Overview
Private Tour : Bangalore - Coorg(Madikeri) - Mysore - Bangalore [3 Nights 4 Days]
Coorg is called “The Scotland of India”, because of its rolling hills and scenic countryside. Located in the Kodagu district, the elevation of this hill station town is over 1500 meters above sea level. It is the land of Kodavas known for hospitality, coffee, cardamom, pepper, orange and honey. Kodavas are known for their own tradition and culture.
Itinerary
Day 01: Bangalore / Coorg - Madikeri (300 Kms / 06 Hrs)
Meet on arrival at Bangalore Airport / Railway station and drive to Coorg – Madikeri. On arrival check into resort, lunch & relax. Later proceed to visit Abbey falls-Tucked away between private coffee and spice estate, Madikeri Fort - The 19th century Madikeri fort with its stone ramparts now houses the prison, Omkareshwara Temple - Built in 1820 and featuring a blend of red-tile roofed Kerala architecture and Islamic-style domes. Evening visit Raja Seat- is an enchanting picnic spot with a swathing in the nature's lap. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 02: Coorg – Madikeri
Morning breakfast, proceed to visit Bhagamandala - situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Cauvery and the Kanika. A third river, the Sujyothi is said to join from underground, visit Talacauvery - known as Dakshin Kashi is the birthplace of river Cauvery at the foot of the breathtaking Brahmagiri Hills in Coorg. The river flows down inconspicuously as 'Guptagamini' from here before re-emerging a small distance downwards at Nagateerta. Back to hotel Overnight.
Day 03: Coorg - Madikeri / Mysore (130 Km / 03 Hrs)
Early breakfast checkout and proceed to Dubare elephant camp (to reach the place before 08.30Hrs) offer the 3 hour experience with Elephants consisting of elephant Grooming, feeding, later visit Cauvery Nisargadhama - is an island formed by river Cauvery and is used as a picnic spot island, with lush foliage of thick bamboo groves, Lunch at Kushalnagar and later visit Bylakuppe - largest Tibetan settlement in South India. The temple has 62 feet Buddha statues covered with gold plates is a wonderful sight anytime. Later drive to Mysore. On arrival check into hotel. Later proceed to visit Maharaja Palace - the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo - Saracenic style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne, evening visit Brindavan Garden - musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 04: Mysore / Bangalore (160 Km / 04 Hrs)
Breakfast, checkout and proceed to visit Chamundi Hill - perched atop a hill. The 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions and later drive to Bangalore enroute visit Enroute visit St. Philomena’s Church - this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see. Visit Srirangapatna - island fortress of Tippu Sultan. On arrival drop back to Bangalore Airport / Railway station for onward destination. Tour Ends