Bangalore, now officially known as Bengaluru, has something for everyone. Except, perhaps, the beach-lover. Revel in Garden Cityas numerous parks and lung spaces. The Nilgiri mountain range steps down to the Chamundi Hills, that holds under its shadow the cultural capital of Karnataka a Mysore. It is the state's second largest city. The Hoysala-style architecture stand cheek by jowl with post-modern steel and glass structures in contemporary Mysore.
Here is how you will spend your time
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore
Welcome at Bangalore airport & transfer to the Hotel. The center of India's high-tech industry, the city is also known for its green spaces and nightlife.
Later proceed for sightseeing by covering The Lalbagh Botanical Garden initially as a private garden in an area of 40 acres by Hyder Ali. Lalbagh, for its unique achievement in nurturing the concept of horticulture and aiding the development of horticulture, has earned a pride of place among the gardens of the world and it has come to be regarded as one of the best gardens in the East for its layout, maintenance, scientific treasure and scenic beauty.
Vidhana Soudha counts amongst the most impressive as well as the most magnificent buildings in Bangalore. Built in 1956, Vidhana Soudha boasts of exquisite Dravidian architecture constructed purely out of granite and porphyry. Overnight stay at Hotel.
The Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore is of royal origin and was started initially as a private garden in an area of 40 acres by Hyder Ali, one of the most famous rulers of ...
The Vidhana Soudha, located in Bengaluru (Bangalore), is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described...
Day 2: Bangalore - Mysore (150 Kms/approx 3.5 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Mysore, the city of palaces. Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Later visit Chamundi Hills, 3,489ft. above the sea levels visible almost from anywhere in the city center. The oldest temple in Mysore, The Chamundeshwari Temple is located on the top of Chamundi Hills.
Big Bull - About 16 feet in height and 24 feet long, this Nandi atop the Chamundi Hills is the third largest in India, carved in granite, black because of regular anointing with oil and other sacred waters.
St. Philomena's Church in Mysore is one of the oldest churches in India. It is over 200 years old. The twin towers of the church stand majestically at 175 feet, the design is gothic and it is said to resemble the St. Patrick’s cathedral at New York and a church at Cologne.
Jaganmohan Palace is a art gallery. Built during rule of Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in 1861 to celebrate the marriage of his daughter.
The Brindavan Gardens are located just a level below the KRS dam, often described as the best example of illuminated terrace gardens in the country. The overall design here displays an orientation of Mughal patterns-with garden paths and a shimmering necklace of fountains. Adding a touch of sanctity to the place is a beautiful sculpture of Goddess Cauvery at the foot of the dam.
The huge Nandi sta top are available. A top the hill, Goddess Chamundi's idol is placed in a beautiful temple with marvelous architecture. It is a plastic free zone. Air ...
Halfway down Chamundi Hill is Nandi the bull, Lord Shiva's vehicle. It is quite an impressive sculpture, five metres high and carbed from a single piece of black granite in ...
Chamundi Hill Rd, Chamundi Hill, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010
, Mysore
Jagmohan Palace and Art Gallery. A former palace that has been converted into a wonderful art gallery featuring famous works by various Indian artists.
Chamrajpura, Mysuru, KA 570004
, Mysore
Phone: 0821 242 3693
Brindavan Gardens. and Musical Fountain at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam. Nice garden full of fountains, in the neighbourhood of Mysore. At 7PM the "musical fountain" light and ...
KRS Dam Road, Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, Mandya, Karnataka, 570005
, Mysore
Phone: 080 2657 1925
Travel from Bangalore to Mysore
Train
2hrs 40min
Bus
2hrs 57min
Taxi
3hrs 45min
Day 3
Day 3: Departure From Mysore (150 Kms/approx 3.5 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed for sightseeing by covering the Mysore Palace, an excellent combination of Dravidian, Indo-Saracenic, Oriental and Roman styles of architecture. The Maharaja's Palace is a beautiful three storied stone building of fine gray granite and rich pink marble domes, overlooking this structure is a five-storied 145 foot tower whose domes are gilded in gold. There are twelve temples inside the Palace complex dating from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries and have varying architectural styles. The Palace is set in a carefully laid out gardens.
En-route visit Srirangapatnam an island in the river Kaveri. The attractions in Srirangapatnam includes Dariya Daulat Palace (Summer Palace) that is set amidst beautiful gardens called Daria Daulat Bagh. The palace is built in the Indo-Sarcenic style in mostly made of teakwood. Gumbaz is surrounded by the beautiful garden the Lalbagh. Inside the tomb Hyader Ali has been laid to rest in the middle and on either side are the tombs of his wife and son.
Tippu's tiger stripes cover the walls of the Gumbaz. Tippu Fort: It is is from the Fort that Tippu launched his attack against the British. There is an obelisk in the fort in the place where he died, after being betrayed by his own men. Inside the fort there is a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple.
The Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangapatna enshrines Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha. This enormous temple has fort like walls and an intricately carved gopuram. The architecture is a mixture of the Hoysala and Vijayanagar styles.
By evening proceed to Bangalore airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of a life time trip.
The Palace of Mysore (also known as the Amba Vilas Palace ) is a palace situated in the city of Mysore in southern India . Mysore palace is now one of the most famous ...
Sayyaji Rao Rd, Mysore, KA 570001
Phone: 0821 242 1051
Daria Daulat Bagh is a palace situated in the city of Srirangapatna, near Mysore in southern India. It is mostly made out of teakwood. Srirangapatna is an island in the river ...
Gumbaz Fort, also known as the Tipu's Fort, is located at Srirangapatna taluka. The fort has the Juma Mosque and the Ranganathaswamy temple within its complex. It is mainly ...
The Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore is of royal origin and was started initially as a private garden in an area of 40 acres by Hyder Ali, one of the most famous rulers of ...
The fort is scenically located on an island formed by the river Cauvery. On your visit to Mysore, one must definitely visit this fort which is an emblem of history and culture...
Srirangapatnam Fort, Mysore, India
Phone: Not Available
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