DAY 01
ARRIVE BANGALORE & DRIVE TO MYSORE
On arrival at the Bangalore Airport/Railway station, meet assistance by our representative, onward proceed to the palace city of Mysore. Enroute visit the “Tippu Summer Palace” at Srirengapatnam. Up on reaching mysore check in into the hotel and later for tour of Mysore visiting – the Famous “Palace of Mysore”: Built in 1912 in the indo Saracenic style, this palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched and then on to The “Jayachanarajendra Art Gallery” housed in the Jaganmohan palace: that has a collection of Exquisite paintings dating back to 1875. Onward visit to the bull temple (a 4.8mts monolith) on the middle of hill on the way to Chamundi temple and then to visit the “Chamumdi Hill Temple” at a height of 1062mts. In the evening visit to the beautiful Brindavan Garden.
(Overnight stay at hotel in Mysore)
DAY 02
MYSORE TO MUDUMALAI
Check out after breakfast and drive to the Mudumalai – one of the largest wild life reserve in South India. On arrival meet the naturalist and onward for various jungle activities available for the day as per your choice on direct payment basis. (Overnight stay at hotel in Mudumalai/Masinagudi).
DAY 03
MUDUMALAI TO OOTY
Today after breakfast check out and drive to Ooty – also known as Nigiris. On reaching Ooty proceed for sightseeing tour visiting famous Botanical garden - spread over a huge area of 22 hectares and with more than 650 species of flowers and trees, is a horticulturist’s delight. The highlight of the garden is a fossil tree that is believed to be 20 million years old. The Doddabetta peak - at an altitude of 8,606 feet is the highest point of South India. The view of Nilgiris from here is breathtaking. The Rose Garden - located in the heart of Ooty is one of the largest rose gardens in India and also a popular tourist attraction. The beautiful garden is spread across 10 acres of land and houses some of the largest collections of roses in the country. The Wax museum here in is also interesting to visits. End your day at the Ooty lake - a 2.5-kilometre long lake meandering through the scenic beauty of the Nilgiris. You can indulge in many activities here like boating, cycling around the lake, horse riding etc. (Overnight at hotel in Ooty).
DAY 04
IN OOTY / SIGHTSEEING OF COONOOR
After breakfast, proceed to Coonoor by the famous TOY TRAIN (ticket subject to availability) for a beautiful ride from Ooty – Coonoor. Upon reaching coonoor the driver will pick you from station and proceed for sightseeing visiting Sim’s park - a beautiful botanical garden located in Coonoor is a popular tourist attraction. Developed in 1874 this park is home to a variety of unusual species of plants, which have been brought from different parts of the world. Lamb’s rock - offers spectacular views of the lush forest, beautiful hills and coffee/tea estates. This makes the place an excellent picnic spot. Dolphin’s nose - a stunning viewpoint situated more than 1000 feet above sea level. Its unique rock formation and peak resembles a dolphin’s nose from where it derives the name. The drive to the destination as such is spectacular. After sightseeing drive back to Ooty. (Overnight at hotel in Ooty)
DAY 05
OOTY TO KODAIKKANAL
Breakfast at residing hotel. Check out and drive to Kodaikkanal so called the \"Princess of Hills\" in South India. The winding road uphill with lush vegetation is a feast for your eyes. You will stop enroute at various viewpoints capturing stunning pictures of this lovely hill. Upon arrival at Kodaikanal Check in hotel and free evening to relax. (Overnight at hotel in Kodaikkanal).
DAY 06
IN KODAIKANAL / SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast at residing hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing visiting Coakers Walk – provides a beautiful view by walking through the paved pedestrian path. Pine forest- one among the preserved treasures of Kodaikanal which would mesmerize the tourists by its beautiful ambiance. Guna caves – Earlier known as devil’s kitchen and now popularized by Tamil movie Guna, are deep bat-infested chambers between the three gigantic boulders that are the Pillar Rocks. Pillar rocks – is a set of three giant rock pillars which stands 122mtrs high. Green valley view- former known as Suicide point has an excellent panoramic view. Botanical Garden / Bryant park – is a wonderfully maintained 20.5acres of garden. You can end the day at famou s Kodai Lake – one of the beautiful manmade lake in the heart of Kodaikanal. You may indulge in many activities here around the lake such as boating, cycling around the lake, horse riding etc. etc. (Overnight at hotel in Kodaikkanal)
DAY 07
DEPARTURE TO MADURAI
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel & the tour ends today with a departure transfer to Madurai airport/Railway station for your return journey.
(If you have a late evening flight/train, you will be also taken for a visit to the “Meenakshy Temple” at Madurai before dropping off).
