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SOUTHERN
TOURS
The
scent of Jasrnines, the strains of the shehnai, the glint of gold
in the towering temple spheas. Explore its rich heritage of art
and culture.
CITIES
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Banglore
- The Garden city
Asia's fastest growing metro, the Garden City as it is called
because of its parks and gardens, it's India's answer to Silica.
Government buildings and museums are worth a visit. Enroute
Tipu's Palace, Bull Temple, Lalbaug, Ulsoor Lake & Vidhan
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Mysore
- The royal city
City of tree lined boulevards and stately palaces. Mysore has
glorious historic past. The breathtaking Brindavan garden with
its musical fountain as a landmark. Also worth seeing Saint
Philominas Church, Chamundi Hills & Maharajas palace &
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Tirupathi
- Lord of Seven hills
The jewel in the crown of Andhra Pradesh is this world famous
pilgrim town atop Thirumalai Hills. The gold domed shrine dedicated
to the holiest of Vishnu incarntions, Lord Venkateshwara, attracts
millions of devotees each year. |
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Pondicherry
- Ashram by the sea
Close to Chennai, lies the charming beach town. An original
French territory. Pondicherry is home of the famous Aurobindo
Ashram over which The Mother presided for years. the Auroville
center still has many of the French ways of life. |
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Puttaparthi
- The Miracle town
Home of Satya Sai Baba, this town on the borders of Andhra Pradesh,
is easy to access from Bangalore. The ashram at Puttaparthi
attracts millions from all over the world.
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Kodaikanal
- Hill resort
Atop the Palanimalai Hills close to Madurai, lies the popular
hill resort of the South. Picturesque walking trails lead you
to spectacular waterfalls and valley views, Golf courses add
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Rameshwaran
- Temple by the sea
This island hallowed by its association with Lord Rama through
the Ramayana, is a pilgrim center. It is also a major marine
food export center and a pearl culture center where quality
cultured pearls can be bought. |
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Ooty
- Queen of Hill stations
Today know as Udhagamadalam, this lovely hill station high up
in the mountain was once the home of the Toda tribals. A place
of great scenic beauty with numerous botanical gardens, its
cool climate attracts people from nearby Bangalore and Mysore.
Enroute Conoor Tea Garden, Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose etc. |
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Kovalam
- Beach paradise
Silvery sands fringed with palms encircle a sheltered and dotted
with boaters and surfers. Charming waterfront hotels and motels.
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| Munnar
One
of the most popular hill stations in India is situated at
the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni
and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once
the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South
India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding
lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique
experience. |
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| Thekkady
The pride of Kerala and a testimony to nature's splendour
and human innovation, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated
on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at
Thekkady. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed
in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grasslands.
Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars,
tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs.
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addition to elephant rides, cruises on the lake and treks
to the ruined Mangaladevi temple - a beautiful old stone temple
situated in the heart of the Thekkady forest, this sanctuary
offers the unique opportunity to watch and photograph wild
elephants at close quarters. |
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| Thiruvananthapuram
Earlier known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of Kerala.
The name literally splits into "Tiru","Anantha""puram"
meaning "the town of Lord ANANTHA"..
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town has a history of supporting fine art and culture. A city
of tradition and space technology, Thiruvananthapuram truly
represents the contrasts India is well known for. Being the
capital of a state which boasts 100% literacy, it is both
clean and environmentally conscious. |
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Kanyakumari-
Lands End of India
Lying at the southern end of India at the confluence of the
Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, Kanyakumari
is the only place where you can watch the sunset and moonrise
simultaneously on a full moon night. The town is also known
for the Swami Vivekananda memorial hallowed by his footprints
and the Kanyakumari shore temple. |
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Cochin
- The Fisherman's Cave
"Kochi" as it is now called is the hub of Kerala.
A city of islands and peninsulas scene of the famous Boat race,
Cochin is an important port on the Western coast. With echoes
of Dutch and Jewish heritage in the royal palace synagogues.
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Places
to visit :
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Hassan
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Hampi
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Mahabalipuram
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Coimbatore
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Trivandram
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Kumarakom
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Thekkady
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Munnar
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Yercaud
Suggstive Itinerary
Bangalore,
Mysore, Ooty ,Kodaikanal
7 Nights - 8 Days
Cochin,
Munnar, Thekkady, Lakshadweep
10 Nights - 11 Days
Kanyakumari,
Trivandrum, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Thekkady, Munnar, Cochin
9 Nights - 10 Days
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