Breakfast at the hotel 

After breakfast proceed for guided sightseeing tour of Chennai. 

Morning proceed to visit Kalakshetra “School of Performing Arts” founded by Rukmini Devi Arundale. Kalakshetra was founded “in order that India may once again revive and develop its ancient culture and set a standard of true Art in its new life after freedom. Continue your tour of Chennai and visit Marina Beach (World second largest beach) after Cox’s bazaar beach. visit Fort St. George (Closed on Friday and Public Holidays) a testament to the earliest British rule in the country, this was the first fortress in India built in 1644. Visit to the famous 16th century Kapaleeshwarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, sacred to Tamil Shivaties. Non-Hindus are only allowed up to the outer courtyard. Government Museum and Art Gallery, to see the art and bronze gallery (Closed on Fridays and Public Holidays)  

Santhome Church in Chennai also known as Santhome Cathedral Basilica. Santhome Cathedral is a historical and ancient pilgrim centre, which was built during the 14th to the 15th century A D by the then reigning, Portuguese.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast proceed for Mahabalipuram. En-route visiting Kanchipuram.

Kanchipuram known as the City of 1000 Temples and for its temple architectures, thousand pillared halls, huge temple towers and world famous silk sarees. Kanchipuram has become one of the most important tourist destinations and attract tourist from all over the world. Here you can visit Kamakshi Amman Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakshi, the temple is so old that it is believed to have been built by the Pallavas. And Varadaraja Perumal Temple is one of the most sacred Vaishnavite temple, the varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchi is one of the 108 Divya Desams. Among vaishnavites, the term “Perumal” refers to Vishnu and “Kovil“ refers to Temple. This temple also has a thousand pillared hall.

Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram.

Mahabalipuarm also known as Mamallapuram, is a coastal town in Tamil Nadu. It is situated 55 kms from Chennai and considered one of most popular and beautiful towns in Tamil Nadu. Today Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of its numerous temples that were carved from the rocks at the Coromandel Coast during the 7th and 8th centuries. It was one of the two major port cities in the Pallava kingdom. The town was named after the Pallava King Mahabali Narasimhavarman. Today Mahabalipuram is one of most visited tourist destination in Tamil Nadu.

Upon arrival Check In at hotel.

Later proceed for guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram.

Shore Temple A UNESCO World Heritage site built in the seventh century, the Shore Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Shore Temple is the most fascinating structure of Mahabalipuram. Every tourist trail begins from the shore temple. It is an architectural marvel standing tall by the beach. This place looks epic during sunset which is the perfect time for photography enthusiasts.

Rathas Pancha Rathas are one of the nine monolithic temples of Mahabalipuram and probably the most beautiful and detailed. It is the standing landmark of monolithic rock-cut of the Indian architecture. One of the UNESCO world heritage site was created during the time period of Pallava ruler Narsimha Varman-I in the 7th and 8th centuries. The Five Rathas are named after the legendary Pandavas, Yudhistara, Arjuna, Bhima, Nakula & Sahadeva and their wife Draupadi. The statues of an elephant, lion and Nandi bull are displayed along with the rathas. Though these temples are named after the Pandava brothers, they are not related to Mahabharata.

Descent of the Ganges or Arjuna's Penance Arjuna’s Penance is known by two names as experts disagree on the stories depicted by it. As per one view, the massive rock sculpture has been named after one of the heroes of the great Indian Epic, Mahabharata. It is believed to illustrate an instance from Mahabharata when Arjuna, one of the Pandavas, performed rigorous austerities to get Shiva’s weapon and destroy his enemies. The second view is that Arjuna’s Penance is a depiction of the incident when King Bhagiratha of India did penance to bring the River Ganges down, from heaven to earth, so as to purify the souls of his ancestors.

Overnight at hotel 

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast proceed for Pondicherry.

Pondicherry, now known as Puducherry and also known as Paris of the East is the most visited, popular and one of the most scenic beach retreats. This charming town has retained its old-world charm and comes very close to giving you a feel of the French culture without actually being in France. The peaceful, old French town is blended with colonial heritage, millennial trappings, and the pristine beauty of the expansive bay and sparkling shores.

