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This journey discover the highlights of
South India. First we discover the metropolitan Chennai with its ancient
temples, Cathedral and beaches, then we drive along the coast to
Mahabalipuram to admire the shore temple and other monolithic sites, it
was chief harbor for Pallavas kingdom some 1200 years ago. The next halt
will be at favorite hill station of British Raj period at Ooty situated
at 2440 Mt. from where we will move to Madumalai to have glimpses of
some wildlife for change. Before going back to Chennai via Bangalore, we
will explore the city of fragrance 'Mysore' with its wonderful ancient
palaces.
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Ref: |
MSH |
Duration: |
10 Days |
Season: |
Round The Year |
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Itinerary: |
Chennai
- Mahabalipuram - Ooty - Madumalai - Mysore - Bangalore -
Chennai |
DAY 01. ARRIVE CHENNAI
Arrive
Chennai meet and transfer to hotel. Afternoon
orientation tour of the city. Chennai
is capital of Tamil Nadu state and fourth largest of Indian cities after Bombay,
Calcutta and Delhi
DAY 02.
 CHENNAI –
MAHABALIPURAM – CHENNAI
Drive 117 Km 3 Hrs.
Morning
depart for full day tour of Kanchipuram,
erstwhile capital of Pallavas and Cholas, full of temples and tanks. After
exploration of Kanchipuram drive to Mahabalipuram
the 7th century port city of Pallavas with number of monuments
and rock-cut monoliths displaying fine sculpture. Evening return to Chennai
hotel.
DAY 03. CHENNAI - OOTY
Via Coimbatore.
Train
Morning
half day city sightseeing of Chennai. Late afternoon transfer to railway station
to board overnight train to Ooty.
DAY 04. ARRIVE OOTY
Morning
arrive Coimbatore and drive to Ooty a, favorite hill station of British rulers.
It is a delight to wander through this charming town situated at 2,286
meters on Nilgiri hills. Arrive Ooty and check in at hotel.
DAY
05. IN OOTY
Morning explore botanical garden, horse - racing, and shopping on
Charring Cross, the center of town. An artificial lake enhances Ooty's natural
beauty, and there are some good walks in the immediate vicinity. Afternoon at
leisure.
DAY 06. OOTY –
MADUMALAI
Drive 73 Km 2 Hrs.
Morning
depart and drive to Madumalai Sanctuary for game viewing.
Nestled in the Nilgiris, is one of the finest natural parks inhabited by
wild boar, sloth bear, buck, panther, tiger, elephant with variety of water
animals and birds. Arrive and check
in at the forest lodge.
DAY 07. MADUMALAI –
MYSORE
Drive 98 Km 2 Hrs.
Morning
drive to Mysore, arrive and check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour. Mysore,
capital of the erstwhile princely state, is famous for Jasmine fragrance, silk
and sandalwood, palaces and its leisurely way of life.
DAY 08. MYSORE –
BANAGALORE
Drive 139 Km 3 Hrs.
Morning
depart and drive to Bangalore, en-route visit Belure,
800 years old capital of Hoysala kings, is today famous for superb Chenna
Keshava temple built in 1117 and Helibid
again a capital of Hoyasalas is know for its Hoysaleshwara temple
dedicated to lord Shiva built in 1150. Arrive Bangalore and check in at hotel.
DAY 09. BANGALORE -
CHENNAI
Fly
Morning
transfer to airport and fly to Chennai. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Rest of
the day at leisure.
DAY 10. DEPARTURE
Transfer
to airport for onward journey.
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Name
of the Sanctuary / Park |
Area
sq. km |
Season |
Main
Wildlife |
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Bandipur
National Park
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874 |
All
year |
Elephant,
Tiger, Chetal, Gaur, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bears.
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Nagarhole
National Park
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572 |
All
year |
Elephant,
Tiger, Panther, Chetal, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Gaur.
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