Destinations Covered:
Bombay - Goa - Balgaum - Badami - 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
-
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.
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
-
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
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 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 - Shravanbelagola - 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
- 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
(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.