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Itinerary SOUTHERN SPLENDOUR(7 N) INR 38280 My Travel Itinerary SOUTHERN SPLENDOUR(7 N) INR 38280 Crafted by: Kishan Patel [email protected], 02682564666, 8153020555 TOUR OVERVIEW ACCOMMODATION ♦ 1 Night Stay in Mysore ♦ 2 Night Stay in Hassan ♦ 2 Night Stay in Hampi ♦ 2 Night Stay in Badami ♦ 1 Night Stay in Hubli SIGHTSEEING ♦ Majestic temples & gardens ♦ Dariya Daulat Bagh ♦ Gumbaz ♦ Tippu Fort and Temple ♦ Grand Maharaja Palace ♦ Brindavan Gardens ♦ Mysore Zoo and Maharaja Palace ♦ Coffee plantations ♦ Steep hills ♦ Countless stream ♦ Lush forest ♦ Tibetian Golden Temple ♦ Nisarga Dhama ♦ Talacaveri ♦ Bhagamandala ♦ Merkera Fort ♦ Omkareshwar Temple ♦ Abby Falls ♦ Western Ghats ♦ Edakkal Caves ♦ Kantapara Water Falls ♦ Soochipara Water Falls ♦ Meenmutti Waterfalls ♦ Green meadows of valleys ♦ White water springs ♦ Blue water lakes ♦ Tolpetti Forest ♦ Pookat Lake ♦ Chain Tree ♦ Queens of Hill station ♦ Ooty Lake ♦ Rose Garden and Botanical Garden ♦ Sim’s Park ♦ Lam’s Rock ♦ Dolphin Nose ♦ Tea Factory and Tea Gardens ♦ Doddabetta Peak MEALS ♦ Breakfast ♦ Dinner HOTEL Regenta Herald Hotel , Mysore Included in trip Sandesh The Prince , Mysore Included in trip Clarks Inn , Hassan Included in trip Clarks Inn Hampi Included in trip Clarks Inn Badami Included in trip Clarks Inn Hubli Included in trip SIGHTSEEING Dariya Daulat Bagh Daria Daulat Bagh (literally "Garden of the Sea of Wealth') is a palace situated in the city of Srirangapatna, near Mysore in southern India. ... The palace is built in the Indo-Saracenic style and is mostly made of teakwood. The palace has a rectangular plan and is built on a raised platform. Gumbaz Temple Gumbaz is the crypt of Mohammed Adil Shah, who was the Sultan of Bijapur. He was the seventh ruler of Adil Shah Dynasty. This magnificent monument was constructed by the architect Yaqut of Dabul, in the year 1656. The monument derives its name from "Gola Gummata" or "Gol Gombadh", which mean a "circular dome". Tippu Fort Tipu's Fort or Palakkad Fort, in its current form was built by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore in 1766. Named after Tipu, the son of Hyder Ali, the fort was under the Mysore rulers for years before it fell into the hands of British during the colonial era. Brindavan Gardens The Brindavan Gardens is a show garden that has a botanical park, with fountains, as well as boat rides beneath the dam. Diwans of Mysore planned and built the gardens in connection with the construction of the dam. The work on laying out Mysore Brindavan garden was started in the year 1927 and completed in 1932. Grand Maharaja Palace It is the official residence of the Wodeyars, the royal family of the erstwhile princely state of Mysore. ... The then ruler, Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, commissioned British architect Henry Irwin to design a new palace. Construction started in 1897 and was completed in 1912. Mysore Zoo Established in the year 1892 by the Royals of the Mysore, this Zoological Gardens was formed from a part of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar's summer palace area. Located within an area of 157 acres (64 hectares), Mysore Zoo is the second most visited place in Mysore after Mysore Palace. Tibetan Monetary This monastery or golden temple was established in the year of 1963, by His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche shortly after his exit from Tibet in 1959 as the second seat of the Palyul Monastery which is one of the six great Tibet Nyingma Mother monasteries. Nisarga Dhama Nisargadhama has been formed on a natural island where river Cauvery flows. The area is located at Bollur Village under Guddehosur Gram Panchayat. As it is an island, the Forest Department connected it with a 90-metre hanging bridge. Talacaveri At Talacauvery, there is a square tank called Cauvery Kundike or Brahma Kundike, which is considered to be the birth place of River Cauvery. Here, River Cauvery emerges as a perennial spring and disappears underground. River Cauvery again emerges at Nagathirtha near Bhagamandala and joins with Kannike and Sujyoti at Triveni Sangam. Bhagamandala is the meeting of three rivers and is also referred to as Triveni Sangam. According to legend, Cauvery was held captive by sage Agasthya in a Kamandala, a pot carrying sacred water. Lord Ganesha in the form of a crow made the Kamandala to topple at this hill when Sage Agasthya was meditating. There is a shrine dedicated to Kaveri Amman near the kundike and a big tank in front of it where devotees baths before offering prayers. The temple was renovated by the state government in 2007. Talacauvery also consists of shrines dedicated to Lord Agastheeshwara and Lord Vinayaka. The Shiva temple here houses a rare and ancient Shivalinga. According to the legend, this is the spot where Lord Shiva appeared before Sage Agasthya. The deity here is known by the name