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Nagarhole National Park
Spotted Deer
On a boat Safari
Coracle Ride
Abbey Falls
Driving aroudn in Coorg
Views from Galibeedu
Sri Ramadevara Dam
Halebid Temple
Halebid Temple
View from Sravanbelagola

This is a short break that combines Plantation highlands of Coorg with Nagarhole (Wildlife) and Hassan (Heritage) .

Route

Hassan(1) - Coorg (Madikeri)(3) - Nagarhole(1)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Hassan
  • Day-2 Hassan - Coorg via Sravanbelagoda.
  • Day-3 Dubare Elephant Camp, Tibetan Monastery, Nisargadhama Visit.
  • Day-4 Excursions / Adventure / Experiences in Coorg
  • Day-5 Coorg - Nagarhole. Evening Safari
  • Day-6 Morning Safari and Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Coorg (Madikeri) - Omkareshwar Temple Coorg (1.00 kms), Abbey Falls (8.00 kms), Dubare Elephant Camp (28.00 kms), Cauvery Nisargdhama (30.00 kms), Neverland Adventure park (34.00 kms), Bylakuppe Buddhist Golden Temple (40.00 kms), Talacauvery (48.00 kms)

Hassan - Hoysaleshwar Temple Halebidu (32.00 kms), Chennakesava Temples Belur (40.00 kms), Sravanbelagola (51.00 kms)

Nagarhole - Nagarhole National Park (0.50 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Bangalore Departure - Bangalore
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Guests with greater interest in Wildlife and Bird watching may opt to stay for another night at Nagarhole.

Distances
  • Bangalore to Hassan -200 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Hassan to Coorg (Madikeri) -110 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Coorg (Madikeri) to Nagarhole -138 kms (4 hrs)
  • Nagarhole to Bangalore -220 kms (5.5 hrs)
Route

Bangalore - Hassan(1) - Coorg (Madikeri)(3) - Nagarhole(1) - Bangalore

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Hassan Arrival at Bangalore. Proceed to Hassan (200 kms - 4 hours). Hassan is base point to visit Hoysala era Halebid and Belur temples, renowned for their heritage character and architecture. Visit Halebid and Belur and return to Hassan by evening.

Day-2 Hassan - Coorg via Sravanbelagoda. Visit Sravanbelagoda, a renowned Jain pilgrim centre atop of the hill with five hundred steps. Proceed to Coorg (Hassan - Coorg - 180 kms - 4.5 hours). Coorg (2500-3500 ft asl) is renowned for its Coffee Plantations, Luxury Resorts / Homestays and salibrious climate all round the year.

Day-3 Dubare Elephant Camp, Tibetan Monastery, Nisargadhama Visit. Visit Dubare Elephant camp (Elephant ride, Coracle Ride), Tibetan Monastery and Cauvery Nisargadhama (Open Zoo). Explore local market and Kodagu Cuisine. Visit Abbey Falls and Omkareshwar temple during the day.

Day-4 Excursions / Adventure / Experiences in Coorg Excursion to Talcauvery (44 kms from Madikeri), origin of Cauvery river and a local pilgrim centre. Leisure profile guests may just relax and explore local markets and enjoy plantation views. Adventure oriented guests can opt for walk / trek.or visit Now or Neverland Adventure park in West Coorg. Experiential travellers may opt for a Plantation Lunch.

Day-5 Coorg - Nagarhole. Evening Safari Proceed to Nagarhole (120 kms - 4 hrs). Nagarhole (Also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park or Kabini) is one of the best parks in India for a safari experience. Evening Safari.

Day-6 Morning Safari and Departure Morning Nature walk / Safari. Depart to Bangalore (230 kms - 5 hours) for onward Journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Coorg (Madikeri) :

  • Omkareshwar Temple Coorg - Omkareshwar temple in Coorg (built in 1820) overlooks a water tank and is located on outskirts of Madikeri, represents a mix of Islamic and Gothic style of architecture.

