Plan The Unplanned presents Banavasi - First Capital of Karnataka.

We all feed and learn from our Kisans !!

Indias heart lies in its villages. Every rural community is steeped in folklore and indigenous craft. The traditional way of life will greatly enrich anyones energy. Deep into the roads from Sirsi, lies a small village with a bus stand being the only source of transportation for people, pineapple the daily snack which the whole village rejoices on, milk brewed from buffalo every morning, different cuisines at every point of time, the true feeling of being a Kannadiga smelling from the soil.

Let us explore one of the unseen unexplored historical places in Karnataka.

The Kadambas were the first indigenous dynasty to use Kannada, the language of the soil, at an administrative leave in the history of Karnataka.

This is Banavasi - the oldest and the First Capital of Karnataka. It lies deep in the rainforests of the Western Ghats with the Varada river flowing around it on three sides.

Existing since 4000 BC, the period of Mahabharata, Banavasi was known as Vanavasika. Greek geographer Ptolemy mentioned Banavasi as Banousi in his famous book in 1st century A.D. It was called Jayanthipura or Vaijayanthi Pura during the Kadamba period in the early 4th century A.D. Huen Tsang the Chinese traveler-monk who was in India between 630-644 C.E, visited Konkanapura called Konkanapulo (referred in Chinese scripts) or Banavasi.

Its an eco-tourism destination which is rustic and rural flavors, and you can look forward to real cultural experience while enjoying the beauty of nature.There will be no TV in rooms as well encourage you to be in the outdoors enjoying various activities like bird watching, Nature walk, Heritage walk etc.

The meal which we serve you comprises a wide range of fresh powders and chutneys made of lentils, chilies, tamarind, and oil cake with Rice / Millets. The food is made by local families. It is noncommercial and healthy.

Don't forget to try the fresh Pineapples. The best Pineapples are grown in Banavasi.

There are many skilled craftspersons like carpenters, potters, rangoli artists, pith coronet carver, 0tyakshagana mask makers, etc. who excel in their craft. You can meet, interact and buy directly from them.

Cost - Rs 3699 ( exclusive of tax)

Trek Dates - 20th - 22nd Apr, 4th - 6th May 2018

Trek Level - Easy

Itinerary

Day 0

Leave Bangalore by 8:00 PM.

Day 1

- Reach Banavasi around 6 AM
- Freshen up.
- Have Breakfast.
- Leave for Chandragutti fort with packed lunch.
- Trek to the fort till 12 noon
- Have lunch at the top.
- Leave for Unchalli falls.
- Enjoy Sunset at Gudnapura Lake.
- Reach back to homestay.
- Activities and dinner.

Day 2

- Wake up at 6 AM. Small walk to Pampa vana for yoga and enjoying the sunrise.
- Visit Madhukeshwara Temple
- Workshop by Locals about cooking with Pineapple along with Breakfast.
- Leave from Homestay.
- Nature walk in Gudavi Bird Sanctuary.
- Leave for Bangalore at 12 noon.

Included

- Transportation(Non AC) to and fro from Bangalore
- Local traditional Banavasi Food ( Veg Only )
- 2 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Sharing basis accommodation in homestay/rooms.
- A local cultural experience you gain.
- Connecting with local culture of Old Karnataka

Not included

- Second Day Lunch
- Personal Expense(snacks, mineral water etc.)
- Any kind of insurance
- Anything not included in the inclusions above

Experimental activities which you can indulge in

- Village walk
- Learn craftsmanship from locals.
- Organic plantation walk.
- Workshop on Chittara Painting

Note:
1. Consumption of alcohol, intoxicants, and smoking would not be tolerated during the entire course of the journey. Kindly co-operate with us to make the experience more fun.
2. Put Litter in its place, do not trash the mother earth.
3. Plan The Unplanned shall not be responsible for any of your belongings, valuables, jewelry etc. Kindly do take care.
4. In the case of traffic delays or breakdowns expect a few delay in reaching the destination.