Magnificent Karnataka with Nature

India

This is one of the most popular programme that comprises of Silicon valley of India - Bangalore famous, Historical and silk city Mysore, Hillock Jain pilgrimage centre and tallest monolithic Jain statue at Shravanbelgola, intricate carving in the temples of Belur and Helibidu, misty land of hills and stream and center for coffee plantation – Coorg, Wild life at Nagarhole sanctuary etc. In Mysore you can purchase sandal wood items from Famous Devraja market and also silk saris. If you are in Mysore on weekend or on any national holidays, enjoy illumination of Mysore palace. 

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    DAY 1 : Bangalore / Mysore (140 KM/04H00)

    Arrival at Bangalore airport or railway station. Proceed for Bangalore city tour that includes Vidhan Sabha (outside), Lalbagh (Botanical Garden), Bangalore Palace. Later drive to Mysore and if time permit enroute visit Srirangpatnam. Arrival & check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 2 : Mysore

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Local city tour of Mysore includes visit of Chamundi Hill- a hillock temple dedicated to goddess Durga, Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas, was built in 1912, Brindavan Garden - a beautiful garden adjacent to a multipurpose Krishnarajasagara dam. Walk in the famous market- Devaraja bazaar, known for Sandal wood products, silk products, incense & flowers. In the evening enjoy sound and light show in Mysore Palace (Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 8 pm).

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 3 : Mysore / Shravanbelgola / Belur / Helibidu / Hassan (210 KM/05H00)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Route to Sravanabelagola which is an important pilgrimage Centre for Jain community. You will see an eighteen feet high monolithic statue of Lord Gometeshwara. Continue to Hassan. Arrival & check in at hotel. Proceed to visit Belur & Halebidu. In Belur, visit the temple of Chennakeshava which is famous for its bas-reliefs of graceful dancers bent so as to gaze at you. In Helibidu, there are two superb temples, Kedareshvara and Hoysaleshera. Due to the quality of its sculptures in soapstone, it appears to be a jewel of goldsmith's work.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 4 : Hassan / Coorg (110 KM/02H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart for Coorg and upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities & enjoy the natural beauty all around. Coorg is traveller's delight and famous for its bulk coffee plantations, waterfalls and soothing weather.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 5 : Coorg

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart for the visit of Dubare elephant camp. The camp is boasts of plenty of elephants and offers an exceptional opportunity to be in close contact with them and spend some memorable moments. Visitors can participate in various activities (feeding, bathing, riding, etc..) involving elephants. Access till camp by boat. Later visit Golden Tibetan monastery and Refugee center, the Place is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India. There are around 16000 refugees and nearly 6000 monks and nuns in this monastery. The walls of the temples and institutions are decorated with beautiful paintings depicting the characters from Tibetan Buddhist mythology. Visit the spice and coffee plantation in the evening and return to hotel.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 6 : Coorg / Nagarhole(100 KM/02H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Route towards Nagarhole National Park that used to be the hunting ground of the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore. It was converted into a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and a national park in 1988. Arrival & check in at hotel. Proceed for afternoon wildlife safari in the Nagarhole national park which boasts of many rare found birds and animals. The safari is the best way of exploring wilds in woods.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 7 : Nagarhole / Bangalore (245 KM/05H30)

    Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport or railway station.