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On arrival, our local representative will welcome and escort
you to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Morning, after breakfast, sightseeing of Bangalore which
includes a visit to the legendary, warrior, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Vidhan Soudha,
and Cubbon Park.
Afternoon, drive to Mysore (142 kms, about three and a haIf-hours drive),
en route visiting Srirangapatnam
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. On arrival, transfer
to Quality Inn Southern Star(4-Star). Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast proceed by road to Hospet (370 kms, seven
hours drive). On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning, after breakfast, drive to Hassan (120 kms, three
hours drive), en route visiting Sravanabelgola,
famous for its colossal statue of Gomateshwara ,also referred to as Lord Bahubali.
Carved out of a monolithic stone, the imposing 17 metre high statue of Gomateshwar
towers in majestic splendor and is visible even from a distance of 20 Kms.
On reaching Hassan, transfer to the hotel.
This afternoon, we leave for a half-day excursion to Belur
and Halebid. Belur, situated on the banks of Yagachi river,
was the capital of the Hoysala dynasty, before it was moved to Halebid . Visit
the Chennakesava Temple and Viranarayana Temple. Halebid (31 kms from Hassan).
The ancient town of the Hoysala empire. Visit the Jain Bastis and the famous
Hoysalesvara temple, which is the largest Hoysala temple, it was started in
AD 1121 and remained unfinished 85 years later. Overnight at hotel
Morning, after breakfast, sightseeing of Mysore - city
of royal palaces. Your tour includes a visit City Palace and
Chamundi Hill, which has temple to Goddess Durga. This evening, visit the
beautiful and exquisitely illuminated Brindavan Gardens, sprawling amidst
gorgeous cascading fountains. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, leave for a full day excursion
to Hampi (13 kms away), once
the seat of the Vijayanagar empire and the great centre for Hindu rule for
200 years from its foundation in 1336 AD. Visit the Citadel, Virupaksha temple,
the market place, which leads down to Vittala Temple - a world heritage monument
dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In Krishanpura visit Krishna Temple, further visit
the Zenna, Royal and Darbar enclosures and also the Queen's Bath. Overnight
at hotel.
After breakfast, leave by road to Badami (300 kms, six
hours drive), en route visiting Pattadakal
and Aihole.
Pattadakal (19 Kms from Aihole), is a world heritage site.
It served as the second capital of the Chalukya Kings between the 7th and
8th centuries.Visit the archaeological park to see the Jambulinga and Kadasiddheshvara
temple, Galaganatha temple, Sangameshvara temple, Kashi Vishveshvara temple
and the largest Virupaksha temple.
Aihole. This was the first Chalukya capital. There are about
140 temples - half within the fort walls. The main temples are enclosed in
a park, visit the Durgigudi temple, Lad Khan temple, Gaudar Gudi Temple, Chikki
temple. Ravan Phadi Cave temple, Buddhist temple and Meguti temple. Your journey
continues to Badami. Your journey continues to Badami. On arrival, transfer
to Hotel Badami Court (best available). Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, leave by road to Goa by
surface 359 kms six to seven hours). On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Goa,
this drop of golden sun is bestowed upon with innumerable gifts - picturesque
landscape, golden beaches, historic monuments , pleasant climate, and culinary
expertise. The beaches of Goa fascinate visitors and locals alike. Miles and
Miles of the coastal enchantment, but one can never get enough of it as every
visit reveals something new. Overnight at hotel.
This morning, after breakfast, we take
a tour of Old Goa and South
Goa includes Old Goa Churches like the Basilica of Bom Jesus
,Se Cathedral , temples of Shri Mangesh and Shri Shatadurga, Dona Paula Bay
and Miramar. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast
at hotel. Full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast
at hotel. Full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport
to board the flight to your next destination.
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