  • Abbey Falls - Abbey Falls are a set of waterfalls located at 8 kms from Madikeri One has to walk through plantations to access this. A popular tourist visit place.

  • Dubare Elephant Camp - Dubare elephant camp is set across Cauvery river (A short boat ride required to access) near Kushalnagar. Here guests arrive for an elephant interaction (Bathing an elephant is most enjoyable for kids and adults) and enjoy elephant ride & coracle ride. There is a full day elephant interaction programme guest can opt for or just it can be just a visit.

  • Cauvery Nisargdhama - Cauvery Nisargadhama is a 64 acre nature park having anmals in its nature habitat and is visited as a picnic spot. Elephant rides and feeding deers are an attraction for kids.

  • Neverland Adventure park - Neverland Adventure Park in West Coorg is one of the most popular day outing options for travellers to Coorg with a bit of interest in Adventure and activities.

  • Bylakuppe Buddhist Golden Temple - Bylakuppe is a tibetan settlement where an impressive monastery has been setup besides number of other monasteries, nunneries and temples in all the major Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Bylakuppe also has many buddhist universities for advanced buddhist practices.

  • Talacauvery - Talacauveri is the the origin of the river Cauvery. There are several temples around here and is a popular pilgrimage centre visited by tourists and pilgrims all round the year. Actual river origin is only visible in Monsoon.

Hassan :

  • Hoysaleshwar Temple Halebidu - Hoysaleswara temple is a 12th century Lord Shiva temple in Halebidu. Temple has been restored and is a major tourist attraction for its temple architecture. Visited by International traveller all round the year.

  • Chennakesava Temples Belur - The Chennakesava Temple is a riverside temple in Belur, erstwhile capital of the Hoysala Empire. Chennakesava is a form of Hindu God Vishnu and the temples are renowned for its temple architecture and visited all round the year by international travellers.,

  • Sravanbelagola - Shravanabelagola is home to statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali and is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism, The statue is set on a hill and requires climbing several hundred steps.

Nagarhole :

  • Nagarhole National Park - Nagarhole (popularly known as Kabini") represents one of the best park experiences in India. Coracle ride, elephant training camp visit & elephant ride, boat ride, Jeep safaris comprise some of the activities in and around the park area.

Destination Overview

Bangalore - Bangalore (now also called “Bengaluru”) is the state capital of Karnataka and one of the largest Software and ITES (IT Enabled services) center in the world. Bangalore is unofficially now considered as one of the metro cities of India (Alongwith Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi).

Hassan - Hassan is an industrial town located mid-way between Mangalore and Bangalore and base point for guests to visit Halebid and Belur Temples, which are world known for their Hoysala era architecture.

Coorg (Madikeri) - Madikeri (3500 ft asl) is the district headquarters of the Coorg region and also the highest point in the area. Madikeri offers guests nature centric experience and is a base point to explore the area.

Nagarhole - Nagarhole (Or Rajiv Gandhi National Park) at 80 kms from Mysore is one of the best-managed parks in South India offering a very good park experience.

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Distances
  • Bangalore to Hassan -200 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Hassan to Coorg (Madikeri) -110 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Coorg (Madikeri) to Nagarhole -138 kms (4 hrs)
  • Nagarhole to Bangalore -220 kms (5.5 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Coorg Getaway

Coorg (also known as Kodagu) is a region in South-West of Karnataka known for its Coffee and Spice more

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Distances
  • Bangalore to Hassan -200 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Hassan to Coorg (Madikeri) -110 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Coorg (Madikeri) to Nagarhole -138 kms (4 hrs)
  • Nagarhole to Bangalore -220 kms (5.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Guests only interested in nature and relaxed stays can opt for Chikmagalur instead of Hassan. Homestays / Plantation stays in Coorg are recommended for guests interested in ethnic cuisine and experiential stays.

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