Karnataka Calling

Karnataka, a Southern Indian destination, boasts a blend of natural, historical, and architectural heritage. As the high-tech capital, it offers beautiful sights such as the Silicon Valley, art gallery, and Philomena’s church. The southwest offers lavish temples, royal heritage of Mysore, and the majestic Badami caves. Hampi, a religious center, features temples, monuments, and bouldering. Hassan, named after the Hasanambra temple, is another significant destination.

Srirangapatna, a religious, cultural, and historic destination, offers palaces, waterfalls, and temples. Udupi cuisines are prevalent, and the amicable population and enthralling beauty make Karnataka an ideal destination for travelers.
With its immense linguistic and religious ethnicity, Karnataka has a place to accommodate everyone.
Grab your bag, and carry back with yourself lifelong experience and memory.

Bangalore, Mysore, Hospet, Badami

Duration: 10 Days/9 Nights

Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
Arrive Bangalore. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel

Day 02: Bangalore – Mysore (By Surface 160 Kms / 04 Hrs)
Post breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting the Lal Bagh which has a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces and an assortment of tropical and subtropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja’s Palace and Government Buildings.
Later drive to Mysore. Afternoon city tour of Mysore including Srirangapatnam – Tipu’s palace, fort, and Sri Ranganathaswami temple. In the evening, take a look at Mysore palace, Jaganmohana palace, art gallery, Chamundi hills, and Devraja market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Mysore – Hassan (By Surface 120 Kms / 03 hrs)
Post breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Mysore including Mysore Palace. Philomena’s Church, Chamundi Hill, Bull,Maharaja’s Palace, Art Gallery. Later drive to Hassan enroute visit Srirangapatnam. On arrival check–in hotel. Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: Hassan – Hospet (By Surface 340 Kms 08 hrs)
Post breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Belur and Halebid , Belur – The first capital of the Hoysala dynasty, the Chennakesava temple stands near the centre of the city.
Halebid, the ancient capital of the Hoysala Empire was founded in 11th century and subsequently destroyed in early 14th century. Amongst the remains is the great Hoysalesvara temple, largest of the Hoysala temples. It was started in 1121 and remained unfinished even after 86 years. Later drive to Hospet on arrival check –in in hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Hospet
Post breakfast Proceed for Sightseeing of Hampi. It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River with a backdrop of majestic rock boulders and was the capital of the Vijayanagara Kingdom. The 15th century Chandramauleshwar Temple is centrally located in Hampi and is one of the site’s most prominent architectural buildings. Vithala Temple is noted for its extraordinary pillars with the animated carvings on it. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Hospet – Patadakal- Aihole – Badami( By surface 175 kms 06hrs)
Post breakfast check–out from the Hotel and drive to Badami enroute visit Aihole and Pattadakal. Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha River Pattadakal is a world heritage centre having10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. Visit Aihole which is famous as the cradle of the Indian Architecture”. Later continue towards BadamiOn arrival check in hotel .Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Badami – Goa by surface (By Surface 350 kms 08 hrs)
Post breakfast check–out form the hotel and proceed for sight of Badami to visit Rock–cut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions & sculptures. 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. Badami also has the eighteen inscriptions ranging from 06th to 09th century.
In the afternoon drive to Goa. Arrive Goa and check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Goa
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at Leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09: Goa
Breakfast at the Hotel, later transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai On arrival proceed for sightseeing of Mumbai visiting the Prince of Wales Museum built in grand Indo Saracenic style, drive past Marine Drive, Mumbai’s most popular seaside promenade, and see the Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens on the slopes of the Malabar hills, offering a nice view of the marine lines and the Chowpatty beach. Visit the Jain temple, Mani Bhawan where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay and the Dhobi Ghat. Later in time transfer to airport to board the flight for onward destination.

Day 10: Goa – Mumbai (By Flight)
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