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Hassan - Mysore Break with Kannur(5 Nights)

Bangalore, Hassan, Mysore, Kannur, Calicut

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Holiday Overview

Theyyam Dance
Kannur Fort (Photo Courtesy: Rajesh Kakkanatt)
Sunset at the Payyambalam Beach (Photo Courtesy: MANOJTV)
Payyambalam Beach (photo courtesy: Shijaz Abdulla)
Thottada Beach (Photo Courtesy: Arjunmangol)
Mysore Palace by the Day
Halebid Temple
Halebid Temple

This is a classic Inbound centric short break that allows guests to visit prime heritage destinations (Halebid, Belur, Mysore) alongwith idyllic beaches and cultural experience of Kannur.

Route

Hassan(1) - Mysore(3) - Kannur(1)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Bangalore and proceed to Hassan
  • Day-2 Proceed to Mysore via Sravanbelagola. Afternoon visit to Mysore Palace.
  • Day-3 Sightseeing and Excursions In around Mysore
  • Day-4 Travel to Kannur. Visit to Muzhappilangad Beach.
  • Day-5 Visits in and around Kannur.
  • Day-6 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

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

Kannur - Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach (14.00 kms)

Mysore - St Philomenas Church (2.00 kms), Jaganmohan Palace (2.60 kms), Chamundeshwari Temple (13.00 kms), Sravanbelagola (81.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Bangalore Departure - Calicut
Best Season to Travel
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Guests looking for a relaxed stay at the end may spend an additional night at Kannur.

Distances
  • Bangalore to Hassan -200 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Hassan to Mysore -120 kms (3 hrs)
  • Mysore to Kannur -182 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Kannur to Calicut -93 kms (2.5 hrs)
Route

Bangalore - Hassan(1) - Mysore(3) - Kannur(1) - Calicut

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Bangalore and proceed to 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 Proceed to Mysore via Sravanbelagola. Afternoon visit to Mysore Palace. Travel to Mysore via Sravanbelagola (130 kms - 3.5 hours), Jain Pilgrimage centre (requires to climb 500 steps). Mysore is a renowned tourist destination and popular with heritage travellers with Mysore Palace being the main attraction. Sightseeing tour of Mysore visiting Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Nandi Bull Temple, 150 years old Jaganmohan Palace.

Day-3 Sightseeing and Excursions In around Mysore Proceed for local sightseeing such as St. Philomena's Church. Excursion to Somnathpur heritage Temples (50 kms).

Day-4 Travel to Kannur. Visit to Muzhappilangad Beach. Travel to Kannur (182 kms - 4 hours). Kannur in North Kerala is renowned for its Idyllic beaches, heritage homestays and a cultural experience. Evening visit to Muzhappilangad Beach, India's only driving beach.

Day-5 Visits in and around Kannur. Visit Thalassery Fort and hand loom cottage industries. Evening enjoy Theyyam performance. Enjoy a relaxing beachside stay.

Day-6 Departure Travel to Calicut (90 kms - 2 hours). Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

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.

Kannur :

  • Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach - Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach is located parallel to NH-17 between Kannur and Thalassery. This beach is also considered the only Drive-in Beaches in India

Mysore :

  • St Philomenas Church - St. Philomenas church in Mysore was constructed in 1936 using a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. It still remains a tourist attraction.

  • Jaganmohan Palace - Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in Mysore (1861) and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore as their home before the grand Mysore Palace came up. It is now converted into an art gallery and a function hall. The art gallery contains one of the largest collection of artefacts in South India (2000+). Some of the paintings are those by Raja Ravi Varma. Paintings different Indian styles of painting such as Mysore, Mughal and Shantiniketan.

  • Chamundeshwari Temple - The Chamundeshwari Temple is an ancient Devi temple (12th - 17th Century) located on the top of Chamundi Hills. The temple is impressive from an architectural sense and considered a pilgrimage destination being considered one of the 18 main Shaktipeetha temples.

  • 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.

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).

Calicut - Calicut is a major town in North Kerala and a preferred access point for most North Kerala destinations.

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.

Mysore - Mysore is a heritage destination and well visited for the Mysore Palace and located most centrally to visit a wide ranging destinations around it.

Kannur - Kannur is a busy town in North Kerala and one of the important regional hubs. It is also a point to access neighboring region of Coorg

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Distances
  • Bangalore to Hassan -200 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Hassan to Mysore -120 kms (3 hrs)
  • Mysore to Kannur -182 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Kannur to Calicut -93 kms (2.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Bangalore to Hassan -200 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Hassan to Mysore -120 kms (3 hrs)
  • Mysore to Kannur -182 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Kannur to Calicut -93 kms (2.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

This is recommended for heritage and experiential Inbound travellers looking to explore heritage and cultural elements of the region. Guests looking for an experiential heritage stay may opt for Ayesha Manzil at Thalassery (24 kms South of Kannur) instead of Kannur.

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