GARDEN TOUR OF SOUTH INDIA
Tour Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: Bangalore - Mysore -
Ooty
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Cochin
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Alleppey
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Thekkady - Munnar - Cochin - Mumbai
Day 01. ARRIVE BANGALORE.
Arrival in Bangalore. Meeting and assistance on arrival at the
airport and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Day 02. IN
BANGALORE
Breakfast at the hotel. Later full
day sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting the Lal Bagh Botanical
Gardens The rich and beautiful Lal Bagh Garden is a pleasant 240
acres park in the southern suburbs of Bangalore. One of the many
gardens in the city, Lal Bagh is the most famous garden in
Bangalore. which has a variety of old Trees, Fountains, Lotus Pools,
Terraces and an assortment of tropical herbs and sub tropical herbs.
Also see the Govt. buildings, the Maharajas Palace and Cubbon
Park located in front of Vidhana Soudha, stretching over an area
of about 300 acres. The garden laid down by Lord Cubbon in 1864 AD,
has beautifully laid out lawns, grassy expanse and flowering trees.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Day
03. BANGALORE – MYSORE
Morning
after breakfast, depart by surface to Mysore en route visiting
Srirangapatnam, once the capital of Hyder Ali and his sonTipu
Sultan.
Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Mysore City The Palace of the Maharaja
built in 1911-12. Visit the Art Gallery, drive up to Chamundi
Hill to seethe Chamundeshwari Temple and a panoramic view of
Mysore. On your way back, see the Nandi Bull.
Evening visit the Vrindavan Gardens, the world famous
Vrindavan gardens on the terrace of the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, near
the Mysore City, across the river Cauvery is a meticulously planned
garden. Every evening the gardens come alive in a burst of dazzling
colors and illumination when twirling and dancing fountains lend an
atmosphere of enchantment to this fairyland.
Overnight at Mysore.
Day
04.MYSORE – OOTY
After breakfast, depart by surface to
Ooty and upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon : Visit the Botanical Gardens, one of the
most popular hill stations of India. They sprawl over 50-acres and
lie on the lower slopes of Dodabetta peak, which is the highest
point in Ooty. Marquis of Tweed dale established these gardens in
the year 1848.The gardens include many mature species as well as
Italian and Japanese sections. The "Todas", regrettably, live in
abject conditions.
Overnight at Ootty.
Day 05.IN
OOTY
Morning : Visit the Rose Garden & Mini Gardens.
Rose Garden
spread over an area of 10 acres of land with 2,000 varieties of
roses. Rose Gardens lie on the way to the boathouse.
Mini garden
is also situated on the way to the boathouse where the children
amusement park is housed. A snack bar is also available.
Afternoon
: Visit to the Tea Gardens of Ooty.
The establishment of numerous tea
estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling
grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers
on most routes.
Overnight at Ootty.
Day 06.OOTY – COCHIN
Morning
after breakfast, depart by surface to Cochin and upon arrival
check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon : Sightseeing tour of Cochin city visiting the
Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, the Chinese Nets, the Church of
St Francis and the Tomb of Vasco da Gama. Afternoon take a harbor
cruise on the Cochin Harbor.
Evening
witness a hour long performance of Kathakali Dance Drama.
Overnight at Cochin.
Day
07.COCHIN – ALLEPPEY – THEKKADY
Morning
after breakfast depart by surface to Alleppey and take a motorboat
backwater cruise on the Vembanad lake passing through the small
canals and witnessing the backwater beauty and village life of
Kerala. Disembark at the Kottayam and drive to Thekkady.
Overnight at Thekkady.
Day 08.IN
THEKKADY
Morning take a game viewing boat ride
on the Lake Periyar. Later after breakfast, full day excursion to
Kumli , Murikkady and Pandikuzhi. Kumily: This Plantation Town,
closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of
the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping centre and spice
trade center. Overnight at Thekkady
Day 09.THEKKADY – MUNNAR
Morning after breakfast, depart by
surface to Munnar and upon arrival, check in at Resort. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 10.IN MUNNAR
Morning visit the Pothamedu (6 kms)
offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations
in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking
scenery here is ideal for trekking and Long Mountain walks.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 11. MUNNAR – COCHIN – MUMBAI
After breakfast drive to Cochin
airport and board the flight. Arrival in Mumbai. Met and transfer to
Hotel.
Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 12.MUMBAI OUTBOUND
Early morning transfer to airport to
board the flight for your final destination.
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