BEST OF SOUTH INDIA

( No. of Nights: 02 Nt. Mysore + 02 Nts. Ooty + 02 Nts. Kodaikanal + 01 Nt. Bangalore )

Package Cost Per Person

Destination	Economy	Standard	Deluxe	Premium
Mysore	The Viceroy (CP) (AC Executive)	The President (CP) (AC Deluxe)	Sandesh the Prince (CP) (Executive Superior)	Royal Orchid Metropole (CP) (Royal Wing)
Ooty	Lake View (CP) (Non A/c deluxe)	The Monarch (CP) (Non A/c deluxe)	Derby Green (CP) (Non A/c Junior suite)	Holiday Inn Gem Park (CP) (Non A/c Deluxe)
Kodaikanal	Apple Valley (CP) (Non A/c Apple Deluxe)	Kodai Resort (CP) (Non A/c suite)	Coakers Villa (CP) (Non A/c Club Suite)	The Carlton (MAP) (Non A/c standard)
Bangalore	Magaji Orchid (CP) (Standard Room)	Dew Drops (CP) (A/c Deluxe room)	Hotel Regaalis (CP) (superior room)	The Park (CP) (Deluxe)
01st April to 30th Sep. 2011	Rs. 17,499/-	Rs. 21,999/-	Rs. 28,999/-	Rs. 40,999/-
01st Oct to 30th Mar. 2012	Rs. 17,999/-	Rs. 22,999/-	Rs. 29,999/-	Rs. 43,499/-

Meal Plan : CP= Breakfast only, MAP = Breakfast & Dinner only, AP = Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner only

Extra Adult/Child cost (between 05 and 12 yrs)
With Extra bed in the Room - 40% of Per Person Cost.
Without Extra bed - 30% of Per Person Cost.

Please Note :

At Ooty, A/c rooms are not provided/required except wherever mentioned.

Package Cost Includes :

Well appointed above mentioned/base category room accommodation on twin sharing basis.
Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu meals as per plan.
A/c Indica for all surface transfers & sightseeing for the above mentioned places.
All applicable hotel taxes.

Package Cost Excludes :

Any meals other than those mentioned above.
Any Airfare / Train fare.
Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary (Rs 9.00 per km will be charged for additional use of A/c Indica).
Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges.
Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Service tax extra @ 2.58% of the total bill amount.

ITINERARY

Day 01 : Bangalore – Mysore (140 kms. – 04 hrs.)

Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Bangalore Airport/ Railway Station. Later proceed to Mysore. Enroute visit Srirangapatanam where one can see the spectacular island fortress of Srirangapatnam, the capital of Hyder Ali and his son Tippu Sultan. Other attractions at Srirangapatnam are Daria Doulata – Tippu Sultan’s Summer Palace & Gumbuz – Tippu’s Mausoleum. Later proceed to Mysore the land with numerous domes, towers and battlements; it is sheer luxury in the form of a palace. Reach & check-in at the hotel & relax amidst the comforts of your room.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 02 : Mysore

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to visit the sprawling Maharaja’s Palace with its outstanding treasures and ivory inlaid doors. Having splendid affair with intricate carvings on the huge palatial doors should not be missed on any account. It is lavishly decorated with stained glasses, mirrors, pillars, paintings and jewels. Also visit St. Philomena’s Church, a beautiful Cathedral reminiscent of Medieval Architecture with stained glass Windows and lofty Towers. Mysore Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the country was established in 19th century and houses many endangered species. Later drive outside the city to Chamundi Hills to visit huge Nandi Bull statue. Explore your evening by proceeding to Brindavan Gardens which is one of its kind in the country and located 19 kms from Mysore. The World Famous Terrace Gardens with Musical Fountains which gets transformed into a dreamland by night with swirling waters, colourful lights and melodious music that comes alive once the sun sets. This ornamental garden is situated at the base of Krishnaraja Sagar dam across Cauvery River.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 03 : Mysore - Ooty (164 kms. – 04½ hrs.)

