Coastal Karnataka women group trip - ex. Mangalore

Coastal Karnataka – Treasures of Karavali

Karnataka

4 Days

Light Walk/Climb (1-3 km/day)

START DATE

23 JAN, Fri

END DATE

26 JAN, Mon

₹30,500*

on double sharing

* 5% GST extra

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Coastal Karnataka – Treasures of Karavali

₹ 30,500 * 5% GST extra

START DATE

23 JAN, Fri

END DATE

26 JAN, Mon

₹ 30,500 * 5% GST extra

This new year, join us on a serene, fun-filled, and enjoyable Coastal Karnataka women group trip. Surrounded by the two more popular coastal destinations of India, the coast of Karnataka does not get the attention it deserves. The Karavali encompasses everything that makes for a good vacation – beautiful beaches, calm backwaters, thriving culture and a vibrant food scene. Add to that a geological wonder and a GI tagged flower, and you have gotten yourself a treat!

Highlights

Enjoy kayaking in Kundapura's backwaters

Witness Yakshagana, a traditional dance ritual of coastal Karnataka

Visit the world’s third largest Shiva statue in Murdeshwara

Experience a journey through time at the Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum

Important

Our Coastal Karnataka tour is from Mangalore.

Getting there

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Arrive by 9 AM on 23 JAN

Mangalore Airport (IXE)

Karnataka

Return anytime on 26 JAN

Mangalore Airport (IXE)

Karnataka

Itinerary

21°C - 33°C | Warm, humid days, Pleasant nights

Chance of rain: Low

Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change

Day 1 : Arrival. Beach therapy. Kayaking. Yakshagana.

Drive: 2-3 hrs

Kayaking

Cultural Performance

Arrive at Mangalore airport or railway station and after an authentic Mangalorean breakfast, proceed to Kundapura. Check into your beach-facing stay and relax. In the evening step out to the Kundapura backwaters for some kayaking. Visit the lighthouse. After dinner, step out to visit a local temple and witness Yakshagana, literally translated to the dance of the demigods. Overnight at Kundapura.

It would be an early start for you today. So, the afternoon is just to relax and catch up on some rest.

FUN FACT!

Yakshagana makeup (vesha) is highly symbolic. Bold colours like red, black and white are used to show demon characters (rakshasas), while calm hues of green, yellow and orange represent heroic/divine characters.

Day 2 : Ocean and backwater cruise. Kamalashile Suparshva Cave. Murudeshwara.

Mangrove cruise

Drive: 3-5 hrs

Local sightseeing

Start early in the morning towards the Delta point and go for a cruise in the ocean and in the Kundapura backwaters to the mangroves. Also visit the small flower market of Kundapura to see the Udupi Mallige, a GI tagged flower of the region. Post breakfast, visit the Kamalashile Cave temple and have lunch around the temple premises. Proceed to visit Murudeshwara, home to world’s third largest Shiva statue. Overnight at Kunapura.

Don't miss the exquisite Udupi Mallige flower! A special type of jasmine with its own GI tag!

FUN FACT!

Did you know? The gopuram at the Murdeshwara temple comes with its own elevator. Just mount it and you can experience a 360 degree panoramic view of the coastline, the sea, and the Shiva statue!

Day 3 : St. Mary’s Island. Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum.

Drive: 3-4 hrs

Local sightseeing

Local cuisine

Check out after breakfast and proceed to visit the St. Mary’s Islands. After lunch, visit the Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum for a captivating journey through time. Later, check into your Mangalore hotel and go for the customary Mangalorean thali and local ice cream. Overnight at Mangalore.

St. Mary’s Islands is also known as Thonsepar, and is a set of four small islands in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Malpe in Udupi, Karnataka, India. They are known for their distinctive geological formation of columnar rhyolitic lava.

About Hasta Shilpa - This open air museum was conceptualized by Vijayanath Shenoy, showcases meticulously restored heritage homes and artifacts offering a vivid glimpse into Canara and Malnad’s rich cultural tapestry.

Day 4 : Fly out

Return flights

Get dropped at the airport/railway station for your return journey. Our Coastal Karnataka all women group trip ends here.

Book your return flights / train tickets anytime from Mangalore. Hotel check-out is at 11 AM.

Important

Our Coastal Karnataka tour is from Mangalore.

Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 12,000 + 5% GST

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Coastal Karnataka tour package includes:

Accommodation for 3N on double sharing basis.

Airport transfer in AC vehicle in batches.

All transportation in an AC vehicle during the trip, as per the itinerary.

Three major meals of the day starting from breakfast on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4. Tea/Coffee with breakfast is included.

All entry tickets.

Ocean and backwater boating.

Ferry to St. Mary’s island.

Toll and Parking.

Your F5 trip lead.

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Flights/Train/Bus to Mangalore from your city of residence, and return.

Tea/coffee/beverages, mid-meal snacks and food other than mentioned in inclusions.

Alcohol

Packaged drinking water

Camera charges

Activity charges other than mentioned.

Tips and personal expenses.

Medication

Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.

5% GST

Policy

Terms & Conditions

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION

15% of the trip cost if cancelled 90 days or more in advance.

25% of the trip cost if cancelled 89 – 60 days in advance.

50% of the trip cost if it is cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.

Last 15 days – no show – the entire amount will be forfeited.

If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges will apply

DISCLAIMER

All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.

F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.

FAQs

What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary for more details on the stays being used in the Coastal Karnataka women only group trip.

What type of food will be available?

Coastal and Mangalorean cuisine will be available.

Which beaches are we covering during the Coastal Karnataka women only trip?

Coastal Karnataka has a lot of beaches, some more famous than the others. We will only be staying at Beejadi beach and will visit Malpe beach.

What if I want to arrive early or extend my stay?

We have designed the trip such that you experience different aspect of the region. If you come in a day early or stay late, and want to cover other things in the region, please let us know and we will arrange for the logistics at extra cost.

Can I join the trip as a solo female traveller?

Absolutely! If you are travelling on your own and looking for solo women travel groups, our tours are designed for you. Most women joining our trips are solo travellers, who join as strangers and leave as friends. If you have more question, feel free to get in touch with us.

What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Note on Smoking and Alcohol policy: Everyone joining is an adult and we realise that we cannot dictate the behaviour on how you should enjoy the trip. There are different kinds of local mild brews that you can sample. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable.If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray.

How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.

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Perfect India experience for NRIs

F5 Escapes helped design the perfect India experience for NRIs who were visiting India after a long time, especially with a younger child. They balanced their travel plans with visits to family, a pilgrimage, and sightseeing in Karnataka.

- Sneha Rao