MYSORE &
COORG
Day01 | Arrive Bengaluru - Onto
Mysore (143 kms / approx. 3 hour drive)
Welcome to Bengaluru, the
Silicon Valley of India. On arrival at airport / railway station in Bengaluru,
begin your tour. You will proceed on a drive to Mysore. En route, visit
Srirangapatnam - the capital of Hyder Ali and his son, Tipu Sultan. Arrive
Mysore and check-in to your hotel. In the evening, visit Brindavan Gardens.
Overnight in Mysore - None
(Meals on your own)
Day02 | Mysore
This morning, proceed on an
excursion to visit one of the best-preserved Hoysala temple at Somnathpur. The
Hoysala temple in Somnathpur in Karnataka is unique in its style and
presentation, devoted to Prasanna Chennakeshava. The temple in Somnathpur was
constructed in the 12th-13th centuries by Hoysala rulers and their officials.
It is lavishly adorned with sculpture. The sculptures probably cover each and
every inch of the wall space. This particular style of intensely packed sculptural
scheme is the characteristic exclusive to the Hoysala art.
In the afternoon, visit the
famous Mysore Palace. Mysore Palace is one of the major attractions of Mysore.
Built in Indo- Saracenic style the Palace is an abode of exquisite carvings and
precious paintings from all over the world. The fort also has abstruse designed
gateways with carved domes, minaret, archways and gallery. The royal Durbar
Hall has a decorated ceiling and many chiseled pillars. Another attraction of
the palace is the Wodeyars royal throne made of gold, embellished with precious
stones and jewels.
Overnight in Mysore (B)
Day03 | On to Coorg (120 kms / approx. 4 hour drive)
Today, you will embark on one
of the most beautiful drives through the mountains of the Western Ghats driving
past the evergreen deciduous vegetation to Coorg. Coorg also called as Kodagu
is derived from the local version Kodavu and the people of Kodagu. According to
ancient scripts the land of initial settlement was called Krodadesa which later
became Kodavu. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at
leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Coorg (B)
Day04 | Coorg
Enjoy a day of fun exploring
this pretty coffee town. The best way to enjoy Coorg is to take a bicycle
rickshaw tour. Visit the Omkareshwara Temple, the Madikeri Fort and Abbey
Falls. Medikeri Fort was first built in the last quarter of 17th century by Mudduraja.
It was rebuilt into fort of stone and bricks by Tipu Sultan, who gave for the
name of Jaffarabad. As you enter the fort, you will see two life-size elephants
made of mortar. Ã Â Inside the inner fort, there was a temple dedicated to of
Virabhadra which was removed by the British in the year of 1855 so as to build
an Anglican Church in its place. The Church presents beautiful architecture
with Gothic style. Omkareshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva that was
built by Linga Rajendra II in 1820. With central dome and four turrets at the
corners, this temple reflects the Muhammadan style of architecture. Near the entrance
of the temple, there is a Linga installed, similar to that of the Muslim
Dargah. The history of the temple is inscribed on a copper plate, which has
been fixed at the entrance door frame. Nestled a midst are private coffee
plantations. The Abbey Falls provide a striking contrast to the sylvan
surroundings of Coorg. A narrow road winding through the green and dense
foliage of surrounding coffee plantations leads to Abbey Falls. The gushing
waters of the Abbey falls, tumbling down a rocky ravine, results in a deafening
sound that can be heard from a distance. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Coorg (B)
Day05 | Depart to Mangalore
Today, bid farewell to your
'Experience South India' tour as you are transferred to airport / railway
station in Mangalore for your onward journey.
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