Overview
Karnataka Culture Tour
- 8 NIGHTS 9 DAYSDURATION
- bangalore START CITY
- goa END CITY
- PRICE ON REQUEST
Trip Highlights
Transport
Flight/ Car/ Train
Accomodation
Budget/ Standard/ Deluxe/ Luxury
Sightseeing
Monuments/ Tourist Places
Meal
CP/ MAP/ AP
Route
- Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami.
Itinerary
- Day 1
- Bangalore
Arrival
Meet on arrival and transfer to a Hotel, depending on the arrival time, afternoon half-day tour to Iskcon temple - the Krishna Temple is a blend of Modern technology and spiritual harmony, Lalbagh - 240 acres of beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, Vidhana Soudha - this massive building houses the state Legislature and the Secretariat, Bull Temple-Dravidian Style temple, has a huge monolithic bull is the vahana of Lord Shiva, later on return to hotel and overnight.
- Day 02
Bangalore - Mysore
130 Kms / 03 Hrs
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore Known for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling gardens and treelined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, the City Royale always figures in the tourist itinerary, Enroute visit Srirangapatna Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Tippu summer Palace, Mosque, and Srirangapatna Temple. On arrival in Mysore check into a hotel and evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a top a hill-the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions. Maharaja Palace the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo Saracenic Style among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne displayed during the Dasara celebrations, Later on in the evening visit Brindavan Garden the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland Return to hotel and overnight.
- Day 03
Mysore - Hassan
120 Kms / 03 Hrs
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Hassan, enroute visit Shravanabelagola The monolithic statue of Lord Gomateshwara, a Jain saint and an object of worship for centuries, standing atop one of the hills. On arrival check into a hotel. After lunch visit Belur - The most photographed and perhaps the best and they are a must on every tourist temple itinerary and Halebid - the temple, perched on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural extravaganza. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 04
Hassan - Hampi
Via Hospet (360kms/7hrs)
Early morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Hampi- the World Heritage Center, is the most beautiful and evocative of all the ruins of Karnataka. Capital of Vijayanagar kingdom is full of delightful surprises. On arrival check into a hotel. Overnight. - Day 05
Hampi
Hospet Excursion
Morning breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing, visit to King Palace - This is the largest enclosure, including two major platform structures, an underground chamber which must have served as a treasury or private audience hall, Mahanavami Dibba - Equally impressive is the massive Mahanavami Dibba, where the kings once sat on gem-studded golden thrones and watched processions pass by. Queen Bath - This structure has a very plain exterior but the interior is stunningly ornate, with graceful arched corridors, projecting balconies and lotus-shaped fountains that used to spout perfumed water for the ladies of the court. Return to hotel and overnight.
- Day 06
Hampi
Full Day Local City Tour
Morning breakfast and full day sight seeing, visit to Lotus Mahal - This visually appealing structure has two levels, with open pavilions at the bottom and balconies above. An elegant example of the fusion of the Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture, Elephant Stables - An imposing edifice with arched entrances and many domes that once housed the magnificent state elephants. Pushkarni - This stepped water tank, excavated in the mid-1980s, was originally a part of the palace complex, Hazara Rama Temple - This was a royal temple reserved for ceremonial use. The entire temple is embellished with bas-relief depicting scenes from the epic Ramayana. Return back to hotel and Overnight.
- Day 07
Hampi - Badami
140 Kms / 03 Hrs
Morning breakfast and check out and proceed to Badami. On arrival check in to the Hotel, Lunch and half day sight seeing visiting to Badami Caves Picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills, the exquisite sculptures and the rust red sandstone cliffs of Badami tell many a taleof yore, North Fort - This is the largest enclosure, including two major platform structures, an underground chamber which must have served as a treasury or private audience hall, several other platforms, Banashankari - is a quaint hamlet taking its name from the goddess Banashankari. Built in the Dravidian style, the temple is dedicated to Banashankari, a form of Parvati. Return back to hotel and overnight. - Day 08
Badami
Aihole and Pattadakal Excursion Tour
Morning breakfast and proceed for a day excursion to Aihole and Pattadakal, Aihole is famous as the Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture has over 125temples all intricately carved and rich in detail famous ones are Lad Khan Temple, Drug (fort) Temple, Ravalphadi Cave Temple, Konti Temple Complex, Jain Meguthi Temple are few not to be missed. Pattadakal- A World Heritage center has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. Temples to visited area Virupaksha, Mallikarjuna and Panatha. Return back to Badami in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.
- Day 09
Badami - Goa
230 Kms / 05 Hrs
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Panjim, Goa Capital to board your flight or train. Tour ends.
OPTIONALDay 10 / Day 11 / Day 12 you can stay in Goa and enjoy the best beaches.
- Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis as Per Plan.
- Assistance on Arrival & Departure.
- Daily Breakfast at Hotel.
- Private A/c vehicle for Airport transfers & sightseeing.
- All permit fees & hotel taxes
- Air Fare/Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips. Liquor, boating & joy rides.
- Any other item not specified in “Cost Includes.
- City Guide.
- Monument Entry Fees.
- Video Camera & Camera Fees etc.
- Any meals / tipping / personal exp etc.
- Additional sightseeing or usages of vehicle not mention in the itinerary.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blocks etc (to be borne by the clients directly on the spot).
- Govt. Service Tax. 05%
Tour Map
Price
TOUR COST : Per Person on twin Sharing Basis (In INR)
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