South Indian Odyssey

Overview
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Tour Description

Overview

‘South Indian Odyssey’ is the well-designed itinerary which gives you the chance to explore the amazing places in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu: Bangalore Mysore in Karnataka and Ooty and Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu. During this tour you will explore the glorious history of Mysore while exploring the various spectacular architectures of the region. Along with that you will also explore the Ooty which is located on the foothill of Nilgiri, on the height of about 2,240 meter above sea level, it is the most beautiful hill station, located in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most picturesque place renown for tea and coffee plantation. Apart from this you will also get an opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal in Tamil "The Gift of the Forest", located on Western Ghats. En-route towards Ooty to Kodaikanal you will also get the chance to explore towards Coonoor, where you will visit the major sightseeing’s of the city. You will also explore the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore, which is the capital of Karnataka state.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:

Gumbaz- The Burial Chamber of Tipu Sultan
Golden Royal Elephant
Mysore Zoo
Maharaja Palace also known as Mysore Palace or the Amba Vilas Palace
St. Philomena's Church
Botanical Garden
Doddabetta Peak
Simp's Park
Lambs Rock
M.R.C (Madras Regiment Center)
Sim's Park
Kodai Lake
Silver Cascade
Silver Cascade Falls
Pillar Rocks
Green Valley View

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Bangalore – Mysore (About 165 Kilometres by Road)

Upon arriving at the Bangalore Airport, meet our representative, after welcome, drive straight to Mysore. On the way visit Srirangapatna- the capital of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. Visit Tipu's Palace that is now in ruins, Gumbaz- the burial chamber of Tipu Sultan, his father Haider Ali and mother Fatima Begum and lastly, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, known as Dariya Daulat Palace.

Once reach Mysore, check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Take rest for a while. Post lunch enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mysore including Golden Royal Elephant, Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo and the Durbar hall. Have your dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2 Mysore Sightseeing

Post breakfast; explore the Maharaja Palace, also known as Mysore Palace or the Amba Vilas Palace - official residence of Wodeyars, the royal family of Mysore. Afterwards, visit the Nandi or Bull temple at the Chamundi Hills- a temple dedicated to Nandi (Bull), the vehicle of Lord Shiva. The next visit is to St. Philomena's Church – one of the oldest churches in India. Back to Mysore for visiting the Mysore Zoo. Overnight stay.

Day 3 Mysore – Ooty (About 160 Kilometres by Road)

After breakfast, proceed to Ooty, Located on the foothill of Nilgiri, on the height of about 2,240 meter above sea level, it is the most beautiful hill station, located in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most picturesque place renown for tea and coffee plantation.

On the way, visit Bandipur National Park, which a major wildlife reserve of the southern part of India. Explore the wildlife here.

On reaching, check into your pre booked hotel. Rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed for sightseeing tour of Ooty. During the tour you will cover some major attractions of the city such as Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, apart from this you will also get an opportunity to shop at the local markets of Ooty. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 4 Ooty – Coonoor (Excursion Trip by Mountain Train)

Post breakfast, proceed for the tour Today is the third day of your tour. Wake up to the chilling ooty morning. Have your breakfast from the hotel and proceed to coonor. Coonor is one of the nearest and beautiful hill destination in ooty. Coonoor is about 20 kms from ooty. On arrival check into the hotel. Have a sightseeing tour and around coonoor. Like Valley view (Ketti), Simp's Park, Dolphins Nose & Lambs Rock , Tea Garden at Coonoor , M.R.C (Madras regiment center) , Toy train (drop at Coonoor & pickup at Ooty) , Dodda Betta (8640 feet) . After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Nilgiri Toy Train Timing: There are three trains from Ooty to Coonoor (9:15 AM; 12:15 PM; 6:00 PM) Similarly from Coonoor also there are three trains to Ooty (7:45 AM; 1:30 PM; 4:30 PM)

Day 5 Ooty – Kodaikanal (About 254 Kilometres by Road)

You check out of the hotel in the morning after breakfast and head towards Coonoor. Enjoy the major sightseeing’s of the Conoor, cover the major attractions such as The Tea Gardens, Sim's Park, and Dolphin's Nose Military Campus Willington.

You further drive to Kodaikanal, and on reaching there you check in at the hotel. You’re your dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6 Kodaikanal Sightseeing

Post breakfast, proceed for the Local tour of Kodaikanal that takes you to Kodai Lake, Coaker's Walk, Silver Cascade, and Bear Shoal Falls. Evening is reserved for shopping.

Apart from this you will cover some other major attractions such as Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls, Golf Links, Pillar Rocks and Green Valley View. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 7 Kodaikanal – Coimbatore (About 180 Kilometres)

Today is the last day of the tour, after having the breakfast, transfer to Coimbatore airport to board a flight for onward destination. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged :-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destination	Luxury	Deluxe	Premium
Mysore	Hotel Pai Vista / Similar	Hotel Fortune JP Palace / Similar	Radisson Blu Plaza Mysore / Similar
Ooty	Delightz Inn Resorts / Similar	Fortune Resort Sullivan Court / Similar	Savoy Ooty - IHCL SeleQtions / Similar
Coonoor	Teanest by Nature Resorts / Similar	Storyteller Resort / Similar	Gateway Coonoor by IHCL / Similar
Kodaikanal	Hotel Kodai Sunshine / Similar	Sterling Kodai Lake / Similar	Le Poshe by Sparsa Resort / Similar
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Inclusions

1. Accommodation for 06 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.

4. Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.

5. Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.