ROYAL SOUTH KARNATAKA HERITAGE

Myosre / Coorg / Somnathpur

Duration

4 Nights / 5 Days

Tour Type

Heritage Tours

Why go?

Classical Heritage unveils the timeless charm of India’s culturally rich cities like Varanasi, Khajuraho, and Gwalior. Witness the spiritual aura of the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti. Admire the intricate sculptures of the UNESCO-listed Khajuraho Group of Monuments. Explore the grandeur of Gwalior Fort, reflecting India’s royal legacy. This journey offers a deep dive into art, spirituality, and architectural brilliance.

Included/Exclude

Package Inclusions

Accommodation in Comfortable & Convenient Hotels
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary
Travel by private vehicle as per the itinerary (Please note that AC will be switched off while travelling in hilly terrain, Vehicle not at disposal)
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Package Exclusions

Airfare /Railway Fare Tickets
Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
Laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set menu
Travel & Medical Insurance
Any services or activity charges other than those included in the above itinerary
Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘inclusions’ column
GST of 5%

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangalore to Mysore

Pickup from Bangalore and drive to Mysore (approx. 3.5 hrs). Afternoon: Stop at Srirangapatna, the island fortress of Tipu Sultan. Visit Daria Daulat Bagh (Summer Palace) to see exquisite teakwood carvings and frescoes depicting colonial battles. Evening: Visit the Gumbaz (Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan) and the Ranganathaswamy Temple.

Day 2: Mysore

Explore the Amba Vilas Palace (Mysore Palace), a masterpiece of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Don’t miss the Golden Throne and the Durbar Hall then visit Jaganmohan Palace to see one of the largest collections of artefacts and paintings (including Raja Ravi Varma) in South India. Drive up Chamundi Hill to see the 12th-century temple and the massive 16-foot Nandi (Bull) Statue carved from a single boulder.

Day 3: Day tour Somnathpur

Take a short drive (35 km) to Somnathpur. Visit the Chennakesava Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is famous for its unique star-shaped platform and ceilings so intricately carved they resemble lace in stone. Return to Mysore; visit St. Philomena’s Cathedral, one of the tallest churches in India, built in Neo-Gothic style.

Day 4: Mysore – Coorg

Drive to Coorg (approx. 3 hrs). Stop at Bylakuppe to visit the Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple), the second-largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet. Explore Madikeri Fort, originally built of mud in the 17th century and later rebuilt in stone by Tipu Sultan. It houses a museum and a unique Anglican church

Day 5: Departure

Visit Raja’s Seat, a seasonal garden where the Kings of Coorg watched sunsets. Visit the Omkareshwara Temple, built in 1820 with a unique mix of Gothic and Islamic styles. Start the return journey to Bangalore (approx. 5.5 hrs) for your final drop-off at the Airport or Railway Station.

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