Best Of South India

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Lal Bagh Gardens:
Lal Bagh Gardens is a famous botanical garden in southern Bangalore. The garden was originally commissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore. It has a famous glass house which hosts an annual flower show, housing India's largest collection of tropical plants. It has an aquarium and a lake, and is one of the main tourist attractions in the city. Hyder Ali commissioned the building of this garden in 1760 but his son, Tipu Sultan, completed it who decided to create this garden.

Bull Temple:
Popularly known as the Bull Temple, Dodda Basavana Gudi is situated in the Basavanagudi, area of South Bangalore. The Hindu temple is inside the park called Bugle Rock where bull referred to is a sacred Hindu demi-god, known as Nandi, a close devotee and attendant of Shiva. Dodda Basavana Gudi is said to be the biggest temple of Nandi in the world with stone cult image of Nandi continually covered with new layers of butter.

Hassan:
Hassan is situated 934 mts above sea level with fine weather similar to Bangalore. The town was founded in the 11th century, by Channa Krishnappa Naik and was called Hassan after the Goddess "Haasanamba". The place is called the temple-architectural capital of Karnataka. Hassan, the main city dates back to the 11th century, during the Hoysala dynasty, which lasted to the fourteenth century. The earlier kings of town were of the Jain faith, who built some finest temples here, dedicated to Shiva. While the Hoysalas were at the zenith of their power, much of southern India along with this place was under their influence.

Halebidu:
Halebidu, located in Hassan, Karnataka was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to one of the best examples of Hoysala architecture temples. Halebidu literally means ruined city and this name is given to it because city was ruined two times by Bahmani Sultanate. Halebidu was the 12th century capital of the Hoysalas and the famous Hoysaleswara temple was built during this time by Ketamala, the Hoysala ruler. The temple complex comprises two Hindu temples, the Hoysaleshawara and Kedareshwara temples.

Shravanabelagola:
Shravanabelagola is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka and is 158 km away from Bangalore. The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism. The statue reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga Dynasty of Talakad. Chandragupta is said to have died here in 298 BC after he became a Jain monk. Chandragiri has memorials to numerous monks who have meditated here since the fifth century AD, including the last king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.

Illuminated Brindavan Gardens:
The Brindavan Gardens are located adjoining the Krishnarajasagara dam built across the river Kaveri.These gardens are primarily symmetrically laid out terrace gardens extending over 60 acres. The BrindavanGardens are famous for the illuminated musical and dancing fountains that attracts a large number of visitors. There is a boating pond in the garden where the visitors can enjoy a boat-ride.

Ooty:
Ooty is a town and the district capital of the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Originally occupied by the Todas, the area came under the rule of the East India Company. Today the town's economy is based on tourism and agriculture, with manufacturing of medicines. The town is connected to the rest of India by road and rail, having many historic sites and natural beauty, which attracts tourists.It was originally a tribal land, occupied by the Todas along with other tribes.

Kodaikanal:
Kodaikanal in the hills of the taluk division of the Dindigul of Tamil Nadu is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. Also named "The Gift of the Forest", Kodaikanal was established in 1845 as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases of the plains. Much of the local economy is based on the hospitality industry, which serves tourism.

Kanyakumari:
Kanyakumari, also referred to as Cape Comorin earlieris located at the southernmost tip of India. It is the geographical end of the mainland. The closest major cities are Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, which makes it a popular tourist place in India. Kanyakumari takes its name from the Hindu Goddess Kanyakumari whose temple is situated in the town of it’s, on the sea-shore, and is very confluence of the three water-bodies – the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari has been a great centre for art and religion for centuries and was an area of great trade and commerce during rule of Cholas, the Cheras, the Pandyas and the Nayaks.

Madurai:
Madurai is the third largest city and is located on the banks of River Vaigai. It has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest incessantly inhabited cities in the world. Madurai is closely associated with the Tamil language as all the 3 primary congregations of Tamil scholars were held in the city. The recorded history of the city goes back to the 3rd century BC as city is believed to be of significant antiquity.

Belur:
Belur is one of the famous tourist places and was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire. The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple, containing the Chennakesava Temple as the centre piece, surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya. There are two shrines at the place that are still in use by devotees. The Dravida style rayagopuram at the entrance was a later added by the Vijayanagar kings, who considered this deity as one of their family god.Air fare train fare. guide & entry fee during sight seeing. boating horse riding etc. Portages, Laundry, Food, Tips, Liquor,All road taxes, toll taxes, parking fee.Any other item not specified in cost includes.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Bengaluru.

  Arrive Bengaluru. Upon arrival at Airport / Railway Station, transfer to Hotel. Afternoon visit Lal Bagh-Botanical Gardens, Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha, Visveswaraiah Industrial & Technology Museum. Overnight Stay.

• Day 2 : Proceed to Hassan

  After breakfast, proceed to Hassan: (160 kms. /3.5 hrs.) .Upon arrival, check into hotel. Later visit Chennakeswara temple at Belur and the Hoyasaleswara Temple at Halebeid. These are some of the finest examples of temple architecture. Overnight Stay.

• Day 3 : Mysore

  In the morning leave Hassan for Mysore ( 100 kms. / 2.5 hrs. ). Enroute visit Sravanabelagola "white lake of Jain hermit" is the leading 57 ft. Colossal statue of the hermit Gomateswara built in 985 A.D. Afternoon visit Chamundeswari Temple, Maharajas Palace, and enjoy light and sound fountains at the Brindavan Gardens. Overnight Stay.

• Day 4 : Ooty

  After an early breakfast depart for Ooty ( 160 kms. / 4.5hrs. ), the Queen of Hill Stations. Visit Botanical Gardens and the scenic Ooty Lake where you may enjoy an boat ride. Overnight Stay.

  • Hotspots : Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake

• Day 5 : Proceed to Kodaikanal

  After breakfast, proceed to Kodaikanal ( 268 kms. / 7 hrs.), a charming hill station. Evening at leisure. Overnight Stay.

• Day 6 : Shenbaganur Museum

  Visit the Shenbaganur Museum the croakers walk, Telescope House and Kodai Lake. Overnight Stay.

• Day 7 : Depart to Kanyakumari

  Depart to Kanyakumari (324 kms. /7 hrs. ), the land's end of India, is a meeting point of the great seas-the Indian ocean, the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal. Upon arrival check into hotel.

• Day 8 : Enjoy sunrise at Kanyakumari

  Enjoy sunrise at Kanyakumari. Take a ferry boat to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Visit Kanyakumari Mandir, Gandhi Mandapam and Trisamudra Milan. Later, depart to Madurai (235 kms. /4.5 hrs.).

• Day 9 : Meenakshi Temple

  Morning visit the world famous Meenakshi Temple, the most perfect example of Dravidian architecture. Later transfer to Airport / Railway Station for onward journey.

  • Hotspots : Meenakshi Temple

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Inclusions

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Exclusions

• Air fare train fare. guide & entry fee during sight seeing. boating horse riding etc. Portages, Laundry, Food, Tips, Liquor,All road taxes, toll taxes, parking fee.Any other item not specified in cost includes.

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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• Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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