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Heritage, Homestays, Culture and Beaches Route
: Hassan / Belur (2 nights) - Mysore (2 nights) -
Coastal Kerala (2 / 3 nights) (Kannur
or Telicherry or Bekal) Highlight
- This is a recommended
Itinerary for Inbound Guests, looking to combine best of Heritage with some
cultural and cuisine experience at a relaxing idyllic beaches of North
Kerala . Hassan
is the base point to visit Halebid / Belur hoysala
era architecture temples. Mysore is world renowned for its
Mysore Palace and from here guests can visit Somnathpur temple (50 kms), and
Srirangapattanam (20 kms). Coastal Karnataka area of Telicherry / Kannur and
Bekal are all less than 200 kms from Mysore and easily accessible. Bekal is
known for high end resorts, Kannur has a few beach from bungalow type
homestays. Telicherry is home to Ayesha Manzil, a renowned heritage homestay. Suggested
Itinerary (This is an indicative itinerary, Sequence of the activities may
vary and depend on prevailing weather condition)
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Day
1: Arrive at Bangalore and transfer to a resort at Hassan (200 kms) or Belur
(240 kms). Assumming indifferent arrival timings and a long flight, one can
just relax for the day.
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Day 2
: Visit Halebid, Belur temples and
also visit Coffee Plantations of Chikmagalur.
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Day 3:
Transfer to
Mysore (120 - 170 kms - 3-4 hours). Visit Mysore Palace in the
afternoon.
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Day 4:
After Breakfast Visit Somnathpura Temple
(50 kms), Tipu's Palace (20 kms) and even visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
in the evening, time permitting.
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Day 5 and 6 :
After Breakfast Transfer to North Kerala area (as per stay option
selection). Explore local dance forms, idyllic beaches, Malabar cuisine
and enjoy a relaxing stay.
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Day 7
or 8 : Leave for Mangalore / Calicut (100-170 Kms depending on hotel
selection).
Best
Season to Visit - Oct - March Access
: Bangalore has the best overseas connetions for a flight arrival. Calicut
and mangalore also get a few flights from UAE transit points. From arrival by Train Mysore is good
(Recommended for guests starting from Chennai).
Accommodation Options - Mysore - Hassan - North
Kerala / North Kerala
Homestays | 