Lord Agastheeshwara. Bhagamandala Bhagamandala is a pilgrimage site situated in the scenic foothills of Talacauvery, at a distance of only 39 kms from Madikeri. Talacauvery is the source and origin of the River Kaveri, which is often referred to as 'Dakshin Ganga' which means 'Ganga of the South' and is one of the seven sacred rivers of the country. Mercara Fort Its also built a palace inside the fort. It was eventually rebuilt and restructured in granite by Tipu Sultan who named the site as Jaffarabad. Mercara Fort is among the many forts, build or rebuild by Tipu Sultan. Omkareshwar Temple Located in Madikeri, Omkareshwara temple was built in 1820 by King Lingarajendra II as act of penance. The temple was built in the Muhammadan style of architecture consisting of a dome in center. Its four corners are surrounded by four turrets. Near the entrance door of the temple, a linga has been installed. Abby Falls History of Abbey Falls The first British chaplain of Coorg named this place Jessy Falls after his daughter. After the departure of the British, the land came under the Government of India but the place surrounding the Abbey falls were covered in wilderness. Pookat Lake The most important tourist destination in Wayanad, Pookot Lake is a natural fresh water lake nestled amidst evergreen forests and wooded slopes. Surrounded by lush greenery all around, this idyllic lake, with its breathtaking scenic beauty and peaceful ambience, mesmerizes every visitor on tour to Pookot Lake. The pathway around the lake is lined by thick bushes and tall trees which further add to the overall charm. One of the main tributaries of the Kabani River – the Panamaram rivulet originates from Pookot Lake and then tumbles down into Panamaram valley. A fresh-water aquarium filled with an excellent array of fishes is a major attraction for tourists on their tour to Pookot Lake. The recreational facilities at the spot include Boating in the lake, Children's Park, and Handicrafts and Spices Emporium. Chain Tree The history of Chain Tree is associated with a local tribal called Karinthandan, who was killed by the British after taking his help to discover the routes through the ghat. During the colonial era, Wayanad didn't have any developed roads. Due to the heavy rainfalls it receive, this place was blessed with a lot of thick rain forests. Only the local tribals were aware of the paths through the forests. Edakkal Caves Edakkal Caves also Edakal, are two natural caves at Edakkal, around 120 km south-west of Mysuru, in Wayanad district of Kerala. The caves are situated 1,200 m (3,900 ft) above sea level on Ambukutty Mala, on the Mysore Plateau, in the Western Ghats. The Edakkal caves are believed to be camping shelters of the Neolithic community (the south Indian Neolithic culture zone). The cave walls contain a collection of Neolithic rock engravings and images (which were incised over a period of time). The major part of images on the cave walls may belong to late Neolithic period (i. e., first millennium BC). With the exception of Edakkal, no concrete evidence for the existence of a true Neolithic culture in Kerala has so far been discovered. Kanthanpara Waterfall Kanthanpara Waterfall. Wayanad, a city in the state of Kerala, is famous for its historical caves, clear waterfalls, and comfortable homestays and resorts. It is one of the famous places to visit in Kerala and is home to a wide variety of wildlife like elephants, leopards, and bears. Soochipara Waterfall Sentinel Rock Waterfalls also known as Soochipara Waterfalls is one of the biggest waterfalls in Kerala. The name Soochipara is derived from the words 'soochi' and 'para' meaning 'rock' and 'needle'. The name given is apt as you can see a needle shaped rock here. Soochipara waterfall is a three tiered waterfall. Meenmutti Waterfalls The three tired waterfall, at a height of 300m is the biggest waterfalls in Wayanad and the second largest in Kerala. The name 'Meenmutty' derived from the concept that the fishes are blocked here. 'Meen' means 'fish' and 'Mutty' means 'blocked' and thus 'Meenmutty'. Ooty Lake Ooty lake is also called as ooty boat house is located in Ooty in the Nilgiris district and 1 km from ooty bus stand., Tamil Nadu, India. It covers an area of 65 acres. The Boat house situated by the lake, which offers boating facilities to tourists, is a major tourist attraction in Ooty. Ooty lake is an artificial lake constructed by John Sullivan, in 1824. The water flowing down mountain streams in the Ooty valley was dammed to form the lake. The lake became empty on three occasions when it breached its bund. Rose Garden and Botanical Garden The Rose Park was established at Vijayanagaram in Ooty town to commemorate the Centenary Flower Show in the Government Botanical Gardens, Udagamandalam in May 1995. The flowers are arranged in five curving terraces covering four hectares.
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