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Duration: 8
Nights / 9 Days
Destinations Covered : Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan
- Nagerhole - Bangalore
Day 1: Arrive
Bangalore 
Assistance
and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Bangalore FMorning at leisure
Afternoon city sightseeing tour Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka is one
of the most important metropolis of India. It is a vital centre of science, aeronautics
and electronics. Situated 1000 m above sea level, this garden city has pleasant
weather round the year. The Lalbagh, one of the finest botanical Gardens of India,
Cubbon Park laid in 1864 sprawling across 300 acres, Vidhana Soudha built in 1956
housing The State Legislature and Secretariat are the main attractions.
Day 3: Bangalore - Mysore drive En-route visit Srirangapatnam Srirangapatnam
– 16 km from Mysore on the north, the capital of great warrior Tipu Sultan,
the Tiger of Mysore who was killed while fighting with British in 1799. His remains
lie in a magnificent mausoleum, the Gumbaz. Nearby is the Tipu’s summer Palace,
the Dariya Daulat. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Day 4: Mysore
Morning city sightseeing tour Mysore, 770 m above sea level, this imperial city
was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyars. The legend takes its name from a famous
demon called Mahishasur, a great warrior who ruled as a tyrant until he was killed
by the goddess Chamundeshwari. Mysore as we see today is most famous for the imposing
Royal Palace with a magnificent Durbar Hall, particularly splendid during the
Dussehra Festival when the Maharaja’s jewelery, studded gold throne (weighing
200 kgs) is on display. Chamundeshwari temple perched on a
hilltop is 2000 years old, Nandi Bull half way to the hill is a 4.8 metre monolith.Afternoon
visit Somnathpur Temple Somnathpur, Built in 1268 AD, the temple is known for
its Hoysala architecture and is seated on a star shaped base, set on a chiselled
plinth and guarded at internals by miniature elephants. The temple wall depicts
scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharta and Bhagvata, the three holy religious books
of Hindus
Day 5: Mysore - Hassan En-route visit Sravanbelgola,
51 km southeast of Hassan, this is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centre.
Here is the 17 m high monolith of Lord Bahubali – the world’s tallest
monolithic statue. Thousands of devotees congregate hee to perform the Mahamastakabisheka
– a spectacular ceremony held once in 12 years when the 1000 year old statue
is anointed with milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins. The next Mahamastakabhisheka
will be held in 2005 AD Arrive Hassan and check-in at the hotel.
Day
6: Hassan Visit Belur and Halebid temples. Belur, 38 km from Hassan is
located on the banks of the river Yagachi. Once the Capital of the Hoysala empire,
it is known for The Chennakeshava Temple, one of the finest exmples of Hoysala
architecture. It took 103 years to complete and the reason is evident. The façade
of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion
left blank. Elephants, episodes from the epics, sensuous, dancers they are all
there – awe inspiring in their intricate workmanship. Halebid, 27 km from
Hassan and 17
km
from Belur, bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnatka. The
temple dating back to the 12th century is astounding for its wealth of sculptural
details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of gods and
goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls. Yet no two faces of the temple are
the same. The magnificent temple – guarded by a Nandi Bull was never completed
despite 86 years of labour.
Day 7: Hassan - Nagerhole Drive
to Nagerhole, the virgin jungle on the banks of the pristine river Kabini. Tucked
into the southern fringes of Karnatka’s Nagerhole National Park, it was once
the hunting lodge of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore. Spread over an expanse
of 55 acres; with the ambience of lush green environs, serene river banks and
undisturbed locales inhabited by the rich flora (Teak, Bamboo, Rosewood etc) and
fauna (Tigers, Elephants, Gaur, wild dogs etc). The accommodation is in 14 comfortable
private rooms with modern amenities; 6 twin bedded cottages and five tented cottages,
all with attached bath. The cottages overlook the river.
Day 8: Nagerhole
Jungle activities start early morning and include wildlife safari, Coracle
ride, boating, Elephant safari, Sailing, nature walk, film show on wildlife and
day ends in the evening with camp fire dinner or a silent meal in the restaurant.
Day 9: Nagerhole - Bangalore - Dep. Drive to Bangalore, 220 km
and transfer to the airport in time for flight to onward destination.
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