Culture
& Heritage Of The Exotic South India
Bombay-Goa-Belgaum-Badami-Aihole-Hospet-Hassan-Madikeri-Mysore-Bangalore
(15 Nights / 16 Days)
Day 01 / Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai ,meet assist at the airport and transfer
to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.
 Day
02 / Mumbai
After breakfast proceed for a half day tour of Mumbai
covering 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. Night stay in Mumbai.
Day
03 / Mumbai - Goa
After breakast transfer to Airport for flight to Goa.
On arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Goa.
Day
04 / Goa
Ater breakfast visit the city that is called the "Archaeologist’s
Delight" In the morning you will visit North Goa
covering Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the
city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists.South
Goa in the afternoon. Night stay in Goa.
Day
05 / Goa
After breakfast ,It’s the day to relax. Also visit
the exquisite churches from the Portuguese era with
their remarkable architecture and mysterious history
make the city truly exhilarating. Follow this up by
an afternoon and evening on the silvery sands and serene
waters. Goa’s splendid coastline extends over
100 kilometres, and some of the world’s most charming
beaches are located here. If time permits, Churches
of astounding historical importance could squeeze in.
Night stay in Goa.
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. Night stay in Badami.
Day
07 / Badami
After breakfast proceed for city tour covering 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. Night stay in Badami.
Day
08 / Badami – Aihole – Pattadakal –
Hospet
Today after breakfast proceed for 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".
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. Night stay in Hospet.
 Day
09 / Hospet
This morning 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.
Night stay in Hospet.
Day
10 / Hospet - Hassan
Have breakfast and head towards the destination that
has it all. Yes it is Hassan. Transfer to 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. Night stay in Hassan.
Day
11 / Hassan - Shravanbelagola – Hassan
After breakfast proceed to 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. Night stay in Hassan.
Day
12 / Hassan – Madikeri
In the morning have breakfast and move for Madikeri,
a place which is called as the "Scotland Of India".
On arrival ,transfer to hotel. Later 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. Night stay in Madikeri.
Day
13 / Madikeri – Mysore
Have your breakfast & ride to the exclusive locales
of Mysore. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Later 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.
Night stay in Mysore.
Day
14 / Mysore
Have breakfast and set to visit : 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. Night stay in Mysore.
 Day
15 / Mysore - Sirangapatnam – Bangalore
Morning, 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 transfer to hotel. Night stay in Banglore.
Day
16 / Bangalore – Mumbai - Departure
Today morning come with us to explore the "city
of gardens" . Visit Vidhan Sudha – 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 flight to Bombay.
On arrival, transfer to hotel and refresh. Transfer
to International Airport to board the onward flight.
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