palace and a mosque. Overnight at hotel in Chitradurga.
Day 9:
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Breakfast then drive to Chikmagalur, a calm, serene town full
of scenic surprises: hills, valleys, streams and the aroma of
coffee wafting in the misty air. This famous coffee town, is
located at a height of over 1900 metres in a
luxuriant valley south of the Baba Bundangiri range and is a trekker-s
paradise. On arrival check in hotel. Early evening excursion to Belur (35 kms)
to visit the famed Chennakeshava temple built in 12th century AD to
celebrate Hoysala military victories and took over a hundred years to
complete. Return to Chikmagalur by evening and enjoy the Nawabi style
dinner retreat. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10:
After breakfast drive to Malpe, a beach resort. Enroute
stopover at Halebid the ancient capital of the Hoysalas. Visit
the Hoysaleswara temple perched on a star-shaped base. Its
walls are richly carved with an endless variety of
Hindu deities, sages, stylised animals, birds, and friezes depicting the life of
the Hoysala kings. Afternoon return to Chikmaglur for overnight stay.
Day 11:
After breakfast drive to Coorg (Kodagu), is an enchanting
expanse of natural tourist spot that nestles amid the hills and
valleys of the picturesque Western Ghats. Evening free for
leisurely walks. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12:
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After breakfast, drive to the Nagarhole National Park. On
arrival check into a jungle resort. Nagarhole (Snake River)
has an astonishing abundance of wildlife, especially the
Asiatic elephant. Take a jeep safari into the jungle.
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