MAGICAL BANGALORE, MYSORE AND OOTY
Tour Highlights
Bengaluru formerly known as Bangalore is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Once called the "Garden City of India" and the "Pensioner's Paradise", these epithets no longer apply to Bengaluru, which is today a large cosmopolitan city with diminishing green spaces and a large working population. Bengaluru is the major centre of India's IT industry, popularly known as the Silicon Valley of India.
- Visvesvaraya Museum
- Cubbon Park
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Brindavan Gardens
- Srirangapatna
- Mysore Maharaja Palace
- Wax World Museum
- Dodabetta Peak
Important Information
Best Time: October to June
Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore
Nearest Railway Station: Bangalore / Mysore
Travel: Bangalore – Mysore – Ooty is generally covered by road; travel time may vary depending on traffic and road conditions.
Tip: Carry comfortable walking shoes, light warm clothing for Ooty and sunscreen for daytime sightseeing.
Tour Itinerary
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DAY01
Arrive at the Bangalore Airport/railway station and drive towards Mysore via Srirangapatna, the capital of Tipu Sultan and citadel of Mysore Kingdom for many decades. Reach and check in to the hotel. Mysore is home to kings and warriors, Ashtanga yoga gurus and giraffes from the African savannah. Named after the demon Mahishasura, Mysore was the seat of Wodeyar and Viajayanagara dynasties and where Tipu Sultan died manfully clenching a sabre in his hand, in his resistance against the British Empire. India's 2nd greenest city has resurged as one of the world's capitals of holistic and alternative living, healing and being. For city tour visit Mysore Palace and Brindavan garden and overnight stay at Mysore.
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DAY02
After morning breakfast proceed to Ooty. Ootacamund or Ooty is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Originally occupied by the Todas, the area came under the rule of the East India Company at the end of the 18th century. Today the town’s economy is based on tourism and agriculture, with manufacturing of medicines and photographic film also present. The town is connected to the rest of India by road and rail, and its historic sites and natural beauty attract tourists. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Ooty covering Botanical Garden & boat ride in Ooty Lake (direct payment). Ooty is a great place to stock up on home-made chocolates and essential oils. Overnight at Hotel.
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DAY03
Sightseeing options closer to Ooty to consider comprise Dodabetta Peak, Rose garden and Wax Museum OR you can do full day excursion to Coonoor (25 kms) visit tea plantations, Catherine falls , Dolphin's Nose , Sim's park, and various other viewpoints.
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DAY04
After breakfast checkout of hotel & drive to Bangalore and later transfer to airport to connect the flight to onward destination. Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka and it is popular as the silicon city and the city of gardens as well. Overnight in Bangalore
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DAY05
Morning after breakfast leave for the airport and if time permits visit the 2 famous gardens in the city – Cubbon Park and Lalbagh and the Vishveswaraiah Museum. Later board your flight/train for the onward journey.
Inclusions
- Breakfast Included as per the itinerary.
- Daily Breakfast at all places.
Exclusions
- Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
- Any Air or Rail fare.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
Package Cost
Starting from ₹9,999/- per person
The final cost may vary depending on hotel category, travel dates, number of guests, vehicle type and selected activities.
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MAGICAL BANGALORE, MYSORE AND OOTY
Bengaluru formerly known as Bangalore is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Once called the "Garden City of India" and the "Pensioner's Paradise", these epithets no longer apply to Bengaluru, which is today a large cosmopolitan city with diminishing green spaces and a large working population. Bengaluru is the major centre of India's IT industry, popularly known as the Silicon Valley of India.
MAGIC OF BANGALORE, MYSORE AND COORG
A tour to India is incomplete without a sojourn in the Karnataka which is famous for its better spices, fascinating forts, white sandy beaches decorated with coconut trees; massive fishing nets spotted along the beach at dusk and obviously the backwaters enchanting scenery of channels and streams fed by the mountain ranges. To complete your journey, travel to Karnataka Richness in Culture and Traditional Grandeur. The name of the land Karnataka has come from 'Kari-nadu' meaning the land of black soil, & some others hold that 'Karunadu' also means beautiful country; either way the land is celebrated as beautiful throughout its ancient literature.
BEAUTY OF MYSORE, COORG, AND OOTY
Mysore is the Karnataka's second biggest city, situated in Southern India. It was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar dynasty and is considered the cultural capital of the state. Mysore is the second cleanest city in India and one of the well-planned ones. The people of Mysore are famous for their peaceful attitude and helpful nature. Ooty, short for Ootacamund (an anglicized name for Udhagamandalam), is a popular hill resort in the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. The name Udhagamandalam is derived from the TODA word "othakal-mund" which means "house in mountains". Ooty stands at 7,347 feet above sea level in the Nilgiri mountain range.. Located in the mountainous range called the Nilgiris ("Blue Mountains"), it draws swarms of tourists every year. The weather is quite pleasant at a mean of 15-20°C around the year, dropping to lows of 0°C during winter. Ooty is not the destination in itself, as much as it is the focal point of attraction.