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Download Itinerary Starting From Rs. 0 (Per Person twin sharing) PACKAGE NAME : MALABAR CIRCUIT - COORG & KABINI PRICE INCLUDE Hotel,All Meals,Airport Transfers,Intercity Transfers,Sightseeing Day : 1 BANGALORE - COORG Arrive at Bangalore where you will be welcomed before transferring you to the picturesque hill resort of Coorg. Coorg is on the Western Ghats. Set amidst verdant valleys, imposing mountains and teak wood forests, this is one of the most beautiful hill stations you can visit. It lies on Karnataka's south- western end, covering an area of 4,102 sq km. Talakaveri, from where the Kaveri River originates, Nisargadhama, a man-made island and a favored holiday resort, Iruppa and Abbey Falls, Nagarhole National Park, Dubare Elephant Camp – each of these can be an adventure destination by themselves. Coorg is also famous for its huge coffee and spice estates. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight is at Coorg HOTEL Ambatty Greens Resort SIGHTSEEING Abbey Falls, Bhagamandala, Dubare Forest, Nagarhole National Park, Talacauvery, Kaveri Nisargadhama Day : 2 COORG After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing in Coorg. You are taken to Raja’s seat – a well maintained garden with a great views of the hills, Abby Falls – a beautiful waterfall, Omkareshwar – the ancient temple, Talcauvery (the origin point of River Cauvery –an astoundingly beautiful place surrounded by mountains) and Bhagamandala (the point where Cauvery assumes the shape of a river). Overnight is at Coorg HOTEL Ambatty Greens Resort SIGHTSEEING Raja's Seat, Bhagamandala Day : 3 COORG After a leisurely breakfast day for you to relax or visit Dubare elephant camp (optional) for a 3 hour experience with Elephants & experience of Elephant Grooming, feeding, Elephant Ride & Coracle Ride, return to the resort. Overnight is at Coorg HOTEL Ambatty Greens Resort Day : 4 COORG- KABINI Drive to Kabini, one of India's most popular wildlife destinations. Surrounded by jungle landscape, a large picturesque lake, herds of elephants, and the sounds of nature. In the evening, enjoy the wildlife movie. HOTEL Windflower Resorts & Spa Vythiri Wayanad Day : 5 KABINI Enjoy jungle activities (OPTIONAL) like jeep safaris and boat rides through the wildlife sanctuary. Explore at your leisure. Overnight at Kabini HOTEL Windflower Resorts & Spa Vythiri Wayanad Day : 6 KABINI – BANGALORE Early morning after Breakfast proceed to Bangalore. Arrive after a journey of 6 hrs and proceed to the Bangalore Airport INCLUSIONS Accommodation at the above mentioned or Similar Hotels Meals as per plan mentioned All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle Driver Allowance , road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes EXCLUSIONS GST if not mentioned in the rates All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc. Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions. Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control. Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary Vehicle and Boat Safari at Kabini TERMS AND CONDITIONS Above Quotation is subject to avalability , No booking is on hold. Above rates are valid for mentioned No of Passengers travelling only. If no of Passengers change , costing will change. We can not Gurantee allocation of the Hotel rooms on the same floor or adjecent to each other , same is subject to availibity at the time of check -In. Special Request like Early Check-In / Late Check Our , Smoking Room / King or Twin Bed / Inter-connecting rooms will be requested to the concerned hotel from our end but the same will be subject to availability. CANCELLATION POLICY If you Cancel your Holiday 60 days to 30 days Prior to Departure : 25% of total cost 29 days to 15 days Prior to Departure : 50% of total cost 14 days to 08 days Prior to Departure : 75% of total cost 07 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost TRAVEL BASICS Here is a must take list that you should carry while traveling: ID Proof any Passport (For International Travel) Daily Medications Phone Chargers Camera ID Proof Toilet Papers Walking Shoes Ear Phones Cap Power bank Sun Screen Lotion Wipes Ladies basics Mosquito Creame/bands/net depending upon your itinerary. Booking Terms 50% advance to be paid at the time of booking. Air fare is calcualted at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking. 100 payment is to be made for domestic packages before 10 days of departure date. 100 payment is to be made for international packages before 15 days of departure date. 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