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CELEBRATION SINCE 1610 06th Oct - 15th Oct 2021 27 www.mysoredasara.org DASARA 2021

CELEBRATION SINCE 1610 06th Oct - 15th Oct 2021

Mysore Dasara is a Royal festival celebrating victory of truth over evil. Legend has it that the Goddess Chamundeeswari or slew the demon Mahishasuran on . Dasara is a 10-day festival in this region culminating on Vijayadashami or the tenth day in the month of Ashvin roughly corresponding to the months of either September or October every year (In the Gregorian calendar). The event marks the successful conclusion of the preceding nine days. Vijayadashami epitomizes victory of the King and his subjects, either be it in battle or in day-to-day governance. The preceding nine days of Navarathri have celebrations starting only after six days. The sixth day is in honour of goddess Saraswathi. The eight day is dedicated to goddess Durga and the Ninth day is for Lakshmi - goddess of wealth. On tenth day a grand spectacular Procession is held which starts from and ends in Bannimantap. In , Dasara is observed as State festival - Nadahabba, because of the celebration of the festival is steered by the Royal Family by performing special puja on the occasion of Dasara. In short it is grandeur religious and martial event with royal support. During Dasara, the entire City is gaily decorated and illuminated. The Palace and other important buildings are illuminated. Cultural programmes by famous artists are arranged in the Palace along with Sports, Wrestling, Poet's meet, Food Festival, Film Festival which are witnessed by a large number of people. Dasara Exhibition is arranged in the Doddakere Maidana, by the Karnataka Exhibition Authority, where the public and private sector industries, leading business establishments, Government departments showcase their business potential by putting their stalls to promote industrial and corporate business. Mysore is an enthralling destination for travellers, especially during Dasara. The illuminated Mysore Palace during celebrations draws tourists from all over the world. Nearly Rs. 10 million is spent annually towards maintenance of the illumination alone and more than 25,000 electric bulbs are replaced every year just before the Dasara festivities. The elephants for the Dasara processions are trained for the grand finale. Twelve handpicked Dasara jumbos will march on the procession route from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap twice a day.

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DASARA SPECIAL 1 Bangalore / Mysore / Bangalore 3 Nights / 4 Days

Day 01: 13th Oct 2021:- Bangalore / Mysore (150Kms/3 Hrs) furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. Philomena's Meet on arrival at Bangalore and drive to Mysore- Known for its Church - this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling gardens glass windows and lofty towers is a must see, - and tree lined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, Island fortress of Tippu . Visit Tippu's summer Palace, the 'City Royale' always figures in the tourist's itinerary, On Mosque and Sriranganatha Temple. Evening-attend rehearsal of arrival check into Hotel, Later visit Maharaja Palace - the palace Torch Light Parade at Bannimantap. Overnight is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne displayed during Day 03: 15th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Vijayadashami Day the Dasara celebrations, Evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a Breakfast, proceed to Maharaja Palace at 11.30hrs to be seated top a hill-the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic to witness Dasara Pooja and procession at Maharaja Palace statue are added attractions. Return back to hotel (Carry your sandwich and water bottle). Return to hotel at and overnight. 16.00hrs. Evening free Overnight Day 02: 14th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Ayudapuja Day Day 04: 16th Oct 2021:- Mysore / Bangalore Breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing, visit Art Gallery - Breakfast, checkout of the hotel and carry back your Dasara the art gallery in the houses an excellent experience to share with your friends. collection of ceramics, ivory, sandalwood, stone, antique TOUR COST No. of Guest Tour Cost Per Person Silver - 3* Gold - 4* Platinum - 5* 2 Persons travelling together (Double Occupancy) 15,350 19,450 21,500 3 Persons travelling together (Triple Occupancy) 11,450 14,700 16,800 4 Persons Travelling together (2 Double Occupancy) 13,600 16,800 18,900 1 Person travelling together with 2 persons (Single Occupancy) 18,900 27,100 31,000 Children between 6 - 12 years 8,000 10,500 15,500 Children below 5 years Complimentary

HOTELS ARE BEING USED / SIMILAR Place 3* 4* 5* Mysore Roopa Elite / Kings Hotel Southern Star / Royal Orchid Palace/ Kourt / The President Metropole / Sandesh the Prince Radisson Blu Plaza / JP Palace Fortune JP Palace

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DASARA & WILDLIFE TOUR 2 Bangalore / Mysore / Nagarahole – Kabini / Bangalore 5 Nights / 6 Days

