Tuesday, March 2, 2010

KARNATAKA – SOUTHERN BEAUTY

Package Description:
Situated on the western peripheral of the Deccan plateau, Karnataka is the 8th largest state of India both in terms of area and population. Flanked by soaring Western Ghats in the east and the cool blue waters of the Arabian Sea in the west, this state has a 320 km long coastline with unspoilt beaches, magnificent temples, lush green gardens, exquisite palaces, and sparkling waterfalls. Karnataka is a perfect place for adventure loving people as it provides tremendous opportunities of river rafting, rock climbing, trekking, and paragliding. Karnataka displays a remarkable contrast with rapid growth of IT industry at one end and vast expanses of rural farming at the other. Apart from being a major producer of coffee, sandalwood, spices and betelnut, Karnataka accounts for 60% of country’s silk. There are a number of interesting tours in Karnataka. Karnataka has rightly been named as ‘Cradle of stone architecture’- it has profusion of monuments, including, the cave temples of Badami and Aihole, domes and minarets of Bijapur, the World Heritage Center at Pattadakal.

ITINERARY:
Day1 : Bangalore

On arrival in Bangalore, our representative will welcome and assist you from the Airport / Railway station to the hotel. Later proceed for an half day sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting the Vidhan Soudha, Lal Baug, and Vishveswaria Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

Day2 : Bangalore - Mysore
On arrival in Bangalore, our representative will welcome and assist you from the Airport / Railway station to the hotel. Later proceed for an half day sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting the Vidhan Soudha, Lal Baug, and Vishveswaria Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

Day3 : Mysore - Ooty
After breakfast, check out and proceed for the sightseeing of Mysore visiting Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temples and later drive to Ooty (approx 155 kms). On arrival, check in the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day4 : Ooty
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Ooty visiting Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, etc. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Day5 : Ooty - Kodaikanal
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kodaikanal (approx 236 kms), On arrival check in the hotel and relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Day6 : Kodaikanal
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is dotted with enchanting picnic spots. Coakers walk offers panoramic view of the plains, Green valley provides a beautiful view of the Vaigai dam. Aad also see the Chettiar dam and the Kurinji Andavar temple here you may see some Kurinji flowers which bloom once in 12 years. Overnight at the hotel.

Day7 : Kodaikanal - Madurai
After breakfast, check out and drive to Madurai (approx 120 kms). On arrival, our representative will transfer you to the Airport / Railway station for your return journey. Tour Ends.