Welcome at "THE HOLY CITY VARANASI".
Varanasi, or Banaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living
cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually
unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English author and literateur, who was enthralled
by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote : "Banaras is older
than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice
as old as all of them put together".
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days Places Covered: Cochin - Ooty - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore - Mumbai Day 1: Cochin - Ooty
After breakfast, drive to Ooty (281 kms / 8 hrs)
Upon arrival at Ooty - check into hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Ooty - Mysore
Morning drive to the Botanical gardens. Nearby is the Raj Bhawan (Government
House). Out of the gardens make a hairpin bend to the St. Stephens Church.
Just below is the select Ooty club famous for its amazing Raj memorable and
as the place where snooker was invented. A straight walk leads to the picturesque
Ooty Lake (4 km circumference). Also visit Wedlock Downs, offering spectacular
views down over the Coimbatore plains, Ketti Valley, the Mysore plateau and
tea-estates.
After lunch, drive to Mysore (158 kms/5 hrs)
Upon arrival at Mysore - check into hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Mysore - Hassan
Visit the beautiful city of Mysore, that is known for its fine craftsmenship
in wood, ivory, sandal-wood and for its silk. Visit the Maharaja's Palace,
which is lavishly decorated in a mixture of styles. Also visit the Zoological
Garden, Mysore Arts & Crafts centre and then proceed to the Chamundi Temple
on a hill above the city.
After lunch, drive to Hassan (115 kms/4½ hrs) enroute visiting Srirangapatnam
and Sravanbelgola.
Upon arrival at Hassan - check into hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Hassan - Bangalore - Mumbai
After breakfast drive to Bangalore enroute visit Halebid & Belur. Also
visit the colossal monolithic Jain statue, 57-ft high, which stands on top
of a steep bare hill.
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of India Holidays