Duration:
16 Days Destinations:
Mumbai, Goa, Belgaum, Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Hospet,
Hassan, Shravanabelagola Madikeri, Mysore, Bangalore
Day
01: Arrive Mumbai You will be met on arrival and transferred to
the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: In Mumbai
Morning after breakfast proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai.
Your tour of Mumbai starts with a visit to the Gateway of India - the
majestic arch built on the waterfront to commemorate the visit of King
George V in 1911. The next stop on your tour of Bombay is the Prince of
Wales museum built in 1905. The museum consists of a fine collection of
miniature bas-reliefs from the Elephanta caves. Proceed along the Marine
Drive, one of Bombay's most popular promenades, dotted by skyscrapers on one
side and the Arabian Sea on the other. Proceed on to the Hanging Gardens a
beautiful landscaped garden built on a series of reservoirs. Then drive on
to Mani Bhawan where Mahatma Gandhi stayed from 1917-34.The tour terminates
at the Nehru planetarium.
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Day 03: Mumbai / Goa Morning after breakfast transfer
to the airport to board your flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: In 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 Day at leisure. 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: 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. 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: 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 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.
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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. 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 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. Afterhnoon 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.
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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 (Mumbai). 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.