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My Travel Itinerary EXPLORE SOUTH INDIA(4 N) INR 22200 My Travel Itinerary EXPLORE SOUTH INDIA(4 N) INR 22200 Crafted by: Kishan Patel [email protected], 02682564666, 8153020555 TOUR OVERVIEW ACCOMMODATION ♦ 2 Night Stay in Mysore ♦ 2 Night Stay in Ooty SIGHTSEEING ♦ Majestic temples & gardens ♦ Dariya Daulat Bagh ♦ Gumbaz ♦ Tippu Fort and Temple ♦ Grand Maharaja Palace ♦ Brindavan Gardens ♦ Maharaja’s Palace ♦ Chamundi Hill ♦ Big Bull ♦ St. Philomena’s Church ♦ Jagan Mohan Palace and Mysore Zoo ♦ 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 Hotel Roopa , Mysore Included in trip Rio Meridian Hotel , Mysore Included in trip Regenta Herald Hotel , Mysore Included in trip Fortune JP Palace , Mysore Included in trip Royal Orchid Brindavan Gardens , Included in trip Mysore Grand Mercure Hotel , Mysore Included in trip Welbeck Residency, Ooty Included in trip Deccan Park, Ooty Included in trip Hotel Darshan, Ooty Included in trip Gem Park, Ooty Included in trip Fortune Sullivan Court, Ooty 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 Gol 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. Chamundi Hill Historically, Chamundi hill was earlier known as Marbbala Betta (Thirtha) or Maabala Betta because of an earlier temple situated on the hill next to the Chamundeswari Temple. The temple is dedicated to God Mahabala (one of the forms of God Shiva) and the hill was already a holy place even as early as 10th century. Big Bull Nandi This giant image of Nandi (Bull) is located at the top of Chamundi hills in Mysore. ... The creation of this colossal image is attributed to Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar (1659–1673) on of the illustrious Maharajas of Mysore. It is the same maharaja who also commissioned the 1000 stepped stairway to the hilltop. St. Philomena’s Church Philomena's Church was built in the year 1840 and was then known as St. Joseph Chavez. It started off with being a small church and got its present form under the rule of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in 1933. The spectacular church was constructed for the European residents of the city. Jagan Mohan Palace The Jaganmohan Palace was constructed in 1861 by the king Krishnaraja Wodeyar III as an alternate retreat for the royal family. The Mysore Palace, which was the original home of the royal family was burnt down in a fire and the construction of a new palace in its place was started in 1897. Till the new palace was completed in 1912, the Jaganmohan Palace was used by the royals as their home. In 1902, the king Rajarshi Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar was installed to the Mysore throne, in a ceremony that took place in a pavilion inside the Jaganmohan Palace. This ceremony was attended by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy and Governor General of India. The palace was used for his daily durbar by the king and also the special Dasara durbar during the dasara period. In 1915, the palace was converted into an art gallery, which was later renamed in 1955 in the name of HH Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, as the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery. 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. Queens of Hill station Also known as Udhagamandalam, Ooty is called the Queen of hill stations. The picturesque scenic beauty and the beauty of the Nilgiris make it a favored tourist resorts in India. During the colonial period, Ooty was considered as the summer getaway for the Britishers. Ooty Lake 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 Establishment. 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. The garden is maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department . Sim’s Park However, in 1874, the park got converted into a garden under the combined guidance of Major Murray and J.D. Sims. Since then, it has become a common base for tourists to take a glance at the unusual species of plants and naturally occurring trees. Lam’s Rock Counted as the topmost tourist attractions in Ooty and a must-visit place for nature admirers, the Lamb's Rock offers some fascinating views of the surrounding valleys, which are hard to miss. It is a romantic gem for couples and a famous picnic spot for families with children. Dolphin Nose Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint is a tourist spot in Coonoor, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. Dolphin's Nose is well over 1,550 Meter (5075 Feet) above sea level, 10 km from Coonoor and is a spectacular spot to visit. The tip of the peak resembles a dolphin's nose, hence the name Dolphin's Nose. It is an enormous rock formation that is entirely unique. There are gigantic ravines found both to the left and right of Dolphin's Nose and there is a view of inspiring Catherine Falls with its continuing stream several thousand metres below which is located a relatively short distance away opposite of the Dolphin's Nose.Best part of spot are the hairpin turns and tea plantations on the way. Tea Factory and Tea Gardens Opened in year 2005, the factory is located across an area of one acre over the Nilgiri mountains in Ooty. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Tamil Nadu provided a vital link between tea gardens in the Nilgiris and the rest of India. ... The fragrant, lush green gardens are sure to take one's breath away. INCLUSIONS 04 Nights / 05 Days hotel accomodation as given above. Meals as mentioned in itinerary. Plan: - MAP i.e Breakfast & Dinner Hotel Food. All Transfers & Sightseeing By Ac Swift Dezire/Etios for 02 – 03 Person , Ac Innova for 04 to 06 Pax, Ac Tempo Traveller for 08 to 10 Pax. All currently applicable taxes i.e Hotel Tax & Transportation. EXCLUSIONS Air / Train Fares Any Kind Of Personal Expenses like Drinks, Porterage, Room service, Phone calls, laundry, Etc. Any other item not specified in cost includes. Any Entrance Tickets/Boating/Guide Charges Suppliment Charges for long weekends & festival Any increase in fuel price, government tax, interstate tax then the tour price will be amended. In Case the above hotels is not available or if the hotel rates changes there will be similar hotel provided or difference of amount will be charged subject to category of hotels. 5 % Tax Extra. (Tax subject to change as per Govt.Regulation) ITINERARY Day 1 Bangalore – Mysore Distance:- 145 kms Hrs:- 3/4 hrs approx Warm Greetings to your Explore South India tour, on arrival at Bangalore Airport / station meet our chauffeur & proceed to Mysore, vibrant city teeming with tourists and visitors. It is known for its exotics sandalwoods and rich skills, its grand and imposing palaces, majestic temples & gardens. En route visit Srirangapatna (Dariya Daulat Bagh, Gumbaz, Tippu Fort and Temple). In the evening enjoy the beautiful view of the Grand Maharaja Palace illuminated by 65,000 bulbs & also visit Exotic Brindavan Gardens. ♦ Night halt at Mysore. Dinner Day 2 Mysore After Breakfast Maharaja’s Palace, Chamundi Hill, Big Bull, St. Philomena’s Church, Jagan Mohan Palace and Mysore Zoo Night halt at Mysore. Breakfast Dinner Day 3 Mysore – Ooty Distance:- 125 kms Hrs:- 4 hrs approx After Breakfast check out and proceed to Ooty, Queens of Hill station. It is a land of picturesque. On arrival check in to hotel. Later proceed to visit Ooty Lake, Rose Garden and Botanical Garden. ♦ Night halt at Ooty Breakfast Dinner Day 4 Ooty After Breakfast Proceed to visit Coonoor Sight Seeing (Sim’s Park, Lam’s Rock, Dolphin Nose, Tea Factory and Tea Gardens) and Doddabetta Peak Night halt at Ooty.
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