| KAR/07
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Mysore(2
nights) - Bandipur (1 nights) - Ooty (2 nights)-
This is a short-break Tourist itinerary that covers heritage city of Mysore, Tiger
reserve of Bandipur and Hill station of Ooty. Best
Season to Visit - Oct - May Suggested
Itinerary (This is an indicative itinerary, Sequence of the activities may
vary and depend on prevailing weather condition) Suggested
Itinerary (This is an indicative itinerary, Sequence of the activities may
vary and depend on prevailing weather condition and guest preferences) Day
1: Arrive at Bangalore and transfer to Mysore (150 kms). Relax for the rest
of the day.
Day 2: After breakfast Visit to the Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna,
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Vrindavan Gardens in the evening.
Day
3 : After breakfast leave for Bandipur (80 kms). Evening Jeep Safari.
Day 4: After Breakfast leave for Ooty (7500 ft, a hill station in neigboring
Tamilndu) (50 kms). After lunch for for 1/2 day sightseeing.
Day 5:
After Breakfast relax and do shopping in the evening or additional sightseeing.
Day 6: Leave for Coimbatore (85 Kms - 2 hours) after breakfast.
Accommodation Options - Ooty - Bandipur
- Mysore Mysore
(State: Karnataka Category: Heritage)
(2 nights):
Mysore
is a city of palaces,
gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the
old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and
dance. Places
of Interest in
Mysore
-
The
Mysore
Palace
- Once the residence of the Wodeyars, this structure is one of the largest
of its kind in India
. Built
in 1912 in the Indo Saracenic style. -
Jaganmohan
Palace
: This is a converted
art gallery which houses paintings that date back to the late 19th century. -
Chamundi
Hill
: Perched atop a hill is a 12th century temple
of
Chamundershwari
. About 13 Kms
from Mysore by road these is also a 1000 step walking track for all those young
at heart to try. The gigantic 4.8 meter tall monolith of Nandi the sacred vehicle
of Lord Shiva is a marvel to watch. Also close to the temple stands a gigantic
statues of the demon Mahishasura. -
St.
Philomena's Church
: This
beautiful Cathedral was built in 1956 and is one of the largest churches in the
country. It has been built in the Gothic style with beautiful stain glass windows
and lofty towers. -
The
Mysore
Zoo
:
One of the county's best zoo, this is famous for rare animals bred in captivity
and is housed in lush green surroundings. -
Brindavan
Gardens
: 19 Kms north
west of
Mysore
is the famous
KRS dam. Surrounding
Places of Interest -
Srirangapatna
: 14 Kms north
east on the Bangalore Mysore highway, this island fortress was once the capital
of the warrior king Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. There are beautiful monuments
that are well worth a visit. -
Nanjangud
: 23
Kms of Mysore
. This is an important
pilgrim center and is famous for its Nanjundeshwara
Temple
(from which the
place derives its name). -
Sangama
: This is 3 Kms from Srirangapatna where the
two branches of the river Cauvery reunite in joyful exuberance. -
Ranganathittu
: 4 Kms from Srirangapatna and 18 Kms from Mysore
is a bird sanctuary
that houses exotic birds. Birds from as far away as Siberia
and even
North America
make their home here. Crocodiles
basking in the sun is also a familiar sight. -
Somanathapur
: 35 Kms east is
this famous village which has the 13th century
Hoysala
Temple
. The temple
is in excellent condition has frescoed exteriors with episodes from the epics.
-
Melkote
: 50 Kms north
of Mysore
is this sacred
pilgrim center know for its Vairamudi festival in March/April. More than a lakh
visitors congregate here for the festival. This place is also famous for its handloom
cloth. -
Talakadu
: is situated on
the banks of the river Cauvery and is buried beneath sand dunes. Its temples are
opened for worship on special occasions once in 12 years. Udhagamandalam
(Ooty) (State: Tamilnadu Category: Hill Station)
(2 nights):
Udhagamandalam
(Ooty), the capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the "Queen
of hill stations' among the tourist circuits. It is situated at a distance of
32 kms from Masinagudi and 105 km away from Coimbatore
. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty
ountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens
greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts
crowds in huge numbers.
Prime Attractions of Udagamandalam
|
Botanical
Garden |
Botanical gardens are a major tourist attraction for
those who visit Ooty, one of the most popular hill stations of
India . They sprawl over 50-acres
and lie on the lower slopes of Dodabetta peak, which is the highest point in Ooty
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Government
Museum
-
Ooty |
It has
items of tribal objects, district's ecological details and representative sculptural
arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu. | |
Kalhatty
Falls
|
The Kalhatty falls are located on the Kalhatty slopes
at about 13-km from Udhagamandalam on the Udhagamandalam - Mysore Kalhatty ghat
road., the water here cascades down a height of 122m. |
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Kandal Cross
Shrine |
Kandal cross, a Roman Catholic Shrine considered,
as the Jerusalem of the East is
located in Udhagamandalam in Tamil Nadu. The Nilgiri Catholics consider it as
the "Calvary of Tamil Nadu | |
Mini
Garden & Rose
Garden
|
The Rose Garden is situated about 3 to 4-km away from
Charring Cross. |
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Ooty
Lake
|
The beautiful Ooty
Lake is a favourite haunt of tourists
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Festivals Summer
Festival : There is several beautiful hill
stations in Tamil Nadu. With the Summer Festivals, the hills are even hospitable
to welcome the visitors. Tea
and Tourism Festival : Akin to the nectar
of the Gods is the Camellia Sinensia, which is a bush that gives fragrant amber
ambrosia-a refresher. In other words, TEA.
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Useful Links | 
