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Mumbai - Goa - Belgaum - Badami - Aihole -
Hospet - Hassan - Madikeri - Mysore - Bangalore
Take a trip into the past, you'll discover a land of
many surprises, Musical pillars, Stone dancers, Elephant
stables, Monumental temples, Sandy beaches, you will
enjoy them all while you enter through Gateway of India.
Day 01 : Arr. 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
"Archaeologist's Delight" In the morning you will visit
North Goa and South Goa in the afternoon. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 05 : Goa
Full day free to explore the city on your own (no
vehicle). Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Goa - Belgaum - Badami (275 Km & 06 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.
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
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 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 - 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 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. 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.
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