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Karnataka & Colombo Tour


Duration: 09 Night / 10 Days
Places to visit: Bangalore - Nagarhole - Mysore - Coorg - Hassan –Belur – Halebid – Shravanabelagola – Bangalore – Colombo – Kandy - Colombo


Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
On early morning arrival at international airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel

 

Bangalore is a cosmopolitan and modern city, one of the fastest growing in India, attracting industry and commerce.  The city founded by a Hola King in sixteenth century and later become the fortress tower of the Tipu Sulatan and finally a British cantonment.  Over the past decades Banglore has become the India’s fastest growing city and the hub for national IT industry. This is the charm of Banglore  along with its pleasant temperate climate , beautiful gardens that are a legacy of the Raj and friendly people.


Afternoon proceed for city tour of Bangalore.

 

Sightseeing tour of this city of gardens visiting the Cubbon Park spread over 100 acres, and having a variety of flora.  During the drive you will view the Maharaja’s Palace, the Indian Institute of Science, the Public Library, the State Government Museum, and Vidhana Soudha, an imposing structure in granite built in the Dravidian style.  See the Bull Temple and visit the Mysore Arts and Craft Center

Stay overnight stay at your hotel.

 

Day 02: Bangalore – Nagarhole
In the morning proceed to Nagarhole, and on arrival installation at Jungle Resort.


The Nagarhaole National Park, About 643 Kms in area, Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the tiger along with the other wild life species and around 250 bird species.


Nagarhole national park (NNP), the enchanting 247 square-mile park in Karnataka has an astonishing abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger, leopard, wild elephant, dhole (Indian wild dog), and gaur (Indian bison). Other species present are chital spotted deer, muntjac (barking deer), mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, mongoose, civet, otter, and more.

Full day you will be free for Jungle activities.
Stay overnight at Jungle Resort.


Day 03: Nagarhole – Mysore
The Coracle is a round native boat. Afternoon depart for Mysore by the road and on arrival check in at the hotel.

 

In the afternoon sightseeing tour of Mysore

Visiting Mysore Palace-the Capital of the warrior-kings Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, Mysore Palace, Nandi Bull St Philomena's Church etc; Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in the Jagmohan Palace, which has a collection of exquisite paintings. In the evening visit the Chamundi hill temple and Bull temple. 

 

Later drive to Mysore a distance of 90 Kms En-route stop at Srirangapatnam,-the island fortress that was once the capital of the warrior-kings Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore.

 

Return to hotel for overnight stay.

 

Day 04: Mysore - Coorg
Depart for Coorg by the road and on arrival check-in at hotel.

 

Coorg also known Kodaku is land of coffee, cardamom, and colonels, located in beautiful hilly settings, Misty hills Lush forest, acres and acres of tea and breath talking view are what make the Coorg a unforgettable holiday destination.

 

Afternoon visit the tea and other plantations. 

 

Visiting the Madikeri, a picturesque hill town with Palace inside Fort, Omkareshvar temple, Raja tomb, Raja's seat, Abbey falls. And Kushalnagar is an amazing place to visit in Coorg and a great picnic.

Stay overnight at resort/ Hotel

 

Day 05: Coorg - Hassan
Next day morning depart for Hassan by the road and on arrival check-in at the hotel.

 

Afternoon proceed for excursion to famous Hoysala temples of "Belur & Halebid".

 

Belur is known for its exquisite temples and Chennakeshava Temple, is a fine example.  It took 103 years to complete and the façade of the temple is covered with intricate sculptures and frescoes - awe-inspiring in their workmanship.   In the temple are hand-lathe turned filigreed pillars. Later Halebid–Hoysaleswara Temple has a wealth of sculptural detail, the walls covered with gods, goddesses, animals and dancing girls.

 

Day 06: Hassan – Bangalore - Colombo
In the morning you will depart for Bangalore by the road visiting Shravanbelgola en-route.

 

Shravanabelagola is a historical temple town and pilgrimage centre in Karnataka and center for Jaina Art, Architecture, religion and culture for over 2,300 years.  The name of this holy center is derived from the pond called ‘bili-gola’ (white pond) between two hills. The place is known as one of the greatest monuments of Jain art. The collosul statue of Gomateswara with a height of 57 feet is situated on the summit of Indragiri hill. It is one of the two giant sculptures in the world, after the Collosus Ramses II in Egypt.

 

On arrival at Bangalore strait drive to airport to connect flight for Colombo and on arrival transfer to the hotel.

 

Colombo the capital of Srilanka and is located on the west coast of the island. The city is a bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new. It has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city. Colombo is an ideal location to start the Sri Lanka sojourn.nad the city is also home to a majority of the Srilanka’s corporate office and entertainment venues. 

 

Day 07: In Colombo
In the morning you will proceed for a city sightseeing tour

 

Visit the Fort, Slave Island, where the slaves had their night quarters, Mount Lavinia – the famous beach, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara – the famous Buddhist temple, Wolvendaal Church – the oldest Dutch church. Also visit House of Fashion, ODEL, Noritake ceramic shop & a local souvenir shop.

 

Rest of the day you are free for independent activities.


Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 08: Colombo - Kandy
In the morning proceed for Kandy by surface, enroute visit the Pinnawela an Elephant Orphanage.

Pinnawela is the only one of its kind in the world. It’s a conservation project for orphaned and injured elephants, where you will be able to see the little jumbos being fed and bathed in the nearby river.

 

Afternoon continue drive to Kandy and on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight stay.

 

Kandy is a World Heritage Site and the name Kandy was derived by the colonial rulers from the word Kanda in Sinhala, meaning a hill. Kandy was the stronghold of the Sinhalese kings, who promoted and protected the local culture until the city fell to the British in 1815. Kandy is famous for the Kandy Perahara-a huge cultural pageant that takes place in the month of July or August. It is one of the most colorful processions of the world. Thousands of drummers and dancers accompanying a parade of ornamented elephants perform in the streets of Kandy. 

 

Day 09: In Kandy
In the morning you will proceed for a city sightseeing tour


The Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth also known as Dalda Maligawa. it is also one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Also visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers.

 

Thereafter you will proceed for Colombo and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.

 

Day 10: Depart Colombo
In the morning as per schedule you will be transferred to airport to board on flight for onward journey.

 
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