Splendours of Karnataka - 8 Days

Day 1
Arrive Bangalore
Arrive Bangalore, capital of Karnataka located in the south-east of the State. Afternoon visit the Lal Baugh Botanical Gardens, 16th century Bull Temple and drive past the Vidhan Sabha. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 2
Bangalore – Mysore (140 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Transfer to Mysore, once the capital of a princely state Mysore still carries on its placid shoulders the aura and glamour of palaces. Later visit the Mysore Palace known for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from world over, the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery which houses some remarkable paintings by Raja Ravi Verma, also visit the famous beautifully landscaped Vrindavan Gardens. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 3
Mysore – Coorg (120 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Morning you will proceed to Coorg, a virtual paradise on earth crowned with glorious mist cloaked hills and graced with tiny springs, arrive and proceed to your hotel, rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 4
Coorg
Today you will proceed for a sightseeing tour of Coorg, visit to Abbi Falls, Dubare Elephant camp where you can get a rare opportunity to see various elephant activities, such as elephant grooming, elephant feeding etc. Later visit a coffee plantation. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 5
Coorg
This day is at leisure to explore this wonderful coffee county of Karnataka. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 6
Coorg – Nagarhole National Park (90 kms / 2-3 hrs)
This morning you will drive to Nagarhole National park, once the hunting ground of the Maharaja, spreads on the banks of the broad Kabini River. Afternoon enjoy a game drive, which is likely to ensure a spotting of some exotic wild life and flora & fauna. Overnight at the jungle resort

 
Day 7
Nagarhole National Park – Hassan (190 kms / 4-5 hrs)
Today you will drive to Hassan to visit world famous temples of Halebid & Bellur. This afternoon visit the 12th century Chennakesava Temple. The exterior is covered with a variety of intricately carved sculptures and friezes. Later proceed to visit Halebid visiting the imposing Hoysaleswara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

 
Day 8
Depart Hassan – Onto Bangalore (187 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Transfer by road to Bangalore airport / railway station for your onward journey back home.

Highlights

Bangalore
 
bulletvisit the Lal Baugh Botanical Gardens, the 16th century Bull Temple and drive past the Vidhan Saudha
Mysore
 
bulletvisit the Shravanbelagola, home to the massive 18m monolithic Gomateshwara (or Bahubali) statue visit the Mysore Palace, the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery which houses some remarkable selections of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma
Coorg
 
bulletsightseeing tour of Coorg, visit to Abbi Falls - Just 7 kilometers from Madikeri town are the Abbi Falls, as remarkable and striking a sight as you would see anywhere. You may also visit the nearby Dubare Elephant camp rare opportunity to see various elephant activities, such as elephant grooming, elephant feeding etc. Later visit to the coffee plantation,
Nagarhole National Park
 
bulletonce the hunting ground of the Maharaja, spreads on the banks of the broad Kabini River. Later this afternoon enjoy a game drive, which is likely to likely to ensure a spotting of some exotic wild life and flora & fauna
Hassan
 
bulletvisit 12th century the 12th century Chennakesava Temple. The exterior is covered with a variety of intricately carved sculptures and friezes. Later proceed to visit Halebid, the imposing Hoysaleswara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva

Departures from October 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011

Hotel Type Price per Adult Child with Bed Child no Bed
Twn / Dble Triple Sgl
Superior 1070 N/A N/A 550 330
Premium 1420 N/A N/A 600 330
Tour price rate may differ based on Nationality and Date of Departure.
*Costs indicated are based on the hotels envisaged. Owing to space constraints you might be offered hotel of equivalent category with additional or reduction on price there of. Write to us for choice of any specific hotel/ resort, the same can be arranged on request

Hotel Envisaged*

Hotel Type Hotels
City No. of nts. Superior Premium
BANGALORE 1 The Park The Paul
HASSAN 1 Hoysala village resort Gateway Hotel (Chikmagalur)
MYSORE 1 Wind Flower Resort & Spa Lalitha Mahal Palace
NagarHole 1 Kabini river lodge Orange County Kabini
Perth 3 Wind Flower Resort & Spa orange country
Service accomodates
bulletStay for 1 night in Bangalore, 1 night in Mysore, 3 nights in Coorg, 1 night in Nagarhole and 1 night in Hassan with daily buffet / fixed menu breakfast.
 
bulletKabini River Lodge will also include lunch and dinner, a jeep safari into Nagarhole National Park, a coracle ride, an Elephant ride (Subject to availability), forest entry fees and camera fees.
 
bulletKings Sanctuary will also include lunch and dinner, a jeep safari into Nagarhole National Park and forest entry fees.
 
bulletAll transfers, sightseeing’s and excursion’s by a Private Air-conditioned Toyota Innova as per our brochure itinerary.
 
bulletServices of a professional local English speaking guide for all sightseeing in Bangalore, Mysore and Hassan
Service does not accomodate
bulletAir fare / train fare.
 
bulletAny meals other then those specified in ‘Cost Includes’.
 
bulletExpenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
 
bulletAny other item not specified in ‘cost includes’.
 
bullet2.58% Government service tax.
 
bulletGuide & Entrance fees during sightseeing (Unless specified).


 

Important Points
bulletAll tours are subject to terms and conditions mentioned on the booking form in our brochure.
 
bulletCosts indicated are based on the hotels envisaged. Owing to space constraints you might be offered hotel of equivalent category with addition or reduction on price there of.
 
bulletAll distance / timing featured are approximate.
 
bulletSingle cost given above is only valid when 2 or more pax are traveling together