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Bombay-Goa-Belgaum-Badami-Aihole-Hospet-Hassan-Madikeri-Mysore-Bangalore
(14 Nights / 15 Days)


 

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

Mumbai-The city of dreams. For the day visit Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) and then to Dhobi Ghat. Also visit Afgan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve centre), Colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive. 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.

Day 03 Mumbai - Goa

Transfer to Airport for flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Goa

Goa : Rome in India. We start our half-day sightseeing tour from the slopes of Altinho Hill for a breathtaking view of Panjim and river Mandovi. Then to Dona-Paula for a view of India's largest natural harbour-Mormugao. Afterwards we visit old Goa and see the Basillica of Bom Jesus which contains the tomb & mortal remains of St. Francis Xavierh housed in a silver ornate casket , Se. Cathedral- the biggest Church in the East, St. Cajetan- built like St. Peter (Rome), Church of Our Lady Rosary and St. Monica. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 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 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 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 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 Mysore

Mysore: Sublime expressions of stone. Full day excursion to Sravanbelagola, Belur and Halebid. At Sravanbelagola, hewn out of a single rock and visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara, which is bathed with milk , sandalwood,saffron once every 12 years. The Chennakesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid 's 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are masterpieces of Hindu art. 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.

Day 15 Mysore - Srirangapatnam – Bangalore - Departure

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 and transfer to airport for onward flight.

Cost Per Person
  16 apr 09 - 31 Aug 09 01 Sep 08 - 15 Apr 09
  Twin Single Twin Single
Royal NA NA USD 2555 USD 4810
Classic NA NA USD 1780 USD 3310
Economy NA NA USD 1485 USD 2805
There will be a supplement for Christmas Eve & New Year Eve.

Cost includes:
» 14 nights accommodation as per the itinerary with daily breakfast.
» Surface Travel by exclusive air-conditioned car.
» All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned car.
» Local English speaking guides.
» All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc.

Cost does not include:

» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Any airfare
» Tips, laundry.
» Any item not shown in Cost Includes.

Hotels Selected - Royal

Mumbai: Trident
Goa: Raddison
Badami: Hotel Badami Court
Hospet: Hotel Malligai
Hassan: Hoyshala Village
Madikeri: Orange County
Mysore: Royal Orchid

Hotels Selected - Classic

Mumbai: Ambassdor
Goa: Cidadi Goa
Badami: Hotel Badami Court
Hospet: Hotel Malligai
Hassan: Southern Star
Madikeri: Club Mahendra
Mysore: Sandesh The Prince

Hotels Selected - Economy

Mumbai: Godwin
Goa: Marquis
Badami: Badami Court
Hospet: Malligai
Hassan: Southern Star
Madikeri: Coorg International
Mysore: Viceroy

Note: In case of non Availability of Rooms, Hotels of same Standard will be used.

 

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