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Horse Safari
Southern Sojourn
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The Horse safari Tour is also referred to as the Southern Sojourn. The Horse Safari Tour centers around places in Karnataka and the destinations that will be covered in the tour include Bangalore, Mysore, Madikeri, Hassan and Shravanabelagola.
Day 01: Arrival at Bangalore
On your arrival at Bangalore, you will be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will be taken on a city tour which would cover places like Lalbagh, Vidhan Soudha and other tourist attractions. Overnight stay is scheduled at hotel.
Day 02: Bangalore � Mysore (139 kms)
In the morning of the second day of the Horse Safari Tour in India you will be driven to Mysore. On your arrival, you are required to check into a hotel and later during the day can enjoy some sightseeing tour and retire to the comforts of the hotel room in the evening.
Day 03: Horse Safari
This is the day, when the Horse Safari starts.
0600hrs: you will get a pick up facility from the hotel and will be driven to Srirangapattanam; this is the base for the Horse safari tour. On arrival you will be served tea / coffee.
0730hrs: the Horse safari starts. You will proceed to Rampura where you will be served breakfast. You can enjoy the beauty of the green pastures, meet the locals and know a bit of the customs and culture of the place.
1030hrs: you will be taken to Darasguppe, lunch will be served on arrival.
1400hrs: next destination is Rajanehalli
1800hrs: you will get to enjoy the sight of the beautiful Brindavan Gardens, the musical and colorful fountains and many more to mesmerize you.
2000 hrs: will have to return to the camp for dinner and campfire.
Day 04: Horse Safari
0700 hrs: After having the morning tea / coffee, you will be proceeding to Balmuri Fall; breakfast will be served on arrival; you can also enjoy the water falls and the surroundings.
1000 hrs: next destination is Ranganthittu bird sanctuary. On arrival you will be served lunch. Later during the day, visit the Ranganthittu bird sanctuary where you will get to see many migratory birds. You will have to leave for Srirangapattanam after having evening tea / coffee.
Day 05 and Day 06: Madikeri
On the fifth day of the Horse Safari Tour, you will be driven to Madikeri, which is also referred to as the "Scotland of India". On arrival check into a hotel, refresh yourself and go to visit the Madikeri Fort, Abbey Falls and Nisargadhama. The next day will also be spent to explore the beauty of the place which is noted for its serene beauty. Retire to the comforts of the hotel at night.
Day 07: Madikeri - Hassan
On the seventh day of the Horse Safari Tour in India, after having your breakfast you will be heading towards Hassan. Hassan is a picturesque town and has a pleasant climate. The unique style of Temple Architecture in Hassan is something to be seen and appreciated.
Day 08: Hassan � Belur & Halebid � Hassan
On this day, you will be taken on an excursion to Belur & Halebid. These two places will give you an insight of the beautiful Hoyasala�s architecture. Return to Hassan to spend the night at the hotel.
Day 09: Hassan - Shravanabelagola � Bangalore
Today you will be driven to Bangalore. On the route, you will get to visit the splendor of Shravanbelgola, which is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. On your arrival at Shravanbelgola, check into a hotel and relax in the evening. Overnight stay is scheduled at the hotel.
Day 10: Departure Bangalore
Today is the last day of Tour on Horse Safari when you will be transferred to the airport to board the International flight.
Other options:
Srirangapattanam � Ranganthittu Bird Sancturay � Balmuri falls � (01 Day)
0600hrs � you will be transferred to Srirangapattnam from Mysore. On arrival tea/coffee will be served.
0730hrs - the Horse Safari starts and on the route you will get to enjoy the beauty of nature.
0900hrs � on your arrival at Ranganthittu bird sanctuary you will be served breakfast and thereafter head to see the bird sanctuary.
1300hrs � you will be proceeding to Balmuri falls, on the route you will get to visit Belogola and have lunch there. Enjoy the waterfall and the coral ride. After having evening Tea / Coffee return to Srirangapattnnam on Horse back or else by road to Mysore.
Mysore � Nandi Bull � Lalithadir � Utnahalli � (01 Day)
0730hrs � you will be leaving Mysore on horse back and proceeding towards Nandi Hill. The Nandi temple with Nandi statue at the entrance is one of the major attractions. Have your breakfast and take rest for a while; also enjoy the aerial view of the Mysore Palace, and the city. Further you are scheduled to move to Lalithadir to have lunch and rest. Later during the day return to Mysore visiting Uttnahalli on the route.
