8N9D- Charming South India

8N9D- Charming South India

(9 Days 8 Nights)

  • Mysore(4N)
  • Ooty(4N)

8N9D- Charming South India

(8 Nights 9 Days)
  • Mysore(4N)
  • Ooty(4N)

Highlights

  • 8 Nights / 9 Days South India trip
  • Route: Mysore (4N) → Ooty (4N)
  • Arrival at Bangalore, Bangalore to Mysore enroute Srirangapatna (170 Kms/ 3 to 4 hrs)
  • Mysore City Tour
  • Mysore to Nagarhole National Park(Day trip)
  • Mysore to Ooty (140 Kms/ 2 to 3 hrs)
  • Ooty Sightseeing
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Overview

The charm of South India can be best defined through mesmerising hill stations, majestic temples, lush green forests and best beaches. These four naturally occurring and diverse terrains make up the Southern India. South India is famous for its vibrant culture, delectable food, among other manmade marvels. One can rejuvenate their senses by visiting serene places like Karnataka, Pondicherry, Kerala and more. The delicate, intrinsic and detailed architecture are unparalleled and cannot be
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Tour Itinerary
(8 Nights 9 Days)

Day 1

Arrival at Bangalore, Bangalore to Mysore enroute Srirangapatna (170 Kms/ 3 to 4 hrs)

On arrival at Bangalore, proceed towards Mysore enroute Srirangapatna- an island in the river Kaveri which is considered auspicious and religious. Visit Dariya Daulat Bagh- beautiful gardens in the Dariya Daulat Palace, also known as the Summer Palace. This Palace is made of teakwood. Later visit Srirangapatna Fort- famous for its religious significance. Further proceed towards Mysore. On arrival at Mysore, check-in at a hotel and rest of the day at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2

Mysore City Tour

After breakfast, visit Brindavan Gardens- built across River Kaveri. Then, visit St. Philomenas Church Mysore- a Catholic church built in honour of St. Philomena in 1936. Then, visit Mysore Palace- a historical palace that is the official residence of the royal family that ruled Mysore from 1399 to 1950. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

Mysore to Nagarhole National Park(Day trip)

Early morning, after breakfast, proceed towards Nagarhole. On arrival, proceed towards Nagarhole National Park- a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This National Park also offers morning and evening wildlife safari to witness dense forest which is a natural habitat for such species. Rejoice the diverse wildlife by undertaking an morning wildlife safari. Diverse species like Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Wild Dogs, Golden Jackals, Four- Horned Antelopes are found here. Rejoice the various kinds of flora and fauna. Undertake an evening wildlife safari since it is a best way to explore the National Park to add on the adventure experience. Enjoy the Wildlife Film along with the camp fire that the Park offers. Return to the hotel at Mysore for overnight stay.

Day 4

Mysore City Tour

After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing at Mysore. Visit Chamundeshwari temple- also known as 'Shakti Peeth' or 'Durga' to study the ancient architecture of Hinduism. Then visit Mysore Zoo- one of the popular attractions of Mysore. It has around 170 species and spread across 157 acres of land. In the evening visit Karanji Lake- where various varieties of birds are also found. One can also experience this place as an ideal place as it has kids play area, garden, boating and bird watching areas. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 5

Mysore to Ooty (140 Kms/ 2 to 3 hrs)

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Ooty- a very popular tourist spot among the hill stations that is also known as u0092Scotland of Karnatakau0092. On arrival check-in at a hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for comfortable overnight stay.

Day 6

Ooty Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed to visit Botanical Garden, that lies on the lower slopes of Doddabetta Peak and covers around 22 hectares of area. The garden is divided in to various sections and has a layout of terraced design. The Garden has thousands of Exotic and Indigenous tree species. Witness the various kinds of Flora and Fauna spread across the Garden. Later visit Doddabetta Peak- the highest mountain around the Nilgiri. One might love to see the reserved forest area around the peak. It has a road access to summit where one can have a mesmerizing view from the top. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 7

Ooty Wildlife Tour

After breakfast, proceed towards Deer Park- a park located on the edge of the Ooty Lake. Different species of Deer- Sambhar and the Chithal are found here. Apart from deer, the Deer Park is an abode of various varieties of birds, hares and rabbits. Later visit Ooty Lake- covers an area of 65 acres. It is the main tourist attraction for the visitors as The Boat House situated next to the lake provides boating facilities to the tourists. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8

Village Tour from Ooty

After breakfast, visit a tribal village- a pastoral community occupied by Todas. Learn the daily activities of the tribes by interacting with the tribal people. They live mainly on small agriculture and Dairy. The Todas are expert in handicraft and hand-made architecture. You may also like to shop the colourful hand-woven shawls, hand-knitted table covers, cotton covers etc by the local people of the village. Later visit Vittoba Temple - a traditional tribal temple worshipped by the village people where one can witness the art and craft of the tribal people. After exploring such a beautiful tribal village, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9

Ooty to Bangalore

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Bangalore Airport/ Railway Station for your further journey with memories of ALifetimeTrip.

Inclusions

  • All Applicable Taxes
  • Exclusive AC Vehicle (as quoted) dedicated for you.
  • Accommodation in above mentioned available hotels with base category rooms at places.
  • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
  • Meal plan (as per mentioned above)

Exclusions

  • Anything/Service not mentioned in Inclusions.
  • Any Air/Train/ Bus Fares- Best fares, Available On Request.
  • Extra Meal other than mentioned in the plan
  • Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry
  • Any expenses for entrance fees or optional activities or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.
Important Information

From its exuberant art and culture of multilingual ethnicity, astounding dance forms, mesmerising music, sophisticated heritage, zealous festivities, elegant clothing and delectable cuisine South India has a plethora of historical secrets, interwoven within a rich and varied culture.
The majority of the people in South India speak one of the four major Dravidian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. 
Its well known for its rapid development in economy, Infrastructure and Information & Technology. Though it's a conservative region, it’s equipped with all the modern ideology.

cancellation policy

  • 25% Charges of lump sum amount, anytime prior to 30 days of Tour Start.
  • 50% Charges of lump sum amount, anytime within 30-15 days prior to Tour Start.
  • 75% Charges of lump sum amount, anytime within 15-10 days of Tour Start. 
  • 100% Retention Charges thereafter.

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