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 : MumbaiIn 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 : Bombay -
GoaTransfer to Airport for flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : GoaNow, 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 :
GoaToday 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 Kapaleeswarar Temple,
the Ananthashayana. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 :
BadamiRock-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 - HospetToday 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 : HospetCome 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 - HassanHave 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 103 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 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 - MadikeriToday 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 -
MysoreToday 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 : MysoreGet 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 - MumbaiToday 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.
TOUR ENDS.