Visiting Auroville was conceived as a place of research into the idea of human unity by the Mother, the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo. Matrimandir, which is the Sanskrit word for 'Temple of The Mother', is the most important edifice of the Auroville township in Pondicherry. Located just in the middle of Auroville in a large open area known as 'Peace', Matrimandir is fondly known as the 'soul of the city' and holds crucial spiritual significance for those who practice Integral Yoga. At the same time, it is also a place for individual silent concentration.  

After visiting Auroville Check In at hotel

Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Pondicherry.

Visiting Aurobindo Ashram an 'Ashram' for peace and harmonious living, founded by saint-philosopher Sir Aurobindo. It has grown, under the Mother's guidance, from a small group of two dozen disciples into a large and diverse community.

Pondicherry Museum, also know as the Pondy Museum, is located in the Bharathi Park of Pondicherry. It exhibits a wide range of artifacts and narrates the story of the city’s rich cultural heritage. Artifacts like stones, jewelry, coins, bronze statues and stone sculptures depicting the vibrant life of the Pallava and Chola dynasties.   

de Notre Dame Des Anges Church means “The Church of Our Lady of Angels”Bulit aound 1855 and is said to be the one of he oldest Church in Pondicherry. The original structure was built in Greco Roman architecture by Napoleon III. Tourist can see the rare oil painting of Our Lady of Assumption presented to the church by famous French Emperor Napoleon III.

Later enjoy the walking tour of local market. Explore the colorful, lively markets of Pondicherry. It has most famous streets and experience its bustling lanes, where you'll see an endless variety of items, flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, cloth, textiles, jewellery and even necessities. During your walking tour you will get a chance to try your bargaining skills and interact with local people. Buy some souvenirs and hand made items from the markets   

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast proceed for Swamimamali. En-route visiting Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, also known as the Brihadeeswarar temple (Shiva Temple) is considered among the largest temples in the country and is a fine example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola era. The temple is believed to have been built in 1035 AD by King Rajendra Chola 1, son of King Raja Raja Chola who built the original, much larger Brihadeeswarar temple in Thanjavur.

The Brihadeeswara (Siva Temple) is one of the protected monuments declared by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is assumed that they took three decades to completely build the temple. The architecture of the temple is so similar to the Big Temple in Thanjavur that it looks like a miniature of the Thanjavur temple. It is worth mentioning that the sivalinga in Gagaikonda Cholapuram temple is bigger than the one in the Thanjavur temple.

Darasuram, also called Dharasuram is an ancient temple town in Tamil Nadu and situated 3 kms from Kumbakonam. This town is famous for the 12th century Airavatesvara Temple along with the Periya Nayaki Amman temple, built by Rajaraja Chola II. Airavatesvara Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Thanjavur Brihadeeswara Temple and Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple. These 3 temples are called the Great Living Chola Temples.

The temple is known for its stone carvings and is a treasure for art and architecture lovers.

The architecture of all the temples (Airavatesvara Temple, Thanjavur Brihadeeswara Temple and Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple) in these places have a lot of similarities with the classic Dravidian stone and rock architecture. The overall temple structure represents a chariot with major deities mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas like Agni, Varuna, Vayu, Brahma, Surya, Vishnu, Saptamtrikas, Durga, Saraswati, Sri devi (Lakshmi), Ganga, Yamuna, Subrahmanya, Ganesha, Kama, Rati and others.

Later continue driver to Swamimalai.

Swamimamali This is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya or Karthikeya (In Southern states of India Karthikeya is popular deity and is better known as Murgan). The temple has been built at an elevation of 30 meters (100 feet).

Swamimalai Lord Murgan explained the true meaning of “OM” the scared Pranava mantra to this father “Lord Shiva” depicted as Guru or teacher whilst the recipient of this knowledge, Lord Shiva, is shown as shishya or disciple. The name Swamimalai came into being as a result of this legend and the presiding deity of the temple came to known as Swaminathan.

The shrine to the boy-god Subramanya is situated on top of the hill and the Shrine of Shiva is situated below, indicating the fact that the son and father stood here as master and disciple.

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Later enjoy a bullock cart ride to visit the village, for an insight of a Tamil Nadu Village.

Overnight at hotel 

Early breakfast at the hotel

Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Trichy and Tanjore.

