Saunshi

Day Trips

Arrive in Saunshi and settle into your accommodation. Enjoy a traditional breakfast at a cozy local café. Take a leisurely walk around the resort grounds to get oriented.

Meet your guide for an introductory village tour. Visit a local craft shop to see artisans at work and learn about regional techniques. Sample seasonal fruit at a roadside stall while chatting with friendly vendors.

Watch the sunset over the surrounding paddy fields from a scenic viewpoint. Dine on classic North Karnataka dishes at a nearby restaurant. Attend a folk music performance under the starlit sky.

Begin with a hearty breakfast before visiting the ancient Shaanthi temple. Explore the ornately carved pillars and learn about the temple’s centuries-old history. Chat with the resident priest for fascinating legends.

Head to the local museum to see archaeological finds from the region. Wander through exhibits showcasing traditional costumes and weapons. Pause for a refreshing lassi at the museum café.

Stroll through the historic bazaar as lanterns light up the narrow lanes. Sample street snacks like mirchi bajji and sweet jalebi. Enjoy an impromptu folk dance performance by street artists.

Spend the morning helping farmers in the fields during harvest season. Dress in traditional attire and learn about organic farming methods. Enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast under a thatched pavilion.

Join women in the village for a handloom weaving session. Try your hand at spinning yarn and creating simple patterns. Sip herbal tea while listening to women share ancestral stories.

Attend a communal dinner hosted by a local family. Taste homemade curries, dal, and rotis cooked over a wood fire. Share songs and laughter around a bonfire beneath the open sky.

Set out early with a naturalist guide for a birdwatching trail through the forest outskirts. Spot peacocks, kingfishers, and colorful parrots. Enjoy a picnic breakfast near a serene pond.

Trek along a winding path to discover a hidden waterfall. Cool off with a dip in the crystal-clear pool below the falls. Snack on energy bars and fresh coconuts while resting on smooth rocks.

Return to your lodge for a relaxing herbal bath ritual. Savor a light kitchari dinner overlooking a lily-laden lagoon. Fall asleep to the gentle hum of nocturnal wildlife.

Begin with a sunrise yoga session on an open-air verandah. Practice pranayama breathing techniques guided by a seasoned instructor. Enjoy a rejuvenating smoothie bowl after your practice.

Indulge in an ayurvedic massage using locally sourced oils. Learn about pressure points and healing herbs from a therapist. Take time to relax in the spa’s steam room following the treatment.

Join a guided meditation session beneath swaying palm trees. Sip warm ginger tea while discussing the principles of mindfulness. Conclude with a light, sattvic dinner to nourish the body and soul.

Attend a pottery workshop led by master artisans in a village studio. Shape clay into traditional pots and bowls with patient guidance. Let your creations dry in the sun as you admire the studio courtyard.

Participate in a block-printing class in a charming textile workshop. Choose vibrant dyes and stamp elaborate motifs onto cotton scarves. Enjoy a village-style lunch of spicy pulav and raita.

Watch a demonstration of leather puppet carving in a twilight-lit hut. Help paint delicate facial features on your own mini-puppet. End the day with a brief puppet show recounting local folklore.

Head to the banks of the Malaprabha River for an early morning kayak excursion. Paddle through calm waters bordered by lush greenery. Pause to photograph kingfishers diving for fish.

Disembark at a sandy riverside beach for a picnic lunch. Try freshly prepared poha and coconut water under a shady banyan tree. Relax with your toes in the cool river shallows.

Return to camp to roast marshmallows over an open fire. Share stories of your day’s adventure with fellow travelers. Drift to sleep in a cozy riverside tent as crickets chirp softly.

Join a local chef at the market to handpick the freshest ingredients. Learn to differentiate between regional spices and choose the best ripest produce. Return to the kitchen for a demonstration in making the perfect masala.

Roll up your sleeves to prepare a multi-course lunch featuring jowar roti and a tangy chutney. Follow step-by-step lessons in tempering and spice balancing. Feast on your own creations alongside the chef’s family.

Embark on a street-food crawl through the village's night market. Sample varieties of bhel, sev puri, and sweet gulab jamun. End with a glass of chilled sol kadhi as you soak in the lively ambiance.

Rise before dawn to capture the first light illuminating terraced fields. Experiment with wide-angle shots and close-ups of dew-kissed spiderwebs. Share feedback over coffee at a nearby tea stall.

Visit a cluster of thatched-roof houses to photograph daily village life. Focus on candid shots of children playing and elders weaving baskets. Enjoy a simple lunch of idli-sambar cooked in a roadside hut.

Return to your room to review and edit your images with guidance from a professional photographer. Learn basic cropping and color correction tips. Present your best shot to the group before dinner.

Spend your last morning taking a peaceful walk through paddy fields at sunrise. Gather wildflowers and pick fresh herbs with a local guide. Enjoy a final hearty breakfast garnished with edible blooms.

Join a farewell luncheon featuring signature dishes from the region. Receive handmade gifts from your hosts as tokens of appreciation. Exchange contact details and promises to return someday.

Attend a festive send-off ceremony with folk music and dance under lantern-lit trees. Share hugs and express gratitude to everyone who made your journey special. Watch fireworks sparkle against the night sky as a final goodbye.