Land of ultimate goodness of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, It is also the hub of information technology in India. So, be there to feel the essence of Karnataka !
Tour Length: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Highlights: Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Mudumalai - Coorg
Day 1 : Bangalore - Mysore
Arrive Bangalore and drive to Mysore, enroute visit Srirangapatna where the legendary warrior Tipu Sultan built an exquisite summer palace. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening visit the iIluminated Brindavan Gardens. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Mysore - Ooty
In the morning, proceed for a visit of Mysore Maharaja's Palace, once the residence of the Wodeyars of Karnataka- it is a reminiscent of Mysore's glorious past which you will witness in the carved silver doors and a solid gold throne and the gallery of exquisite paintings. Later drive to Ooty, the Queen of hill stations nestled in the Nilgiri range. A Britisher, Mr. John Sullivan discovered Ooty in 1821. The sheer grandeur of this romantic city is enough to drain anyone out. Afternoon arrive at hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Ooty
Morning half day tour of the Botanical Gardens and the Museum with the numerous varieties of ornamental trees and plants is an attraction for all tourists. One can see the best profiles of nature, each embedded with a distinctive grandeur. It is the majestic waterfalls, never-ending forests and beautiful tea gardens, lush green meadows, placid lake, manicured golf courses that are really spellbinding. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Ooty - Mudumalai
In the morning, drive to Mudumalai Sanctuary. This 321 sq. km wide sanctuary encompasses a National Park spread in an area of 103 sq.kms, the fauna includes elephants, gaur, tiger, panthers, sambar, spotted deer, wild boar, etc. Transfer to the wildlife resort on arrival. In the evening, take a safari in the jungle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Mudumalai - Coorg
Take a morning safari in the jungle. In the afternoon drive to Coorg. Coorg is a virtual paradise on earth crowned with glorious mist cloaked hills and graced with fine springs. Transfer to the hotel on arrival . Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Coorg
Full day is for immersing into the nature's beauty. One can visit the coffee & cardamom plantations. There is abundance of lush green expanses, rosewood, silver-oak trees and cascading falls. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Coorg - Bangalore
Morning transfer to Bangalore. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bangalore. Visit Bull Temple to view the awesome monolithic deity, Lal Baug and evening walk around the city and time for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Bangalore
From Banglore transfer to the airport/ railway station for onward journey.
Tour Length : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Highlights : Bangalore - Mysore - Madumalai - Coorg - Mangalore - Chickmagalur - Hassan
Day 1 : Bangalore
Arrival at Banglore airport / railway station and transfer to your hotel. Bangalore - known as Garden city.Take a city tour if time permits. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast, visit Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Vidhan Saudha which houses the state Legislative Assembly and part of the secretariat, Bull Temple to view the awesome monolithic deity which draws devotees from all over the country. Later proceed to Mysore. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Mysore - Madumalai
After breakfast, visit Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi Hill and the Art Gallery, with a fine collection of paintings & musical instruments. Later proceed to Mudumalai sanctuary. This 321 sq. km wide sanctuary encompasses a National Park spread in an area of 103 sq.kms. On arrival, transfer to the Mudumalai for overnight stay.
Day 4 : Madumalai
After breakfast, take a jeep ride into the National Park. You can see during jeep safari a variety of mammals antelope, bear, civet, tiger etc. and reptiles such as cobra, vine snake, viper and birds such as babbler, barbet etc.. Return to Mudumalai for overnight stay.
Day 5 : Madumalai - Coorg
After breakfast, drive to Coorg. Coorg is cradled in the delft of verdant green valleys, caressed by the bubble water of river Cauvery. Coorg is a virtual paradise on earth crowned with glorious mist cloaked hills and graced with fine springs.Transfer to the hotel on arrival. Later visit the coffee & cardamom plantations. There is abundance of lush green expanses, rosewood, silver-oak trees and cascading falls. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Coorg
After breakfast, visit Bhagamandala temple which reflects Keralan style of architecture and Talacauvery - the birth source of the mightly river Cauvery. Afternoon visit Harangi Dam and Bylakuppe Tibetan monastery. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 : Coorg - Mangalore
After breakfast proceed to Mangalore and check into the hotel. Mangalore city derives its name from the presiding Deity Mangaladevi, the Goddess of fortune. Later visit St. Aloysius Church, Aloysius Museum, Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple, Mangaladevi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Mangalore
After early morning breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Moodabidire situated 35kms from Mangalore, Moodabidire is famous for its Jain Temples known as Bastis. There are 18 Bastis, the oldest and the largest is the Chandranatha Basti (1429) famous for its 1000-pillared hall. The Jain Matha near the entrance has an important collection of manuscripts. Other shrines worthy of mention are Shantinatha, Settara, Derama Setti Basti, Guru Basti, Kote and Vikrama Setti Basti. Overnight at Mangalore.
Day 9 : Mangalore - Chickmagalur
After early morning breakfast, proceed to Srigneri which is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage centers in Karnataka, and is home to the Sarada Peetham established by the revered spiritual leader Aadi Sankaracharya. Later proceed to Chikmagalur and check into the hotel. Chikmagalur is nestled in the Baba Budan hills, it is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Chickmagalur - Hassan
After breakfast, drive to Hassan popularly called as "poor man's Ooty". It is a picturesque town in the heart of Malnad with a pleasant climate and check in at hotel. Later, visit to Hasanamba Shrine, District Museum and Suddeshvara Temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Hassan
Morning after breakfast, take an excursion to Belur, known for its exquisite temples and Chennakeshava Temple is a fine example. Also visit to Halebid, where Hoysaleswara Temple has a wealth of sculptural detail, the walls covered with gods, goddesses, animals and dancing girls. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Hassan - Bangalore
In the morning, drive to Bangalore to connect flight/ train for onward journey. Tour ends.
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