Visit the ancient Rock Fort Temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple, yet another flight leads to the temple of Lord Shiva. The ascent is climaxed by magnificent view of the sacred Kaveri River. Visit Srirangam a massive temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which contains within its walls a bazaar, as well.

After sightseeing tour of Trichy continue drive to Tanjore.  

Visit the beautiful Chola temple known as the ‘Big Temple’, Brihadeeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is amongst one of the largest temples in the country and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola period. Built by emperor Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", with the other two being the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.

Later in the evening return back to Swamimalai.

Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast proceed for Madurai.

Madurai is an ancient city and is one of India’s oldest continuously inhabited metropolises in the world. Home to the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai’s deep rooted history, rich culture, many attractions and incredible food makes Madurai a vibrant and exciting travel destination worth visiting.

It has been a travel and trade destination for centuries and attracts tourist and traders from all across the world. The ancient Romans, Greeks and even Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta all of them visited this important Indian city.

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Madurai

Visiting the sprawling Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, 17th century palace of the emperor of the Nayak dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–1659. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles.

Followed by visit to the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple also known as Minakshi-Sundareshwara Temple, is one of the oldest and most important temples in India. The temple has a great mythological and historical significance. It is believed that Lord Shiva assumed the form of Sundareswarar (the handsome one) and married Parvati (Meenakshi) at the site where the temple is currently located. Meenakshi Temple was nominated as one of the wonders of the world, but couldn’t make it into the list of ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. However, the temple is definitely one of the ‘Wonders of India.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast proceed for Thekkady.

Thekkady is also called Periyar and sometimes known as Kumily too. Thekkady is known for its lush greenery and the landscapes with the picturesque views and one of the most beautiful hill station in Kerala and true treasure trove for the visitors. It is India's largest wildlife sanctuary and a dream destination for any tourist, nature and wildlife lover visiting India.

Later in the afternoon proceed to enjoy boat ride at Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Afternoon enjoy a boat ride at Periyar tiger reserve, visitors stand a better chance of viewing wildlife as the animals come to the lake frequently for drinking water. A variety of avian fauna such as darters, egrets and kingfishers can be seen resting on dead tree trunks that stick out over the lake. 

Later in the evening visit Kalaripayittu.

Kalaripayittu (Kerala martial art performance) at a theatre in Thekkady. Kalaripayattu is considered one of the most ancient martial arts in the world that originated in Kerala . It’s a gift to the modern world and known as the mother of all martial arts. Kalaripayittu is an ancient traditional fighting system that originated in Kerala.   Traditionally people practising this art form were those who were trained for the battlefield to protect the land. Kalaripayattu, training system includes sticks, dagger, knife, spear, sword and shield, Urumi and healing meathods. Regional variants are classified according to geographical position in Keral. There are mainly two types of Kalarippayattu: –Vadakkan or Nothern style – The Vadakkan Kalarippayattu is predominantly practiced in the Malabar region of Kerala emphasizes more on graceful body movement and the weaponry. Thekken or Southern Style- The Thekken Kalarippayattu or Adi Murai is practiced mainly in the Travancore region, this style involves more free armed techniques & powerful movements. 

Overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast proceed for Kovalam.

Kovalam is a beautiful place situated near the Arabian Sea and approx 16 Kms from the Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Kovalam is true delight for the people looking at a beach vacation. Kovalam a small fishing village has an mesmerising mix of rocky and sandy beach. It is an amazing sight to see fishermen struggling to keep their boats on course struggling with the waves which turn violent after hitting the rocks. Kovalam attracts tourists from all over the world for its natural beauty, famous beaches (It has three beautiful beaches and they are Hawah beach, Light House beach and Samudra beach) and world famous Ayurvedic and wellness experience. The serene surroundings and experienced Ayuervedic centers offers a holistic healing and invigorating experience that rejuvenates  your mind and soul.        

Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight at hotel

Early breakfast at the hotel

After an early breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari, the place has been associated with great men like Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi in whose names memorials have been here. Boat trip to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, The memorial consists of two main structures, viz Vivekananda Mandapam and Shripada Mandapam. Followed by visit Kanyakumari Amman Temple.

