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 - 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 K.Ms 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 ( 275 K.Ms 6 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.
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 K.Ms) 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
- Shravanabelagola - Hassan
Today
you will see the splendour of Shravanabelgola. 51
K.Ms 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 K.Ms 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.
Afterhnoon 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.
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 the Airport
for flight to your next destination.