Best of Karnataka
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Arrival at Bangalore
Meet on arrival and transfer to a hotel. Depending on the arrival time proceed for half-day city tour to ISKCON temple – the Krishna temple is a blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony, Lalbagh – 240 acres of beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, Vidhana Soudha – this massive building houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat. Return to hotel and overnight.
Bangalore / Mysore: (140 kms/ 3hrs)
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore, enroute visit Srirangapatna – Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Tippu’s summer Palace, Mosque, and Sriranganatha Temple. On arrival check into hotel. After lunch relax and later visit Chamundi Hill-perched atop a hill, the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions. Return to hotel and overnight.
Mysore
Morning breakfast and proceed for full day sightseeing, visit Maharaja Palace – the Palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne. Art Gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. Philomena’s Church-this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see. Later in the evening visit Brindavan Garden-the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, the musical fountains and closed lights transform this place into a magical fairyland. Return to hotel and overnight.
Mysore/ Nagarahole National Park – Kabini: (80 kms/ 2hrs)
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Nagarahole – Kabini – Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarahole National Park, it is a perfect getaway for nature lovers. The breathtaking locale with the tranquil backwaters of the river Kabini presents an ideal setting for a long-awaited vacation. Check in on arrival and proceed for buffet lunch. Safari in the evening. Wildlife Film Show followed by camp fire and buffet dinner. overnight.
Nagarahole National Park-Kabini / Coorg – Madikeri: (150 kms/ 3hrs)
Morning wake up at 0545hrs to get ready for safari. Return to resort at around 08.30hrs and proceed for breakfast, checkout and drive to Coorg. On arrival check into a hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing, visit Abbey falls, Omkareshwara Temple and Raja Seat. Return to hotel and overnight.
Coorg – Madikeri
Early breakfast and proceed to Dubare Elephant Camp for Elephant interaction, (be there at 08.30hrs) later proceed to Cauvery Nisarga dhama – teems with lush foliage, thick bamboo groves, teak, and rosewood, Bylakuppe – largest Tibetan settlement in South India, Golden Temple – Tibetan monastery. Return to hotel and overnight.
Coorg – Madikeri / Hassan:(115 kms/ 3hrs)
Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Hassan. On arrival check into Hotel. Later proceed to visit Belur – It is the only Hoysala temple still in active worship. The most marvelous specimens of Hoysala architecture. Halebidu – the ancient capital of the Hoysalas. The temple complex has a museum which houses the idols, statues and sculptures excavated by the Archaeological Department from the ruins. Return to resort and Overnight.
Hassan / Bangalore: (180 kms/ 3hrs)
Morning breakfast, check out and drive to Bangalore, enroute visit Shravanabelagola. The Statue of Gommateshwara – Bahubali, is one of the most famous pilgrimage destination in Jainism. Later proceed to Bangalore. Airport to board your flight. Tour Ends.