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Ooty, the land where green mountains and azure sky roll down to embrace quivering beds of crimson roses below. The place that not only provides natural splendors, but also gives you a taste of its various man-made wonders. On the way you can watch Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary along with Kalhatty Waterfalls. Bandipur & Mudumalai is the home for about 25 tigers, 700 wild elephants, leopards, panthers, 1,000 gaur (Indian bison), bears, bonnet monkeys, horned antelopes, flying squirrels, hyenas and eagles. Kalhatty Waterfalls is a mesmerizing experience with breath taking view on both sides of the road to Kalhatty. Reach & Check-in at your hotel. Relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Later proceed for Ooty sightseeing. The major attractions are Botanical Garden, a stylish garden bordering immense variety of flowering bushes, flowers, plants, fern house with a vast range of ferns and orchids, a clear pool are some of the highlights of this garden. Ooty Lake has an irregular L shape and stretches for more than 2 km in length. The width of the lake varies at regular intervals. "The Dodabetta Peak is located at an altitude of 2,623 meters and is the highest point of Nilgiris hills,
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 04 : Ooty

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed for the sightseeing of Coonoor, the place surrounded by the tea plantations. The major attractions are Pasteur Institute, just opposite to the Sim's Park, established in 1907. Sim's Park is the place where individual tree specimens are planted all over the place, giving a special charm to the park. This beautiful park is situated in a deep ravine and has eight major sections. The winding footpaths spreaded all over the park is the most distinctive and lovable feature of this park. Lamb's Rock is 08 kms. from Coonoor and on the way to Dolphin's Nose. It commands a grand view of the Coimbatore Plains. Laws Falls is a beautiful picnic spot, situated at Coonoor-Mettupalayam road at a distance of 07 kms. from Coonoor. The height of the falls is about 180 feets. It is just a paradise for Nature lovers.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 05 : Ooty – Kodaikanal (280 kms. - 07 hrs.)

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Kodaikanal. Enroute you can enjoy Silver Cascades, the most beautiful and popular waterfall in Kodaikanal. Any nature lover can sit and enjoy the beauty of this falls for hours. Check-in and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Kodaikanal is one of the most popular, peaceful & striking hill stations on the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu. The major attractions are Kodaikanal Lake, a man-made lake. Here one can enjoy Rowing boats, Pedalling boats, Public ferry and Horse riding. Coaker's Walk where one can have spectacular sights such as Dolphin's Nose in South, Valley of the Pambar river in South East, Bird’s eye view of Periyakulam and even city of Madurai on a cloudless, clear day.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 06 : Kodaikanal

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast by hearing the mesmerizing sounds of the sparrows in Kodaikanal. Later proceed for the sightseeing. The major attractions are Museum at Shenbaganur "Shenbagam" or "Michelia Nilagririca" is a tree endemic in the South Indian hill forests with an impressive collection of stuffed-birds and the butterflies. Here one can see a wide ranging collection of birds classified into ground birds, water birds, tree birds. Dolmen Circle where one can find the presence of pre-historic remains dating back to 5000 BC. Berijam Lake, a must see place as sighting of bison, leopard and other chirping birds are very common here. Pillar Rocks are three granite boulders which are seen standing vertically shoulder to shoulder vertically measuring to a height of about 122 meters (400 feet), providing a beautiful view. Neptune's Pools are a series of crystal clear rock pools, formed by a stream that runs through pine forests.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 07 : Kodaikanal – Bangalore (480 kms. – 12 hrs.)

Enjoy the new sunrise along with the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Bangalore. Reach and check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. The major tourist attractions of Bangalore are Vidhana Soudha, a magnificent building of the Neo-Dravidian style which houses the State Legislature. Ulsoor Lake is ideal for rowing around in a boat or to sprawl on the green grass that surrounds the lake. One can sit and relax on the small islands that are on the lake. Lalbagh, is famous for its unique achievement in nurturing the concept of horticulture and aiding the development of horticulture. Cubbon Park - the uppermost attractions are the marble statues of Queen Victoria and Edward VII.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 08 : Bangalore
Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this part of the world.... Proceed on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your holiday. We await for your next visit ... Bon Voyage. Service ends.