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€1285 :: Per Person
14 Night 15 Days
Private Car with Chauffeur
Overview:
The southwestern state of Karnataka has much to offer the visitor from sparkling white sands of the coast to the evocative ruins of Hampi and the opulence of Mysore palace.
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Detailed Itinerary:
DAY 1: Arrival Bangalore
Welcome by India World Travel representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel
DAY 02: Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast drive to Mysore. During your journey, you will take a halt at Srirangapatna and Somnathpur to visit the ruins of Tipu Sultan's capital and the Kesava temple respectively. On reaching Mysore, Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 03: Mysore
After breakfast move around the city of Mysore. Your itinerary will include the classic Vrindavan Gardens, Chamarajendra Art Gallery, Maharaja's Palace and Saint Philomena's Church. In the evening, you can stroll through the markets of Mysore. . Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 04: Mysore - Hassan - Chikmagalur
After your breakfast in the hotel, you will leave for Chikmagalur. On your way, you will stop at Sravanabelagola to visit a Jain pilgrimage site famous for its 17 meter high image of Lord Gomateshvara, which was carved out from rock of Indragiri hill. On reaching Chikmagalur . Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 05 : Chikmagalur
Following the breakfast, you will visit the temples at Belur and Halebid. You will also visit beautiful hill stations of Kemmanagundi and Kudremukh, where you can take out your cameras to capture some of the best photographs of your life. In the evening, you can explore the local markets of Chikmagalur. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 6: Chikmagalur – Hampi
After breakfast drive towards Hampi, a World Heritage Centre. On arrival of Hampi, check-in at the hotel. Relax for some time and then you will move to visit the Vithala Temple, Virupaksha Temple, House of Victory, Hazara Ramaswamy Temple, King's Balance, Lotus Mahal and Mustard Ganesha. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
Day 07: Hampi
After having your breakfast, today you will explore the exceptional ruins at Hampi. Your itinerary will also include Noblemen's Palace, Pushkarini Tank and Mahanavami Dibba. You can spend the evening at leisure. You can also explore the local markets of Hampi. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
Day 08: Hampi - Badami
Early morning, have your breakfast as today you will move towards Badami. In order to reach Badami, you will drive across the Deccan Plateau en route Hospet. On your way, you would visit a picturesque gorge located between two sandstone hills. In the afternoon, you will stopover South Fort to see the exquisitely carved temples dating back to the 6th century. On reaching Badami, Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 09: Badami
Following breakfast, you would go for a sight-seeing trip. Your itinerary will include remarkable temples of Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole is regarded as the birthplace of Indian temple architecture; moreover it was the first capital of Chalukyan. You will also visit the ancient cave temples of Badami. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 10 : Badami - Gokarna
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Gokarna. Arrive Gokarna and check in Hotel. Rest of the day is free. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 11: Gokarna
Gokarna is a sleepy, charming town with wooden houses on the main street and some attractive houses in nearby alleys. Gokarna derives its name from a legend in which Lord Shiva emerged from the ear of a cow. Literally meaning ‘cow’s ear,’ this village is formed by the ear-shaped confluence of two rivers. Adventurous travellers must be prepared for a bit of cliff scrambling in this coastal town. Om beach, one of Gokarna’s five famed beaches, takes the shape of an ‘Om,’ a spiritual symbol. The other beaches, wedged between gigantic cliffs that protrude like delicate fingers into the sea, are Gokarna, Kudle, Half Moon, and Paradise. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 12: Gokarna - Goa
Early morning, have your breakfast, as you have to drive a long way to the fun city of Goa. You will drive across the picturesque Western Ghats. During the way, you will stop for a lunch and restart your journey. On reaching Goa, you will check-in at the hotel. Relax yourself for some time and then you can spend the evening at leisure visiting nearby beaches. You can also explore the local markets of Goa that offer exceptional bamboo work and stone jewelry. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 13: Goa
Following the breakfast, you will move out for the sight-seeing trip of Goa. Today, you will visit the various beaches, churches, museums and forts of Goa including Banerji Art Gallery, Sculpture Gallery and Contemporary Art Gallery. This day is the most engrossed day of your Karnataka Historical Tour. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 14: Goa - Mumbai
After having breakfast, today you will move from Goa to Mumbai. On reaching Mumbai, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel
DAY 15: Mumbai - Departure as per Flight schedule or for onward Destination.
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