After visiting Kanyakumari return back to Kovalam.

Overnight at hotel 

Breakfast at hotel

Full day at leisure for independent activities or relax at beach.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast proceed for Alleppey to board the Houseboat.

Upon arrival embark the private houseboat, your private houseboat for an enchanting journey through the Backwaters. These boats are a reworked version of kettuvallams of olden times -once used to carry tons of rice and spices, today are converted into comfortable floating accommodation. Journey through the palm fringed canals enjoying the beauty of rural village life. A sumptuous Keralan Meal is served on board. The trip continues through a wonderful area of the lush green vegetation of Kerala backwaters.

Overnight on board.

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast proceed for Cochin.

Upon arrival Check in at hotel

Later proceed for guided sightseeing tour of Cochin.

Visit Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, and finally the Dutch Palace with its beautiful mural paintings from the 17th century. Continue through the small streets of Mattanchery, Also visit at the St. Francis CSI Church, the oldest European church in India built in 1503, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama was originally buried, finally the famous Chinese Fishing Nets of Cochin. The huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets that droop towards the waters like over-sized hammocks, have become a hallmark that represents Fort Kochi on every postcard.

Evening enjoy Kathakali dance show. Witness the most spectacular dance based on stories from Ramayana and Mahabharta. The dancers are elaborately made up with paints and marks, accompanied with drummers and musicians.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel 

After breakfast proceed for Mettupalayam

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities 

Overnight at hotel

Early breakfast at hotel 

Later in time transferred to Mettupalayam railway station to board train for Udhagamandalam.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train established in the early 19th century by the British. The railway opened 1899 and was completed in 1908. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005. The quaint toy train pulls blue and cream wooden carriages with large windows.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is 46 kilometers (28.5 miles) long. It passes through many tunnels and bridges. The railway is particularly picturesque because of the surrounding rocky terrain, ravines, tea plantations, and thickly forested hills. The most spectacular scenery and best views are situated along the stretch from Mettupalayam to Coonoor.

1155 Hrs Arrive Udhagamandalam

Upon arrival at railway station you will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel. 

Udhagamandalam also known as Ooty, the “Queen of Hills Stations” and is abundant in picturesque holiday spots for nature lovers. The quaint and quiet hill station of Ooty in Tamil Nadu is one of the most popular mountain destinations in Southern India. The scenic locations, sprawling tea gardens, beautiful waterfalls, lofty mountains, splendid lakes, and rich flora and fauna are sure to floor you with their natural beauty in this amazing hill station. 

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast proceed for guided sightseeing tour of Udhagamandalam.

Botanical Garden is one of the most popular place to visit in Ooty. It is placed on the slopes of the Doddabetta peak and spread over an area of 22 acres.

The Gardens have around a hundred species, both exotic and indigenous of plants, shrubs, ferns, trees, herbal and bonsai plants. This garden is divided into six sections. Lower Garden, New Garden, Italian Garden, Conservatory, Fountain Terrace and Nurseries . In the Botanical garden, there are more than 600 species of plants and flowers.

Dodabetta Peak is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Mountains ranges. It is 9 Kms from the Udhagamandalam. Also offers a delightful view of the greenery of the place. Apart from the cloud-kissing hills, attractions like picturesque plantations, cascading waterfalls, lovely landscapes, and gushing rivers make this a blissful destination is feast for the eyes.

Raj Bhavan of Udhagamandalam is the Summer residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu. And bulit in 1877 by The Duke of Buckingham.

Udhagamandalam Tea Factory or Tea Museum is situated on the Doddabetta Road in Ooty. Surrounded by emerald green tea plantations, the museum takes you on a tour of tea evolution from the origin to the present.

Overnight at hotel. 

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast proceed for Mysore.

Mysore is situated at the foothills of Chamundi Hills, about 145 ½ km towards the southwest of Bangalore. Mysore, the City of Palaces and great architectural heritage. It is even famously known as the "Sandalwood City" for specializing in the different products of sandalwood. The Dasara (or Dussera festival) Festival is one of the major festivals as well as among the main tourist attractions, which attracts the thousand of tourist from all over the world. Mysore is a delight for tourists.

Upon arrival check in at hotel

Later proceed for guided sightseeing tour of Mysore.

