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PACKAGES |
| Nectar
in Stone- The Amalgam of Architecture
Indian
architecture is a rich amalgam of various
architectural styles, wherein the influences
of various regions and dynasties, find due
expression. With the Islamic style concentrating
only on monuments and the Hindu style being
more religious, thematically, Indian architecture
is indeed, a celebration of the creativity
of the unsung artisans who dedicated their
lives to bring to life such wondrous pieces
of enviable beauty. India boasts of a myriad
of architectural delights the temples of
Southern India, the Jain temples and the
Buddhist monasteries, to name a few. |
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| DAY 01 GOA-HUBLI |
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Sunday 7.30am to arrive Hubli at 12.30.Check in
at Hotel Hans. After an afternoon siesta we proceed
to the Tibetan Settlement located in the surroundings
of Mundgod town; there are two Lama camps in the
settlement. The magnificent monastery (Boudhdha
Chaitya) with walls of its shrines having attractive
color paintings is worth visiting. The Tibetan
settlers here are known for handicrafts. Attractive
carpets are available in the handicraft centre
in the settlement. We have an early night after
dinner at the hotel. |
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02 DEPART TO ARSIKERE |
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Depart
by Train on Monday at 6.20 am to Arsikere,
which is a railway hub for transfers to
South India. Afternoon at Leisure and visit
local market. |
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03 TRYST WITH THE HOYSALA DYNASTY |
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Tuesday leave for sightseeing
to Belur and Halebid the Hoysala Dynasty
from the 11th century lasted for two hundred
and fifty years. They developed sculptural
and architectural styles, which were radically
different than what were in existence. |
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As
a monument of the phenomenal concentration, super
technical skill, ingenuity, imagination, and profound
religious consciousness of those concerned in
their creation, there is no parallel to these
anywhere in the world.
We then leave for Chikmagalur
the Major Commercial crop is COFFEE, we have our
lunch at the Taj Garden Retreat and proceed for
a coffee tour before we board our train back to
arrive Goa on Wednesday at 06.30 am
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THE COFFEE TOUR
The most exclusive tour of the Coffee Country,
takes you to the Baba Budan Giri hills–
the place where Coffee originated in India,
……and to the Coffee Estates
on the slopes of mountains for a first hand
experience of the Estate Culture. The tour
includes a visit to a state-of-art Coffee
Curing Works (Seasonal). A total experience
of intricacies of Coffee growing, processing
& grading. The Coffee Tour culminates
with the Sunset view from atop the Sitalayagiri-Mullayanagiri,
which is acclaimed as one of the loftiest
peak after Himalayas at height of 6329 feet
(1912 mts above msl). A Naturalist will
be with you too to ensure that your outdoor
experience is enhanced. |
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| NECTAR IN STONE Package
includes |
- AC tourist sleeper class on Train to GOA and
Chair Car to Arsikere.
- Bed & Breakfast at hotels in Hubli, Hassan.
- Complimentary Lunch at Taj Chickmangalur,
Hotel Southern Star, Hassan on Bed and Breakfast
plan.
- Monument charges, transfers and sightseeing
with car or coach.
- Coffee tour optional INR 400
- Departure Sunday 7.20AM arrival Wednesday
at 6.30am
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