India Southern Serenity Tour - September 2024 - Flipbook - Page 6
Day 17: Tuesday 17 September
- Mumbai
The Destinations:
On our Mumbai morning tour we will visit the Prince of Wales
Museum built in grand Indo Saracenic style, drive past
Marine Drive, Mumbai9s most popular seaside promenade,
and see the Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens on the
slopes of the Malabar hills, offering a nice view of the Marine
Lines area and the Chowpatty beach. Visit the Jain temple,
Mani Bhawan where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay, and the
Dhobi Ghat. Also, drive past the Flora Fountain, the colourful
Crawford Market and Victoria Terminus train station.
Bangalore (now called Bengaluru)
Also popularly know as the IT Hub of India, Bangalore is
India's third most populated city and the fifth most populated
urban agglomeration. It is also known for its parks and
nightlife; places like Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is a NeoDravidian legislative building. Former royal residences
include 19th-century Bangalore Palace, modelled after
England9s Windsor Castle, and Tipu Sultan9s Summer Palace,
an 18th-century teak structure.
Afternoon and evening free for own activities
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, covering an area of
Day 18: Wednesday 18 September
- Mumbai to Auckland via Singapore
This morning we will be picked up and transferred to the
airport for our return flight.
11:45am Depart Mumbai on Singapore Airlines SQ421
07:50pm Arrive Singapore, transfer flights
10:45pm Depart on Singapore Airlines SQ285
847.981 Sq kms, was named after the river 8Nagarahole9
which literally means 8Serpent River9 in local language.
Nagarahole forms a critical connecting habitat for tigers and
elephants to other areas of Western Ghats through
Brahmagiri wildlife sanctuary and to the Eastern Ghats
through Bandipur Tiger reserve. Nagarahole is a major hub
of conservation under Project Tiger and Project Elephant.
The Protected Area supports large assemblages of
carnivores and herbivores: Tiger, Leopard, Asiatic wild dog
and Sloth bear, Asiatic Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Chital,
Muntjac, Four horned antelope, Wild pig, Mouse deer and
South-western langur.
Ooty
Nestled amidst Nilgiri hills, Ooty, also known as
Udagamandalam, is a hill station in Tamil Nadu which is a
top-rated tourist destination. Once regarded as the summer
headquarters of the East India Company, the Queen of the
hills is a picturesque getaway. Dotted with tea gardens,
serene waterfalls, winding country lanes, and charming
colonial architecture, Ooty is the perfect respite everyone. A
Popular destination, Ooty allures its visitors with the
panoramic views of the Nilgiri mountains.It also features The
Nilgiri Mountain Railway, the steepest track in all of Asia.
Day 19 – Thursday 19 September
- Auckland
12:20pm Arrive Auckland
Fare Options:
Prices per person NZD$
Twin/Double
Single
Economy Class
$11649
$16375
Premium Economy
$14559
$19285
Business Class
$18750
$23495
Tours prices are in NZD$ per person, sharing twin or double room
(except single), based on current exchange rates and govt taxes –
subject to change. Non-refundable 10% deposit required within 7 days of
booking. Balance of payment 2 months prior to departure. Credit card
payment available -plus 2%. Premium Economy and business class
prices based on current dynamic price availability so subject to change
prior to booking. Special conditions apply.