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Vythiri >> Calicut >> Kochi (Ending) - 10 days pack. |
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Some 22 kilometres to the south of Bangalore is the Nammergjatta
National Park, which was established way back in 1971. The Park
is a delightful 104 square kilometers of deciduous forest with
an occasional tiger, leopards, elephants and wild boar, among
other animals. A quaint and pretty hill station 60 kilometres
north of Bangalore, Nandi Hills was a popular summer retreat
for Tipu Sultan.
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At 1479 metres above sea level are the Nandi Hills, a charming
maze of greenery & a breathtaking view, specially from Tipu's
Drop which is a 600 metre high cliff. There are a number of
places around Bangalore which are within a radius of 200 kilometres
and are distinctive, beautiful and worth visiting.
Places of Interest :
Lal Bhag, Cubbon park, Vidhana Souda, Museum, Ulsoor Tank, Siva
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| 'The Garden City of India' is
more than 400 years old, & is one of the most modern cities
in India. It has a balmy salubrious climate. It is popular for
flowers, fruits & vegetables. Its a hub of business and
industrial activity, which reveals in a serene sophistication. |
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| Mysore |
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southwest of Bangalore, is a place few can forget, once visited.
The Maharaja's palace, the Jaganmohan palace and the overall
ambience of this lovely city is only something to be felt, not
written about. The city is famous for its silk and is also a
thriving sandalwood and incense center. Mysore is the second
biggest city, in the State of Karnataka. |
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Lying 130 kms from Bangalore. Mysore is said to have derived
its name from this the demon-king, Mahishasura, who once lived
here and was vanquished by Goddess Chamundi. It is a city of
palaces, gardens, and sacred temples. The glory of silk and
sandalwood can be felt in the air of Mysore with a great deal
of tangibility.
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Places of Interest :
Brindavan Gardens, Jagan Mohan Palace & Art Gallery,
Maharaja's palace, Chamundi Hills, Nanjangud, Sivasamudram etc. |
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Calicut |
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Picturesque place located in the sylvan Northern High Ranges
of Wayanad. Refreshing, pollution free and inspiring.
Acres and acres of lush green land interspersed with perennial
streams and rolling hills, it is the only hill station resort
of its kind in Kerala. Spread over 150 acres of eco-friendly
land, The resort is designed in the traditional Kerala architectural
style. Rope bridge leads to cottages cantilevered over streams.
Power off at midnight, lantern lights, the music of nature and
the chill of highland caressing anyone to sleep.
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Bound by Arabian sea on the west
and the Wayanad hills on the east, lies the historic city of
Kozhikode. Capital of the Zamorin Rajas in the 15th century,
it was here at Kappad, that Vasco Da Gama landed in 1498. One
of the greatest port during the 15th century, Calicut remains
a port of call for cargo steamers even today. Tour spots includes
Baypore, Cannanore, Kappad. |
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This day is set aside for visiting
the boundless destinations of the land.
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have at our cards, spots like :
St.
Francis Church: Built in 1503 by Portuguese
Francis Canfriars, this is India's oldest European church.
Vasco House: Believed
to have been the residence of Vasco da Gama, this is one of
the oldest Portuguese residences in Fort Kochi.
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Bastion
Bungalow: Built in the Indo-European style way
back in 1667, the Bungalow gets its name from its location on
the site of the Stromberg Bastion of the old Dutch fort.
The Dutch Cemetery:
The tomb stones here are the most authentic record of the hundreds
of Europeans who left their homeland on a mission to expand
their colonial empires and changed the course of history of
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Palace): Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and
presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the Palace
was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch.
Synagogue: Constructed
in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth.
Willingdon Island: This
Island is Named after Lord Willingdon, a former British Viceroy
of India, this man-made island is surrounded by beautiful
backwaters |
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