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Day 01: Arrive Bangalore - Coorg (Approx280Kms / 6Hrs)
Arrive into Bangalore – the capital city of Karnataka. You will be met and greeted at the Airport/Railway and then you may directly proceed to Madikkeri, better known as Coorg, often described as the Scotland of India nestled beside a curved stretch of craggy hills. Enroute visit the “Namdroling Monastry Bylakuppe” – one of the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. [visit at monastery subject to permission]. Post visit proceed to Coorg and check in to hotel of stay and relax.
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Day 02: Coorg
After breakfast, begin your day with a city tour of Coorg visiting the Dubare Elephant camp, the Omkareshwar Temple, built in 1820, by King Lingarajendra, in the Muhammadan style of architecture, is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. Visit Abbey Falls – one of the most amazing attractions in the Coorg. The picturesque view of the falls is breathtaking. “Raja’s seat” – is a seasonal garden of flowers and fountains “Madikkeri fort & museum” – a historical landmark of Coorg. The fort was constructed in the later part of the 17th century by Muddu Raja, the then king of Coorg. It is a unique fort that houses among other structures a temple, an Anglican Church, a prison and a museum. Later in the evening return to hotel of stay. Return to the hotel.
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Day 03: Coorg - Wayanad (Approx 200Kms / 6 Hrs)
Today after breakfast you will proceed to Wayanad – a famous north Kerala destination on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 Meters above mean sea level. The etymology of the word Wayanad is Vayal (paddy) Naad (land) making the name as 'Land of Paddy Fields'. Enroute visit ‘Edakkal Caves’ – a cleft about 96ft long and 22ft wide in the rock', contains interesting carvings, which represent human and animal figures and objects of human use and symbols. These carvings speak of a highly-civilized people of pre-historic age. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 04: Wayanad
After breakfast set out for a sightseeing tour visiting places of interest such as, Banasura sagar Dam – the largest earthen dam in India. Pookot Lake – beautiful natural fresh water lake, Soochippara waterfalls – also known as Sentinel water falls, it is one of the largest water falls of this area. Later in the evening visit “Muthanga wild life sanctuary” – one of the most famous wild life sanctuaries of Kerala. A jeep drive arranged by forest department takes you to visit this famous sanctuary. The park houses one of the most elephant populations of this region. The park is spread over 345 sq km in area which is rich with fauna and flora, and comes under Project Elephant. Various species of deer, monkeys, birds etc. too live in here. The trees and plants in the sanctuary are typical of the south Indian moist deciduous forests and west coast semi evergreen forests. Later in the evening return back to hotel.
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Day 05: Wayanad - Ooty (Approx 120Kms / 3.5 Hrs)
Today after breakfast, drive to Ooty the most popular Hill Stations of the South, picturesque and green also popularly known, as Nilgiri. On arrival check in into the hotel, relax for sometime. Later proceed for sightseeing of visiting the famous Botanical garden – spread over a huge area of 22 hectares and with more than 650 species of flowers and trees, is a horticulturist’s delight. Proceed to visit the Doddabetta peak, Rose Garden, Wax museum, and finally we end the tour with a visit to the Ooty lake area where in you can indulge in many optional activities like cycling, horse riding, boating etc. Return to the hotel.
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Day 06: Ooty - Coonoor Ooty
After breakfast, proceed to Coonoor by the famous TOY TRAIN (ticket subject to availability) for a short and beautiful ride from Ooty to Coonoor (ride time approx. 1.15Hrs). Upon reaching Coonoor, our chauffeur will pick you from railway station and continue for sightseeing of Coonoor visiting places of Interest such as the Sim’s park – yet another beautiful botanical garden which is home to a variety of unusual species of plants from different parts of the world. Lamb’s rock – gives you a spectacular view of the lush forest and the beautiful hills side, thus making this place an excellent picnic spot too. The Dolphin’s Nose – is another stunning viewpoint which is more than 1000 feet above sea level. The name is derived due the unique rock formation of the peak resembling a dolphin’s nose. Return back to Ooty.
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Day 07: Ooty - Coimbatore Airport (Approx 90Kms / 2Hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Coimbatore airport/Railway station for your return journey back taking with you happy memories with a promise to “Let’s Journey’ again.