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Spiritual South India
Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Cochin
- Kollam -Kanyakumari -
Rameshwaram - Madurai - Bangalore
09 Nights – 10 Days |
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01
Day: Bangalore: Arrival:
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the International airport, our representative welcome you and escort you by a private car and transfer to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.
Bangalore: Capital of Karnataka State, Bangalore is famous as the city of gardens. It is one of the most attractive cities in India with its beautiful parks avenues and impressive buildings. Bangalore is renowned as much for its industrial plants as for its silk saris, and for the sprawling Cubbon Park, which lies at the heart of the city, as also its prestigious race course.It is now part of the great Silicone Valley, is a beautiful city filled with the tranquillity of its greenery. The Lalbagh garden is particularly beauliful and well laid out. It has one of the largest collections of exotic Indian Tropical and Sub-tropical vegetation, Lakes and Lotus-filled pools. Cubbon park, Bull temple, Mysore arts & crafts centre are worth visiting.
02 Day: Bangalore:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of the city
visiting Lal Baugh - One of the many gardens in the
city; it derives its name from the profusion of Red
roses which are in bloom here, Cubbon Park - a garden
laid down by Lord Cubbon in 1864. The ambience of the
city life is broken with presence of such a large park
in the center of the city. The Bull Temple - The 4.57
m high and 6.10 meters long image is carved out of single
granite rock, Bangalore Palace - Built in the Tudor
style and inspired by the Windsor palace, Vidhan Soudha
- the Vidhan Soudha houses the state legislative assembly
of state government, Tipu’s Palace - The summer
palace of Tipu Sultan later followed by visit to Sri
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple - The temple is natural
monolith carved cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
In the evening you can visit Ulsoor Lake. Overnight
at the hotel.
03 Day: Bangalore - Mysore
(140 kms - 3 hours):
Morning drive to Mysore via Srirangapatnam where you
enjoy a panoramic view of the Jain temples. On arrival
in Mysore check into your hotel. After relaxation take
a sight seeing tour visiting Maharaja Palace built in
1911-1912. The Palace is harmonious syntheses of the
Hindu and saracenic style of architecture with archways,
domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures, which are
magnificent. St. Philomena’s cathedral - folklore
museum - Brindavan Gardens & spectacular musical
fountains & Government Buildings, Later drive up
to Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari temple and a
panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back, see the
Nandi Bull. Return to the hotel for overnight at Mysore.
Mysore, the capital city of the Wodeyars has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. Mysore races its history back to the mythical past,when Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi Hills killed the wicked buffalo-headed demon, Mahishasura. Mysore Dasara is the celebration of this victory of good over evil. Mysore also has associations with the Mahabharata and King Ashoka of the 3rd century B.C. During the Wodeyar rule Mysore reached the Zenith of its glory as a fabled centre of oriental splendor.
04 Day: Mysore - Ooty (170
kms - 3 ½ hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Ooty, en route
optionally you can visit Bandipur & Mudumalai Sanctuaries,
on arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation,
enjoy the beauty of this hill station. Ooty is fondly
known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations', Ooty is snugly
ensconced in the heart of the Nilgiris. Dotted with
undulating hills, sparkling waterfalls, gurgling brooks
and lush green tea gardens, this tranquil haven is sure
to capture the hearts of every visitor. Later take a
sightseeing tour of Ooty enjoy the scenic surroundings,
the Botanical Garden a wealth of variety of plants that
include different types of roses, imported shrubs, rare
flowering plants, eucalyptus trees, several old trees
and even a fossilized tree trunk that is 20 million
years old, followed by boat rides and fishing, a visit
to the Ooty Lake is a must. Besides these, there are
various view points like Lamb’s Rock, Kodanadu
and Dodabetta Peak is the highest point in the district
at a height of 2623 meters. Provided the day is clear,
one can see as far as the plains of Coimbatore and the
Mysore plateau. Overnight at Ooty.
Ooty: Known as the queen of hills and the most popular hill station in the South India. It is located in the Nilgiri hills at 2286 meter above sea level. With its rolling lawns and salubrious climate it became the important hill station in South India and the summer capital of the former Madras presidency. Ooty still has the touch of the Raj about it, with its cottages and pretty gardens and stone churches that stands among the groves of pine. Old summer palaces of maharajas are now hotels and set in their beautiful parks.
05 Day: Ooty - Cochin (300
kms: 5 - 6 hours):
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Cochin. On arrival
transfer to the hotel. Later take a local sightseeing
tour of Cochin: Oasis state of Kerala & on to the
Malabar Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin), one of
the India's most colourful cities. This inter, connected
series of Islands & shoreline presents a vivacious
blend of Cultures & Religions; Visit to Fort Cochin
& St. Frances Church to see the town of Vasco da
Gama. We also see the Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry
"Dutch" Palace. This evening a memorable experience
in any journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm
Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of the Area; we enjoy
this extraordinary excursion today. As we sail along
the shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing
nets. From our launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced
- Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families
living on narrow spits of land between the waters. In
the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's most
famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic
makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers,
intricate moments. Overnight at Cochin.
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide. This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate. Cochin is situated in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala. Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'.
