Kalasa - Chikmagalur - Sringeri - Shivamogga Tour Package (06N/07D)

Our representative will welcome you at Bangalore drive to Belur, which is located on the banks of the River Yagachi, a star shaped temple with hand lathe-turned filigreed pillars and sculptures will take your breath away. The temple, perched on a star shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural extravaganza and one of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship. Visit this beautiful temple and then drive to Kalasa, a small scenic town situated in the Western Ghats of Chikmagalur district and blessed by nature with beautiful hills, rivers, valleys, viewpoints, waterfalls, forests, coffee/tea estates, temples, etc. Kalasa is one of the important shooting destinations of Karnataka and many south Indian movies are shot at this beautiful heaven on the earth. On arrival at Kalasa, check in to the hotel and then visit Kalaseshwara Temple is situated in Kalasa on the banks of Bhadra River. The Shiva linga present here has been installed by Sage Agasthya himself along with the silver dome. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast at 8.00 AM, check out the hotel and then OFF road Jeep drive (on direct payment basis) sightseeing at Kalasa, visit the following places Kyatanamakki - hill station with a spectacular landscape located near Horanadu and fully off road route 4x4 jeeps plays around the hill base to top and offers a superb scenic beauty at top of the hill and nearby hills are breath-taking. Then visit to Ambathirtha - one of the beautiful and stunning spots located amid tranquility of the thick forest. The river is dotted with black rocks that jut out forming a landscape of assorted shapes and sizes. Many Kannada movies have been shot at this beautiful place. From here, you can enjoy awesome views of Anebetta (Elephant Hill) looming on the horizon. Enjoy the beauty and play in the water (only if the water flow is slow). However, be careful when entering the water because there are whirlpools and strong undercurrents that can wash you away. Then proceed to the Hanging Bridge, a beautiful Hanging Bridge is built across River Bhadra. Then drive to Abragudige Waterfalls (OPTIONAL AND ONLY DURING MONSOON SEASON), a beautiful waterfall located at a distance of 10 Km from Kalasa. This beautiful waterfall is located in a private estate and in a scenic place. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the place and also you play in the waterfall. After enjoying in the waterfall. Finally, proceed to Hallimane House (Halli means Village and Mane means House), a 210 year old well maintained house located 4 Km from Horanadu. The Hallimane family is well known in Kalasa. There is a shop beside Hallimane house where you can pick up coffee, tea, honey and pain-relieving healing oils here. Here you can have a Special Natural drink on direct payment basis (a combination of soda with 6 masalas and 18 herbs). Then drive to Chikmagalur - famous for its hill stations and also popularly known as the coffee land of Karnataka. On arrival at Chikmagalur, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, proceed to visit Seethalayanagiri and Mullayanagiri. Mullayanagiri is the highest peak of Karnataka state located in Bababudangiri range. The height of Mullayanagiri is 6330 ft (1,930 meters) and it is regarded as the highest peak between Himalayas and Nilgiris (Vehicles are allowed till Seethalayanagiri and you will need to do a small trek to Mullayanagiri). Then visit Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint located at the Kavikal Gandi checkpost in the Mullayangiri–Bababudangiri hill range. Then visit to Dabdabe Waterfalls (by Jeep on Direct Payment basis) this waterfall is also referred as Sagir Ahmed / Jhari / Butter Milk Waterfall, Honnamana halla (a small waterfall on road). Then drive to Baba Budan Giri, a range of mountains in Chikmagalur. Visit Sree Guru Dattatreya Baba Budan Swamy Durgah (temple and a durgah) at Baba Budangiri, a mountain in the Baba Budan or Dattagiri range of the Western Ghats. Enjoy the sip of hot Chikmagalur coffee at SIRI Coffee. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Sringeri - (Sringeri Sharada Peeta), the first mutt established by jagadguru Sri Adishankara (Shankracharya) and located on the banks of Tunga river. Sringeri is home to a number of historic temples. On arrival at Sringeri, visit to Sri Sharadamba temple and offer prayers to Goddess of Knowledge and get her blessings. Then visit nearest Sri Vidyashankara temple and other shrines in the temple premises. Then you can have lunch at temple dining hall. Check in to the hotel and relax for some time. Evening, drive to Kigga is a beautiful village situated on the banks of Nandini River, a tributary of Tunga. Kigga is famous for Rishya Shringeshwara temple. The temple houses a linga of a unique shape, with three protuberances resembling horns. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Morning, after breakfast at 7.30 AM, check out the hotel and drive to Kundadri is a hill with dense forests in the Western Ghats located in Shimoga District. This hill is known for 17th century Jain temple dedicated to Jain thirthankara. Then drive to Kavaledurga Fort is a 9th-century fort and it was the fourth and last capital of Keladi kingdom. The fort at Kavaledurga has three lines of walls, which are constructed of huge granite blocks following the natural contour of the hillock. Each fortification has a gateway flanked by guard-rooms on either side in between the fortifications there are temples, a ruined palace site and basement of structures. Then drive to Thirthahalli town located on the banks of River Tunga surrounded by the dense forests of Western Ghats. On arrival at Thirthahalli, visit Rameshwara Temple one of the main Hindu Temples constructed on the banks of the river Tunga. Sri Rameshwara Temple is near the place Parashurama Thirtha. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple has a Shiva Lingam which is believed to have been installed by Parashurama. Then visit nearest Tunga Bridge - unique bridge constructed across river Tunga by Sir M Visvesvaraya. Then visit Mrugavadhe is a place in Thirthahalli taluk where Rama killed a deer (Mayajinke) on request made by his wife Sita during the times of Ramayana. Then drive Shivamogga is part of Malnad region and it is also known as the Gateway to Malnad. Shivamogga is famous for its landscapes, forts, Bird Sanctuaries, waterfalls and historical places. On arrival at Shivamogga, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Morning, after breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Shivamogga. First visit Sakrebailu Elephant Camp, where number of elephants will be trained by experienced Mahouts. Elephants from the nearby forests arrives this place to take bath, have snacks and play in the Backwaters of River Tunga before they go back to the forest. It is an amazing experience to see the elephants playing in water especially for kids. Then visit Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary - an picturesque island located near the Mandagadde village on the banks of River Tunga. It is a habitat for a variety of birds. Then visit Gajanur Dam - a massive dam constructed in an S-shape across River Tunga and is regarded as a perfect picnic spot in Shimoga by localites. During monsoon, the sight is simply breathtaking. Then drive to Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari near Shimoga. This is a beautiful and popular nature and wildlife destination where you can see Lions, Tigers, cheetahs, bears and other wild life animals roam around in the deep forests freely. (This safari will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM every day except Tuesday). Evening, proceed to visit Koodli where River Tunga and River Bhadra merges and flows together as River Tungabhadra. There are two mutts in Koodli. One is Shankara mutt (Advaita Philosophy) and the other being Akshobhya Thirtha Mutt (Dvaita Philosophy). This place also houses beautiful Hoysala times temples dedicated to Rameshwara and Narasimha. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Bangalore. On arrival at Bangalore, you will be transferred to Bangalore and drop at a designated point in Bangalore. Trip ends with the delightful memories of Kalasa - Chikmagalur - Sringeri - Shivamogga Tour Package.