Heritage Karnataka ( 12 nights / 13 days )

Mode of transport  :  By air-conditioned car
Destination covered  : Goa-Belgaum-Badami-Aihole-Pattadakal-Hospet-Hassan-Madikeri Mysore - Srirangapatnam–Bangalore

Sketched itinerary  : 

Day 01 : Arrival Goa - On arrival in Goa meet assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Night stay in Goa.
Day 02 : After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Night stay in Goa.
Day 03 : Day at leisure on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops and local markets. Night stay in Goa.
Day 04 : Goa - Belgaum – Badami (By road, 275 kms 6 hrs) Morning 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. Night stay in Badami.
Day 05 : 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. Night stay in Badami.
Day 06 : Badami – Aihole – Pattadakal – Hospet ( By chauffer driven air-conditioned car ) Approx. 04 hrs. drive After breakfast drive 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". 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. Night stay in Hospet.
Day 07 : Morning 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. Night stay in Hospet.
Day 08 : After a relaxed breakfast drive to Hassan ( By chauffer driven air-conditioned car ) Approx. 06 hrs. drive
Also visit 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. On arrival at Hassan transfer to hotel. Night stay in Hassan.
Day 09 : Hassan - Shravanbelagola – Hassan Morning visit 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. Night stay in Hassan.
Day 10 : After breakfast drive to Madikeri ( By chauffer driven air-conditioned car ) Approx. 01 hr. and half drive, a place which is called as the "Scotland Of India". In Madikeri 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. Night stay in Madikeri.
Day 11 : Morning drive to Mysore ( By chauffer driven air-conditioned car ) Approx. 01 hr. and half drive. On arrival at Mysore transfer to hotel. Later 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. Night stay in Mysore.
Day 12 : After breakfast visit 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. Night stay in Mysore.

Day 13 :  Mysore - Srirangapatnam – Bangalore ( By chauffer driven air-conditioned car ) Approx. 03hrs. drive – Departure Morning 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. Continue drive to Bangalore and transfer to airport for onward flight.

Monuments / places to visit :      
Bangalore :
Vidhan Sudha – It houses the State’s Legislature and Secretariat,
Nandi Temple - One of Oldest temple, popularly known as the Bull temple,
Lal Bagh - famous for breathtaking rows of red roses,
Tipu's Palace - Once The Fort and Tipu Sultan's Palace was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan and
Bangalore Palace - Nestling in the heart of the city the famous Bangalore Palace captures a unique charm.          
Sirangapatnam : capital of warrior King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan
After breakfast drive to Mysore enroute visiting Sirangapatnam - capital of warrior – King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan.   
Mysore : Mysore Palace, The Golden royal Elephant, the Durbar hall inside the palace, Sir Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery – Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, this gallery has a collection of exquisite paintings dating back to 1875. St. Phenomena's Church – Built in the Gothic style, one of the largest churches of the country, Chamundi Hills – Right on the top of the hill, Brindavan Gardens - The Musical and dancing fountain. The water, coloured light and music are harmonized in the fountain to create a water ballet controlled by an aquatic organ operated through a controller.
Goa : Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists.
Badami : Rock–cut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive before your eyes.  Aihole which is famous as the "cradle of the Indian Architecture".        
Pattadakal : Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha river, a world heritage centre, has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture.
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. 

Belur & Halebid : a beautiful example of Hoysala architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakesava Temple : which took 103 years to complete.
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.
Madikeri : 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.
Mysore : 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. Other important places to visit are Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery – Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, the gallery has a collection of exquisite paintings, Somnathpur - It is a little village where you can see the famous 13th century temple well known for its great architectural beauty.        
Srirangapatnam :  capital of the warrior – King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are well worth a visit.                     

( Please note this is a private tour so if time permits you can add  some other places also in any city or at the time of traveling from one city to other )  

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Heritage Karnataka ( 12 nights / 13 days )

Highlights of this tour / tour includes :

• 12 nights accommodation as per your choice of hotels with daily breakfast
• Meet and assist at the airport on arrival/departure
• Assistance on arrival, departure in all cities or places , at the time of check in ,     check out at
• Hotels and during introduce the local guides for sightseeing.
• Good air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking chauffer during your tour of     local sightseeing.
• Highly experienced local English speaking guides in Badami, Hospet, Hassan, Bangalore, Sirangapatnam – Mysore.

Package does not includes :

• Any meals except breakfast other than specified in " cost includes ".
  
• Entry fees to monuments.
• Any airfare.
• Cost of personal nature like beverages, laundry, tips , telephone bill and any other cost of personal nature.