Jewels of South India: The Southern Splendor Expedition

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Jewels of South India: The Southern Splendor Expedition

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Tour Code:

79-5689

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Duration

6 Nights & 7 Days

Activities

Boating, Elephant Camp, Palace Tour

Tour Type

Domestic Tour

Unveil the charm of South India’s treasures with this unforgettable journey across Mysore, Coorg, and Ooty. Begin in Mysore with a visit to Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and the beautiful Brindavan Gardens, followed by a tour of the grand Mysore Palace. In Coorg, relax amidst scenic coffee plantations, explore historical temples like Omkareshwara, and visit the popular Abbey Falls. A unique experience awaits at the Dubare Elephant Camp, where you can interact with elephants. Finally, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Ooty with visits to its botanical gardens, Dodabetta Peak, and the fascinating Wax Museum. Enjoy boating on Ooty Lake and a trip to Coonoor for more breathtaking views. This tour captures the essence of Southern India’s nature, history, and culture in one enriching package.

Day 1 :Bangalore – Mysore – (3 Hrs 26 Min – 144 kms)

Arrive at Banglore Airport, meet the assistance and proceed to Mysore, Enroute visit
Tipu Sultan’s Summer palace, Srirangapatna :Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, also known as Dariya Daulat Bagh, meaning “wealth of the sea” has been captivating visitors since long. This palace, which used to be the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan, was often called as the ‘Abode of Happiness’ and ‘Envy of Heaven’ by the constructor himself. Built on a raised stone platform, with pillars of teak and artistic interiors, this palace is one of the most interesting places to see on a Mysore tour.It was Hyder Ali Khan who started constructing this palace in the year of 1778. However, the construction was completed by his son Tipu Sultan in the year of 1784 AD.
Timings : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on all the weekdays, on Sundays 08:30 am – 5:30 pm

Entry fees : INR 15 per person for Indian Nationals, INR 200 for Foreign Nationals.
Check into to the hotel. Freshen up and by 5.00 pm drive to Brindavan gardens to enjoy the sound and light show.Brindavan Gardens : Brindavan Gardens of Mysore is undeniably one of the best terrace gardens in the world. It is located about 12km towards the north west of the Mysore city. Brindavan gardens with its illuminated fountains, botanical park, extensive varieties of plants. It was the idea of Sir Mirza Ismail, the then diwan of Mysore state to beautify the area around the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (KRS Dam) which is located in situated in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. This dam, named after Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, has been built over Cauvery River, which is one of the prominent rivers of South India. Brindavan Gardens have been designed by seeking inspiration from Shalimar Gardens of Kashmir, which have been created in the ancient Mughal style. Hence, it also radiates grandeur and beauty, comprising of a wide array of fountains, terraces, water channels, parterres, lawns and flowerbeds, etc.
Timings : Weekdays : 6:00 am – 8:00 pm & Weekend : 6:00 am – 9:00 pm

Illumination Timings:

From Jan to Sept : Weekdays – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm & Weekends – 7:00 pm – 8:55 pm

From Oct to Dec : Weekdays – 7:00 pm – 8:55 pm & Weekends – 7:00 pm – 08.25 pm

Entry fees : INR 20 per person

Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Mysore.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Day 2 :Day 2 :Mysore – Coorg – (2 Hrs 60 Min – 110 kms)

Today morning after breakfast check out early and drive to Coorg. Enroute visit Mysore
Palace :The present building of Mysore Palace was completed in 1912. Mysore Palace mesmerizes everyone with its magnificent architecture. Known as Indo-Saracenic, a beautiful blend of Hindu, Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architectural style which the palace represents has been alluring watchers since time immemorial.Surrounded with an aesthetically designed vast garden, the palace is three storied building, built with stone and marble domes. It also has five-storied tower with a height of 145 feet. The most striking feature of the palace, its deep pink marble domes on top of grey granite three stories building, was designed by Henry Irwin. Its portico is designed with seven vast arches while the central arch is bordered by two smaller arches, surrounded by tall beautiful pillars.
Timings : 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sound & light show Timings :
07.00 pm – 07.40 pm on weekdays (Monday to Saturday) except Sundays, National Holidays and State Festivals.
Illumination Timings :
07.00 pm – 07.45 pm on Sundays, National Holidays and State Festivals.
07.40 pm – 07.45 pm on Weekdays (Monday to Saturday) after the sound and light show.
Entry fees : INR 40 per person for Indian Nationals & INR 200 per perso for Foreign Nationals
Note: Entry from Varaha gate of the Mysore Palace
Facilities available at Mysore palace :

