Day
1: Bangalore - Coorg
- From Bangalore, proceed to Coorg at around
0700hrs. Breakfast and lunch en route. Arrive at Madikeri,
Coorg at around 1600hrs. On arrival in Coorg, proceed
to visit Omkareshwara Temple.
Omkareshwara Temple
Omkareshwara temple was built by King Lingarajendra in 1820.
It is located just 1 km away from the heart of the Madikeri.
The temple has both Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture.
There is also a holy tank in front of the temple, as well as
a footpath leading to a small Mantap.
- In the evening, proceed to Raja’s Seat.
Raja's Seat
Raja's Seat is a small pavilion with a garden surrounding it that
offers a spectacular view of the green valley below. According
to legend, the kings of Coorg spent their evenings here. It is
easy to understand why, as the unforgettable sunset and the far
stretching blue mountains, simply take one's breath away.
- Check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
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Day
2: Coorg
- After breakfast, proceed to visit Dubare
- Elephant Training Camp at around 0730hrs.
Dubare - Elephant Training Camp
This Elephant training camp, which trains the wild elephants
with the help of local tribes Kurabas and tamed elephants,
is under the Forest department. It is a scenic beauty
to watch the tamed elephant bath in the river and to
be scrubbed fresh by their mahouts. One can enjoy the
rarest friendship of tamed Elephants in this camp, where
in one can get a lucky chance scrubbing the elephants
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- At around 1030hrs, proceed to Kaveri Nisarga
Dhama.
Kaveri Nisarga Dhama
Nisarga Dhama is a popular picnic spot in the Coorg district,
near Madikeri. Located on the river Cauvery, it is a man-made
island built in 1988, and spreads over 35 acres. Pedal boats,
elephant rides and a deer park are major attractions for visitors
here.
- After lunch, proceed for a Spice Walk /Plantation
Trip.
- Return back to hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
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Day
3: Coorg - Mysore
- After breakfast, proceed to Mysore. Visit
the Buddhist Monastery at
Bailukuppe en route.
Bailukuppe
Bailukuppe is 2nd largest Tibetan Camp in India, and is
located near Kushalnagar, an important commercial centre
in the Coorg district. There are 4 beautiful Buddhist
monasteries nearby called Sakya, Sera Je, Kagyur and
Namdroling.
- Reach Mysore by around 1300 hrs. Lunch
at Mysore.
- After lunch, proceed for sightseeing, visiting
St. Philomena's Church and other places in the city.
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St. Philomena's Church
St. Philomena's Church in Mysore is one of the oldest churches
in India, and is over 200 years old. When the capital of Mysore
state was move from Srirangapatnam to Mysore city in 1799,
many British officers and soldiers came and settled down in
Mysore. The Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III realized the need
for a Christian church for these people, and thus gave them
a small plot of land on the Mysore-Bangalore Road, and a little
church came up there. As the city expanded and the Christian
population of the city increased there was a need for a larger
church, and St. Philomena's Church was built.
- In the evening, at approximately 1700 hrs, visit
Brindavan Gardens.
Brindavan
Gardens
Located at the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam and spread over 150 acres,
Brindavan Gardens is one of the best gardens in South India,
and has provided the backdrop for many Indian films since the
1960s. Brindavan Gardens' prime attractions are the 'Dancing
Fountains', and in December 2004, the entire garden was revamped
with new fountains and lights.
- Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
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Day
4: Mysore
- After breakfast, proceed to visit the Nandi
Bull at Chamundi Hills.
Nandi
Bull
The temple atop one of the hills, houses a huge monolith
of Nandi - a divine bull of Lord Shiva. The 4.8m high sculpture
is carved out a single granite rock, and was initially
grey in colour. However, with ages of application of coconut
oil on it by devotees, the colour deepened to black. During
the month of November- December, the Kadalekayi Parishe
(Groundnut Fair) is celebrated near the temple, and thousands
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Chamundi Hills
A panoramic view of the city is seen from the top of these hills,
and, among other landmarks, you can see the Race Course, Lalitha
Mahal Palace, Mysore Palace, and the Karanji and Kukkarahalli
lakes. At dusk, the view of the city is especially beautiful,
and on Sunday evenings and during the Dasara festival, the
illuminated Mysore Palace glitters like gold.
- After lunch, visit Mysore Palace.
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Mysore Palace
The Palace that stands tall today is the 4th to be built
on the same site, and it was built when the capital was shifted
back to Mysore from Srirangapatnam after Tippu Sultan's death.
There are seven canons in front of the Gombe Thotti and
are used to this day to mark the beginning and the end of
the Dasara festivities every year. Ahead of this is the Elephant
Gate, which is the main entrance to the centre of the palace.
- Evening is free at leisure.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 5: Mysore – Ooty
- After a relaxed morning, check out and
proceed to Ooty. Check in to hotel. Day is free at leisure.
Day 6: Ooty
- After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the 'Queen of
the Blue Mountains' that includes a visit to Dodabetta
Peak. Continue driving to Coonoor and visit Sim's Park,
Dolphins Nose point and a tea plantation.
- Return to Ooty and visit the Botanical Garden
and also walk along the popular Ooty Lake. Enjoy a boat
ride (on direct payment) on the Ooty Lake.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Ooty – Bangalore
- After breakfast, heck out and proceed to Bangalore.
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