Itineraries
The Palaces, Wild life, Plantations & The Beaches
Hyderabad – Hampi – Hassan – Kabini – Coorg – Neeleshwar
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ORANGE COUNTY RESORTS & HOTELS LIMITED The astounding ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire at Hampi, exquisite rock cut temples of Badami, Pattadkal and Halebee- du, and giant monolithic statue of Shravanabelagola, Karnataka will surprise you at every step of the tour by the architec- tural styles and extraordinary craftsmanship of ancient artisans and sculptors.
After the architecture and history of Northern Karnataka, prepare to be mesmerized by wildlife and natural beauty of Southern Karnataka. With the Wildlife Safaris at Kabini and the Coffee plantations of Coorg and finally ending your tour in Northern Kerala’s seaside village at Neeleshwar. This tour is a scintillating smorgasbord of culture, nature and tradition of the Southern States of Karnataka & Kerala.
Hyderabad
Goa
320 km
Chennai
90 km
145 km 190 km
120 km
Wayanad, Calicut & Cochin Itinerary What to Do? Destination Hotels
Arrival to Hyderabad. Check in to Hotel and Relax. Evening Heritage Walk - Join the butlers for an insightful and entertaining walk around the palace. Day 01 You start the Champagne Palace Walk at sunset but Hyderabad Taj Falaknuma Palace ***** end enlightened by the past, on this time traveller’s escape in to the Nizam’s stories. Watch history come alive.
Tour of the historic city includes Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center and the capital of one of India’s richest and oldest medieval sultan- ates, the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Next on list the Qutb Shahi Tombs - Seven rulers from the Qutb Shahi Day 02 dynasty, along with family members and courtesans, Hyderabad Taj Falaknuma Palace ***** lay at rest in these mausoleums – a collection of twenty one beautifully domed granite tombs amid tranquil landscaped gardens. Don’t miss the exqui- site colonnades and stucco embellishments that adorn some of these tombs.
Goconda Fort Qutb Shahi Tombs
Jal Mahal Kamalapura Palace Itinerary What to Do? Destination Hotels
Check out - Leave behind Hyderabad - The 600 year old kingdom of Vijayanagara awaits your arrival.Fly direct to Hampi & check in to Kamalapura Palace Hampi. Evening Tungabhadra Trek introducing you to this beautiful & ancient landscape - Enjoy an Evolve Back, Kamalapura Day 03 Hampi offbeat trek that takes you through giant boulders, Palace Hampi ***** the ruins of the Achyutaraya Temple and the famed ‘Courtesan Bazaar’. Catch a splendid view of the setting sun behind the boulder hills as you walk along the banks of the scenic Tungabhadra River.
Morning Vitthalapura Walk with your Historian - Hampi had many suburbs or puras. They were self-sufficient settlements centered around a temple and an attached market denoting two of its core activities – worship and commerce. Explore the Vitthalapura Bazaar that leads to the famous Vijaya Vitthala temple considered by many to represent the pinnacle of temple architecture in India. This Evolve Back, Kamalapura Day 04 temple is renowned for its musical stone pillars and Hampi Palace Hampi ***** a chariot carved in stone. Evening The Raya Trail This trail takes you back five hundred years and gives you a privileged peek at the life and times of the Rayas (Maharajas) of Vijayanagara. Learn about their lifestyle, culture, the unique social and polit- ical dynamics of the period and the magnificent structures of the royal city.
This day we take you on a day trip to magnificant sites almost as old as two milleniums - Aihole, Pat- tadkal & Badami - These sites are considered to be the Cradle of indian temple architecture. Witness Evolve Back, Kamalapura Day 05 Hampi true Indian religions Hinduism, Buddhism & Jain- Palace Hampi ***** ism on the stone carved monuments - a reflection of their strong influence on early Indian Dynasties at various timelines.
Your compass pointed southwards you head out of Hampi to Hassan - the headquaters of Hoysala Hoysala Village Day 06 Empire (1000 - 1334 CE). Check in to the Gateway Hassan Resort *** Hotel Chikmaglur - rest & relax. Evening trek to Mulyangiri - the highest peak in Karnataka. Vittala Temple, Hampi Elephant Stables, Hampi
Temple Pattadkal Temple Aihole
Pattadkal Durga Temple Aihole
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Morning tour to witness outstanding rock architec- ture of Belur & Halebeedu temples that are best known temples of the Hoysala dynasty. The Belur Gateway Hotel Day 07 Hassan and Halebid temples give a glimpse of Hindu tem- Chikmaglur *** ple art at its glorious best of the 16th century. Back at hotel for lunch. Evening at Leisure. Halebeedu Temple Belur Temple
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This morning travel through the country sides to beautiful Kabini - Enroute visit Shravanabelagola. Check in for lunch and get to know Kabini closely Evolve Back, Kuruba Safari Day 08 Kabini with our naturalist on a tour to the interpretation lodge,Kabini *** centre - enjoy the evening with a lovely sunset cruise.
Early morning Safari to the Nagarhole National park with your Naturalist, Get lucky spotting the Royal Tiger or a Majestic Elephant. This evening, Evolve Back, Kuruba Safari Day 09 Kabini a myriad of activities await you on the river bank lodge,Kabini *** - enjoy a coracle ride, bullockcart ride follwed by a Night Trail to close the day.
Morning wingspotting on the banks of kabini fol- lowed by a visit to the Tribal Village to experieince the spirit of Kabini. Later in the afternoon take the Evolve Back, Kuruba Safari Day 10 boat safari through meandering kabini between Kabini lodge,Kabini *** Nagarhole & Bandipur National parks. An Evening Dance by the Kadu Kurubas followed by “Tales of Kabini”.
Infinity Pool, Kabini Heritage Pool Villa, Coorg Itinerary What to Do? Destination Hotels
Morning Drive120 kms to Coorg. lovely weather & Evolve Back Chikkanahalli Day 11 Coorg Green Canopy of Coorg awaits your arrival. Estate, Coorg *****
Set out on a Birding Tour and local Village Visit with the inhouse Naturalists. Post Breakfast - we take you Bylekuppe Tibetan Settlement - get ready to know more about the origin of Buddhism, The Evolve Back Chikkanahalli Day 12 lamas & The Rimpoches, The Stupas, Prayer wheels Coorg Estate, Coorg ***** & The magnificant temples, the mind blocwing concept of Nirvana and Reincarnation. Post lunch - rest & relax. Evening take a tour of the Coffee & Spice plantation.
Today’s highlight, an Ainemane Visit - Visit to the 400 year old ancentral house of the Kodavas, a 1200 year old temple followed by a traditional Evolve Back Chikkanahalli Day 13 Coorg Lunch with a Kodava Couple. Post lunch evening at Estate, Coorg ***** leisure. Late evening soak in the essence of Karnata- ka with a local cultural program and story telling.
Day 14 Early morning Drive 165 kms to Neeleshwar. Neeleshwar Neeleshwar Hermitage ***
Morning tour Tour Village , a culinary ses- Day 15 sion with Chef, A Theyyam Show would be Neeleshwar Neeleshwar Hermitage *** the day’s highlights.
Visit to Turtle Hatchery , Boat River Cruise Day 16 and an evening to relax by your beautiful Neeleshwar Neeleshwar Hermitage *** beach.
Breakfast & Drive to Mangalore Airport - Day 17 connect to your next destination.
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