P a g e | 1 364 Embassy, Koramangala, Bangalore. Ph: +91 9483958408, 9880388991, [email protected], www.takeabreak.in BEST OF NATURE, CULTURE & WILDLIFE Mysore – Kabini – Bangalore 6 Days / 5 Nights (Block out Dates: 15th December to 5th January) MYSORE KABINI BANGALORE P a g e | 2 Overview Destination Nights Basis RO: Room only I SC: Self Catering I HB: Half Board I B&B: Bed and breakfast I Mysore 1 BB D, B&B: Dinner, bed and breakfast I FB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch I Kabini 2 FB FB+: Dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities daily I FI: Fully inclusive HB – breakfast & dinner Bangalore 2 BB PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mysore: Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Palace, St.Philomina Church, local Mysore shopping Kabini: Forest Safari Bangalore: Lalbagh, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, Walk on MG Road & Brigade road, shopping at Commercial street Day 1: MYSORE – BANGALORE (150Kms/3hrs drive) Mysore Mysore, the city of palaces, is a popular travel destination in South India. Also called Mysuru, the city was earlier the capital of the Wodeyar rulers. The Wodeyar rulers were great patrons of art and culture, which you can see in the rich heritage of the city. Besides its numerous palaces and royal buildings, Mysore city is also known for proximity to several other places of interest such as Srirangapatna, Krishna Raj Sagra dam and Sivasamudram falls. In addition to its numerous attractions, the Mysore city is also known for sandalwood products and the Dasara festival (Navaratri) held every year. The Mysore Dasara is famous far and wide and attracts people from all parts. Located in the tropics, the Mysore has a moderate climate. Travel to Mysore and explore the different facets of the cultural capital of Karnataka state! Day Notes Arrive Bangalore Airport. You will be greeted by our chauffeur and drive to Mysore. Check-in to the Hotel & freshen-up In the evening, visit the famous Brindavan Gardens & take a drive around Mysore Palace to view the majestic structure lit up with lights Return to the hotel by late evening. Overnight at Mysore Included BB Below sightseeing points P a g e | 3 Brindavan Garden The Brindavan Gardens is located next to the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) dam built across river Cauvery. Brindavan is a show garden which has a park, fountains and boat rides beneath the dam. The main attraction of the park is the musical fountain in which bursts of water are synchronised to the music of songs. There is also a lake within the garden with boating facilities available for visitors. The work on laying out this garden was started in the year 1927 and completed in 1932. Visited by close to 2 million tourists per year, the garden is one of the major attractions of Srirangapatna. Mysore Palace The Palace of Mysore (also known as the Amba Vilas Palace) is a historical palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka, southern India. It is the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars — the Maharajas of Mysore, the former royal family of Mysore, who ruled the princely state of Mysore from 1350 to 1950. The palace houses two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting halls of the royal court) and incorporates a mesmerizing and gigantic array of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. The palace is in the central region of inner Mysore, facing the Chamundi Hills eastward. Day 2: MYSORE – KABINI (107kms/2.30hrs drive) Day Notes After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and proceed for sightseeing. Sightseeing of Mysore: St. Philomina Church & local Mysore shopping Drive to Kabini Arrive in Kabini and check-in to your Hotel After lunch, relax. Late noon at 1600hrs get set for a Game drive Return to the resort by evening. Rest of the evening at leisure Overnight at Kabini Included FB Below sightseeing points P a g e | 4 St. Philomena's Church This Roman Catholic Church was built in AD 1840. It was initially known as St. Joseph Chaver which later assumed the present name. The twin towers of the church stand majestically at 175 feet, the design is gothic and it is said to resemble the St. Patrick’s cathedral at New York and a church at Cologne. The church is located about 1 km from Mysuru Palace on the Bangalore highway. The then king of Mysuru Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV laid the foundation for construction of the church in 1933. It has been designed a French Architect. The stained glass windows, made in France, overlooking the apse, showing the Birth of Christ, Baptism of Christ by St.John the last supper and the crucifixion of Christ are works of art. The altar bears the statue of St.Philomina a 3rd century saint from Greece. This church