Grasshopper on a Stroll

Start point atA - Bangalore international airport,Hunachur, KA

End point atU - Bangalore international airport,Hunachur, KA

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Day : 1 - Karnatakas gems

Halt B1 - Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -179 Kms.

Activities - Visit Shravana Belagola Mahavir Statue

Factors at the Halt include : Spiritual.

Halt C2 - Chennakeshava Temple, Temple Road, Belur, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -259 Kms.

Activities - Visit Belur and Halebid temples

Factors at the Halt include : Spiritual.

On Day 1 from Bangalore we shall take the road towards Mangalore and on the way stop at Sravanabelagola, which is just about 2.5 hours drive from Bangalore. The Gommateshwara Bahubali statue at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad. Chandragupta Maurya is said to have died here in 298 BCE after he became a Jain monk and assumed an ascetic life style. Shravanabelagola has two hills, Chandragiri and Vindhyagiri. Acharya Bhadrabahu and his pupil Chandragupta Maurya are believed to have meditated there. Chandragupta Basadi, which was dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya, was originally built there by Ashoka in the third century BC. The 58-feet tall monolithic statue of Gommateshwara is located on Vindyagiri Hill.[10][11] It is considered to be the world's largest monolithic statue. The base of the statue has an inscriptions in Prakrit, dating from 981 AD. From Sravanabelagola we shall continue towards two of the most important monuments in South India, Halebid and Belur temples. Hoysaleswara temple, which is referred as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It was the former capital of the Hoysala Empire. The temple was built on the banks of a large man-made lake, and sponsored by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. Its construction started around 1121 CE and was complete in 1160 CE. During the early 14th century, Halebidu was twice sacked and plundered by the Muslim armies of the Delhi Sultanate from northern India, and the temple and the capital fell into a state of ruin and neglect. The Hoysaleswara Temple premises include a museum managed by the Archaeological Survey of India. It contains numerous pieces of ruins and temple artwork recovered from the site for closer three dimensional examination. Next in line the Chennakeshava Temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple and it is located just 17 kilometers and half an hours drive from Halebid. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur. The temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to finish. It was repeatedly damaged and plundered during wars, repeatedly rebuilt and repaired over its history. Historians have found 118 inscriptions in the temple complex, dated between 1117 CE to the 18th century, which provide a history of the temple. From Belur we shall proceed to Chikmagalur city, just half an hours drive away. Chikmagalur is a hill station city set at an altitude of 1100 meters above sealevel and it is bordered by tall hills of the Western Ghats and it enjoys a pleasant climate through out the year. We shall stay back for the night at this lovely hill station city.

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Sravanabelagola Aerial View
Sravanabelagola temple
Sravanabelagola Bahubali Statue
Halebid Temples
Halebid Temples
Halebid Hoysaleshwara Temple
Carvings in Halebid Temples
Courtyard of Belur Temple Complex
Belur Temples
Belur Temples
Belur Chennakeshava Temple
Belur Temples
Chikmagalur Town

Day : 2 - Karnatakas Highest hills

Night stay at E1 - Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -0 Kms.

Hotel - Trippr Chikmagalur

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Halt E1 - Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -0 Kms.

Activities - Round trip drive to Mulyanagiri, Bababudanagiri and Kemmangundi hills

Factors at the Halt include : Hills,Great Views.

On Day 2 we shall do a round trip from Chikmagalur through the highest points in the state. The points include Kemmangundi, Baba Budanagiri and Muluanagiri peak. All are ideally falling in the same stretch of road from Chikmagalur. There are treks involved to reach the peaks. The scenery during the entire drive is spectacular and the best in this trip for sure. The entire round trip from Chikmagalur and through the hill stations should be roughly about 5 hours, excluding the trekking times. We can expect to be back in Chikmagalur where we shall be continuing our stay in the same resort.

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Kemmangundi Hills
Kemmangundi Hills Views
Kemmangundi Hills Views
Roads through the hills
Baba Budanagiri hills views
Baba Budanagiri hills views
Mullyanagiri Hills Views
Mullyanagiri Hills Views
Mulyanagiri trek

Day : 3 - To Mangalore

Halt F1 - Manjarabad Fort, Sakleshpur, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -88 Kms.

