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Day 01 : Arrive Bangalore Airport / Rly station –drive to Mysore (140 Kms, 4 hrs. drive)
Scheduled arrive Bangalore Airport / Rly station ,meet our representative cum driver and depart for Mysore. Following 4.5 Hrs. drive reach Mysore and check into hotel.
Post some rest enjoy half day sightseeing of Mysore. Including Chamundi hills, the adobe of Goddess Chamundeshwari, St. Philomenas Church, and World famous Mysore Palace etc.
In the evening visit Brindavan Gardens; the main attraction of the park is the musical fountain in which bursts of water are synchronized to the music of songs. There is also a lake within the garden with boating facilities available for visitors. Drive past Mysore Palace and feel the beauty of the architecture with dazzling light at night.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 02 : Mysore – NagarholeNational park / Kabini (70 Kms, 2 Hrs drive) + Afternoon Jeep Safari
Post breakfast in the hotel depart for Nagarhole National Parkis located in the same district of Kodagu. The park has plenty of natural resources, has rich forest cover, diverse species of flora and fauna, valleys and waterfalls. On reaching check into a hotel. After freshen up visit the park where you can see wild dog, sloth bear, spotted deer, four–horned antelope, jungle bison among other animals. Tourists can also get a glimpse of big cats (tigers). The park has more than 250 species of birds, including a large congregation of waterfowl in Kibini river. Among endangered birds Scarlet Minivet, Blue Bearded bee-eater, Herons and ducks could be seen. Back to your resort. Rest of time free at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 03 : Nagarhole National park / Kabini – Morning Boat Safari
Wake up to a hot early morning cup of tea/coffee. Later we drop at River Bank to start the Cruise through the serene backwaters of the River Kabini on a motor boat viewing sleepy crocodiles and chirpy birds, intent on their morning catch. View a variety of wildlife, especially the elephants, coming to the river for bath or a drink. Alternatively, you can go on a jeep safar (at own cost) to sight the animals. Back to hotel for breakfast. Rest of time free at leisure / own activities.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 04 : Kabini / Madikeri ( Coorg)
Post breakfast check out and depart for Coorg. En-route visit - Dubare Elephant camp, Nisargadhama & Golden temple. On arrival check into the hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Coorg.
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Day 05 : Madikeri (Coorg) – Full Day Sightseeing
Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoy full day sightseeing tour in and around Madikeri visiting Talakkaveri, Nisargadhama, Tibetan Monastery and the Harangi Dam. Talakaveri - This is the origin of river Kaveri on the eastern slopes of Brahmagiri peak at 1350 metres altitude, about 8 km by road from Bhagamandala. An enclosure around the spring called Gundige is connected to a small pond beside. The water from the pond goes underground and comes out after about one kilometer down the hill. There are three shrines above the spring and bird’s eye view of west-coast from the hill range.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 06 : Madikeri – Belur (150 Kms, 4.5 Hrs drive)
After morning breakfast check out and depart for Belur, the earlier capital of Hoysalaempire. Belur is famous for its magnificent Hoysala Temple Complex. On reaching check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 07 : Belur – Sightseeing
Post breakfast explore the small town of Belur. The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakeshava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava Temple as the center piece, surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, queen of king Vishnuvardhana. Visit the temple at Belur, one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakad in 1117 CE. Legend has it that it took 103 years to complete and Vishnuvardhana's grandson Veera Ballala II completed the task. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion left blank. Inside the temple are a number of ornate pillars. Darpana Sundari (Lady with the mirror) carved on walls of Belur Temple is one of major attractions in the complex. Back to Hotel.
Overnight Stay in Hotel.
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Day 08 : Belur - Excursion to Halebid Hours drive)
Post breakfast embark for day excursion to neighboring town Halebid, a regal capital of Hoysala empire during 12th - 13th century. Halebid was earlier called as Dwarasamudra and later got its name as Halebid (the old city) because it was plundered two times during the invasion of Malik Kafur. The Hoysaleswara temple was built during this time by Ketamala (around 1121 AD) and attributed to King Vishnuvardhana, the Ho ysala ruler. It is believed to have been completed around 1160 AD by Kedaroja, the chief architect of Vishnuvardhana's son and Successor Narasimha I (1142 - 1173). Visit the beautiful temple complex which comprises the Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples and two Jain basadi. By evening back to Belur.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 09 : Hassan – Bangalore(185kms 4.5Hrs)
Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure / own activities until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour Ends with happy memories.