is considered to be the most beautiful in Karnataka. The church has a celler where there is a statue of St.Philomina was a holy saint during the 3rd ventury in Greece, in a reclining posture. A piece of her bone and clothes are in this church. Visiting hours: 5.00 am to 6.00 pm Shopping The city of palaces is also renowned for its sandalwood products, silk sarees, and craftwork. When in Mysore it is customary to visit the local shops and purchase a few of these. Few of the best places to drop to shop are Government Silk Weaving Factory, Sandalwood Oil Factory and Cauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium. The Government Silk Weaving Factory was set up in 1912 and is the best and cheapest place to shop for the exclusive textile. Behind the showroom is the factory, where you can drop by to see how the fabric is made. It’s around 2 Km south of town. Sandalwood Oil Factory is quality-assured place for sandalwood products including incense, soap, cosmetics and the prohibitively expensive pure sandalwood oil (if in stock). Guided tours are available to show you around the factory. Cauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium is located close to the Mysore palace and is a one stop shop for both sandalwood and silk sarees P a g e | 5 DAY 3: KABINI Day Notes After breakfast, you may wish to take up a Jungle Safari or relax and enjoy the resort amenities Pl Note: if you wish to take up the forest Safari, please inform the reception or our coordinator 24hrs prior to make the needful arrangements Return to the Hotel by evening Overnight At Kabini Included FB DAY 4: KABINI – BANGALORE (222kms/5.30hrs drive) Bangalore Bangalore officially known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of about 8.42 million and a metropolitan population of about 8.52 million, making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India. Located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level, Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Its elevation is the highest among the major large cities of India. Day Notes After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Bangalore Arrive Bangalore and check-in to the Hotel Rest of the evening at leisure Overnight at Bangalore Included BB DAY 5: BANGALORE Day Notes After breakfast, proceed for a brief sightseeing tour of Bangalore Sightseeing of Bangalore: Lalbagh, Bangalore Palace, drive by Vidhana Soudha; Walk on MG Road & Brigade road In the evening free for shopping at Commercial street and Brigade road Optional: Enjoy the night life of Bangalore Overnight at Bangalore P a g e | 6 Included BB Visit the below sightseeing points _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Lalbagh Lalbagh, for its unique achievement in nurturing the concept of horticulture and aiding the development of horticulture, has earned a pride of place among the gardens of the world and it has come to be regarded as one of the best gardens in the East for its layout, maintenance, scientific treasure and scenic beauty. It is the place of legends and beauty, a place of rarity and wonder, a place of paradise and landmarks. It is an important genetic resource centre for introduction, acclimatization and maintenance of plants; it envisages documentation of the variations available in plants of ornamental and economic value. It is an important centre of dissemination of scientific, technical and popular information on plants including offering of regular courses. It aids the development of horticulture in the state. It is a valuable adjunct to botanic study in educational institutions, a vital lung space of Bangalore, a place of beauty that provides healthy recreation to the public and it provides a venue for people to get close to plants and nature. BangalorePalace Once surrounded by beautiful gardens, the palace has now lost much of its original charm. However, it still succeeds in attracting tourists. Fortified towers, Gothic windows, battlements and turrets lend a great degree of magnificence to the Bangalore Palace of India. Mainly constructed of wood, it boasts of splendid carvings and paintings. Today the palace serves as the venue for various exhibitions, concerts and cultural programs held in the city. The ground floor of the Bangalore Palace comprises of a massive open square. Vidhan Soudha Vidhana Soudha counts amongst the most impressive as well as the most magnificent buildings in the Bangalore city of India. It is mainly famous for housing the Legislative Chambers of the state government. The three hundred rooms of Vidhan Soudha accommodate approximately twenty-two departments of the state government. The building rises to a height of almost 46 m, making it one of the most imposing structures in the city of Bangalore DAY 6: Bangalore Day Notes After breakfast, checkout from the hotel.