06 Day: Cochin - Kollam
(260 Kms - 5 hrs):
After breakfast, drive to Kollam through green coastal
belt and cashew plantations. Despite the fact that virtually
the entire 550 Km length of the Kerala coast is lined
with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms,
Kollam is one of the only place where swimming in the
sea is not considered eccentric by locals. Check into
the hotel. Overnight stay at Kollam.
Kollam or Quilon in the state of Kerala, an old sea port town on the Arabian coast, stands on the Ashtamudi lake. In the ancient times, Kollam had a sustained commercial reputation around the world. Fed by the Chinese trade, it was regarded by Ibn Batuta, as one of the five ports, which he had seen in the course of his travels during a period of 24 years, in the 14th century AD. Kollam, the gateway to Kerala's beautiful backwaters is blessed with unique representative features - sea, lakes, plains, mountains, rivers, streams, backwaters, forest, vast green fields and tropical crop of every variety both food crop and cash crop, so called 'The Gods Own Capital'.
07 Day: Kollam - Kanya
Kumari (87 kms - 2 hrs):
Early morning after breakfast checkout the hotel and
drive to Kanyakumari.Watching sun set from here is the
big attraction, especially on the full moon day in April,when
it's possible to see both the setting sun and rising
moon on the same horizon. Other attractions are Kumari
Amman Temple, Gandhi Mandapam and Vivekananda Memorial.
After visiting return to the hotel for overnight stay
at Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari - Referred to by the British as Cape Commorin, Kanyakumari in the state of Tamil Nadu is located at the southern most tip of the peninsular Indian. The small temple dedicated to Kanyakumari, or the youthful form of the primeval energy Shakti (Mother Goddess) is located on the seashore, in the town known by the same name. Kanyakumari is the point of confluence of three oceans - the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. This well-known Hindu pilgrimage center is famous for its beautiful sights of sunrise and sunset over the waters.
08 Day: Kanyakumari - Rameshwaram
(314 kms - 6 hrs):
Today morning, after breakfast drive to Rameshwaram.
On arrival transfer to hotel. Often referred to as the
‘Island of Prayer’, and also considered
to Varanasi of the South this major pilgrimage center
is on an island in the Gulf of Mannar. Most of the town’s
places to stay and eat are cluttered around the Ramanathaswamy
Temple. Built in the 12th century AD, the temple with
its awe-inspiring corridors, and the longest in India.
Overnight in Rameshwaram.
Rameshwaram is an island separated from the mainland by a small strait of water. Rameshwaram is famous for the Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama who, it is believed, had descended on its shores and built a bridge across the Palk Strait to reach Lanka in his quest to rescue Sita from Ravana. Additionally, the temple is famous for being one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Siva. Lord Rama had constructed a Siva linga in order to offer thanks to the Lord after killing Ravana. Hence, the temple is a sacred site for both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. The grandest part of the temple is the 1219 m pillared corridor consisting of 3.6m high granite pillars, richly carved and well proportioned. The perspective presented by these pillars run uninterruptedly to a length of nearly 230m.
09 Day: Rameshwaram - Madurai
(172 kms: 3-4 hrs) - Bangalore (By Train):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Madurai, on arrival
transfer to hotel. Later in the afternoon visit Meenakshi
Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace and Vandiyur Mariamman
Teepakulam where annual float festival takes place.
In the evening, transfer to railway station to board
the scheduled train to Bangalore. Overnight at board.
Madurai, the cultural capital and second largest city of Tamil Nadu is one of the oldest cities of southern India. Madurai has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage, for centuries. It is believed that, the divine nectar falling from Lord Shiva's locks, gave the city its name - Madhurapuri, now known as Madurai. Known as the temple city, Madurai is situated on the banks of the River Vaigai. Madurai is also an important pilgrimage center. The 985 beautiful pillared Meenakshi Amman Temple is the major attraction of Madurai. The city is also renowned for its textile mills, engineering industries and large university areas.
10 Day: Bangalore –
Hometown (By Air):
On arrival, check in to the hotel, Rest of the day is
free for leisure and shopping, later transfer to the
airport to board the onwards flights to home town. On
departure the tour concludes with happy memories.
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Important Note:
1. Customized Tour:
Above tour programme can be customized, as per the preference
by the guest in terms of arrival dates, departure dates
and destinations, no. of days etc., it will be your individual
tour not sharing with other person or a group tour.
2. Our Services:
We provide individual customized tour packages with 2, 3,
4, 5, 5 star deluxe hotels as well as standard and luxury
heritage hotels and palaces with air - conditioned car accompanied
by English speaking driver through out the tour (right from
your pick up from the airport till you departure to home
town) for all transfers, sightseeing, intercity travel,
city tour with services of English/multilingual guide, domestic
air/train ticketing, special interest tour with all kind
of travel related services.
3. Tour Cost:
Tour cost depends on 3 major factors: A) How many people
are traveling together? B) Travel period, as the hotels
are having different rates during low and high season. C)
Preference of hotel category or budget per person per day.
4. Group Tours:
The above tour programme can be executed for group tours,
if the guest or any travel agency forms a group in their
own country. Conducting and forming a group tour in India
with different nationals is not feasible.
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