Karnataka Tour Packages
Karnataka Heritage Tour
Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai
- Goa - Belgaum - Badami - Aihole - Hospet - Hassan - Madikeri - Mysore - Bangalore
- Mumbai
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, 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.
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 "Archaeologists 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. Its
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 Kapaleeswarar Temple, the Ananthashayana. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 07 Badami Rockcut 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 Day 06th to
Day 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 1Day 0
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 Channekeshava Temple : which took 1Day 03 years to complete.
The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Hassan
- Shravanbelgola Hassan
Today you will see the splendor of Shravanbelgola. 51 kms south east of
Hassan, one of most importantJain Pilgrim centers.
Here
is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali the worlds 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 & colorful lights
transform this place into a fairy land. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14
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 centurytemple
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 - 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 States
Legislature and Secretariat, Nandi Temple One of the oldest temple, popularly
known as the Bull temple. In the evening take your flight to 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.