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
Mumbai-The city of dreams. For the day visit Gateway of India, Prince
of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills
offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla
Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) and
then to Dhobi Ghat. Also visit Afgan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay
nerve centre), Colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive. 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
Goa : Rome in India. We start our half-day sightseeing tour from
the slopes of Altinho Hill for a breathtaking view of Panjim and
river Mandovi. Then to Dona-Paula for a view of India's largest
natural harbour-Mormugao. Afterwards we visit old Goa and see the
Basillica of Bom Jesus which contains the tomb & mortal remains
of St. Francis Xavierh housed in a silver ornate casket , Se. Cathedral-
the biggest Church in the East, St. Cajetan- built like St. Peter
(Rome), Church of Our Lady Rosary and St. Monica. 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 kms 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 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
Mysore: Sublime expressions of stone. Full day excursion to Sravanbelagola,
Belur and Halebid. At Sravanbelagola, hewn out of a single rock
and visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara,
which is bathed with milk , sandalwood,saffron once every 12 years.
The Chennakesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite
example of Hoysala art. Halebid 's 12th century Hoysaleswara and
Kedareswara temples are masterpieces of Hindu art. 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 - Srirangapatnam – Bangalore - Departure
Today morning, you are free to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Afternoon 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 and transfer to airport for onward flight.