Duration:16 Days/ 15 nights
Places Covered:Mumbai-Goa-Badami-Ajhole-Pattadakal-Hopset-Hassan-
Shrvanbelagola, Madikeri-Mysore-Srirangapatnam-Bangalore-Mumbai.
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On arrival you will be met by our representative & transferred to hotel,
where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. After traditional
welcome check in into hotel.
Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai
In the morning we have for you a half-day tour of: Gateway of India. The stone
archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style. Elephanta Caves
9 kms by sea. These 7th century rock – cut cave temples dedicated to
Lord Shiva are situated a top a hill on the island. With everlasting memories
of the day spend night at hotel.
Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai-Goa
Transfer to Airport for flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 04: Goa
Now, get ready to visit the city that is called the "Archaeologist Delight." In
the morning you will visit North Goa and South Goa in the afternoon.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Goa
Full Day free for leisurely activities at the beautiful, refreshing
and health prone beaches of Goa.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Goa - Belgaum - Badami
Today after breakfast drive to Badami enroute visiting Belgaum - a total picture
of contrasts. On one side is the old town area and modern on other, in the
heart of Belgaum is the Fort. Inside it are most famous Kamala Basti, the Jain
Temple & the Jama Masjid. The Kapileshwar Temple, the Ananthashayana.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Badami
Rock. Cut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem
to come alive before your eyes. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient
caves. All hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. Also a must see
are Bhutanatha temples that lend their names to the lake just beneath the cave
temples. Take a dip in this green tranquil river. It is said to have the healing
properties. Badami also has the eighteen inscriptions ranging from 06th to
09th century.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Badami - Aioli - Pattadakal - Hospet
Today is your lucky day as you are going to Hospet enroute visiting Aihole
and Pattadakal, and for that nothing can be said, as everything is self-explanatory.
Aihole, which is famous as the "cradle of the Indian Architecture". You will
also visit Pattadakal. Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha River, a
world heritage centre, has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture,
later continue towards Hospet.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Hospet
Come with us this morning to explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The importance
of this place lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijaynagar
Empire, (13 kms) is the most evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Hospet - Hassan
Have your breakfast and head towards the destination that has it all. Yes!
You guessed it right. We are going to Hassan. Set and refresh into hotel. Take
an excursion to Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoyasala’s
architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakeshava Temple: which took 103 years
to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural
heritage of Karnataka.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Hassan - Shravanabelagola -Hassan
Today you will see the splendour of Shravanabelgola. 51 kms south. East of
Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim centres. Here is the 17m high monolith
of Lord Bahubali. The world’s tallest monolithic statue. Rest of the
day you will remain free to explore the surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Hassan - Madikeri
Today is your lucky day as you are going to Hospet enroute visiting Aihole
and Pattadakal, and for that nothing can be said, as everything is self-explanatory.
Aihole, which is famous as the "cradle of the Indian Architecture". You will
also visit Pattadakal. Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha River, a
world heritage centre, has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture,
later continue towards Hospet.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Madikeri - Mysore
Today morning have your breakfast & ride with us to the exclusive locales
of Mysore. On arrival, check in into hotel. Refresh yourself & go to
visit: Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills. Towering over the city, these hills are
13 kms away from Mysore. Halfway up is the Nandi bull, a 4.8m monolith. Brindavan
Gardens. A site to be loved. The musical fountains & colourful lights
transform this place into a fairyland.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Mysore
Get up & get set for your visit to: Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery.
Housed in the Jagmohan Palace, the gallery has a collection of exquisite paintings.
In the afternoon visit Somnathpur. It is a little village where you can see
the famous 13th century temple well known for its great architectural beauty.
The star shaped temple with three shrines is the latest & well-preserved
heritage of hoyasala architecture.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Mysore - Srirangapatnam - Bangalore
Today morning, you are free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Afternoon
drive to Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam. Capital of the warrior.
King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are
well worth a visit. In the evening, drive to Bangalore. On arrival check into
hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Bangalore - Mumbai
Today morning come with us to explore the "city of gardens" . We will take
you to Vidhan Saudha. It houses the State’s Legislature and Secretariat,
Nandi Temple. One of the oldest temple, popularly known as the Bull temple.
In the evening take your flight to Bombay. On arrival transfer to hotel where
we will be holding the rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner being
organized by us. Departure transfer to International Airport for flight back
home.
