Karnataka SPECIAL

Arrival at Bangalore & drive to Hassan & 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. 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.

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