Day 01: Arrive at Bangalore:
Meet on arrival and transfer to a Hotel, depending
on the arrival time, afternoon half-day tour to Iskcon temple - the
Krishna Temple is a blend of Modern technology and spiritual harmony,
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, later on return to hotel and overnight.
Day 02: Bangalore / Mysore (140 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore-
Known for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling
gardens and treelined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, the
‘City Royale’ always figures in the tourist’s itinerary, Enroute visit
Srirangapatna - Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Tippu's summer
Palace, Mosque, and Srirangapatna Temple. On arrival in Mysore check
into a hotel and evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a top a hill-the
4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are
added attractions. Return back to hotel and overnight.
Day 03: Mysore
Breakfast, Full day excursion to Somnathapura
-situated in the unobtrusive village, 35km from Mysore, the exquisitely
carved, star shaped temple with triple towers is a perfect example of
Hoysala architecture and Talakadu- situated on the banks of Cauvery,
also know as the Vaideshwara Temple is completely buried beneath sand
dues. The temple comes to life when it is excavated once every 12 years
during the Panchalinga Darshan. Return back to Mysore and evening attend
Cultural programme at Kalamandir. Overnight
Day 04: Mysore:
Morning breakfast and proceed for full day sight
seeing, visit Maharaja Palace - the palace is a splendid structure in
the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent
gold throne displayed during the Dasara celebrations, Art Gallery - the
art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of
ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture and ancient
musical instruments, St. Philomena’s Church - this imposing Gothic
structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a
must see. Evening attend cultural programme at
Jaganmohana Art Gallery. Overnight
Day 05: Mysore - Ayudapuja Day
Breakfast, day free for optional tour or for
shopping, evening-attend rehearsal of Torch Light Parade at Bannimantap.
Overnight
Day 06: Mysore – Vijayadasami Day
Breakfast; proceed to Maharaja Palace at 11.30hrs to
be seated to witness Dasara Pooja and procession at Maharaja Palace
(Carry your sandwich and water bottle). Return to hotel at 16.00hrs.
Evening free. Overnight
Day 07: Mysore / Bangalore:
Breakfast, checkout of the hotel and carry back your
Dasara experience to share with your friends. Tour ends.