Visit Mysore Palace also known as the Amba Vilas Palace is a historical palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka. Designed by the English Architect, Henry Irwin, the Mysuru Palace is one of the finest achievements of Indo-Saracenic architecture with blends of the Hindu, Mughal, Rajput, and Gothic styles. built between 1897-1912, the palace has beautifully designed square towers at cardinal points, covered with domes. The Palace has four entrances. Main entrance is called “Jaya Maarthaanda” to the east, “Jayarama” to the North, ”Balarama” to the South and “Varaha” to the west. Apart from architecture, the palace is also known for its impeccable roof art, tiles and mosaics, paintings of the royal family and festive possessions.

Temple is famously known as Chamundeshwari Temple. It is located on the eastern side of Mysore, on the top of Chamundi hill at the height of 1000 ft. Temple is considered as a Shakti Peetha and one among the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas. Besides the Chamundi temples, there are a few more temples atop of the hills. Temple has a statue of Nandi Bull. While proceeding towards the Chamundi Temple, the statue of ‘Mahishasura’ attracts the visitors.

The St. Philomena's Church One of the first eye-catching buildings in Mysore is St Philomena’s Church. It was built between 1933 and 1941, on the request of the then Bishop of Mysore, Reverend Rene Fuega, bulit in Neo Gothic style. The French architects were supposedly influenced by St. Patricks Cathedral in New York and Cologne cathedral in Germany. It also boasts of being the second largest church in Asia.

Later in the evening return back to hotel

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel     

After breakfast proceed for Hassan. En-route visiting  Srirangapatna and  Shravanbela Gola.

Srirangapatna Just 30 minutes away from Mysore, Srirangapatna is an island formed by the river Cauvery and was the capital of the father-son duo of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.it has a great spiritual, cultural and historic significance. within its premises is the famous Ranganathaswamy Temple. One of the most important Vaishnavite centres of pilgrimage in South India. The Srirangapatna temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the largest temples in Karnataka.

Daria Daulat (Palace of Tipu Sultan) and Gumbaz (Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan) are other palaces to visit Srirangapatna.  Hindus come from far and wide to Srirangapatna to immerse the ashes of the departed and perform rituals. 

Later continue drive to Shravanbela Gola.

Shravanbela Gola is an sacred Jain pilgrimage destination which is located towards the north-west of Bangalore. Is home to the 18 m high statue of Lord Bahubali (Gometeshwara), considered to be one of the world’s tallest free-standing monolithic statues. Bulit in 981 AD by Chamundaraya, a Ganga warrior by a single block of granite and looms on the top of Vindhyagiri Hill. It is visible up to 30 km away. There are nearly 700 steps hewn in the rock-face which must be climbed to have a close-up view of this colossal magic. It is a famous place for people who want to experience and learn more about Jain culture, beliefs, and traditions.

Continue drive to Hassan.

Hassan gets is name from Hindu goddess Hassanamba, which means in Kanada language 'Smiling mother'. Situated 187 km from Bangalore. Hassan famous for its intricately carved statues and monuments, a visit to the historic temples of Hassan will leave an indelible impact on your heart and soul. It is noted for its enchanting natural scenic beauty is also a veritable treasure-house of Hoysala architecture and sculpture. Halebid is famous  for Jain temples and also a place where there are famous Hoysala designs, Belur is also a temple city and Shravanabelgola is the place with the famous Lord Bahubali temple .For a lover of history, monuments and temples this is the right place to be. 

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast proceed for excursion to Belur and Halebidu (Halebeedu).

When amazing architecture and the finest carvings force you to get interested more towards history. The Belur and Halebid temples are the most beautiful temples left of the Hoysala temple art. These twin cities Belur and Halebid, which are only 17 kilometers apart from each other and are together the most popular tourist destinations and were once the capital of the Hoysala empire. The empire covered a large part of South India. It weakened after several wars with Muslim rulers. The Belur and Halebidu temples are cut from chloritic schist – a soft stone allowing for intricately carved temple walls. The Belur and Halebid temples too were damaged and renovated several times throughout history. Still, they have remained the finest examples of the Hoysala temple architecture and belong to the most intricately carved temples in all of India. Both have become UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The Belur and Halebidu temple architecture offers a glimpse of Hindu temple architecture during the 16th century.

