Duration: 16 Days
Destinations:
Mumbai, Goa, Belgaum, Badami, Aihole, Hospet, Hassan, Madikeri, Mysore,
Bangalore
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: In 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, Prince of Whales
Museum & 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.
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Day 03: Mumbai - Goa Transfer to Airport for
flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 04 Goa
Now, be ready to visit the city that is called the "Archaeologist's
Delight" In the morning you will visit North Goa and South Goa in the
afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: In Goa Today
is your day, i. e. It's the day to relax. Where ? At the beautiful,
refreshing and health prone beaches of Goa. Overnight at hotel.
Day
06: Goa - Belgaum - Badami ( 275 Kms/ 6 Hrs) 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: In Badami Rock-cut cave
Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive
before your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed. 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 - Aihole - 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 India
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.
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Day 09: In Hospet Come with us this morning
to explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The touristic importance of this
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 Hoysala
architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakesava 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 - Shravanbelagola - Hassan Today you will see the
splendor of Shravanbelgola. 51 kms south - east of Hassan, one of most
important Jain Pilgrim centers. 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. Spend your night at hotel.
Day
12: Hassan - Madikeri Today morning we will be going to Madikeri, a
place which is called as the "Scotland Of India". On arrival set
yourself in the hotel, refresh yourself and come with us to visit Madikeri
Fort , Abbey Falls , Nisargadhama - Known for its calm, serene beauty, this
place is an ideal picnic spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the
year. 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 fairy
land. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: In Mysore Get
up & get set for your visit to: Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery -
Housed in the Jag Mohan 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 Hoysala architecture. Overnight at
hotel. ]
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Day 15: Mysore - Sirangapatnam - Bangalore Today
morning, you are free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Afternoon drive
to Bangalore enroute visiting Sirangapatnam . 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 Sudha - It houses the State's
Legislature and Secretariat, Nandi Temple - One of the oldest temples,
popularly known as the Bull temple. In the evening