Experience the many worlds of Evolve Back. A sublime journey of discovery that takes you through a landscape sprinkled with history, heritage, old-world graciousness, and rustic charm with a generous dollop of wildlife thrown in for good measure.
ITINERARY
Bangalore – Hampi – Coorg – Kabini – Bangalore
TRAVEL DETAILS
Embark on an 9-days 8-nights journey of discovery.
Bangalore – Hampi – Coorg – Kabini – Bangalore
Travel Distance by Surface
Bangalore to Hampi - 343 km - 6 hr 00 min
Hampi to Coorg - 434 km - 9 hr 17 min
Coorg to Kabini - 116 km - 2 hr 55 min
Kabini to Bangalore - 268 km - 5 hr 13 min
DAY 1
EVOLVE BACK KAMALAPURA PALACE, HAMPI
Morning: Drive from Bangalore to Hampi & check-in to Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace for lunch.
Evening: Enjoy an interactive storytelling session with our Historians before dinner.
DAY 1
DAY 2
EVOLVE BACK KAMALAPURA PALACE, HAMPI
Morning: After breakfast, avail of the 'Virupaksha Trail' - a visit to the Virupaksha Temple & culminating in the exquisite Krishna temple & the huge Narasimha monolith.
Post lunch: Proceed for the 'Raya Trail' which unfolds within the heart of Hampi's royal centre. It transports you half a millennium back in time, offering an exclusive glimpse into the lives & times of the Rayas of Vijayanagara.
Evening: Enjoy a leisurely dinner at our restaurant & wind down for the day.
DAY 2
DAY 3
EVOLVE BACK KAMALAPURA PALACE, HAMPI
Morning: Rise early for an exhilarating session of ‘Hot Air Ballooning’ in collaboration with SkyWaltz. Soar to 2000 feet to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Hampi. Return to the resort for breakfast.
Post Lunch: Embark on the ‘Tungabhadra Trek’ – an offbeat trek that takes you through giant boulders, the ruins of the Achyutaraya Temple & the famed Courtesan Bazaar.
Evening: Enjoy a leisurely dinner at our restaurant & wind down for the day.
DAY 3
DAY 4
EVOLVE BACK CHIKKANA HALLI ESTATE, COORG
Morning: Check-out post breakfast & drive to Evolve Back Coorg. Arrive Coorg in the evening.
Evening: Enjoy a leisurely dinner at our restaurant & wind down for the day.
DAY 4
DAY 5
EVOLVE BACK CHIKKANA HALLI ESTATE, COORG
Morning: Post breakfast, avail of a guided tour of our diverse Responsible Tourism Initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental impact & enhancing our connections with local communities.
During the day: Visit the Sidapur Coffee & Culture Museum to learn about the history of coffee cultivation in Coorg & its journey from seed to cup. The visit includes ‘Coffeeology’ - a live session on the art & science of gourmet coffee.
Post lunch: A guided tour of the coffee & spice plantation in a specially designed jeep - ‘Plantation 4x4’.
Evening: Participate in an interactive storytelling session featuring Coorg's history, culture, & traditions.
DAY 5
DAY 6
EVOLVE BACK CHIKKANA HALLI ESTATE, COORG
Morning: Enjoy an early morning ‘Guided Bird Watching’ tour with our naturalists. Return for breakfast.
During the day: Enjoy 'Elkhill 4x4' - a private all-terrain vehicle tour of the Ramapuram Family owned 2500-acre Elkhill Group of estates estd. 1870. Learn about the history of coffee in Coorg & the unique lifestyle of the gentleman planters of yore.
Evening: Enjoy a live dance performance of Karnataka folk dances by local artists. (scheduled on alternate days)
DAY 6
DAY 7
EVOLVE BACK KURUBA SAFARI LODGE, KABINI
Morning: After breakfast proceed for Evolve Back Kabini. Arrive Kabini for lunch.
Evening: Avail of a 'Sunset Cruise' on the River Kabini followed by a storytelling session by the Naturalists.
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DAY 7
DAY 8
EVOLVE BACK KURUBA SAFARI LODGE, KABINI
Morning: An early morning ‘Vehicle Safari’ into the Nagarhole National Park. Return to the resort for breakfast.
During the day: Embark on the 'Spirit of Kabini' tour – a naturalist-led private guided visit in a specially designed jeep to a Jenu Kuruba settlement near the resort.
Post lunch: Enjoy a ‘Bullock Cart Ride’ along the Kabini backwaters. Followed by a coracle ride, a traditional round-shaped boat.
Evening: After dinner, embark on a ‘Night Trail’ to explore the nocturnal & surprising world of insects, amphibians & reptiles in & around the lodge.
DAY 8
DAY 9
EVOLVE BACK KURUBA SAFARI LODGE, KABINI
Morning: Start the day early with a naturalist-led ‘Guided Nature Walk’. The walk is conducted along the banks of the Kabini River & through agricultural fields along the village roads. Return for breakfast.
Check-out & drive to Bangalore
DAY 9
To book your holiday,
Call Mr. Sandeep Somayaji +91 89519 63369
Email us at sandeep.s@evolveback.com