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Destinations Covered : Banglore – Mysore – Sarvan Belagola – Hassan - Belure – Chikmanglur – Hospet- Hampi – Aihole – PattadakalP – Badami – Belaum – Goa Day 01 : ARRIVE BANGLORE On arrival pick up & transfer to Hotel. After fresh n up proceed for local sight seeings. Visit Tippu’s palace, Bull Temple, Lalbaug, Ulsoor Lake, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Vishweshwaraiah Museum,M Utility Building etc.Overnight at hotel in BANGLORE. Day 02 : BANGLORE – MYSORE (125 Kms) After morning breakfast check out & transfer to Mysore. Enrout visit Srirangapatnam, Channapatna Toys Centre, Ranganathaswamy Temple, Fort, Gumbaz, Tippu’s Summer Palace. On arrival Check in to hotel n fresh n up. Evening free at leisure.l Ovenight stay at hotel in MYSORE DayD 03 : MYSORE LOCAL SIGHT SEEINGs After morning breakfast proceed for local sight seeings. Visit Illuminated Brindavan Gardens and Krishnarajasagar Dam AfterA lunch in afternoon visit Somnathpur Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in MYSORE. DayD 04 : MYSORE – SHARAVAN BELAGOLA - HASSAN ( 120 Kms) After morning breakfast check & drive to Hassan. Enroute visit Shravan Belagola -s one of the oldest and the most important pilgrimage centres for the followers of Jain religion. It is the site of the 17mtr monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali. OvernightO stay at the hotel in HASSAN. DayD 05 : HASSAN – HALEBID – BELUR – CHIKMANGLUR- HASSAN After morning breakfast proceed on an excursion to Belur and Halebid Temples. Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire . The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple complex. With Halebid which is only 16 km away, Here there are two most famous architectural monuments of Hoysala times namely the Kedareshvara temple and the Hoysaleshvara temple. If time remains you can also enjoy a optional jeep safari tour in Chikmanglur. Overnight stay at hotelh in HASSAN. *** Jeep safari is optional on additional cost in this itinerary & subject time availability in excurtion ** DayD 06 : HASSAN – HOSPET (280 Kms) After morning breakfast drive to Hospet - known as the gateway to Hampi. On arrival check in to hotel & fresh n up. Later visit major attraction near Hospet is holy town of Harihara, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The pilgrims believe that the dip in the river here will cleanse them of the sins because of an association between Lord Vishnu and the TungabhadraT River. Overnight stay at hotel in HOSPET. DayD 07 : HOSPET – HAMPI- HOSPET (13 Kms ) After morning breakfast excuretion to explore the beautiful world of Hampi - is the most beautiful of all the ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an important religious centre in Karnataka. You will also visit Hampi Bazaar & the Vijayavithala temple and see the famous stone chariot. Later return to your hotel in Hospet. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotelh in HOSPET. DayD 08 : HOSPET – AIHOLE – PATTADAKAL – BADAMI (150 Kms) After morning breakfast , check out & transfer to Badami. Enroute visiting Aihole and Pattadakal. Explore 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 proceed to Badami . OvernightO at hotel in BADAMI. DayD 09 : BADAMI LOCAL SIGHT SEEINGs After morning breakfast proceed on tour of Badami, which is well known for its rich history and ancient architecture. A number of richly carved monuments and caves belonging to Chalukyas, dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries can be found here, a unique style of architecture, which is a fine blend of North Indian Nagara style and the South Indian Dravidian style of architecture. A number of places of historical importance are situated near Badami. Overnight stay at hotel in BADAMI.B DayD 10 : BADAMI – BELGAUM (115 Kms) Today after breakfast check out & drive to 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.M The Kapaleeswarar Temple, the Ananthashayana. Overnight at hotel in BELGAUM. DayD 11 : BELGAUM – GOA DEPRTURE (112 Kms) After morning breakfast check out proceed Goa airport/ Panaji railway station to catch a flight or train for onward journey. TourT Ends. *** Guests can also continue their Holidays taking extension tour in Goa ** NOTEN : Tour can be customized according to your specific requirements. A.
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