Embark of a quest to unearth the treasures of Karnataka. Discover glittering palaces, ancient temples, iconic wildlife, verdant coffee plantations, and other hidden gems.
ITINERARY
Bangalore – Mysore – Kabini – Coorg – Hassan via Belur & Halebeedu - Bangalore
TRAVEL DETAILS
Embark on an 10-days 9-nights journey of discovery.
Bangalore – Mysore – Kabini – Coorg – Hassan via Belur & Halebeedu - Bangalore
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 Bangalore - 208 km - 4 hr 13 min
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 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 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 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 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 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
BANGALORE
Morning: After breakfast drive from Hassan to Bangalore to catch a connecting flight home.
DAY 10
To book your holiday,
Call Mr. Sandeep Somayaji +91 89519 63369
Email us at sandeep.s@evolveback.com