Dream Hangouts
Calicut (01 nt) – Bekal (02 nts) – Kabini (01 nt) – Coorg (02 nts) – Mysore (01 nt) – Hassan (01 nt) – Bengaluru (01 nt) – out from Bengaluru.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Calicut (Kozhikode) (25 Kms)
Arrive into Calicut, meet and transfer to hotel for 01 night stay. Once the capital of the powerful zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce centre, Kozhikode (Calicut) was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Visit the Kappad beach where Vasco da Gama set foot in 1498 which was the discovery of sea route to kerala. Also if time permits visit the Beypore one of the prominent ports and fishing harbors, and was also an important trade and maritime centre during the days of the early Arab and Chinese travelers and later the Europeans.
Day 02: To Bekal (200 Kms)
After breakfast proceed to the famous Bekal in kasargodu district. Extremely scenic landscape, extensive beaches, numerous estuaries and backwaters and unspoilt environs has helped Bekal qualify as an international standard beach destination and the most potential beach destination in South Asia India has a very few comparable locations that offer the diversity of attractions to be found in Bekal.
Day 03: At Bekal
Morning free to relax at the beach. By afternoon proceed for a visit to Bekal fort which is the largest fort in the state of Kerala, India, spreading over 40 acres (160,000 m2). An important feature of this fort are the water-tank with its flight of steps, the tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and wide steps leading to the Observation Tower which is a rarity.
Day 04: To Kabini / Nagerhole (220 Kms)
After an early breakfast drive to Kabani, Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarahole National Park, the Kabini River Lodge 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.
Day 05: To Coorg (130 Kms)
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Coorg. Situated in the southwestern part of Karnataka, perched on the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1100 m above sea level, Coorg is dotted with beautiful coffee and tea plantations, alluring nature trails and splendid waterfalls; it's a place good enough to be visited again and again.
Day 06: At Coorg
Day free to relax at Coorg. You may take a tour of the sprawling plantations around or proceed for a soft trek.
Day 07: To Mysore (120 Kms)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and drive to Mysore. The capital of a former princely state, Mysore is a city of palaces and gardens and is famous for its silk, sandalwood and jasmine. With many grand palaces like Mysore Palace adorning the face of the city, Mysore has come to be known as 'City of Palaces'. The name Mysore has its roots in Indian mythology. The legend has it that Goddess Chamundi killed Demon Mahishasura here.
Day 08: To Hassan with visit of Belur & Halebid (150 Kms)
After a leisurely breakfast proceed to Hassan a pleasant, picturesque town in the heart of Malnad. Visit Belur and Halebid. Belur, 34 km from Hassan is also known as the Dakshina (southern) Varanasi. The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple of Chennakeshava, belonging to 1117 AD.
Day 09: To Bengaluru (180 Kms)
After breakfast check out and drive to Bengaluru, enroute visiting Sravanabelagola. This was the legendary pilgrim centre and shrine of the Jains since early times. Continue drive to Bengaluru, the garden city formerly known as Bangalore, upon arrival check into hotel for 01 night stay. Bengaluru is known for its numerous parks and avenues. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Bangalore including Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bull Temple, Lalbagh Gardens, Cubbon Park & Museum and Vidhana Soudha - which houses both the State Legislature and Secretariat.
Day 10: Departure from Bengaluru / Bangalore Airport
In time departure transfer to Bengaluru Airport assisted by our representative.
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