Free Wheel Chair Facility
Free Camera Custody Counter
Free Stand for Footwears
Drinking Water
Clean Toilets
Govt Approved Guides
Another attractive feature of the Mysore Maharaja Palace is the list of the special events that are organized here. The world famous and Mysore Dussera Festival is held at the Mysore Palace. During this extravagant festival of Mysore Dasara, stages are being set up in the palace ground where many famous artists perform. One the 10th day, when the festival of Dashami is celebrated, a parade with is highly ornamented elephants is conducted from the palace grounds. The festive fervor during this time at the palace and in Mysore is something that every traveler must experience at least once. It mostly occurs during the month of November or October.During this festival, the Palace is lit with more than 96,000 lights for two months, which add an incomparable charm to the grand palace of Mysore.Later drive to Coorg. Coorg Kodagu is an administrative district in Karnataka, India. Before 1956 it was an administratively separate Coorg State, at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State. Coorg is known for its coffee and its people.On arrival at Coorg check into the hotel. Freshen up, take lunch (only if you reach hotel by 2 pm).& Evening free for personal activities and Overnight stay at Coorg.
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Day 3 :Coorg

TToday Morning After breakfast, free time for leisure activities. Later post Lunch set out to visit
Omkareshwara Temple -The Omkareshwara Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka. The specialty of the temple is that its construction reflects a mix of Gothic and Islamic styles. It is a popular religious destination of Coorg.
Abbey Falls -The falls was earlier called Jessi falls named after a British officer’s wife. However, the place was a thick jungle area back then.
Evening visit Raja’s seat, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Coorg.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Day 4 :Coorg

Today morning after breakfastvisit Dubare Elephant Camp.
Dubare is known for its elephant camp, a forest camp on the banks of the river Kaveri in the district of Kodagu, Karnataka. It is an important base for the Karnataka Forest Department’s elephants.
(Activities like Elephant interaction, feeding, Quad biking are at additional cost at Dubare elephant camp)
Afternoon return to the hotel, take lunch and later visit
Golden Temple – One of the largest Tibetan settlements in South India, it is known for its monasteries, handicrafts, carpet factories, and an incense factory.
Return to hotel. Overnight stay at Coorg.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Day 5:Coorg – Ooty – (5hrs 00 Min – 250kms)

Today Morning after breakfast check out from Coorg and drive to Ooty.
On arrival check into the hotel freshen up and visit Ooty lake to enjoy boating, horse riding, cycling, mini train ride etc. (activities at additional cost). return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Ooty.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Day 6 :Ooty

Today Morning after breakfast start early as its going to be a hectic day, proceed to visit sightseeing places like
Botanical garden : The Government Botanical Garden in Ooty is a massive garden spread across 55 hectares and the various flowers here are a delight to the eyes. It has over 650 species of flowers and trees.
Dodabetta Peak :Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiris at an altitude of 8606 feet. The Doddabetta peak offers a beautiful panoramic view of the region and has a Telescope House to let travelers catch fascinating views of the surrounding Nilgiri area. (8:30 AM to 6:30 PM), if time permits visit honey and bee museum.
World Wax Musuem :The Wax World Museum in Ooty is located at the 130 year old Colonial Mansion, close to the Ooty Lake. The wax museum houses a number of look-alike wax statues of personalities from Indian history. If you are wondering what to do in Ooty with kids, the wax museum will never let your expectations down. (9.00 AM to 8.00 PM)And visit Coonoor for Lamb’s Rock and Dolphin nose.Evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Ooty.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

Day 7 :Ooty – Coimbatore – (3 Hrs 20 Min – 90 Km)

Today After breakfast depart to Coimbatore Airport/Railway station to have your connecting flight/train for your home town with the wonderful memories of Karnataka.
referred location in Hyderabad. No sightseeing is planned for the day. Safe travels!

Include:-

Accommodation for 6 nights/7 days
Breakfast and dinner at the hotels
All transfers by private vehicle
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Driver allowances, tolls, and taxes
Travel Insurance

Exclude :-

Entry fees and activity costs (paid directly at the sites)
Meals other than breakfast and dinner
Personal expenses
Optional activities such as boating, horse riding, and other adventure activities

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