| Day 01 : Arrive Bangalore * On to Mysore (125 kms / approx. 3 hour drive) |
| Welcome to your 'Nilgiri Delight' Tour ! On arrival at Bangalore airport or Bangalore railway station (on your own) you will drive to Mysore. En route visit Srirangapatnam, the capital of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. Arrive into Mysore and check into your hotel. The evening is free to explore the handicraft centres and shopping for silk and sandalwood articles in the local market. |
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| Day 02 : In Mysore |
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Royal city of Mysore visiting the Chamundi hills, abode of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the deity of the Mysore Royal family. Later visit Mysore Palace, with its outstanding treasures, ivory inlaid doors, the interiors lavishly decorated with stained glass, mirrors, pillars, paintings and jewels. Late in the afternoon visit the Brindavan garden that has well maintained lawns, innumerable pools and fountains. (B)
Note: Long walking is involved on your trip to Brindavan gardens |
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| Day 03 : Mysore - Ooty (170 kms / approx. 4 hour drive) |
| After a relaxed morning drive into the blue Nilgiri hills, past tea and coffee plantations to Ooty. On arrival check into your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
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| Day 04 : In Ooty - Day excursion to Coonoor (approx 20 kms / approx 45 minute drive) |
| This morning you will enjoy a tour of the 'Queen of the Blue Mountains' that includes a visit to Dodabetta peak for a spectacular view. Continue driving to Coonoor and visit Sim's park, Dolphins Nose point and a tea plantation. Return to ooty and you can visit the Botanical garden and also walk along the popular Ooty lake. Enjoy a boat ride (on direct payment) in the Ooty lake. (B) |
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| Day 05 : Ooty - Kodaikanal (260 kms / approx 6 ½ hour drive) |
| Your picturesque journey continues through the Palani hills to another scenic hill station, Kodaikanal. On arrival, check into your hotel. The evening is at leisure to relax and enjoy the in-house hotel facilities. (B) |
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| Day 06 : In Kodaikanal |
| This morning enjoy your sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal visiting the ancient Kurinji Andavar temple, St. Peters Church, the Bear- Shola Falls - a popular picnic spot and Pillar rocks. In the afternoon spend some time in Bryant Park and enjoy boating (on direct payment basis) on the beautiful Kodai lake. (B) |
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| Day 07 : On to Coimbatore (146 Kms / approx. 4½ hour drive) * Return home with happy memories |
| Today bid farewell as your 'Nilgiri Delight' tour ends with a journey to Coimbatore airport or Coimbatore railway station for your onward journey. (B) |
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