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Durations : 7 Nights - 8 Days
Destination Covered : Mangalore, Kundapur
About the place:
Here we cover the beaches to the Hills of Coastal Karnataka that is from Karwar to Koorg or Chikkamagaloor. In Koorg & Chikkamagaloor we will be hosting the Couple in the plantation resort. The hospitality here offers an experience with out giving up the comforts of the modern living in the middle of the plantation or the Forest. The morning can be spent following the nature trail or watching the birds. The best way to explore the coffee country would be to take a random stroll in the wilderness.
Also you can choose some out door activity or sightseeing in one of the days. You can either visit Soans Botanical Garden which has been featured as "Farm of Fame" in the news. Visit to the plantation invites you to witness life in the farm & to interact with farmers as they go about their daily life
-- OR -- Visit to Nagarahole National Park. It has one of the finest wild life reserves in the world Or you can visit Tala Cauvery
---OR---Make a full day excursion to Ancient Ruins of The lost city of the pepper Queen. This is an Island, which was the Capital of the Queen who ruled in 18th century. She was known as Pepper Queen because she had a great source of Spice especially Pepper & was trading all over Europe. Many kings including Portuguese tried to defeat her. Because of the locational advantage of their capital, they could not defeat her. You will get the trill of your life boating against the current.
---OR--You can choose to visit the temples such as Dharmastala, Kukke Subramanya (not for option II & III,) Kollur Mookambika, Murudeshwara (. In Kundapur, you will be hosted in the 2 star category Hotel.) If you are adventurous couple, you can opt for a days trekking to waterfalls in the Western Ghats.?
Lastly we will either transfer you to an Island or to a beach resort. In Island you will be staying in the Luxury tented cottages with rustic ambience. Here we have created all the resort facility in semi permanent structure. (Permanent structure is not possible because of Coastal Regulatory Zone -CRZ)
You can enjoy the private beach to swim & soke in the tropical Sun or the tidal pool.
-Follow the picturesque nature trail on the Island
-Snorkling subjected to weather conditions
-Boat rides & picnics at the sea to view the neighboring Islands. If you are lucky, you can sight Dolphin & Otters ****The cost of the Boat ride will be extra.
The beach resort we have mentioned in Option II is on the Main land next to Maravanthe Sea. Here we have permanent & Semi Permanent structure such as Cottages & Cabanas.
Option I:
Day 1 :
Arrive at Kundapur railway station . Day at leisure. Evening go for Backwater Boating. Return to the Hotel for the night.
Day 2 & 3
Jeep Safari to Western Ghats. Start by 11.00 a.m. Proceed to Anejeri wild life camp for Lunch. After Lunch, board 4 wheel drive vehicle for a magnificent drive in to the Kotachadri Hills. We seem to be reaching for the clouds as we travel the high mountain trails. Enroute visit Bubbling pond. This is the pond that responds to Sound. If you clap, the pond starts bubbling. Stay over night in the nature. This evening you can enjoy solitude under the Stars. Morning free. The couple can follow the Nature trails, or just explore the nature by them self. Back to Kundapur for lunch. Free. Please note that on the second night the stay will be in the forest guesthouse on the hill. There is no luxury.
Day 4
A full day excursion to "Ancient Ruins of the Lost City of the Pepper Queen". This Island was the Kingdom of the Queen who was known all over Europe for Pepper & Forest Products in 17th Century. Night Stay in the Island Resort in the Luxury Tents.
Day 5,6,7
Enjoy your stay in the Island. After the 4 days of sight seeing, the couple is just left for them self. There is ample scope for Dolphin sighting, Nature Trails, catch fish or can make use of the pvt, beach.
Day 8
Transfer to the Railway station. Please note that the transfer will be to the nearest Railway station. If the Couple wants drop to Goa, they will have to pay extra for the transfer.
Costs on request
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Option II:
Day 1
Arrive at Kundapur railway station. Day at leisure. Evening go for Backwater Boating. Return to the Hotel for the night.
Day 2
Transfer to Plantation Resort. It is a perfect place to leave behind the busy City Life. The Resort is situated 1600 mtrs from the Sea level. Your host will drive you in a 4-wheel drive vehicle through the Coffee plantation to the resort. It is a perfect place for Bird watchers, Nature lovers & of course Honey Mooners.
Day 3
Morning at Leisure. Visit to Nagarahole National Park. It has one of the finest wild life reserves in the world Or you can visit Tala Cauvery.
Day 4
Leisure at the Resort.
Day 5
Before heading to Kundapur, you can visit Dharmastala Temple or Kukke Subryamanya Temple the main temple for lord Naga. This is optional. Enroute you can opt for a visit to Soans Botanical Garden which has been featured as "Farm of Fame" in the news. Visit to the plantation invites you to witness life in the farm & to interact with farmers as they go about their daily life. Have lunch at farm. Either you can stay overnight at Soans Farm or head back to Kundapur for the night.
Day 6, 7
Transfer to Beach Resort with white sandy beaches & abundant attractions.
Day 8
Transfer to The railway station.
Costs on request
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Option III:
Day 1
Transfer to the Island resort from Ankola Railway station (if you are coming by Rajadhani Express). Last boat to the Island is at 05.00 p.m.
Day 2 & 3
Spend at the Island.
Day 4
A full day excursion to "Ancient Ruins of the Lost City of the Pepper Queen". This Island was the Kingdom of the Queen who was known all over Europe for Pepper & Forest Products in 17th Century. Night halt at Kundapur.
Day 5
Transfer to Plantation Resort. It is a perfect place to leave behind the busy City Life. The Resort is situated 1550 mtrs from the Sea level. Your host will drive you in a 4 wheel drive vehicle through the Coffee plantation to the resort. It is a perfect place for Bird watchers, Nature lovers & of course Honey Mooners.
Day 6
Morning at Leisure. Visit to Nagarahole National Park. It has one of the finest wild life reserves in the world Or you can visit Tala Cauvery.
Day 7
Leisure at the Resort.
Day 8
Transfer to the Mangalore Railway station after Breakfast or Lunch.
Costs on request
Price Includes:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner form Day 1 to Day 7 & Breakfast & Lunch on Day 8.
Vehicle with the Driver cum Guide.
All the entry fees if any, Transfers to the Islands. Additional boat rides will have to be paid by the couple.
The Price does not include:
The expenses of personal nature, Telephone calls, Liquor. Additional sight seeing if the couple desires. Any change in the Itinerary by the couple will be charged extra. To and Fro Train tickets from Mumbai.
Kindly note the above package is flexible and can be customized as per your requirement.
. You can have a choice of 5 star hotels, 4 star hotels, 3 star hotels, budget hotels.
. The above tour will be organized with a "chauffeur driven" car / private coach.
. The trip can be organized for singles, families, couples, groups, universities.
. The package will commence on a date convenient to travelers.
Kindly contact us for further information & Costs. Please provide us with exact number of persons, age of participants, month of travel, type of hotels required, and if any changes required in the above tour program.
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