Coorg & Kabini in Orange County
Day 01: Bangalore / Mangalore – Coorg (4 / 6 Hrs)
On arrival take an immediate transfer to Coorg. Arrival & check in at the most popular resort of the region i.e. Orange County. Coorg, also known as Kodagu is a district in Karnataka. Coorg is known for its hospitability of people and beautiful scenery. Tourists get fascinated by colorful scenery, wooded slopes, undulating landscape and quaint villages of Coorg.
Day 02: Coorg
After Breakfast Enjoy some of the Optional Activities. Coorg is an ideal place for outdoor activities, food and shopping. Trekking: Coorg has many verdant trekking routes in the midst of forests and hills. Golf: Avid golfers can tee off at the 9-hole course of Virajpet. Angling: Valanoor is the backwater of the river Cauvery & angling can be enjoyed here. White Water Rafting: There are few good camps around Coorg that offer rafting down the Cauvery river. Shopping: Some of the popular items to buy are coffee, honey, spices, cardamom, pepper, pineapple papads and oranges (seasonal). Coorgi silk saree are also very famous and they have a different style of wearing them.
Day 03: Coorg Local Sightseeing
After Breakfast visit sightseeing around Medikeri including Abbey Falls - Abbey Falls, 8 km from Madikeri. The roar of the falls can be heard from the main road, from where a path goes through lovely coffee and cardamom plantations right up to them. The chirping of innumerable birds which are easier heard then seen, fill the air with sweet music, Omkareshwar Temple - Located at the heart of the Town, Omkareshwara temple was built by king Lingarajendra in 1820. The temple has both Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture. He brought a Shivalinga from Kashi, and the temple was built. Museum, Raja's Seat - This is a small square in brick and mortar of four pillars bridged by arches, enhanced by beautiful surroundings. This spot was a favorite place of recreation for the Rajas and hence was permanently associated with them. It is built on a high level ground with a commanding view of the cliffs and valleys to the west. Medikeri Fort - This fort was first built by Mudduraja in the last quarter of the 17th century. He also built a palace inside the fort. There is a famous Lord Ganesha temple known as "Kote ganapathi" just at the main entrance of the fort.
Day 04: Coorg – Kabini (3 Hrs Drive)
After Breakfast check out hotel and proceed to Kabini. Enroute Visit Dubare Elephant Camp - This is mainly an elephant capturing and training camp of the Forest Department, at the edge of Dubare forest, on the bank of river Kaveri. The largest land animal is captured here with the help of tamed elephants and local tribals - the Kurbas - and is held captive for upto 6 months in large teak wood cages. Arrival at Kabini & check in Orange County Resort. Kabini the most famous wildlife destination located at Karnataka. Kabini is actually a river flowing through 3 national parks viz, Bandipur, Nagorhole and Madhumati.
Day 05: Kabini Local sightseeing
After breakfast, Visit Rajiv Gandhi National Park, The nature in Kabini has blessed with all its wealth and offerings. Behind the background music of flowing river water you can take a jeep safari to experience thrilling suspense in seeing wild animals around you at any moment. Optional Activities at Kabini: Jeep or Boat Safari into Nagarhole Sanctuary, boating, coracle ride, elephant ride, tribal village visit, trekking and fishing. Evening free for relaxation.
Day 06: Kabini – Bangalore Drop (06 Hrs)
Today check out hotel and proceed for a long drive towards Bangalore Airport / Railway station to return back home.
End of Holidays...!!!