Highlights
Hotel
Colonial Heritage Walk
Breakfast included
Pub Hopping
Srirangapatnam Temple
Mysore Palace Tour
Devaraja Market Tour
Shravanbelagola
Coffee Trail
Coracle Ride
Monasteries and Momos Tour
Kabini
Jungle Safari
Hampi Ruins
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Bengaluru
Arrive at Bengaluru’s International airport. Welcome upon arrival transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon proceed for Colonial heritage walk. In this tour, we will be tracing Bangalore’s colonial connections and getting to know how the events that have taken place in our backyard have had far-reaching consequences, on shaping Bangalore today. Evening pub-hopping followed by welcome dinner at the city restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
Bengaluru – Mysore drive approx. 3 hours 30 minutes
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mysore. Visit Srirangapatnam. It is one of the Pancha Ranga Kshetrams (5 Ranga Temples) along the course of river Kaveri in South India. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is considered a monument of national importance. Arrive and check-in at the hotel. Afternoon proceed for an exclusive Mysore Palace tour. Overnight at the Hotel. OPTIONAL: Culinary session with a local family.
Day 3
Mysore
Breakfast at the hotel. Devaraja market tour. Afternoon excursion to Shravanbelagola. It is famous for the Bahubali Statue which is supposed to be the tallest monolithic stone statue in the world with a height of 58 feet carved out of a single block of granite. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4
Mysore – Coorg drive approx. 3 hours
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive to Coorg. Evening enjoy The Coffee Trail. Take a walk through a coffee plantation, and better understand the brilliance behind your favorite beverage. Learn the agricultural techniques unique to India, the difference between Arabica and Robusta plant and bean, and a lot more. Lunch at the hotel. Village walk in the environs surrounding the resort in Coorg hold some hidden natural delights and social experiences waiting to be uncovered. Lake side dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel. OPTIONAL: Exclusive Kodava dinner.
Day 5
Coorg
Take a Coracle ride in the morning. The coracle ride on the river not only helps you to gauge the myriad moods of the river, but also gives you a fish-eye view of the surrounding forest and the habitation, and allows you to be a small part of the ebb and flow of riverine life. Breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon enjoy a unique Monasteries and Momos tour. Plantain leaf dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 6
Coorg – Kabini drive approx 3 hours
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kabini. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Lunch at the hotel. Enjoy Tribal dance every alternate evening, a troupe of Kuruba tribal dancers performs their traditional dance around a campfire, to the accompaniment of two wooden drums and one wind instrument. This dance is traditionally performed during festivals and times of strife and is an invitation to their gods to join them and bless the occasion. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7
Kabini
Morning Jungle Safari by open canter on sharing basis or Boat Safari. Breakfast and Lunch at the hotel. After lunch one more Jungle Safari by open canter on sharing basis or Boat Safari. Candlelight dinner on the cruise. Evening watch the documentary movie on the wildlife. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
Kabini – Coimbatore (5 hours) + Coimbatore – Bellary (By flight) + drive to Hampi
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Coimbatore airport. Upon arrival board flight for Bellary. Arrive at Bellary airport and drive to Hampi approx. 1 hours’ drive. On arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 9
Hampi
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day visit to Hampi ruins. The remains can still be seen in the vast ruins of Hampi, which historians have praised as 'greater than Rome'. Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar and it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10
Hampi - Bellary drive approx. 1 hour and Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bellary airport for your flight.
Package Includes
- 9 nights accommodation at the hotel mentioned above or a similar category of alternate hotels.
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel or as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- A representative for assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
- All transfers, city tours, and transport services by A/C vehicle with All India Tourist permit as per the above itinerary.
- Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
- All transfers and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above.
Package Excludes
- Monument/Monastery/Park entrance fee.
- Services of English-speaking local guide.
- Elephant ride/Jeep ride/Boat ride/Jeep Safari/Camel ride/Amusement park rides.
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Anything which is not mentioned under the “INCLUDES” header.
- Optional Tours which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, guide, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc.
- The cost of PCR Test is not included and any medical examination will be treated as actual.
- Domestic airfare / Train fare / Bus fare.
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees.
- Government taxes / GST / Service charges.
- Mineral water on coaches/microbuses/cars.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Porterage fees.
- Drinks (unless otherwise indicated).
- Waiting or additional transfer fees.
- Heater, mattress, roll-away bed charges.
- Early check-in and late check-out charges.
- Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
- Insurance.
Package Information
- Surcharges applicable for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Compulsory High Season surcharges and Gala Dinner charges are applicable to festive seasons and long weekends.
- The above price is not valid for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- The tour price quoted is subject to change should there be any hike in the fuel and hotel rates.
- Tour price given is valid for Indian nationals only.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 2 Passengers travelling together.
- The maximum number of persons (adult/child) allowed per room depends upon hotel policy.
- The price for single occupancy is only valid if:
– 2 adults traveling together and occupying two separate rooms.
– Traveling as a third adult in the party occupying a separate room.
- Midnight surcharges apply for transfers between 2200 hrs – 0700 hrs.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides until and unless it is mentioned in the itinerary.
- Confirmation of hotels and other services are subject to availability
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
- Generally, check-in time is 1400 hrs and check-out time is 1200 Noon at all hotels but it may differ depending on hotel policy.
- The category of rooms may differ depending upon the availability at the time of booking.
- WIFI, Tea / Coffee making facility, etc. in the rooms cannot be guaranteed. (Supplement charges may apply for such services)
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, accidents, and any medical evacuations, train delays or re-scheduling, etc.
- Please note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above-mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
- For guests’ safety and security, we do not allow night driving, hence guests are requested to leave on time so they can reach their next destination before 2000 hrs.
- The driving duration mentioned in the itinerary may not be precise; it is the time that can be expected when strictly driving, depending on the present road conditions. Otherwise, the journey is conducted in such a way that we always stop midway for visiting villages, markets, photography, major landmarks of importance or interest depending on the guest’s interest.
- In case of any amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
- Any hike in the taxes, entrance fees, hotel rates, fuel, etc will be charged extra.
- Elephant rides are subject to availability and permission granted by the forest department.
- The offered itinerary is not a confirmation of the services and we shall proceed with your booking once we have received confirmation from you. And if rooms are unavailable in the original hotels, we shall provide equivalent/ alternative hotels.
- Please note that some of the sights/itineraries may change due to time limit, weather, national holidays, and special events. We maintain the right to alter the itinerary since tours are made in advance and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve your overall travel experience.
