Chennai - Covelong - Bangalore - Hassan via Sravanabelagola - Hassan - Coorg - Nagarhole -
Mysore - Ooty
Duration
Days | 14
Day 01 | Chennai
Arrive Chennai and transfer to Hotel. Full day at leisure on the beach.
Day 02 | Covelong
A day of sightseeing. Visit Mamallapuram group of World Heritage monuments including Shore temple and Arjuna's Penance. Also visit the golden city of Kanchipuram - one of the four most sacred places.
Early morning transfer to Chennai Railway station and take train to Bangalore (5 hrs). Late afternoon take a short city tour of this garden city.
Day 05 | Bangalore - Hassan via Sravanabelagola
Morning drive to Hassan enroute visiting Sravanabelagola (5 hrs). One has to climb 600 steps to reach the hilltop dominated by 1000 years old Gomateshwara statue. The statue is considered to be the tallest monolith (17 m) and most graceful sculptures of the world. Afternoon visit Belur and Halebid temples. The visual is often described as the ‘jewel box’ of Hoysala temple architecture.
Day 06 | Hassan - Coorg
Morning drive to Coorg (3 hrs). Afternoon at leisure to explore the rolling hills with plantations of coffee, black pepper vines and the celebrated Coorg orange and cardamom plants.
Morning drive to Nagarhole (4 hrs) and check in at Kabini River Lodge - the hunting lodge of Mysore Maharaja, at the edge of Nagarhole National Park. In the afternoon take a jeep safari in the park
Day 08 | Nagarhole National Park
orning and afternoon jungle safaris in the Nagarhole National Park. Rest of the day at leisure by the river.
Day 09 | Nagarhole National Park - Mysore
Morning Jungle safari by jeep. Late morning drive to Mysore (3 hrs). Afternoon visit Mysore Royal Palace.
Day 10 | Somnathpur
Morning excursion to Somnathpur (1 hr). Visit Keshava temple built in 1268 AD, richly adorned with carved friezes and sculptured images. Evening visit to Brindavan Gardens, with its many water features, including the musical fountains.
Morning drive to Ooty (4 hrs) - the erstwhile summer headquarters of the British government in southern India and offers a cool retreat.
Day 12 | Ooty
In the morning proceed by Nilgiri Mountain Railway - toy train to Coonoor across plantations and forest clad hills with breathtaking views. Drive backs to Ooty and proceed for sight seeing.
Day 13 | Ooty - Chennai
The morning is at leisure. Afternoon drive to Mettupalayam and connect the overnight train for Chennai.
Day 14 | Chennai
Morning arrive Chennai railway station and transfer to your hotel for breakfast. Transfer to the airport and depart on the international flight.
