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South IndianNew!
DREAM
by Private Car
Bangalore,Maharaja’s Palace, MysoreMysore & Ooty
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iscover Southern India’s most charming states. Begin in Karnataka’s bustlingcapital, Bangalore – an expansive city of gardens that epitomizes the confidenceand drive of the “New India.” Spend time in Mysore with its extraordinary
atmosphere and charm; explore its historical monuments including the spectacular
Srirangapatnam Fortress, testament to the military genius of local warrior-kings.IndiaAlso, visit medieval walled towns dotted with mausoleums and minarets and
soaring temples. Conclude in scenic Ooty one of India’s most beautiful hill stations,
set amidst the thick forests and lush tea gardens of Tamil Nadu’s Blue Mountains.
•Bangalore
Bay of Bengal
Mysore••Ooty
ITINERARY
Arabian SeaDay 1: Arrive Bangalore
Continue to the Neo-Gothic St.
Morning arrival in Bangalore, India’s
Philomena’s Church and the Mysore
‘Garden City;’ meeting, assistance
Zoo, one of the world’s oldest. (B)
and transfer to your hotel. In the
6 Days / 5 Nights
afternoon, visit the expansive 18th
Day 4: Mysore / OotyDaily Departures
Century Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
Depart Mysore on a scenic drive
with their famous Glass House.
amid thick forests and lush tea
Continue to Cubbon Park, the
gardens to Ooty, famed hill station
historic Venkatappa Art Gallery and
in Tamil Nadu’s Blue Mountains.
Tour Includes:
bustling Mahatma Gandhi Road.
After a visit to the Bandipur and
Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, arrive
I 5 Nights Superior First Class & First-Class hotels
Day 2: Bangalore / Mysore
in Ooty and your hotel. Afternoon
I Buffet Breakfast Daily
Drive to Mysore, Karnataka’s cultural
visit to Ooty Lake, the Botanical
I Sightseeing per Itinerary by air-conditioned
capital. En route stop to visit the
Gardens and Doddabetta Peak
spectacular island-fortress of
(Big Mountain). (B)
Private Car with Private English-Speaking
Srirangapatnam, former capital of
Guide
warrior-kings. Highlights include
Day 5: Ooty
I All Transfers upon Arrival & Departure
Tipu’s imposing Palace, Gumbaz
Drive to Coonoor, a lovely tea
and the Summer Palace. Evening
garden town. Then, on to Sim's Park,
I Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
visit to the ethereal, illuminated
a well maintained botanical garden
I USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
Vrindavan Gardens. (B)
and Dolphin’s Nose, a giant rock
formation surrounded by sweeping
(B) Breakfast
Day 3: Mysore
views of the Nilgiri Hills. Return to
Morning tour of the Maharaja's
Ooty with its natural beauty and quaint
Palace – a fantasy of domes, intricate
charm; visit several movie locations
turrets and colonnades – notable
in this popular site for Indian and
Accommodations:
for its exquisite carvings and ivory
international filmmakers. (B)
City
Nights Silver Plan
Gold Plan
decorated doors. Drive to the
outskirts of the city and proceed
Day 6: Depart Ooty
Bangalore
1
Regallis
Taj Residency
to Chamundi Hill; climb to the
Transfer to Coimbatore Airport for
Bangalore
monolithic statue of Nandi the bull.
the flight to your next destination. (B)
Mysore
2
Regallis
Lalitha Mahal
Mysore
Palace
LAND PRICES PER PERSON
Ooty
2
Holiday Inn
Taj Savoy
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