)

Morning dawns and the action begins with a drive to Pondicherry and visitors can visit the exquisite and rarely visited temple complexes at Darasuram, Gangaikondacholapuram and Chidambaram en route. Overnight stay is arranged at Hotel.

 
Mahabalipuram DAY 12 : PONDICHERRY - CHENNAI (MADRAS) (approx 165kms. / 04hrs)

The morning's drive up to the coast of Chennai ensures visitors wishing to explore India and its Southern Charms are not disappointed as en route they can stop and click photographic mementos of this trip as they pass through some fabulous shore temples at Mahabalipuram.

Check-in at the hotel upon arrival and spend the day at leisure before retiring for the night at the Hotel.

 

ChennaiDAY 13: Chennai

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


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