Experience Nature of Karnataka…..with THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE
Coorg/Madikeri is a hill town in southern India. Framed by the Western Ghats mountain range, it’s known for the Raja’s Seat, a simple monument overlooking forests and rice paddies. In the center, the 17th-century Madikeri Fort features 2 stone elephants at the entrance. Nearby, the domed Omkareshwar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. To the northwest, cascading Abbey Falls is surrounded by spice plantations.
The Kabini River is one of the major tributaries of the river Cauvery in southern India. It originates near Kavilumpara in Kozhikode district of Kerala state by the confluence of the Panamaram River and the Mananthavady River. It flows eastward through Wayanad district, entering Mysore district of Karnataka, to join the Kaveri River in Mysore district of Karnataka.
Mysuru is famous in the world for its sandalwood and rosewood artifacts, stone sculptures, incense sticks, inlay work with ivory and its exquisite silk sarees. Mysuru emerged to be one of the major IT hubs in Karnataka.
Tour Plan
Arrive at Bangalore Airport, meet and greet by our THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE representative and proceed to Mysore, Enroute visit
Tipu Sultan’s Summer palace: Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, also known as Dariya Daulat Bagh, meaning “wealth of the sea” has been captivating visitors since long. This palace, which used to be the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan, was often called as the ‘Abode of Happiness’ and ‘Envy of Heaven’ by the constructor himself. Built on a raised stone platform, with pillars of teak and artistic interiors, this palace is one of the most interesting places to see on a Mysore tour.It was Hyder Ali Khan who started constructing this palace in the year of 1778. However, the construction was completed by his son Tipu Sultan in the year of 1784 AD.
Timings : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on all the weekdays, on Sundays 08:30 am – 5:30 pm
Entry fees : INR 15 per person for Indian Nationals, INR 200 for Foreign Nationals.
Check into to the hotel. Freshen up and by 5.00 pm drive to Brindavan gardens to enjoy the sound and light show.
Brindavan Gardens : Brindavan Gardens of Mysore is undeniably one of the best terrace gardens in the world. It is located about 12km towards the north west of the Mysore city. Brindavan gardens with its illuminated fountains, botanical park, extensive varieties of plants. It was the idea of Sir Mirza Ismail, the then diwan of Mysore state to beautify the area around the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (KRS Dam) which is located in situated in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. This dam, named after Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, has been built over Cauvery River, which is one of the prominent rivers of South India. Brindavan Gardens have been designed by seeking inspiration from Shalimar Gardens of Kashmir, which have been created in the ancient Mughal style. Hence, it also radiates grandeur and beauty, comprising of a wide array of fountains, terraces, water channels, parterres, lawns and flowerbeds, etc.
Timings : Weekdays : 6:00 am – 8:00 pm & Weekend : 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Illumination Timings :
From Jan to Sept : Weekdays – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm & Weekends – 7:00 pm – 8:55 pm
From Oct to Dec : Weekdays – 7:00 pm – 8:55 pm & Weekends – 7:00 pm – 08.25 pm
Entry fees : INR 20 per person
Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Mysore.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
Today morning after breakfast start early and visit Mysore palace and later drive to Coorg.
Mysore Palace : The present building of Mysore Palace was completed in 1912. Mysore Palace mesmerizes everyone with its magnificent architecture. Known as Indo-Saracenic, a beautiful blend of Hindu, Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architectural style which the palace represents has been alluring watchers since time immemorial. Surrounded with an aesthetically designed vast garden, the palace is three storied building, built with stone and marble domes. It also has five-storied tower with a height of 145 feet. The most striking feature of the palace, its deep pink marble domes on top of grey granite three stories building, was designed by Henry Irwin. Its portico is designed with seven vast arches while the central arch is bordered by two smaller arches, surrounded by tall beautiful pillars.
Timings : 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sound & light show Timings : 07.00 pm – 07.40 pm on weekdays (Monday to Saturday) except Sundays, National Holidays and State Festivals.
Illumination Timings :
07.00 pm – 07.45 pm on Sundays, National Holidays and State Festivals.
07.40 pm – 07.45 pm on Weekdays (Monday to Saturday) after the sound and light show.
Entry fees : INR 40 per person for Indian Nationals & INR 200 per person for Foreign Nationals
Today Morning After breakfast, free time for leisure activities. Later post Lunch set out to visit
Omkareshwara Temple – The Omkareshwara Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka. The specialty of the temple is that its construction reflects a mix of Gothic and Islamic styles. It is a popular religious destination of Coorg.
Abbey Falls – The falls was earlier called Jessi falls named after a British officer’s wife. However, the place was a thick jungle area back then.
Evening visit Raja’s seat, return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Coorg. (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
Today morning after breakfast visit Dubare Elephant Camp.
Dubare is known for its elephant camp, a forest camp on the banks of the river Kaveri in the district of Kodagu, Karnataka. It is an important base for the Karnataka Forest Department’s elephants.
(Activities like Elephant interaction, feeding, Quad biking are at additional cost at Dubare elephant camp) Visiting hours: 8 am to 3 pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Afternoon return to the hotel, take lunch and later visit.
Golden Temple – One of the largest Tibetan settlements in South India, it is known for its monasteries, handicrafts, carpet factories, and an incense factory. Return to hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Coorg.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable)
Today morning after breakfast check out and depart for Kabini. Kabini – Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarahole National Park, the Kabini is a perfect getaway for nature lovers. The breathtaking locale with the tranquil backwaters of the River Kabini presents an ideal setting for a long-awaited vacation.
On arrival at Kabini, check into the hotel. Take lunch. Evening either take canter/jeep safari (at additional cost) or visit Kabini dam or spend evening at the beautiful resort. Dinner & Overnight stay at Kabini.
(Entry fees & safari cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
Today morning take canter/jeep safari to Nagarhole National Park or Boat safari (additional cost).
The Park has rich forest cover, small streams, hills, valleys and waterfalls and also has a healthy predator-prey ratio, with many tigers, Indian bison and elephants. This park was declared the thirty seventh Project Tiger tiger reserve in 1999. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy a coracle ride in Kabini River. It’s a traditional round shaped boat called a coracle. The design of the boat is unique to the rivers of Southern India (a must do experience) Lunch in the afternoon. Dinner & Overnight stay at Kabini.
Safari Information :
The park is usually open from 6:45 AM – 8:45 AM in the morning and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the evening. The timings for safari are 06:30 AM- 9.15 AM in the morning and 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the evening.
There are 2 types of safari. Canter/Jeep safari & Boat Safari
Kabini safari cannot be booked online. One has to book offline at Dammanakatte Forest Department in Antharsanthe.
One need to go at 09.30 am to buy tickets for evening 3 pm safari and by 4 pm for next day morning safari.
Clients staying in any resort other than Kabini River Lodge (tourism resort) and Evolve back can only do canter/boat safari and to be booked by own after reaching Kabini. No jeep safaris are permitted to other resorts except the above two.
Approx. cost for canter safari INR 1500* per person for Indian Nationals, INR 2000* per person for boat safari + Park entrance fees INR 250 per person for Indian Nationals & INR 1,000 per person for Foreign Nationals. (Safari rates are subject to change)
Camera fees with lenses are chargeable.
Today morning after Breakfast, Check out and Transfer to Bangalore Airport/Railway.
It’s the time to bid farewell. Drop at Banglore airport/Railway station, you return with the wonderful memories of Coorg & Kabini with THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE designed tours…..
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