Day 01: 13th Oct 2021:- Bangalore / Mysore (150Kms/3 Hrs) Day 03: 15th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Vijayadashami Day Meet on arrival at Bangalore and drive to Mysore - Known for Breakfast, proceed to Maharaja Palace at 11.30hrs to be its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling seated to witness Dasara Pooja and procession at Maharaja gardens and tree lined boulevards, shimmering silks and Palace (Carry your sandwich and water bottle). Return to sandalwood, the 'City Royale' always figures in the tourist's hotel at 16.00hrs. Evening free Overnight. itinerary, On arrival check into Hotel, Later visit Maharaja Day 04: 16th Oct 2021:- Mysore / Nagarahole - Kabini Palace - the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo- (80Kms/2 Hrs) Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent Breakfast, check out and drive to Nagarahole National Park- gold throne displayed during the Dasara celebrations, Kabini-Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarahole Evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a top a hill-the 4.8m tall National Park, the Kabini area is a perfect getaway for nature monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are lovers. The breathtaking locale with the tranquil backwaters added attractions. Return back to hotel and overnight. of the River Kabini presents an ideal setting for a long- Day 02: 14th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Ayudapuja Day awaited vacation. Check in on arrival and proceed for buffet Breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing, visit Art lunch. Wild life safari in the evening. Dinner and overnight. Gallery-the art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an Day 05: 17th Oct 2021:- Kabini excellent collection of ceramics, ivory, sandalwood, stone, Morning wake up at 05:45hrs to get ready for Wildlife Safari / antique furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. Boat ride. Return to resort, breakfast. Relax or take a walk Philomena's Church- this imposing Gothic structure with around the backwater area. Evening Safari, Dinner and beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must overnight. see, Srirangapatna - Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Day 06: 18th Oct 2021:- Nagarahole - Kabini / Bangalore Tippu's summer Palace, Mosque and Sriranganatha Temple. (250 Kms/ 5 Hrs) Evening-attend rehearsal of Torch Light Parade at Morning after coffee/tea proceed for Wildlife Safari at Bannimantap. Overnight 06.30hrs. Return to resort, breakfast, checkout at 11.00hrs and drive to Bangalore. Tour Ends. TOUR COST No. of Guest Tour Cost Per Person HOTELS ARE BEING USED / SIMILAR Silver - 3* Gold - 4* Platinum - 5* Place 3* 4* 5* 2 Persons travelling together (Double Occupancy) 48,150 55,300 62,750 Mysore Roopa Elite / Hotel Southern Star / Lalitha Mahal Palace/ 3 Persons travelling together Kings Kourt / Royal Orchid Radisson Blu Plaza / The President Metropole / Sandesh Fortune JP Palace (Triple Occupancy) 42,650 48,900 56,500 the Prince 4 Persons Travelling together (2 Double Occupancy) 43,600 50,400 61,500 Nagarahole Kabini River Kabini River Lodge / Kabini River Lodge/ 1 Person travelling together Lodge / JLR JLR Kings Sanctuary JLR Kings Sanctuary with 2 persons (Single Occupancy) 60,700 72,350 83,900 Kings Sanctuary Children between 6 - 12 years 17,800 19,500 31,200 Children below 5 years Complimentary

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DASARA & CITY TOUR 3 Bangalore / Mysore / Bangalore 5 Nights / 6 Days

Day 01: 13th Oct 2021:- Bangalore / Mysore (150Kms/3 Hrs) Day 03: 15th Oct 2021- Mysore - Vijayadashami Day Meet on arrival at Bangalore and drive to Mysore- Known for its Breakfast, proceed to Maharaja Palace at 11.30hrs to be seated magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling gardens to witness Dasara Pooja and procession at Maharaja Palace and tree lined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, (Carry your sandwich and water bottle). Return to hotel at the 'City Royale' always figures in the tourist's itinerary, On 16.00hrs. Evening free Overnight. arrival check into Hotel, Later visit Maharaja Palace - the palace Day 04: 16th Oct 2021:- Mysore / Bangalore is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne displayed during Breakfast, checkout and drive to Bangalore . On arrival check in the Dasara celebrations, Evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a to hotel, lunch and relax. Later proceed for Half day sightseeing, top a hill-the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic visit to ISKCON Temple - the Krishna Temple is a blend of Modern Mahishasura statue are added attractions. Return back to hotel technology and spiritual harmony, Lalbagh - 240 acres of and overnight. beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, (out Side Day 02: 14th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Ayudapuja Day view)- this massive building houses the state Legislature and the Breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing, visit Art Gallery- Secretariat and return back to the hotel and overnight. the art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent Day 05: 17th Oct 2021:- Bangalore collection of ceramics, ivory, sandalwood, stone, antique furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. Philomena's Breakfast and proceed for full day sightseeing, cover Cubbon Church - this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained part, Bull Temple - Dravidian-style temple, has a huge monolithic glass windows and lofty towers is a must see, Srirangapatna - Bull is the vahana of Lord Shiva, Tippu's palace -Tippu Sultan's Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Tippu's summer Palace, summer retreat is a two-storied ornate wooden structure, Indira Mosque and Sriranganatha Temple. Evening-attend rehearsal of Gandhi Musical Fountain-View the colourful swirling fountains Torch Light Parade at Bannimantap. Overnight dancing in tune to music. Evening Free for shopping. Back to hotel. Overnight. Day 06: 18th Oct 2021:- Bangalore Breakfast check out and drive to Airport to board the flight or TOUR COST train for onward destination. Tour Ends. No. of Guest Tour Cost Per Person Silver - 3* Gold - 4* Platinum - 5* HOTELS ARE BEING USED / SIMILAR 2 Persons travelling together (Double Occupancy) 22,900 29,000 32,100 Place 3* 4* 5* Mysore Roopa Elite / Hotel Southern Star / Lalitha Mahal Palace/ 3 Persons travelling together Kings Kourt / Royal Orchid Radisson Blu Plaza / (Triple Occupancy) 17,100 21,950 24,900 The President Metropole / Sandesh Fortune JP Palace 4 Persons Travelling together the Prince (2 Double Occupancy) 18,750 24,850 27,900 Bangalore Hotel Southern Fortune Select JP Taj M G Road / The 1 Person travelling together Star / Ramana Cosmos / Fortune JP Chancery Pavillion / with 2 persons (Single Occupancy) 31,500 43,600 49,800 shree Hotel / Celestial / The The Lalit Children between 6 - 12 years 5,000 6,000 7,500 Grand Magrath Chancery Children below 5 years Complimentary