BELUR TEMPLE Belur, was the first capital of the Hoysala empire. Vishnuvardana (King) ordered the construction of a Vishnu temple at the banks of the Yagachi river. It was built over three generations and took around 103 yrs to finish this masterpiece of architecture. And as a result it is one of the most beautiful Hoysala temples and one of the most intricately carved temples in India. The temple complex has a main temple, and many small temples and mandapas. On the corner, they had a tank as well.

The dramatic and miraculous aspects of mythology are also beautifully depicted all over the temple, which is remarkable for its architecture, sculptures, reliefs, friezes as well as its iconography, inscriptions, and history.

HALEBID TEMPLE Halebid means the Old City and it was the capital of the Hoysala empire. It stands on the banks of the Dwarasamudra Lake in Halebid. This place is famous for the temples built during the Hoysala rule. The Helebid Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and among the largest temples built by the Hoysalas. Vishnuvardhana (King) started the construction of this temple. It was attacked by Allaudin Khilji and other Muslim Emperors during that time thus got the name Halebeedu means ruin city. This is the most significant monument dedicated to Lord Shiva in Southern India. It is a twin temple which means there are actually two temples. One has a shrine to King Hoysaleshwara and the other to the queen goddess Shantaleshwara, the two temples are joined by a common verandah. There are also two shrines with a nandi bull facing a Shiva lingam. The outer walls are full with carvings, sculptures and reliefs. The lower bands depict animals such as swans, horses, swans, elephants and other mythical creatures.

Later in the evening return back to Hassan.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel 

After breakfast proceed for Bangalore. 

Bangalore officially Bengaluru is the capital and largest city of Southern part of Karnataka  is nicknamed as the Garden City of India. Bangalore is the second fastest-growing major metropolis in India and  Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Bangalore is also a very dynamic city with a young population. As a result, the city has lots of trendy cafes, beer pubs and a great choice of restaurants. With a few historic sights and lots of culture and food, Bangalore is definitely worth a visit. 

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast proceed for guided sightseeing tour of Bangalore. 

Cubbon Park officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Park is a landmark area of Bengaluru city. It has a historical place that was laid out in 1864 by Richard Sankey, then British Chief Engineer of Mysore State . The name ‘Garden city’ with which Bangalore is often referred as was after the Cubbon Park. This park is home to hundreds of plants and flower species. It is very popular among Bangaloreans and you can join the locals on their early morning walk.

Flower Market KR Market (Krishnarajendra Market) multi floor building where almost every vendor at the ground floor sells flower garlands. It is a fragrant and colorful sight. KR Market is a  busy, vibrant and crowded market in the heart of the city. A photographer’s delight, this market whips up a frenzy especially before important religious festivals. 

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace Is one of the most popular tourist spot of Bangalore. Is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan was often called as the ‘Abode of Happiness’ and ‘Envy of Heaven’ by the constructor himself. Hyder Ali commenced its construction in 1781 within the walls of the Bangalore Fort, and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden Is even older than Cubbon park. It was Hyder Ali that planned the botanical garden, but like the renovation of the Bangalore Fort it was Tipu Sultan that finished it. Tipu Sultan wanted it to be like the Mughal gardens from Persia that also adorned many of the Mughal architecture in places like Delhi and Agra. He imported plants and trees from different countries. spanning about 240 acres, this garden has a large collection of tropical plants and more than 1000 species of vegetation are found. The main attractions of the Lalbagh botanical garden Bangalore are the glasshouse, an aquarium, and a lake. These are adding the beauty of the garden. Peninsular Gneiss Rock in the Lalbagh botanical garden Bangalore. This rock is one of the oldest rocks that still exists in the world.

Vidhana Soudha drive pass one of the most famous landmarks of Bangalore, The Vidhana Soudha houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka. It is constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles.

The entire memorial is brightened during Sundays and Public holidays. The first brick is placed on 13^th July 1951 on the hands of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru with KC Reddy, the Chief Minister and it was completed in 1956. 

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel 

After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Bangalore airport to take flight back home with some great STORIES OF INDIA.

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