Overview
‘Goa Adventure Tour with Karnataka’ is well designed itinerary which will give you the chance to explore the rich wildlife of Karnataka: Bandipur National Park, Bannerghatta National Park, Nagarhole National Park and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, which is also knowns as Paksi Kashi of Karnataka, it is located on the banks of river Kaveri. Apart from this you will also get an opportunity to explore the gorgeous beaches of Goa. Apart from this you will also explore Bangalore which is also known as Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka state. The duration of the tour is 14 nights and 15 days, covering the places such as Bangalore-Mysore-Nagarhole-Bandipur-Ooty-Bangalore-Goa.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Bangalore (Sightseeing)
Upon arriving at the Bangalore Airport, meet our representative, after welcome, transfer to your hotel. It is also known as Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka state.
Once you reach Bangalore check-in to your pre-booked hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit the major attractions of the city such as St. Mark's Cathedral, ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra temple, Shivasamudram Falls, and Wonderla Amusement Park. In the evening visit to the Nandi temple and the VidhanSoudha temple. Enjoy overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Bangalore - Bannerghatta National Park– Bangalore (By Road-22 Kilometres)(Excursion Tour)
Today after breakfast, proceed for wildlife safari at Bannerghatta National Park, it is one of renowned sanctuary for housing tigers and lions, rescued from circuses of India. While enjoying the safari, you will spot various wild animals which will include tigers, lions, leopards, elephants, several species of deer and other animals too. Do not miss visiting the Children’s Corner, the Reptile House and the Snake Park. Back to Bangalore for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Bangalore – Mysore (By Road-145 Kilometres) Sightseeing
Today after breakfast, drive for Mysore, drive straight to Mysore. Once reach Mysore, check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Take rest for a while. Later, leave for a visit to the Mysore Maharaja Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace- an Indo-Saracenic architectural style. Later, visit the Nandi or Bull Temple, located on the Chamundi hills. This temple is dedicated to Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 4: Mysore - Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary– Mysore (By Road-19 Kilometres) (Excursion Tour)
The 4th day of the tour is fixed for visiting the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary which is also known asPaksi Kashi of Karnataka, it is located on the banks of river Kaveri. Enjoy the bird watching that will include both home and migratory birds.
The avifauna species you can spot include storks, herons, cormorants, egrets, darters, kingfishers etc. Along with that you will also see the crocodiles as well. Here you may enjoy a boat ride along the river.
Later, visit Balmurli Falls, a popular picnic spot. Return to Mysore for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Mysore - Nagarhole National Park (By Road-90 Kilometres) Sightseeing
Post breakfast, leave for the Nagarhole National Park, which is located at the distance of about 90 kilometres from Mysore, the sanctuary was established in 1983, the Nagarhole National Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, which is the home of leopard, tiger, elephant and over 250 species of birds.
On reaching at Nagarhole, check-in at your pre-booked jungle lodge. Spend the day at leisure, explore the surrounding lush greenery, enjoy the nature walk etc. Stay overnight.
Day 6: Nagarhole National Park
Today after breakfast, proceed for a wildlife safari into the national park. Mainly consists of moist grasslands sprawled across 645 square kilometres, which is the home of leopard, tiger, and elephants and over 250 species of birds. It provides ample opportunity for wildlife viewing. Stay overnight.
Day 7: Nagarhole–Bandipur (By Road-123 kilometres) Sightseeing
Today, after breakfast, drive to Bandipur. The town is renowned for Bandipur National Park. It is one of the most popular attraction of Karnataka, it was established as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1974, which is spread over 874 square kilometres, it is the home of Tigers, Indian elephants, Sloth bears, Gaurs, Indian rock pythons, Muggers and Four-horned antelopes.
On arrival at Bandipur, check in to the lodge/resorts. After freshen up. Proceed for a Jeep Safari. Later, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Bandipur.
Day 8: Bandipur
After breakfast, proceed for wildlife safari into the Bandipur National Park, during the safari, you are going to spot various species of animals such as Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, sloth bears, chital, gray langurs, Indian giant squirrels and around 220 species of birds. Overnight stay.
Day 9: Bandipur–Ooty (By Road-50 Kilometres)Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed to Ooty, Located on the foothill of Nilgiri, on the height of about 2,240 meter above sea level, it is the most beautiful hill station, located in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most picturesque place renown for tea and coffee plantation.
On reaching, check into your pre booked hotel. Rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed for sightseeing tour of Ooty. During the tour you will cover some major attractions of the city such as Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, apart from this you will also get an opportunity to shop at the local markets of Ooty. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 10: Ooty Sightseeing
Today after breakfast, proceed to excursion to a Toda Tribal village, inhabited by the Todas which is a pastoral community. Here you will get an opportunity to observe and understand the culture and traditions of these tribal communities, here you can also buy the handicrafts items along with hand- woven shawls in bright colours such as red, white and black colours. If you want then you can visit the local Dairy Temple, made in a cone shape. Back to Ooty for an overnight stay.
Day 11: Ooty– Bangalore (By Road-284 Kilometres)
Today after breakfast, proceed to the Bangalore. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Bangalore- Goa (By flight) Sightseeing
Today after breakfast, proceed to the Bangalore Airport to take flight to Goa, it is one of the most popular beach destination located in the West India region of the Konkan. Upon arrival at Goa, proceed to the hotel. Check into the hotel, after freshen up, and proceed for sightseeing tour of Goa. You will cover the major attractions of Goa which cover today are Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapel Of St. Catherine and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Do not miss the seafood and the local Goan delicacies. Overnight stay.
Day 13: Goa Sightseeing
After breakfast in the morning, proceed for a full day guided sightseeing tour of North and South Goa. Explore the Panjim city, visit some major attractions such as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Goa Science Centre. Later, return back to the hotel for night stay
Day 14: Goa Sightseeing
Today after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing. You will cover Aguada Fort, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary as well as BhagwanMahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. Explore the wildlife of the region. Back to the hotel for night stay.
Day 15: Goa
Today is the last day of the tour, after breakfast, get transferred to the Goa airport to board a flight for your onward journey.We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.