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DASARA & COORG TOUR 4 Bangalore / Mysore / Coorg / Bangalore 5 Nights / 6 Days

Day 01: 13th Oct 2021:- Bangalore / Mysore (150Kms/3 Hrs) (Carry your sandwich and water bottle). Return to hotel at Meet on arrival at Bangalore and drive to Mysore-Known for its 16.00hrs. Evening free Overnight. magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling gardens Day 04: 16th Oct 2021:- Mysore / Coorg - Madikeri (120 Kms/3 and tree lined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, the Hrs) 'City Royale' always figures in the tourist's itinerary, On arrival Breakfast, checkout and drive to Madikeri, enroute visit check into Hotel, Later visit Maharaja Palace -the palace is a Bylakuppe - largest Tibetan settlement in South . A beautiful splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many Monastery with three large and imposing 62 feet Golden Buddha attractions are a magnificent gold throne displayed during the statues covered with gold plates. Cauvery Nisargadhama - is an Dasara celebrations, Evening visit Chamundi Hill-perched a top a island formed by river Cauvery and is used as a picnic spot island, hill-the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura with lush foliage of thick bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak statue are added attractions. Return back to hotel and overnight. trees and surrounded by the Cauvery river. On arrival at Madikeri Day 02: 14th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Ayudapuja Day check into hotel, relax and overnight. Breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing, visit Art Gallery- Day 05: 17th Oct 2021:- Coorg - Madikeri the art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent Breakfast, proceed to visit Bhagamandala - situated at the collection of ceramics, ivory, sandalwood, stone, antique confluence of two rivers, the Cauvery and the Kanika. A third furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. Philomena's river, the Sujyothi is said to join from underground. Visit Church - this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained Talacauvery - known as Dakshin Kashi is the birthplace of river glass windows and lofty towers is a must see, Srirangapatna - Cauvery at the foot of the breathtaking Brahmagiri Hills, Abbey Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Tippu's summer Palace, Falls, Omkareshwara Temple and Raja Seat. Back to hotel. Mosque and Sriranganatha Temple. Evening-attend rehearsal of Overnight. Torch Light Parade at Bannimantap. Overnight Day 06: 18th Oct 2021: Coorg/ Bangalore (280 Kms/ 6 Hrs) Day 03: 15th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Vijayadashami Day Early breakfast checkout and drive to Bangalore, enroute visit Breakfast, proceed to Maharaja Palace at 11.30hrs to be seated Elephant Camp (to reach the place before 08.30Hrs) offer to witness Dasara Pooja and procession at Maharaja Palace the 3 hour experience with Elephants consisting of elephant Grooming, feeding, boat transfer. On arrival at Bangalore drop to TOUR COST Airport / Railway station to board the flight / Train for onward No. of Guest Tour Cost Per Person destination . Silver - 3* Gold - 4* Platinum - 5* 2 Persons travelling together HOTELS ARE BEING USED / SIMILAR (Double Occupancy) 24,300 33,100 39,900 3 Persons travelling together Place 3* 4* 5* (Triple Occupancy) 18,200 23,750 30,700 Mysore Roopa Elite / Hotel Southern Star / Lalitha Mahal Palace/ 4 Persons Travelling together Kings Kourt / Royal Orchid Radisson Blu Plaza / The President Metropole / Fortune JP Palace (2 Double Occupancy) 20,300 28,900 35,500 Sandesh the Prince 1 Person travelling together with 2 persons (Single Occupancy) 34,200 51,400 64,700 Coorg - KSTDC Mayura Paddington Resort Vivanta By Taj Madikeri Valley View / & Spa / Heritage Children between 6 - 12 years 5,800 7,500 11,000 Le Coorg / Resort / Club Children below 5 years Complimentary Coorg Heights Mahindra

