Day
1: Bangalore - Coorg
From Bangalore, proceed to Coorg at around 0700hrs.
Breakfast and lunch en route. Arrive at Madikeri, Coorg
at around 1600hrs. On arrival in Coorg, proceed to visit
Omkareshwara Temple.
Omkareshwara Temple
Omkareshwara temple was built by King Lingarajendra in 1820.
It is located just 1 km away from the heart of the Madikeri.
The temple has both Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture.
There is also a holy tank in front of the temple, as well as
a footpath leading to a small Mantap.
- In the evening, proceed to Raja’s Seat.
Raja's Seat
Raja's Seat is a small pavilion with a garden surrounding it
that offers a spectacular view of the green valley below. According
to legend, the kings of Coorg spent their evenings here. It
is easy to understand why, as the unforgettable sunset and
the far stretching blue mountains, simply take one's breath
away.
- Check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
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Day
2: Coorg
- After breakfast, proceed to Dubare
- Elephant Training Camp at around 0730hrs.
Dubare - Elephant Training Camp
The Dubare - Elephant Training Camp trains wild elephants
with the help of the local tribesmen (Kurabas) and
tamed elephants. It is beautiful and touching sight
to see tamed elephants bathe in the river, being scrubbed
fresh by their mahouts. One can enjoy the rarest friendship
of tamed elephants in this camp, where one can get
a lucky chance at scrubbing and feeding the elephants,
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- At around 1030hrs, proceed to Kaveri Nisarga
Dhama.
Kaveri Nisarga Dhama
Nisarga Dhama is a popular picnic spot in the Coorg district,
near Madikeri. Located on the river Cauvery, it is a man-made
island built in 1988, and spreads over 35 acres. Pedal boats,
elephant rides and a deer park are major attractions for visitors
here.
- After lunch, proceed for a Spice Walk
/Plantation Trip.
- Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel
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Day
3: Coorg - Mysore
- After breakfast, proceed to Mysore.
Visit the Buddhist Monastery at
Bailukuppe en route.
Bailukuppe
Bailukuppe is 2nd largest Tibetan Camp in India, and
is located near Kushalnagar, an important commercial
centre in the Coorg district. There are 4 beautiful
Buddhist monasteries nearby called Sakya, Sera Je,
Kagyur and Namdroling.
- Reach Mysore by around 1300 hrs. Lunch
at Mysore.
- After lunch, proceed for sightseeing,
visiting Mysore Palace and other places in the
city.
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St.
Philomena's Church
St. Philomena's Church in Mysore is one of the oldest churches
in India, and is over 200 years old. When the capital of
Mysore state was move from Srirangapatnam to Mysore city
in 1799, many British officers and soldiers came and settled
down in Mysore. The Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III realized
the need for a Christian church for these people, and thus
gave them a small plot of land on the Mysore-Bangalore
Road, and a little church came up there. As the city expanded
and the Christian population of the city increased there
was a need for a larger church, and St. Philomena's Church
was built.
Mysore
Palace
The Palace that stands tall today is the 4th to be built
on the same site, and it was built when the capital was
shifted back to Mysore from Srirangapatnam after Tippu
Sultan's death. There are seven canons in front of the Gombe
Thotti and are used to this day to mark the beginning
and the end of the Dasara festivities every year. Ahead
of this is the Elephant Gate, which is the the main entrance
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- In the evening, at approximately 1700
hrs, visit Brindavan Gardens
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Brindavan
Gardens
Located at the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam and spread over 150
acres, Brindavan Gardens is one of the best gardens
in South India,
and has provided the backdrop for many Indian films
since the 1960s. Brindavan Gardens' prime attractions
are the 'Dancing Fountains', and in December 2004,
the entire garden was revamped with new fountains and
lights.
- Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 4: Mysore – Bangalore
After breakfast, check out and proceed
to visit the Nandi Bull at Chamundi Hills. |
Nandi Bull
The temple atop one of the hills, houses a huge monolith of Nandi
- a divine bull of Lord Shiva. The 4.8m high sculpture is carved
out a single granite rock, and was initially grey in colour.
However, with ages of application of coconut oil on it by devotees,
the colour deepened to black. During the month of November-
December, the Kadalekayi Parishe (Groundnut Fair) is celebrated
near the temple, and thousands of devotees participate with
much enthusiasm.
- Drive
back to Bangalore via Srirangapatnam. Lunch en route.
Srirangapatnam
Located about 127 km southwest of Bangalore and about 12
km from Mysore, Srirangapatnam is famous as Tipu Sultan's
former capital, and is a picturesque island in the
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