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14. Mysore Dasara
Bangalore / Mysore / Bangalore
6 Nights / 7 Days
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Palace |
Vijayadasami Day |
ISKCON
Temple |
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| Day 01: Arrive at
Bangalore |
Meet on arrival and
transfer to a Hotel, depending on the arrival time, 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.
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| 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, check into a hotel. 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 to
hotel and overnight.
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| Day 03: Mysore |
Breakfast, full day
excursion to Somnathpura -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 to Mysore and evening attend Dasara cultural programme
at Kalamandir. Overnight.
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| Day 04: Mysore |
Morning breakfast, 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 Dasara cultural programme
at Jagan Mohana Art Gallery. Overnight.
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| Day 05: Mysore -
Ayudapuja Day |
Breakfast, day free for
optional tour or for shopping, evening-attend rehearsal of
Torch light parade at Bannimantap. Overnight.
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| 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.
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| Day 07: Mysore /
Bangalore |
Breakfast, checkout and
drive to Bangalore. Carry back your Dasara experience to share
with your friends.
Tour Ends
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