Sturdy,
well maintained horses are nothing new to the visitors but a few could
have taken such long trips on horse backs. Conditions are similar to camel
safaris with grooms accompanying. We do undertake such tours in Karnataka,
Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. There are bonfires and entertainment provided by
folk entertainers on the way. A tiring but exhilarating experience.
Day
01 Arrive Bangalore
On
arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Lalbagh & Vidhan
Soudha etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day
02 Bangalore Mysore (139 kms)
Morning
drive to Mysore, On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon city tour.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
03 Horse Safari
0600hrs:
Pick up from the hotel and drive to Srirangapattana: base for the
Horse safari. Upon arrival tea / coffee will be served.
0730hrs:
Start the safari and proceed to Rampura halting for breakfast. Enjoy the
pastoral life meeting people and getting acquainted with customs and
rituals.
1030hrs:
Move to Darasguppe, on arrival have lunch and rest.
1400hrs:
Move towards Rajanehalli, On arrival freshen up & enjoy evening tea /
coffee.
1800hrs:
Proceed to enjoy the sight of the terraced Brindavan Gardens featuring
swirling & musical fountains illuminated by colorful lights giving it
an effect of fairy land at night
2000
hrs: Return to the camp for dinner
and campfire, where entertainment is provided by local talents.
Day
04 Horse Safari
0700
hrs : After morning tea / coffee
proceed to Balmuri Fall, breakfast on arrival and one can also relax /
enjoy the water falls.
1000
hrs : Proceed to Ranganthittu bird
sanctuary. Upon arrival have lunch and relax. Visit the bird sanctuary
which is an abode for migratory birds like bill stock, white ibis, Little
Egrests etc. from Siberia, Australia and North America.Leave for
Srirangapattana after evening tea / coffee is served.
Day
05 Madikeri
Today
drive to Madikeri, a place which is called as the "Scotland Of
India". On arrival set yourself in the hotel, refresh yourself and
come with us to visit Madikeri Fort , Abbey Falls , Nisargadhama
Known for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited
by hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Overnight at hotel.
Day
06 Madikeri
Day
free to explore the surroundings, Overnight at hotel.
Day
07 - Madikeri - Hassan
Have
your breakfast and head towards the destination which has it all. Hassan. On
arrival set and refresh into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
08 Hassan Belur & Halebid Hassan
Take
an excursion to Belur & Halebid : a beautiful example of Hoyasalas
architecture. Overnight at hotel in Hassan.
Day
09 Hassan - Shravanabelagola Bangalore
Today
drive to Bangalore enroute visiting the splendour of Shravanbelgola : One of
the most important Jain pilgrim centres. On arrival check into hotel. Evening
free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day
10 Departure Bangalore
Transfer
to Airport to connect International flight.
Other
options
Srirangapattana
Ranganthittu Bird Sancturay Balmuri falls (01 Day)
0600hrs
Pick up from hotel in Mysore and drive to Srirangapattnaa where Horse
Safari is based. Upon arrival tea/coffee will be served.
0730hrs
Start the Safari on horse back, enroute enjoying the serene beauty of nature,
0900hrs - Arrive Ranganthittu bird sanctuary at 0900 hours. Have breakfast and
then on to see the bird sanctuary which is an abode for migratory birds from
Siberia, Australia and North America.
1300hrs
Proceed to Balmuri falls enroute visiting Belogola, arrive and have lunch.
Enjoy yourself at waterfall where you can also enjoy the coral ride depending
on the level of water. After evening Tea / Coffee. Return to Srirangapattnna
on Horse back or else by road straight to Mysore.
0730hrs
Leave Mysore on horse back to Nandi Hill. Where onesees a Nandi temple
with Nandi statue at the entrance. Have breakfast and take rest for a while.
Also enjoy the aerial view of the most beautiful Mysore Palace, and the city.
Further move to Lalithadir from the other side of Nandi Hill. Halt for lunch
and rest. Later move back to Mysore visiting Uttnahalli enroute.
