KARNATAKA EXPLORER
KARNATAKA EXPLORER 09 NIGHTS 10 DAYS KARNATAKA EXPLORER |     | Starting from Rs. Per person on twin sharing |
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Bangalore – Hassan (200kms/4hrs)
Arrive Bangalore at 11:15 am by Indigo Flight 6E 823 from Hyderabad. Meet with our driver and Proceed to Hassan enroute visiting Sravanbelagola - famous for its Gomateshwara Temple also known as Bahubali Temple. A 58 feet tall monolithic statue of Bahubali which was built in around 983 A.D is located on Vindhyagiri Hill. This Statue can be viewed at a distance of 30 km. On arrival at
Hassan check into the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 2 - Hassan – Coorg (120kms/3hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Belur Temple and Hoysaleswara temple, also referred as the Halebidu temple- a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. A local temple guide would explain the stories. Drive on to Coorg, Enroute Visit the Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe. Visit the Monastry and the tranquil surroundings. Check into the hotel on arrival at Coorg.. Overnight stay.
DAY 3 - Coorg
Breakfast at hotel. Go on a Guided coffee plantation tour. Drive is about 45 minutes one way. On the way back, Visit Dubare known for its elephant camp, a forest camp on the banks of the river Kaveri. Back at the hotel. overnight stay.
DAY 4 - Coorg – Kabini (140 Kms/ 4Hrs)
Breakfast. Drive to the Nagarahole National Park. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Later proceed for a Jungle Safari at 2PM into the Nagarahole park, accompanied by experienced drivers and Naturalists. This area boasts of the highest density in Asiatic wildlife.
Overnight stay at hotel
DAY 5 - Kabini – Bandipur (120 Kms/ 2 ½ Hrs)
Early morning – 5am, cruise through River Kabini on a motor boat viewing Aquatic Birds and flora on the waters. Breakfast at the hotel. drive to Bandipur - one of South India’s most famous wildernesses areas. Check-in at your hotel. This early evening, get ready for a wildlife exploration & birding within the national park. You will board a Guided Jeep Safari to explore the Bandipur National Park Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6 - Bandipur – Mudumalai - Bandipur (20 Km / ½ hr)
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed on to explore the nearby wild life Sanctuary, Mudumalai National Park At the Karnataka – Tamilandu Border. The Canter bus safari (Tickets are subject to availability) run on the peripheral roads that run through the forest. Mudumalai is an ideal home to several endangered and vulnerable species like nestling Indian elephant, Bengal Tiger, Gaur and Indian Leopard. Enjoy the flora and Fauna of the Region and return to Bandipur Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7 - Bandipur – Mysore (75 Kms/ 1 ½ Hrs)
Breakfast. Drive to Mysore. This afternoon proceed on a Guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Maharajah's Palace, one of the most beautiful
buildings in India. Inside, you will find a kaleidoscope of stained glass, beautiful carved wooden doors and mosaic floors. Continue towards the
colourful Devarajan Market and also visit Chamundi Temple, overlooking Mysore from the 1062 metre summit of Chamundi Hill. A golden statue
of Chamundi - the Hindu goddess worshipped by the Maharajas. Back to hotel.
Overnight stay.
DAY 8 - Mysore – Srirangapatna – Mysore (16 Kms/ ½ Hr)
After breakfast proceed with a Guided Heritage walking tour to get a feel of this charming city. Take in the city at your own pace as you past some lovely colonial structures, old local monuments and temples and get to know the stories behind them. Back to Hotel for some rest After Lunch, Drive to Srirangapatna - the island fortress of Tipu Sultan and the early capital of the Mysore Wodiyars - Here you will find monuments such as Tipu’s mosque Tipu’s Summer Palace (known as the Daria Daulat Bagh) and the Gumbaz where lie buried Tipu Sultan, Haider Ali and others of the royal family. Later back to hotel.
Overnight stay.