Activities - Visit Manjarabad Fort

Factors at the Halt include :

Halt G2 - Dharmasthala Temple, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -116 Kms.

Activities - Visit Dharmasthala temple

Factors at the Halt include : Spiritual.

Night stay at H3 - Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -217 Kms.

Hotel - Hotel Grand Plaza

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Halt H3 - Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -217 Kms.

Activities - City tour, Visit Tannirbhavi beach

Factors at the Halt include : Iconic Food Outlets,Beach.

On Day 3 we shall descend the hills to the second largest city and the port city of Karnataka, Mangalore. Taking a detour from the regular route we shall go to visit the beautiful Manjarabad Fort. The fort is a very unique 8 point Star shaped fort situated on the right bank of the Hemavati River. Since the fort is located on a hill at an elevation of 988 metres, it gives a clear and commanding view of the surroundings. On a clear day, even Arabian sea can also be seen from the fort. The fort was built by Tipu Sultan in 1792 at a time when he was establishing his sovereignty over Mysore, fighting against other South Indian dynasties. After visiting the fort we shall visit one among the most famous temples of South the Dharmasthala temple, which is an 800-year-old temple. The deities of the temple are Shiva and the protective gods of Jainism. From Dharmasthala we shall proceed to Mangalore. In Mangalore we shall visit a famous seafood restaurant in the city before checking into our hotel. In Mangalore we shall have a brief city tour and retire to the hotel for night stay.

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Dharmasthala Temple
Bahubali statue at Dharmasthala
Mangalore city
Mangalore city Aerial View
Mangalore city views
Manjarabad Fort Views
Manjarabad Fort Views
Manjarabad Fort Views

Day : 4 - Sringeri and Agumbe

Halt I1 - Agumbe, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -69 Kms.

Activities - Drive through Agumbe ghats

Factors at the Halt include : Great Views.

Halt J2 - Sringeri Temple, shree mutt, main road, Sringeri, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -70 Kms.

Activities - Visit Sringeri Temple

Factors at the Halt include : Spiritual.

Night stay at K3 - Udupi, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -48 Kms.

Hotel - Hotel Aryaan Resort

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Halt K3 - Udupi, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -48 Kms.

Activities - Visit Manipal city, Visit Udupi Sreekirshna temple, Visit Malpe Beach, Boating to St Marys Island

Factors at the Halt include : Beach,Watersports.

On Day 4 of the trip we shall set out from Mangalore slightly early to ascend the hills again to visit the famous temple of Sringeri. The plan for the day is a trip to Sringeri and then head to the coast again to Udupi, through Agumbe hill station and the total driving distance for the entire trip would be 200 kilometers and should take us approximately 6 hours to complete. Sringeri is a hill town and it is the site of the first ma?ha established by Adi Shankara, in the 8th century CE. Located on the banks of the river Tunga, the town draws a large number of pilgrims to its temples of Sri Sharadamba, Sri Vidyashankara, Sri Malahanikareshvara and other deities. After visiting Sringeri we shall head back to the coast to Udupi, which is 60 kms north of Mangalore passing through Agumbe. Agumbe is a hill station that is famous especially for its high rainfall, due to which reason it is called the Cherrapunjee of South. Close to Udupi we shall pass through the university town of Manipal and reach the Sree Krishna temple in Udupi, which is again a very famous temple in the region. We hope to finish the visit of Sreekrishna temple by 4 so we can head to the Malpe beach and catch the boat ride to St Marys island. St Marys island is an island that can be accessed by a 30 mins boat ride through in sea, from Malpe beach in Udupi. The island is a quite and beautiful spot to visit especially in the evening.

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Sringeri Temples
Sringeri Temples
Sringeri Temples
Roads through Agumbe
Agumbe Hill Station
Agumbe Hill Station
Manipal city
Manipal city
Manipal the university town
Udupi city
Udupi city
Udupi Sree Krishna Temple
Malpe Beach
Malpe main beach
Boat ride to St Marys Island
St Marys Island
St Marys Island

Day : 5 - To Murudeshwar

Night stay at L1 - Murudeshwar, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -87 Kms.

Hotel - RNS Residency

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Halt L1 - Murudeshwar, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -87 Kms.

Activities - Visit Murudeshwar temple

Factors at the Halt include : Beach,Great Views.

