Namma Karnataka Road Trip in 2021

Today we explore the Tibetan culture at the Namdroling Monastery. The tiny colony which is enclosed in a calm and spiritual ambiance is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India. The major attraction of this place is the forty-five feet tall Buddha statues, the colorful walls of the temples which are decorated with beautiful paintings depicting Tibetan Buddhist mythology. 

We further head towards Suntikoppa to carry forward the zen vibes into nature. Known for its huge coffee and spice plantations, it provides a refreshing environment for all nature lovers. We will do a small hike to explore the plantations and head back to Coorg where we will be resting for the night.

For all the beach lovers out there, today is your day. Get ready to experience, the blanket of sand, the sound of the waves, the fishing net, and the smell of fish as we head over to the coastal town of Mangalore which is three hours away from Coorg. Located in between the Arabian sea and the Western Ghats, it’s the state’s only city to have all four kinds of transport. 

The St. Aloysius Chapel was built by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni back in 1884. It has an amazing architecture, beautiful ceiling, fresco, oil paintings and is a perfect spot for some tranquillity.  After visiting the Chapel we will head over to explore the sandy coconut lined beached of Mangalore. We will spend the evening learning about and watching the gracious traditional dance form developed in the Dakshina Kannada, The Yakshagana. It is noted for its music, colorful costumes, vigorous dance moments, subtle expressions, and extempore dialogues. 

We will retire for the night after dinner.

We wake up early freshen up, have breakfast, and then head out to explore the St. Mary’s Island and Malpe beach.  The Coconut Island, North Island, Darya Bahadurgarh Island and the South Island interconnect to form the St. Mary’s island. We reach the Islands by takings a ferry ride from the Malpe jetty. Spend till afternoon exploring the Island and the beach after which we head over to Agumbe.

We take a pit stop to watch the sunset at the Kodi Bengre – Delta point where the sea meets the river.  We will continue our journey to Agumbe after the sunset. 

Agumbe also is known as the “Cherapunji of the South” is a small village in the Shimoga district in the Malnad region of Karnataka. It served as a setting for the famous fictional series  Malgudi days. We will reach Agumbe by dinner time, so fill up your tummies and get some sleep once we reach.

Wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise. Agumbe is known for its beautiful sunrise and sunsets. We head over to the Kundadri hills. With a view of a blanket of clouds and the forests below watch the sunrise and get energized for the day. Next up we visit the Kudlu Theertha falls where one can drench under the falls. Head over to the world-famous sunset point to catch the sunset.  Head back to the homestay for the night.

 Gear up and get ready to travel to our last destination, Kudremukh. The pristine beauty and exquisite biodiversity of this place is due to the reserve of tropical wet evergreen forests. The Kudremukh National Park is jeweled with natural beauty, high rising peaks studded with colorful flora and fauna to picturesque trekking routes overseeing verdant grasslands. 

After visiting the Kudrehmukh National Park, we shall head over to the homestay to freshen up and change. We will spend the day exploring the hanging bridge and the Elaneeru falls after which we will come back and rest at the homestay.

 It’s the last day of the trip and we are headed back to the Garden city of Bangalore. On the way back we will stop at Belur/Halebeedu. Belur and Halebeedu are situated in the Hassan district and are known for the Hoysala architectural temples. If you observe the walls of the temples closely you will see multiple stories scripture out. 

We continue further on our journey back to Bangalore and will reach the city by nightfall.

Well, what are you still waiting for? Clear your calendars and book the trip to experience the magic of Karnataka along with the added touch of the Plan The Unplanned crew.

Safety and security is our priority at all times. Hence it is absolutely safe for women/girls to join us on our treks and travels. Our trek leaders accompany the team at all times, and our campsites are secured and safe for accomodation. We also have female trek leaders who accompany on most of our treks.

Usually, we take maximum of 15-18 people in one group. We believe bigger groups have less fun and less coordination so that’s why we prefer smaller groups.

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