South India

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) operates buses from various points of the city every 15 minutes to the Bangalore International Airport (BIAL). The cost for each trip in these buses ranges between Rs. 20 - 200 depending on the distance. This is the cheapest and an extremely convenient way to get to the airport moreover, this service is available everyday, day and night.

-Another option is to arrange with your hotel in Bangaloreto have a driver pick you up at the airport. Some hotels, especially the higher-end ones, provide this service for free if you are staying with them. If it's your first time traveling to Bangalore, this is the recommended way to get from the airport to your hotel. The driver will be found outside the airport with a card bearing your name, the only difficulty being that about 100 other drivers will also be waiting outside the airport, all vying for your attention. Luckily there is a short fenced walkway that separates the drivers from those leaving the airport, giving you ample time and space to find your ride into Bangalore.
Cheaper Options: You can still find a ride into Bangalore City in your own taxi at a much cheaper rate than the above options, if you are willing to take the risk involved. Taxi drivers not approved by the airport will attempt to negotiate with you a much lower fare than the approved EasyCabs and Meru cabs, and may come down to as much as Rs. 200-300 for a ride to Bangalore's CBD. These drivers can be found just beyond the terminal plaza at the covered walkway that leads to the parking lots. Once you leave the walkway, some drivers may become fairly aggressive, and might try to take your bag without your permission. The best thing to do is to keep track of, and be in control of, your belongings. Even the most aggressive taxi driver or tout will leave you alone if you stand firm and make it clear that you do not want their help. It is recommended to fix the price before you enter the cab and no tip is necessary once you arrive at your destination.

Golden Residency
# 28, 2nd Main Road, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru
http://www.goldenresidency.com/

Adora Hotel
S.C. Road
Gandhi Nagar
Near Kapali Theatre

Motimahal Hotel 5th Main, Wh Hanumanthappa Road | Gandhinagar, Bangalore 560009, India

Royal Regency Lodge #251, Subedar Chatram Road, (behind Gandhinahar)(Next to Movieland theater)
info@royalregencylodge.com
http://royalregencylodge.com/
Double Superior = Rs.. 900/-*
Double Comfort = Rs.. 465/-*

Vishwa Paradise
Sc Road, 2nd Cross | Behind Police Station, Bangalore 560002, India

A meticulously cared for garden located on the southern part of the city. Described as the most romantic garden in India. In the middle of the park is a huge rock formation on top of which is a bueatiful small temple. Large trees & a beautiful lake complete the bucolic picture. There is a small entrance fee after 9AM. A flower show is held during the week preceding Indian Independence day (August 15) and Republic day (January 26) in the Glass House.
Bus V215MB from Majestic (.Maharani college .Corporation .Lalbhagh Main Gate)


It is always better to buy a daily pass if you plan to travel the whole day on the bus. The daily pass costs Rs 32 and it comes handy if you need to travel on several buses in a single day. Daily passes are issued by the on-duty bus conductor or at the bus stand. Using this pass you can travel in any bus (other than the Vajra) for the entire day, any number of times. It is a very economical option for travel in Bangalore.

- South India guide-book
- local chip for calls
- glasses
- trousers
- power supply for Canon

The Maha Bodhi Society, 14 Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar, +91 80 2250684, E-mail: mahabodhi@vsnl.com [60]. This temple has a very active schedule. There are teachings on the Dharma in English on the first two and last Sundays of every month from 9:30-11:30AM, while on the 3rd Sunday there is a meditation retreat. Anyone is welcome to attend. The temple also has a good library and a beautiful garden - a great place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis outside.

The full-day tour, called Bangalore Rounds, organised by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation [40], is conducted in an air-conditioned bus and covers most important tourist spots in the city. It is advisable to book seats the previous day by dialling 080-12667. The tour costs Rs.250.

Hotel Govardhan, Sri Harsha Road, Mysore – 570 001,
stay@hotelgovardhan.com
Tel : 0821-2434118, 2429422, 2431960
# Standard Double Room (Double Occupancy) Rs. 450
# Delux Double Room - Double Occupancy Rs. 550
# Luxury Double Room - Double Occupancy Rs. 650 + LT

The two falls are not well connected by bus. Buses ply regularly to Kollegala from Mysore. From Kollegala, one can hire cab or autorickshaw to reach the falls. However, buses to Kollegala can be crowded and hiring a cab from Bangalore or Mysore is advisable.

Abbey Falls: Beautiful falls 7-9 km from Madikeri (depends where you are). Abbey means "falls" in Kannda. The falls are inside a coffee plantation. Abbey Falls is a breathtaking waterfall where the Kaveri river cascades down a rockface. A hanging bridge has now been built across the gorge here offering a good view of the falls. A rickshaw to the falls and back with half an hour stop is 150 Rs., but if you would like to take a swim at the pool, then a longer stay is advised (bargain for the price before, you can get about 200 Rs. for a 2 hours stay).

- Anandashram (5 km from Kanhangad) is an internationally renowned spiritual center founded by Swami Ramdas in 1931. It offers a quiet, peaceful ambiance best suited for meditation and spiritual studies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanhangad .
- Kanjangadu beach

Payambalam beach is the largest and most beautiful beach in Kerala

Thusharagiri Falls http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thusharagir…
The nearest town Kodencherry is around 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Thusharagiri. One has to purchase all necessary things for trekking from here.

+ Kalpetta + Ekkadal Caves
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edakkal_Cav…
Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the Chalippuzha River. The river diverges into three waterfalls creating a snowy spray, which gives the name, 'Thusharagiri'. The word Thusharagiri means the snow capped mountain. Of the three, the highest waterfall is the Thenpara that falls from an altitude of 75 metres (246 ft).

It houses the famous Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple.The Sree Krishna Temple is the fourth biggest temple in India in terms of the number of devotees per day.
* Punnathur kotta: This is the famous elephant sanctuary near the temple where jumbo elephants are trained for temple purposes. The sanctuary currently has more than 60 elephants, all of whom were offered by devotees of Lord Guruvayurappan. One of the leading elephant names associated with the temple is that of Guruvayur Kesavan which was a legendary elephant. It has found a place in the temple's folklore.

* Mammiyoor Temple: If you are visiting Guruvayoor temple, the visit is not complete without visiting the near by Shiva Temple at Mammiyoor.

* Vadakkunnathan Temple: One of the largest and ancient Shiva temples in South India. The sprawling Thekkinkadu maidan, encircling the Vadakumnathan Temple, is the main venue of the Thrissur Pooram.