MALABAR MAGIC

Arrival at Bangalore & drive to Hassan / Chikmaglur & check in to Hotel. Evening free for the relaxation. Hassan is a city and district headquarters of Hassan district in Karnataka. The town is situated 934 mts above sea level with fine weather similar to Bangalore. The place is called Hassan after the Goddess “Haasanamba”, the goddess and presiding deity of the town. Chikmagalur situated in southwestern part of Karnataka, it is nestled in the Baba Budan hills. Chikmagalur is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises. Hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms are all here to woo.Evening free for the relaxation.

Today excursion tour to Belur & Halebid Temples. Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire . The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple complex. With Halebid which is only 16 km away, Here there are two most famous architectural monuments of Hoysala times namely the Kedareshvara temple and the Hoysaleshvara temple.

After Breakfast, Check out & proceed to Coorg. En route you can visit Shravanbelgola- It is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. It reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Gangas of Talakad.The 57 feet monolithic statue of the Bhagavan Gomateshwara Bahubali is located on the Vindyagiri.[1] It is considered to be the world’s largest monolithic stone statue and was erected by Chavundaraya, a general of King Gangaraya. Arrival & check in at Coorg. Kodagu, also called Coorg, is a district in Karnataka. Coorg is known for its hospitability of people and beautiful scenery. Tourists get fascinated by colourful scenery, wooded slopes, undulating landscape and quaint villages of Coorg.

After Breakfast Enjoy some of the Optional Activities . Coorg is an ideal place for outdoor activities, food and shopping. Trekking: Coorg has many verdant trekking routes in the midst of forests and hills. Golf: Avid golfers can tee off at the 9-hole course of Virajpet. Angling: Valanoor is the backwater of the river Cauvery & angling can be enjoyed here. White Water Rafting: There are few good camps around Coorg that offer rafting down the Cauvery river. Shopping: Some of the popular items to buy are coffee, honey, spices, cardamom, pepper, pineapple papads and oranges ( season). Coorgi silk saree are also very famous and they have a different style of wearing them.

After Breakfast move to visit the sightseeing around Medikeri including Abbey Falls – Abbey Falls, 8 km from Madikeri. The roar of the falls can be heard from the main road, from where a path goes through lovely coffee and cardamom plantations right up to them. The chirping of innumerable birds which are easier heard then seen, fill the air with sweet music, Omkareshwar Temple – Located at the heart of the Town, Omkareshwara temple was built by king Lingarajendra in 1820. The temple has both Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture. He brought a Shivalinga from Kashi, and the temple was built . Museum, Raja’s Seat – This is a small square in brick and mortar of four pillars bridged by arches,

enhanced by beautiful surroundings. This spot was a favorite place of recreation for the Rajas and hence was permanently associated with them. It is built on a high level ground with a commanding view of the cliffs and valleys to the west..Medikeri Fort – This fort was first built by Mudduraja in the last quarter of the 17th century. He also built a palace inside the fort. There is a famous Lord Ganesha temple known as “Kote ganapathi” just at the main entrance of the fort.

After Breakfast proceed to Kabini. Enroute Visit Dubare Elephant Camp – This is mainly an elephant capturing and training camp of the Forest Department, at the edge of Dubare forest, on the bank of river Kaveri, on the Kushalnagar – Siddapur road. The largest land animal is captured here with the help of tamed elephants and local tribals – the Kurbas – and is held captive for upto 6 months in large teak wood cages & Bylakuppe – Bylakuppe in Kodagu ( Coorg ) of Karnataka is one of the many Tibetan settlements in India. To be precise, this was the first such refugee settlement established way back in. Arrival at Kabini & check in to Hotel. Kabini the most famous wildlife destination located at Karnataka. Kabini is actually a river flowing through 3 national parks viz, Bandipur, Nagorhole and Madhumati.

After breakfast, Visit Rajiv Gandhi National Park ,The nature in Kabini has blessed with all its wealth and offerings. Behind the background music of flowing river water you can take a jeep safari to experience thrilling suspense in seeing wild animals around you at any moment. Optional Activities at Kabini: Jeep or Boat Safari into Nagarhole Sanctuary, boating, coracle ride, elephant ride, tribal village visit, trekking and fishing. Evening free for relaxation.

Morning check out & depart to Bangalore / Mangalore to board your train/flight to further destination.