On Day 5 we shall have a relatively more relaxing day with a drive from Udupi to Murudeshwar taking not more than 2 hours. On the way to Murudeshwar we shall be passing through the Marravanthe beach which is very popular for its views with the Souparnika river on the Eastern side and the highway running through the middle and the beach on the western side. On reaching Murudeshwar we shall check into our resort to begin with and special mention here on the sea view rooms that offer a breathtaking view of the Bay and the Arabian sea beyond. After you have freshened up we can set out to explore the temple at Murudeshwara and to amaze at the massive Shiva statue by the temple, both by the sea side. The view from the top floor of the temple, which can be reached by a lift is a must do thing while here. The afternoon and evening you are left with enough time to relax temple and the beach.

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Marravanthe Beach
Murudeshwar beach
Murudeshwar temple and Shiva statue
The Shiva statue
Another view of Murudeshwar temple and Shiva statue

Day : 6 - Gokarna the mini Goa

Halt M1 - Apsarakonda Waterfalls, Apsara Konda, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -15 Kms.

Activities - Visit Apsarakonda waterfalls and Mirjan fort

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Night stay at N2 - Gokarna, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -53 Kms.

Hotel - Seashore Gokarna

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Halt N2 - Gokarna, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -53 Kms.

Activities - Water sports at Kudle beach

Factors at the Halt include : Beach,Great Views,Watersports.

On Day 6 we shall set out towards Gokarna further north on just a 2 hour drive. On the way we shall stop by at a beautiful waterfalls called Apsarakonde waterfalls. The waterfalls is blessed with a great natural pond where you can take a swim. After that we can also visit the nearby quite and pristine beach of Apsarakonda. On the way to Gokarna we can also visit an ancient fort called the Mirjan fort which was built in the 12th century. After visiting the fort we can head to Gokarna our final destination for the day. On reaching we can check into our beachside resort and by afternoon we can set out to explore the region. Since we have 2 days in Gokarna we can start with Kudle beach which is famous for its watersports activities. In watersports we have included the activities of Parasailing, Jetski ride and Banana boat ride.

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Apsarakonda waterfalls
Apsarakonda waterfalls
Kudle Beach, Gokarna
Banana boat ride at Kudle Beach
JetSki ride at Kudle beach
Parasailing at Kudle beach
Mirjan Fort
Mirjan Fort
Mirjan Fort

Day : 7 - A Round trip from Gokarna

Halt O1 - Vibhuthi Falls, Karnataka
Distance from days start -25 Kms.

Activities - Round Trip through Yana Caves, Mattighatta falls, Vibhuthi falls

Factors at the Halt include : Great Views.

Night stay at P2 - Gokarna, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -0 Kms.

Hotel - Seashore Gokarna

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Halt P2 - Gokarna, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -0 Kms.

Activities - Om Beach, Trek to Paradise Beach, Trek to Half Moon Beach, Watersports, Parasailing in Kudle beach

Factors at the Halt include : Great Views,Watersports.

On Day 7 we shall go on a round trip through some interesting sights in the range of 100 kms from Gokarana. We shall head east towards the hills in the region to reach Vibhuthi falls. The falls is accessible after a short trek from the car park, and its a great spot for a swim. Further up the road we can visit Vaddi falls another interesting waterfalls and through a dirt road stretch the Yana caves can be approached. After visiting Yana caves we shall head back to Gokarna just in time for lunch. The short round trip will give you a break from the beach views and provide you a forest break in between. In the afternoon we can set out on a trek to explore the secret beaches of Gokarna. We can visit the famous Om Beach by car and from there by trek we can access the beaches of Paradise beach and the Halfmoon beach. If you are not up for the trek we can take the car upto Paradise beach and from Paradise beach the Halfmoon beach can be accessed by a relatively shorter trek. These hidden beaches or Gokarna makes Gokarna a beach lovers paradise as the beaches are relatively less crowded when compared to the similar beaches in Goa.

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Vibhoothi falls
Vibhooti falls
Yana Rocks and Caves
Way to Yana Caves
Yana Caves inside
Om Beach, Gokarna
Om Beach Gokarna
Paradise Beach
Gokarna Beach Trek
Half Moon Beach Gokarna
Half Moon Beach Gokarna

Day : 8 - The spectacular Jog Falls

Halt Q1 - Jog Falls, Jog Falls, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -63 Kms.

