Embark on a journey through a mythical landscape that once hosted some of the most powerful dynasties in Indian history, and uncover the rich cultural and historical legacy of these lords of the Deccan.
ITINERARY
Bangalore – Mysore – Kabini – Coorg – Hassan – Hampi – Aihole – Gulbarga – Hyderabad
TRAVEL DETAILS
Embark on an 18-days 17-nights journey of discovery.
Bangalore – Mysore – Kabini – Coorg – Hassan – Hampi – Aihole – Gulbarga – Hyderabad
Travel Distance by Surface
Bangalore to Mysore - 176 km - 2 hr 36 min
Mysore to Kabini - 81 km - 1 hr 58 min
Kabini to Coorg - 116 km - 2 hr 55 min
Coorg to Hassan - 114 km - 2 hr 28 min
Hassan to Hampi - 316km - 6 hr 00 min
Hampi to Aihole - 142 km - 2 hr 53 min
Aihole to Gulbarga - 222 km - 4 hr 44 min
Gulbarga to Hyderabad - 238 km - 4 hr 44 min
DAY 1
BANGALORE
Morning: Arrival at Bangalore by international flight and check-in to the Taj Airport Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Taj Airport Hotel, Bangalore.
DAY 1
DAY 2
MYSORE
Morning: After breakfast drive from Bangalore to Mysore and check-in to Radisson Blu Plaza, Mysore.
During the day: Mysore city highlights -visit the Mysore Maharaja’s Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace and the Devraja Flower Market.
Dinner and overnight stay at Radisson Blu Plaza, Mysore.
DAY 2
DAY 3
EVOLVE BACK KURUBA SAFARI LODGE, KABINI
Morning: After breakfast drive from Mysore to Kabini and check-in to Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge, Kabini.
During the day: Vehicle Safari into the Nagarhole National Park. Return to the resort for dinner.
Evening: After dinner, embark on a ‘Night Trail’ to explore the nocturnal and surprising world of insects, amphibians and reptiles in and around the lodge.
Overnight stay at Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge, Kabini.
DAY 3
DAY 4
EVOLVE BACK KURUBA SAFARI LODGE, KABINI
Morning: After breakfast 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.
During the day: After lunch enjoy an afternoon ‘Boat Safari’ on the river Kabini into the Nagarhole & Bandipur National Parks.
Evening: Enjoy a live tribal dance performance by members of the Kuruba tribe. (scheduled on alternate days)
Dinner and overnight stay at Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge
DAY 4
DAY 5
EVOLVE BACK KURUBA SAFARI LODGE, KABINI
Morning: Enjoy an early morning Nature Walk with our naturalists. Return for breakfast.
Evening: Watch a film on the Nagarhole Nation Park. (scheduled on alternate days)
Dinner and overnight stay at Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge.
DAY 5
DAY 6
EVOLVE BACK CHIKKANA HALLI ESTATE, COORG
Morning: After breakfast drive from Kabini to Coorg and check-in to Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg.
Post lunch: Experience our Plantation 4x4 tour! Enjoy a guided journey through our coffee and spice plantation in a specially designed Jeep.
Evening: Enjoy a live dance performance of Karnataka folk dances by local artists. (scheduled on alternate days)
Dinner and overnight stay at Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg.
DAY 6
DAY 7
EVOLVE BACK CHIKKANA HALLI ESTATE, COORG
Morning: Enjoy an early morning ‘Guided Bird Watching’ tour with our naturalists. Return for breakfast.
During the day: Visit the Sidapur Coffee & Culture Museum to learn about the history of coffee cultivation in Coorg and its journey from seed to cup. The visit includes ‘Coffeeology’ - a live session on the art and science of gourmet coffee. Return for lunch.
Post lunch: Visit the Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement, the second largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet, complete with a Tibetan monastery, a Golden Temple, a Tibetan village and a flea market.
Dinner and overnight stay at Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg.
DAY 7
DAY 8
EVOLVE BACK CHIKKANA HALLI ESTATE, COORG
Morning: After an early breakfast visit the Dubare Elephant Camp, to learn about elephant history, ecology, biology and the intricacies of the ancient Indian art of elephant husbandry.
Lunch: Enjoy a typical Kodava lunch with a Kodava family at their residence. The lunch will be preceded by a guided visit to the Kandrathanda Ainemane (the traditional home of a Kodava clan), led by Mr. Prithvi Madaiah, a member of the Kandrathanda family and your host for lunch.
Dinner and overnight stay at Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg.
DAY 8
DAY 9
HASSAN
Morning: After breakfast drive from Coorg to Hassan and check-in to Hoysala Village Resort, Hassan.
During the day: Visit the architectural wonders of the Hoysala Dynasty – Chennakeshava Temple at Belur
and the Hoysaleshwara Temple at Halebidu.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hoysala Village Resort, Hassan.
DAY 9
DAY 10
EVOLVE BACK KAMALAPURA PALACE, HAMPI
Morning: After breakfast drive from Hassan to Chitradurga for a guided visit to the fort. Post your visit to the fort, drive to Hampi and check-in to Kamalapura Palace Hampi.
Evening: Enjoy an interactive storytelling session with our Historians before dinner.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Kamalapura Palace, Hampi.
DAY 10
DAY 11
EVOLVE BACK KAMALAPURA PALACE, HAMPI
Morning: After breakfast, avail of the Vittalapura Walk - a visit to the Vijaya Vittala Temple famous for
its stone chariot and musical pillars.
Post lunch: Proceed for the Raya Trail which unfolds within the heart of Hampi’s royal centre and
offers an exclusive glimpse into the lives and times of the Rayas of Vijayanagara.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi.
DAY 11
DAY 12
EVOLVE BACK KAMALAPURA PALACE, HAMPI
Morning: After breakfast, avail of the Virupaksha Trai - a visit to the Virupaksha Temple
culminating in the exquisite Krishna temple & the huge Narasimha monolith.
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.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi.
DAY 12
DAY 13
AIHOLE
Morning: After breakfast visit the holy trinity of the Chalukyan Dynasty - Aihole, Pattadakal and
Badami.
Dinner and overnight stay at Wada 1, Aihole.
DAY 13
DAY 14
GULBARGA
Morning: Drive from Aihole to Gulbarga via Bijapur
During the day: Explore Bijapur - visit the Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Malik-e-Maidan, Jama
Masjid, Barah Kaman, Bijapur Fort.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kyriad Hotel, Gulbarga.
DAY 14
DAY 15
HYDERABAD
Morning: Explore Gulbarga – visit the Gulbarga Fort and the Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah
After lunch: Drive to Hyderabad via Bidar – visit the Bidar Fort, Gumbaz, Bahamani Tombs, Sufi
shrines, and the workshops of artisans who create the world-famous Bidri artwork.
Dinner and overnight stay at Taj Falakhnum
a Palace, Hyderabad.
DAY 15
DAY 16
HYDERABAD
During the day: Explore Hyderabad – visit the formidable Golconda Fort and the Birla Mandir.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad.
DAY 16
DAY 17
HYDERABAD
During the day: Explore Hyderabad – visit the Charminar, Mecca Masjid and Chowmahalla Palace.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad.
DAY 15
DAY 18
HYDERABAD
Morning: After breakfast drive from Taj Falaknuma Palace to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to catch a connecting flight home.
DAY 16
To book your holiday,
Call Mr. Sandeep Somayaji +91 89519 63369
Email us at sandeep.s@evolveback.com