SOUTHERN SPLENDOUR TOUR
Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destinations: Bangalore » Mysore » Ooty

Day 01: Bangalore
On arrival you are met and transferred to hotel. Check in and proceed for half day sight seeing Visit Lalbagh, Bull Temple, Vidhan Soudha and High Court.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Bangalore
After breakfast we start for the sightseeing of Bangalore visiting - The Vidhan Soudha, the major attraction in Bangalore. The building is a massive neo-Dravidian architecture presently functioning as the state legislative assembly. The Cubbon Park in the heart of the city, Lal Bagh (famous for the blooming red roses), Bangalore Palace - Built in the year 1887 with architecture based on Tudor Style, The Venkatappa Art Gallery - houses about 600 paintings on display, The Tipu's Palace and the adjoining fort are fine examples of Indo-Islamic architecture that also offer a glimpse into the Mughal lifestyle of the day. Return to hotel in the afternoon for own activities. In the evening visit to ISKCON Temple (International Society For Krishna Consciousness). Visit this ornate temple built on a hillock with granite, marble and Korean glass, this huge cultural complex was established to promote Vedic culture and spiritual learning. It houses various deities, including Krishna, Balaram and Radha.
Overnight at Hotel in Bangalore.

Day 03: Bangalore - Mysore
Check out from hotel after breakfast drive to Mysore - the palace city of South India. On arrival check in to hotel and after lunch, sight seeing of Mysore visiting - the Famous 'Palace of Mysore' which was once the residential of Wodeyars and is one of the largest of its kind in India. Built in 1912 in the indo Saracenic style, this palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched. Then on visit the 'Jayachamsrajendra Art Gallery' housed in the Jaganmohan palace. This gallery has a collection of Exquisite paintings dating back to 1875. Further visit to the bull temple (a 4.8mts monolith) on the middle of hill on the way to Chamundi temple and then to visit the 'Chamumdi Hill Temple' at a height of 1062mts. The 2000-year-old temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. A seven storey, 40mts high tower, dominates the temple. A view of entire Mysore city from this hill top is breath taking.
Overnight at hotel in Mysore.

Day 04: Mysore
After early breakfast we proceed for a day return excursion to Somnathpur and Srirangapattinum. Somnathpur - one need not search far for its history. An inscribed stone slab, in old Kannada, at the entrance says it all. The reigning monarch was Narasimha III (1254-91 A.D.) whose full regal title runs into a sizeable paragraph: "Sri Vishnuvaradhana, Pratapa Chakravarti, Hoysala Bhujabala, Sri Vira Narasimha, Maharajadhiraja, Raja Paramesvara, Sanivarasiddhi, Giridurgamalla etc. Later we drive to Srirangapattinam - place with Ancient history is an Island fortress town on the bank of river cauvery. Visit the Srirengapatnam fort and the summer palace of Tippu sultan. After sightseeing of Srirengapatnam around 13.30hrs break for lunch at a nice resort in same town. After lunch we visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at a 3km distance on one of the three islands in the Cauvery River. It's a good place to see Storks, Ibis, Egrets, Darters, Spoonbills and Cormorants round the year. Return to hotel in the evening and rest of the day for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Mysore.
Breakfast and drive to Mysore. Enroute visit Srirangapattanam. Visit Mysore palace and the art gallery. Overnight stay.

Day 05: Mysore - Ooty
After early breakfast drive to Ooty (Uthagamandalam) - the famous hill station in the Nilgiri Hills (Blue mountain) which was found by the British in the early 19th century. In early days this place was inhabited by tribal people named Todas. Its green landscape, gardens and tall eucalyptus trees adds beauty to this hill. We drive until Conoor where in we will board the famous miniature stem train . Arrive Ooty and check in to hotel. The train trip offers you many stunning view points and is definitely a memorable experience while on this tour.
At Ooty check in to hotel Overnight at Hotel in Ooty.

Day 06: Ooty
After Breakfast visit for sight seeing of Ooty visiting Botanical garden ( the most popular place of interest in Ooty), Doddabeda (Highest peak of Tamilnadu) & the Market at the main town.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Ooty
After Breakfast leave for Airport.