... but the world is your oyster...
... but the world is your oyster...
... but the world is your oyster...
SOUTH INDIA & JUNGLE SAFARIS
Day 1 Bangalore
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel
The rest of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this enticing city.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2 Bangalore
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning City tour of Bangalore
Visit Lalbagh; 240 acres of beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, Vidhana Soudha; this massive building houses the state legislature and the secretariat, Bull Temple, Dravidian Style temple, has a huge monolithic bull is the vahana of Lord Shiva.
Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3 Bangalore
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning Drive to Mysore (140kms/3hrs)
Arrive and check in at hotel
Visit Tippu's summer palace, Mosque, and Srirangapatna Temple.
Somnathpur – Dedicated to Lord Siva (approx 30kms/ 1
hr), the exquisitely carved, star-shaped temple with triple towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture. Beautifully sculptured images of gods, goddesses, and scenes from the epics, as well as the remarkably ornate ceilings in the pillared hall will take your breath away.
Evening Check in at the hotel
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4 Mysore
Breakfast at Hotel
Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Mysore
Visit Maharajas’s Palace, a synthesis of Hindu and Muslim styles. Gateways, domes, arches, turrets, colonnades, sculpture all are here in magnificent profusion. Later visit Chamundi Hill named after the Royal Family’s patron goddess and the site of summer palace, an ancient temple and the 16-foot Nandi (Siva’s bull) carved out of a single huge boulder.
Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5 Mysore
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning Proceed to Kabini River lodge (2 ½ hrs / 90 Kms)
Situated in Karapur (southern Part of Nagarahole National Park) is the old hunting lodge of the Maharaja and Viceroy's. The lodge on the bank's of the river Kabini for bird watching. A naturalist guide helps you identify the many varieties of birds and wild beasts.
Kabini Check in on arrival and proceed for lunch.
Late Afternoon Boat Safari
Dinner & Overnight: Resort
Day 6 Kabini
E.morning Proceed for Jungle safari by jeep at Nagarhole National Park.
Return at Resort for Breakfast
L. afternoon Proceed for another Jungle safari by jeep at Nagarhole National Park
Dinner & Overnight: Resort
Day 7 Kabini
Breakfast at Resort
Morning Proceed to Coorg (2 ½ hrs / 120 Kms),
Check in on arrival and proceed for lunch.
Afternoon Relax at the resort
Dinner & Overnight: Resort
Day 8 Coorg
Breakfast at Resort
Morning Optional tour of Coorg (To be booked directly with hotel)
Visit, Bylakuppe Tibetan monastry, Omkareshwar Temple, Talacauvery - birthplace of the holy river Cauvery, and Abbey falls, Raja's Seat – where one can have exquisite views of the sunrise and sunset. This is called raja’s seat because the Coorg Raja’s were known to visit spot together with their consorts to watch the beauty of nature.
Afternoon At leisure
Dinner & Overnight: Resort
Day 9 Coorg
Breakfast at Resort
Morning Drive to Bekal (130kms/3 ½ hrs)
Check in at hotel
Lunch at Hotel
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the facilities of hotel on
direct payment basis
Dinner & Overnight: Hotel
Day 10 Bekal
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning You will explore the Malabar countryside with a visit to a local spice plantation.
Lunch at Hotel
Afternoon Optional excursion to visit Bekal Fort (Book with hotel)
Shaped like a giant keyhole, the historic Bekal Fort offers a superb view of the Arabian Sea from its tall observation towers, which were occupied by huge cannons, couple of centuries ago.
Dinner & Overnight: Hotel
Day 11 Bekal
Breakfast at Hotel
Full day At leisure to enjoy the facilities of hotel on direct payment basis
Dinner & Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 Bekal
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning Check out and transfer to Mangalore airport (67kms/2hrs)
Mangalore 14:55 hrs Depart by flight 9W 432 for Mumbai
Mumbai 16:30 hrs On arrival, transfer to hotel
Check in at the hotel
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 Mumbai
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning City tour of Mumbai
Experience the sights and sounds of every day life in the busy city of Mumbai, the commercial capital of India.
You will drive past the Asiatic library, Fort area towards the Municipal Corporation building, the Central Telegraph Office and drive past the masterpiece of them all, the Gothic style Victoria Terminus now renamed the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus". The first train in India started from this station in 1853. Proceed to Dhobi Ghat’ for a photo stop, the open-air Indian laundry which is still popular with the citizens despite the advent of the modern washing machine!
You will then board a local train for a brief ride to Churchgate station. Local Trains of Mumbai are called the life line of the city carrying as many as a million people to work each day.
On arriving Churchgate station you will get to watch the activity of the famous Dabbawalas known for their accurate delivery of Lunch boxes to thousands of people residing in the suburbs of Mumbai and coming to work in the city. Though the work sounds simple, it is actually a highly specialized trade that is over a century old and which has become integral to Mumbai's culture. The dabbawala originated when a person named Mahadeo
Havaji Bachche started the lunch delivery service with about 100 men. These days, Indian businessmen are the main customers for the dabbawalas, and the service often includes cooking as well as delivery. The organization is Six
Sigma Certificate By Forbes group. You will then proceed to Mani Bhavan Gandhi’s Bombay base between 1917 and 1934. It is now a permanent museum and memorial to the Mahatma, and contains a research library of more than 20,000 volumes. A series of tiny dioramas tell his life story in an interesting fashion. The walls are covered with photos of historic events and noteworthy people and there are a number of personal artefacts – including a letter to Hitler asking him not to go to war, and correspondence with Roosevelt, Tolstoy, and Einstein. Gandhi's sitting room/bedroom is preserved behind glass. Later, proceed to Gateway of India for a brief photo stop.
Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14 Mumbai
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning Transfer to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for your flight to onward destination.
Price per person sharing: 1812 GBP (subject to change and availability)
Inclusions:
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13 night’s accommodation on twin sharing in Standard category of room at all places.
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Meal Plan- Bed & Buffet breakfast at all places except in Kabini where meal plan will be on full board basis i.e. Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
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All transfers & sightseeing/excursions by air-conditioned vehicle Large car ( Toyota Innova)
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1 Boat safari in Kabini
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2 Jungle safari in Kabini in open top buses
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Train ride in Mumbai
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Local English speaking guide at all places.
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English speaking naturalist during safaris
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Services of an English speaking TBi representative in each city.
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All taxes as on date. All future levies will be charged extra.
Exclusions:
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Domestic airfare for sector Mangalore - Mumbai
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Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
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Any other meal/ details not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Airport departure tax / airport development fee usually included in the international air ticket.
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Visa charges to India.