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Wayanad | Brahmagiri |
Talacauvery | Bhagamandala | Mysore Srirangapatnam | Somnathpur |
Bheemeshwari Sivanasamudra Mekedatu | Hogenekal falls | Mettur |
Erode | Srirangam Island Tiruvayur | Cholamandalam |Tanjuvar |Kumbakonam
| Poompuhar Karaikal | Pondicherry
About the holiday
This holiday is an exclusive trip that follows River Cauvery from start
to finish. A river which has national, political, scientific,
historical, mythological
and
cultural significance flows through a significant part of South
Karnataka. A river that has faced over a century of dispute, it
continues to flow for the people irrespective of caste, creed, race,
religion or origin. This celebrated trail has brimful of river tales
that have evolved over the years are waiting to be retold, revisited and
remembered.
Meandering across three states – Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, this
trip hopes that the traveller can ‘join the dots’ and unravel the hidden
mysteries, up surging issues and listen to the legends along the course
of its flow. The river has taken various manifestations over the years
of worship, struggle, birth and death for many people across different
occupations.
This river trail is specially crafted to suit the needs of a curious,
ardent and a serious traveller. However, it’s just as much fun as
history! If you think that a river trail with decades of history is fun,
then you are on the right track.
This holiday will take you along the flow of River Cauvery that will you
an experience of a lifetime – adventure, legends, mysteries,
politics, culture, history, politics – this trip promises you an all
encompassing journey that is filled with moments that you have never
experienced before.
River Cauvery is waiting for you. Get on with the flow…join the
dots…find what you get.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive to Wayanad.
Overnight at Wayanad.
Day 2: Leave early morning to where the River Cauvery originates.
Trek along Kuruva Dweep where you can literally hop, skip and jump over
107 islands. The tributaries of River Cauvery fill up this island.
Optional visit to a craft village, Uravu in Wayanad. Overnight at
Wayanad.
Day 3: Leave early morning to Kodagu, cleanse yourself in the
source of the River Cauvery, Talacauvery. Visit the holy shrine at
Baghamandala, beneath Talacauvery. Stroll along different plantations
and spices in Kodagu. River rafting and trek on the Brahmagiri range -
optional. Overnight stay a Kodagu.
Day 4: Leave early morning for Kabini rummaging past the
Nagarhole Bird Sanctuary. River raft or kayak along the ripples of River
Cauvery. Coracle rides helps you linger about the river. Overnight at
Kabini.
Day 5: Leave early morning for Srirangapatnam, Tipu’s town. Visit
the Bathing Ghat of and Nagakkals overlooking the Cauvery at Tirumakudal
Narsipur. These are reminiscent of legends and myths waiting to be
retold in Srirangapatnam. Stay overnight at Srirangapatnam.
Day 6: Leave early morning for Somnathpur to visit the famous
Keshava temple. Drive to Talakad, where the Cauvery flows and meanders
into several tributaries. Trek up Sivasamudram if possible and explore
the caves and nature on the way up. Drive to Bheemeshwari Fishing camp
for overnight stay.
Day 7: Relax on the banks of River Cauvery. Fishing is a common
activity at Bheemeshwari amongst other water sports. Lie on a hammock,
listening to the flow of the river if fishing is not your forte.
Overnight at Bheemeshwari.
Day 8: Drive to Sangama where Arkavati merges with Cauvery. Visit
'Mekedatu' (means, 'goat's leap' in Kannada) and Hogenakal falls. The
Cauvery, sweeps into Tamil Nadu and creates numerous waterfalls as the
water cuts through the rocky terrain. Explore a trekking route to Mettur
for camping else stay overnight near BR Hills.
Day 9: Drive down to Mettur along the Bhavani River and past
Erode where there is a confluence of Bhavani and Cauvery. Visit Kodumudi,
a small town on the banks of river Cauvery with an array of temples.
Overnight at Trichy.
Day 10: Visit Srirangam and enter the fertile delta of the River
Cauvery into Cholamandalam better known as Coramandel Coast. Srirangam
is bounded by the river on one side, and its tributary Kollidam (Coleroon)
on the other side. Overnight at Trichy.
Day 11: Explore the ancient temples and art village of Tanjavur.
Venture into the one of the oldest temple towns of Thiruvayavur and
Kumbakanom. Overnight at Poompuhar.
Day 12:
Explore Poompuhar, where the river meets the ocean. Ancient pottery
dating back to the 4th or 5th century C.E. has been discovered off shore
around this town. Overnight at Poompuhar.
Day 13: Leave for Karaikal, a peaceful way to end the long
lasting Cauvery river trail.
It is known for its diversity as people from different religions coexist
in perfect harmony here. Overnight at Karaikal.
Day 14: Drive past the Nagore Beach and Chidabaram, all the way
to Pondicherry for a relaxing lunch suited to your needs at the end of
this long, meandering journey. Depart from Chennai
How this holiday benefits local communities and the environment you
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