Activities in Southern Karnataka
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Wonder La
Located 30km out of Bangaluru on the Mysore highway, this massive aqua park offers dozens of water rides.
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Swaasthya Ayurveda Retreat Village
For an exceptionally peaceful and refreshing ayurvedic vacation, head the Swaasthya Ayurveda Retreat Village, where you can spend some time in quiet meditation and feel your senses feast on the lush greenery, the aromatic herb gardens, the simple vegetarian food and the gurgling sounds of the Cauvery River. Daily rates include basic yoga sessions; for specific ayurvedic treatments, there are a range of special packages on offer. Book well in advance.
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Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre
Set on 16 acres of gardens, the classy Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre is a place that derives its therapies from ancient scriptures and prescriptions. A wide range of treatments are on offer, as well as basic training programs. It’s wise to visit with some time on your hands; the best deals are the overnight-stay packages (Indian/foreigner from Rs9300/US$269).
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V-Track
Raja Shekhar and Ganesh at V-Track can arrange one- to 10-day treks including guide, accommodation and food. Rates are around Rs600 per person per day, and can vary depending on the duration and number of people. Short walks take only a day or two to prepare. For long treks, trips on obscure routes or big groups, it’s best to give a week’s notice.
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Mysore City Tour
Mysore City Tour leaves from the KSTDC Hotel Mayura Hoysala. This comprehensive tour takes in city sights plus Chamundi Hill, Srirangapatnam and Brindavan Gardens. It's a long day, but likely to leave you breathless. Bookings can be made at the KSTDC Transport Office or at travel agencies around town.
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Chiraayu Ayurvedic Health & Rejuvenation Centre
These people take their practice seriously, so don’t make vague demands like ‘I’d like a massage!’. Take an appointment, discuss your problems, and the resultant therapy could range from a day-long spa session (from Rs700) to long-term programs.
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Emerge Spa
Mysore’s spa operations are spearheaded by the slick Emerge Spa, where you can drop by for an hour’s ayurvedic massage starting around Rs750, or choose from a range of Balinese massage, hydrotherapy and beauty treatments.
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Soukya
Soukya offers some of the best programs in ayurvedic therapy and yoga (per hour therapy Indian/foreigner Rs2200/US$55) at its internationally renowned place set on a picture-perfect 30-acre organic farm.
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Kerala Ayurveda
Based in the eastern part of town, Kerala Ayurveda, a veteran in the wellness industry offers holistic ayurvedic treatment through its centres across Bengaluru. Prices kick off from around Rs600.
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Getoff ur ass
Getoff ur ass has perfect recipes for outward-bound adventures, including rafting, kayaking, trekking and mountaineering in Karnataka and elsewhere. It also sells and rents outdoor gear.
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Coorg Trails
Coorg Trails can arrange day treks for Rs400 per person, and a 22km trek to Kotebetta, including an overnight stay in a village, for Rs1200 per person. The office is near the town hall.
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Urban Yoga Centre
Stylish Urban Yoga Centre has a smart yoga studio offering a range of classes, and sells yoga clothes, accessories and books.
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Ayurjeevan
Ayurjeevan offers a whole range of rejuvenating ayurvedic packages, with 30-minute sessions kicking off at around Rs400.
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Kerala Ayurvedic Health Centre
More of a clinic than a spa, Kerala Ayurvedic Health Centre offers four-hour sessions. Training courses and yoga classes are also given.
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Sri Patanjala Yogashala
The baby of well-respected Ashtanga practitioner BNS Iyengar (not to be confused with BKS Iyengar, famed exponent of Iyengar yoga).
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Amoeba
A date with the lanes at this state-of-the-art bowling alley costs Rs100 to Rs150 per person, depending on the time of day.
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Atma Vikasa Centre
‘Backbending expert’ Yogacharya Venkatesh offers courses in yoga, Sanskrit and meditation. Opposite State Bank of India.
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Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute
Founded by the renowned Ashtanga teacher K Pattabhi Jois, who taught Madonna her yoga moves.
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