LEPAKSHI AND NANDI HILLS WITH ACCOMPANYING GUIDE + BREAKFAST + LUNCH
Description
A fascinating day trip exploring an array of cultural, historical, and natural wonders of India
Our first stop is for a sumptuous South Indian breakfast. We then quickly make our way to a quaint town to explore an amazing medieval temple having India’s biggest Nandi bull; Snake sculpture and the largest hand-painted fresco. It is the home of a few mysterious hanging pillars too
We then move on to watch skillful workers create silk thread out of silk cocoons at a cottage sericulture workshop. Get to know the various stages in the creation of fine silk cloth that this region is historically famous for. The next stop is a pottery workshop where you can try your hand at making a custom urn or a pot of clay. A visit to a quaint century-year-old train station stuck in a time warp, follows.
We then move on to explore a remarkable 9th-century Hindu temple frozen in time. It is the oldest one in the Bangalore region. Learn about the fabled empires of South India that have left their marks within its boundaries.
The region is home to one of India’s handful of Biodiversity Heritage sites. We explore his remarkable 800-year-old Tamarind trees grove. The gnarled tree trunks and extraordinary root suckers propping the old trees are a botanical marvel.
Our final stop is a visit to the ramparts of a couple of forts from the 16th and 18th centuries. Get to know about the valiant 18th-century warrior and statesman, Tipu Sultan and his indelible impact and contributions.
We are back in Bangalore by about 6 pm.
Tour info
Included
Breakfast and Lunch
Transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan
Passionate and fluent English Heritage Expert
All entrance fees
Bottled water
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (From central Bangalore area only)
Excluded
Personal shopping
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Things to know
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel at least 7 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days (s) of the scheduled departure, ther...
If you cancel at least 7 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days (s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Rescheduling: Will be strictly subject to availability
TIME
The timings of this tour are 6:30 am to 6 pm (approx).
The timings of this tour are 6:30 am to 6 pm (approx).
PRICING
Prices shown on Hidden Gems Tours website are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change until the booking has been confirmed. Unless otherwise specified, prices do not include any local taxes, charges, or fees.
Prices shown on Hidden Gems Tours website are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change until the booking has been confirmed. Unless otherwise specified, prices do not include any local taxes, charges, or fees.
AVAILABILITY
This tour is available all days, but limited.
This tour is available all days, but limited.
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