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DASARA & HERITAGE TOUR 5 Bangalore / Mysore / Hassan / Bangalore 5 Nights / 6 Days

Day 01: 13th Oct 2021: Bangalore/Mysore (150Kms/3 Hrs) Temple. Evening-attend rehearsal of Torch Light Parade at Meet on arrival at Bangalore and drive to Mysore- Known Bannimantap. Overnight for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, Day 03: 15th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Vijayadashami Day sprawling gardens and treelined boulevards, shimmering Breakfast, proceed to Maharaja Palace at 11.30hrs to be silks and sandalwood, the 'City Royale' always figures in the seated to witness Dasara Pooja and procession at Maharaja tourist's itinerary, On arrival check into Hotel, Later visit Palace (Carry your sandwich and water bottle). Return to Maharaja Palace - the palace is a splendid structure in the hotel at 16.00hrs. Evening free Overnight. Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a Day 04: 16th Oct 2021:- Mysore / Hassan (120 Kms/3 Hrs) magnificent gold throne displayed during the Dasara celebrations, Evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a top a Breakfast, check out and drive to Hassan, enroute visit hill-the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Shravanabelagola - The monolithic statue of Lord Mahishasura statue are added attractions. Return back to Gomateshwara, a Jain saint (watch out 600 steps to be hotel and overnight. climbed). Later check into Hotel. Overnight. Day 02: 14th Oct 2021:- Mysore - Ayudapuja Day Day 05: 17th Oct 2021:- Hassan Breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing, visit Art Breakfast and proceed to visit Belur - The most Gallery - the art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an photographed and perhaps the best and they are a must on excellent collection of ceramics, ivory, sandalwood, stone, every tourist's temple itinerary and Halebid - the temple, antique furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. perched on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural Philomena's Church - this imposing Gothic structure with extravaganza. Overnight at hotel. beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must Day 06: 18th Oct 2021:- Hassan / Bangalore (200 Kms/ 5 see, Srirangapatna - Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Hrs.) Tippu's summer Palace, Mosque and Sriranganatha Breakfast, check out and drive to Bangalore. On arrival drop to Bangalore Airport / Railway station to board the train or TOUR COST flight for onward destination. Tour Ends. No. of Guest Tour Cost Per Person HOTELS ARE BEING USED / SIMILAR Silver - 3* Gold - 4* Platinum - 5* Place 3* 4* 5* 2 Persons travelling together (Double Occupancy) 23,650 29,500 35,600 Mysore Roopa Elite / Hotel Southern Star / Lalitha Mahal Palace/ Kings Kourt / Royal Orchid Radisson Blu Plaza / 3 Persons travelling together The President Metropole / Sandesh Fortune JP Palace (Triple Occupancy) 17,800 21,800 27,850 the Prince 4 Persons Travelling together (2 Double Occupancy) 19,600 25,450 21,000 Hassan Hotel Southern Hoysala Village ---- 1 Person travelling together Star / Hotel with 2 persons (Single Occupancy) 30,700 43,900 54,600 Mallige Residency / Children between 6 - 12 years 6,000 7,500 11,000 Hotel Hassan Children below 5 years Complimentary Ashok

www.mysoredasara.org Tour Cost Includes: • Accommodation on Single / twin / triple sharing basis with bed and breakfast and all taxes as per the itinerary. • Accommodation with all meals and wildlife activities at Nagarahole - Kabini. • Transportation by A/C Vehicle depending upon the group size with driver allowance, parking & GST as per the itinerary

Tour Cost does not include: • Lunch & Dinner wherever not specified • Entrance Fee, Camera Fee, etc., • Gold Card & Entry Tickets. • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone charges, Drinks, tips, etc.

CANCELLATION Prior to commencement of tour and counted from a working day. • 30 days prior to commencement of tour, cancellation fee, 10 percent • 29 to 15 days prior to commencement of tour, cancellation fee, 50 percent • No refund for cancellation with less than 15 days

USP Customer taking our packages are assured in getting Gold Card or Entry Tickets to witness Jambo Savari (Dasara Procession) and Torch Light Parade at Cost Price. Gold Card cost is Rs. 4000/- per person and Entry Ticket cost is Rs. 2500/- per person approximately. Skyway International Travels Unit of Vagjiani Travel Company Pvt Ltd., Recognised by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India 27

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