Activities - Visit Jog falls, Sharavati Valley

Factors at the Halt include : Great Views,Watersports.

Night stay at R2 - Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -151 Kms.

Hotel - Green View Clarks Inn

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Halt R2 - Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -151 Kms.

Activities - Wild life safari at Bhadra Wildlife sanctuary

Factors at the Halt include : Wildlife.

On Day 8 we shall head to the Sharavati valley region by ascending the Western Ghats mountain ranges again from the coast. Jog falls is a 3 hour beautiful drive from Gokarna. Jog Falls, is a waterfall on the Sharavati river. It is the second highest plunge waterfall in India. It is a segmented waterfall which depends on rain and season becomes a plunge waterfall. The best time to visit the waterfalls is offcourse during the Monsoon time but even in summer there can be enough water to make the sight spectacular enough. From Jog falls we shall drive through the very lush and very beautiful Sharavati valley and Sagar region to head towards Shimoga city. Before checking into our hotel in Shimoga we shall go further up to Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary which is a further 45 minute drive from Shimoga. At Bhadra we have a Wild life safari included to make this trip more wonderful. Though the chances of spotting a Tiger cant be that great here, we can definitely hope to spot Elephants, Bisons and mostly leopard too. The wildlife safari lasts for 2 hours after which we can return to Shimoga and check into our hotel by late afternoon.

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The Jog Falls
The Jog Falls during Monsoons
The Jog Falls during Monsoons
The Jog Falls during Summer and lean period
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife safari at Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
We can mostly hope to spot Leopards
Shimoga City

Day : 9 - Garden City Bangalore

Halt S1 - Chitradurga Fort, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -95 Kms.

Activities - Visit Chitradurga fort

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Night stay at T2 - Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Distance from days start -243 Kms.

Hotel - The Chancery Pavillion

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On Day 9 we shall check out of the hotel after breakfast and head towards Chitradurga, which should take about 2.5 hours of drive. In Chitradurga we can visit the famous Chitradurga fort. The fort was built in stages between the 11th and 13th centuries by the dynastic rulers of the region including the Chalukyas and Hoysalas. The Nayakas of Chitradurga, or Palegar Nayakas, were most responsible for the expansion of the fort between the 15th and 18th centuries. The fort was taken over for a short while by Hyder Ali at Chitradurga in 1779. The fort was captured by the British forces twenty years later, when they defeated his son Tipu Sultan. The fort is built in a series of seven concentric fortification walls with various passages, a citadel, masjid, warehouses for grains and oil, water reservoirs and ancient temples. There are 18 temples in the upper fort and one huge temple in the lower fort. Among these temples, the oldest and most interesting is the Hidimbeshwara temple. The masjid was an addition during Hyder Ali's rule.The fort's many interconnecting tanks were used to harvest rainwater, and the fort was said to never suffer from a water shortage. From Chitradurga fort we shall head south towards Bangalore city which should take about 3 hours. Bangalore is called the garden city of India and it is called the Silicon valley of India as it is the IT development hub of the country. Once in Bangalore we can check into your hotel which is in the heart of the city. In the afternoon we shall go around the city view the main attractions and the beautiful gardens of the city. Bangalore is a beautiful and very green city It also enjoys a salubrious climate through out the year owing to its high altitude. We can utilize the afternoon well by driving through the most pretty spots of the city such as MG road, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, etc. In Bangalore one among the must try food experience is the south indian delicacies from MTR restaurant, which we shall visit for the afternoon tea. You can also do some shopping as the city is full of shopping venues.

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Bangalore Palace
Cubbon Park Bangalore
Vidhana Soudha Bangalore
Bangalore City Shopping
Commercial Street Bangalore
Bangalore city

MG Road, Bangalore
MTR Restaurant, Bangalore
Chitradurga Fort
Chitradurga Fort
Chitradurga Fort
Monuments inside Chitradurga Fort

Day : 10 - The last day of the trip

The last day of the trip can be spend for shopping, visiting the hot spots of the city and everything else you would want to do from Bangalore. And when its time for your return flight home we can head to the airport.