DAY 9 - Mysore – Bangalore (160kms/4hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and drive to Bangalore. On arrival check in at Your Hotel. Rest of the day free to
Experience this Cosmopolitan city with its impressive Victorian-era architecture and with its lovely parks with our driver. visit the elegant Tipu Sultan’s Palace – notable for its teak pillars and ornamental frescoes. Continue to the Dravidian-style Bull Temple built in the 16th-century, and pass by the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, the Cubbon Park, a sprawling 120-hectare garden, surrounded by wonderful colonial architecture, including the red-painted Gothic-style State Central Library and the colossal neo-Dravidian-style Vidhana Soudha and neoclassical Attara Kacheri built in 1864 and now houses the High Court.
DAY 10 - Bangalore Departure
Breakfast and Transfer to Bangalore International airport to connect the homebound flight
Get Ready to Explore Karnataka with Greenix Holidays!
Karnataka leaves a beautiful mark on the map of India with the coastal strip of Arabian Sea in its West, the Deccan Plateau and a few Islands. The pleasing lush green forests surrounding the state shapes the attractive hill stations to visit. The historical artefacts and structures residing within many parts of the state gains the attention of curious minds and helps one to garner some exciting features about our country. The state of Karnataka is a perfect blend of globalisation with the existing traditional virtues of our country.
Explore the diverse landscapes, cultures, and architecture of South India, particularly Karnataka, where vibrant worlds blend seamlessly every few hundred kilometers, with serene plains rising to misty hills and plunging into rivers. Upon arrival at Bangalore airport, meet your driver, check into the hotel, and go on an orientation tour of the city, including Tipu Sultan’s Palace, the Bull Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, and Cubbon Park. Overnight in Bangalore. On day two travel to Mysore (140 km/4 hrs) after breakfast and check-out. Visit Srirangapatna, the island fortress of Tipu Sultan, and explore historic monuments. Check-in at your hotel in Mysore with free time to explore the city.
Day three starts with a visit to Chamundi Temple atop Chamundi Hill, followed by a sightseeing tour of Mysore, including the majestic Maharajah's Palace and Devarajan Market. Enjoy the day at your leisure. On the morning of Day four, check-out and drive for 3 hours to Coorg, passing through coffee and cardamom plantations. Visit the Tibetan Monastery at Bylakuppe and check-in at your stay amid coffee plantations. Enjoy the tranquility and optional activities.
Day fivr offers a relaxed morning, optional visit to Dubare Reserve Forest & Elephant Camp, and a return to Coorg. Overnight stay and Day six, check-out from Coorg and drive to Bangalore Airport or Railway station for your journey back home.
HOTELS RECOMMENDED
HASSAN ( 01 NIGHT )
NAME: HOYSALA VILLAGE
TYPE: Superior Cottage
COORG ( 02 NIGHT )
NAME: PURPLE PALM RESORT
TYPE: Panorama Luxury Room
KABINI ( 01 NIGHT )
NAME: KABINI REGENTA SPRING
TYPE: River Front Room
BANDIPUR ( 02 NIGHT )
NAME: WIND FLOWER
TYPE: Suite
MYSORE ( 02 NIGHT )
NAME: METROPOLITAN HOTEL
TYPE: Heritage Room
BANGALORE ( 01 NIGHT )
NAME: ROYAL ORCHID CITY CENTER
TYPE: Standard Room
PRICE
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Inclusion
Accommodation on Double sharing at all places
Breakfast at all places except for Kabini which is half board and Bandipur all meals.
Transportation by chauffeur driven air conditioned Large Car.
Sightseeing as mentioned in the Itinerary with Entrance Charges.
Wild life Safari and motor boat cruise in Kabini.
Jungle Safari in Bandipur.
Jeep safari in Mudumalai (subject to availability).
Exclusion
Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of the itinerary
Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
Lunch, dinner and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
CANCELLATION POLICY
25 days or more prior to departure date, Initial Booking Amount will be forfeited Between 25–14 days: 50% of total tour cost will be charged as penalty. Less than 14 days: 100% of total tour cost will be charged as penalty.