Unique Southern Culture with Goa

Package Overview

Special Features : Temples, Forts & Palaces, UNESCO World heritage site and Beaches Goa.
Best time : September to April (May & June is hot, July & August is Monsoon season & Humid, but travel is possible).

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Bangalore - Mysore (150 km/03 hr)

  Arrive at Bangalore airport and on arrival our representative shall meet you and transfer you Mysore to check-in the hotel.
  
  Mysore - Mysore is a popular travel destination in South India having rich heritage that consists of numerous palaces and royal buildings. The legacy of successive rulers of Mysore continue to influence music and art even today, making it as one of the important centres of art and culture in India. In addition to its numerous attractions, Mysore city is also known for sandalwood products and the Dussehra festival held every year. Mysore Dussehra is famous far and wide and attracts people from all over the world. The city receives the maximum number of tourists during this period when festivities take place for a period of 10 days.The Kingdom of Mysore is traditionally believed to have been founded in the year 1399 in the vicinity of the modern city of Mysore and was ruled by the Wodeyar family.
  
  The kingdom reached the height of its military power and dominion in the latter half of the 18th century under Haider Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who deposed the Wodeyars to take control of the kingdom and ruled from Srirangapatnam near Mysore.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Mysore
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Hotspots : Srirangapatnam, Mysore, Heritage
  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 2 : Mysore

  Full Day Tour/Activity
  Today we take a tour of Mysore and do the following :
  
  Visit Mysore Palace - This palace occupies a prestigious place among the tourist attractions of Mysore. The magnificent structure was designed by an English Architect, Henry Irwin and is an architectural marvel featuring marvelously sculpted pillars, elaborately carved doors and golden howdah.
  
  Visit Srirangapatnam Fort - It was built in the year 1454 by Thimmanna, a local chief and later renovated by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. The imposing Srirangapatnam Fort is surrounded by a double wall, and partly encircled by a moat, the citadel features turreted parapets, dungeons, guardrooms, the grand and Elephant entrance gates and a bridge which is still in use. It was from this fort that Tipu Sultan fought against the British and was ultimately killed.
  
  Visit Daria Daulat Bagh - It is an exquisite garden within which sits Tipu's Summer Palace. Beautiful murals depicting scenes from Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan's various battles cover this highly ornate building; a small museum showcasing memorabilia belonging to the great rulers is also located here.
  
  Visit beautiful Brindavan Gardens - These gardens are famous for the illuminated dancing fountains that come to life after sunset. They are laid out below the Krishnaraja Sagar dam built across the river Cauvery.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Mysore
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Hotspots : Mysore Palace, Daria Daulat Bagh, Gardens

• Day 3 : Mysore - Hassan (140km/04 hr by Road)

  Today we drive to Hassan.
  
  En route we visit Sravanbelgola - It is a city located in the Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The statue of Gomateshwara or Bahubali, at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. It reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Gangas of Talakad.
  
  At Sravanbelgola we do the following :
  
  Visit the massive Gomateshwara Statue - The colossal monolithic statue of Gomateshwara or Bahubali is situated at Shravanabelagola, This gigantic statue of lord Bahubali, the Jain saint, is carved out of a single block of granite and stands majestically on top of a hill. For centuries, Shravanabelagola has remained a great Jain center and thousands of pilgrims flock to see the magnificent, gigantic statue. The saint is shown completely nude, in the Jain custom. It is 17 m. (55 ft) high and is visible from a distance of 30km.This statue is regarded as one of the largest monolithic statues in the world. It was created around 983 AD by Chavundaraya, a minister of the Ganga King, Rachamalla (Raachmalla SathyaVaak IV 975-986 AD).
  
  We continue our drive to Hassan and check-in the hotel.
  
  Half Day Tour/Activity : (2nd Half)
  Today we take a Tour of Belur & Helibid.
  
  Belur & Helibid - Located on the banks of the Yagachi river, Halebid and Belur are known for the Hoysala temples, which are world famous for their sculptures and architecture. The twin towns are about 16 km away from each other The cities were the capital of the Hoysala dynasty between the 11th and 14th centuries. The Belur and Halebid temples are cut from soft stone allowing for very intricate carvings on the walls. Among the great temple complexes of south India, they are comparable to the Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh.
  
  In Belur we will do the following :
  
  Visit Chennakeshava temple - This temple is the only temple still in use for people to offer prayers. It is the most marvelous specimen of Hoysala architecture - the angled bracket figures depicting celestial nymphs are found here. Stories from the Puranas, the Upanishads and other mythological sources and tales from Ramayana and Mahabharata have been depicted in the temples.
  
  In Helebid we will do the following :
  
  Visit Hoyasaleshwar Temple - This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is among the largest of its kind in.Named after Vishnuvardhana Hoysaleswara, the presiding Hoysala ruler in those times, work began on this temple during the 12th century but despite 86 years of labour, the temple still remained incomplete.The has two shrines, one dedicated to Hoysaleswara and another for Shantaleswara (named after Shantala Devi, queen of King Vishnuvardhana). There is one more shrine here - a 7 ft tall image of the Sun God. The halls are guarded by a huge figure of Nandi, the attendant bull of Lord Shiva.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Hassan
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Hotspots : Architecture

• Day 4 : Hassan - Hospet (330km/07hr)

  Today we drive to Hospet and check-in the hotel.
  Rest of the day free.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Hospet
  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 5 : Hospet - Hampi - Hospet (Excursion) (13km/30 min)

  Today we take an excursion of Hampi (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  
  Hampi - It is a village in northern Karnataka state. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city.
  As the village is at the original centre of Vijayanagara, it is sometimes confused with the ruined city itself. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
  
  Full Day Tour/Activity
  Today we take tour of Hampi and do the following :
  
  Visit Virupaksha Temple - Virupaksha Temple was the main temple of this old capital city. The original temple was built as early as seventh century CE. Over the years more and more temples were added and the whole place became a sprawling temple complex. The main attraction of the temple is the single stone carved Chariot. The stone designs are very intricate and detailed. The main temple, located on the east side of the temple courtyard, is a giant structure with its walls fully designed and decorated with religious inscriptions. The temple complex is so big that only a walk around the courtyard will take almost two hours. The puskarini (pond) on both sides of the approach road adds to the grandeur of the temple.
  
  Visit Monolithic Bull - Monolithic Bull being one of the biggest monolithic structures in all of India is worshipped by the Hindus as god "Nandi." Considered as one of the best structures of that time, this bull marks the end of the Virupaksha bazaar.
  
  Visit Lakshmi Narasimha Temple - Lakshmi is the largest statue in Hampi and is the biggest monolithic structure in all of India. Here on a half-man, half-lion person (Lord Krishna) sits a beautiful lady (Goddess Lakshmi). This statue depicts the terrifying form of the god. When the city was destroyed by the foreign invaders, the statue of Lakshmi was also demolished. The current statue with some of its parts missing only gives you an impression of its lost glory. This statue shows how creative and skillful were the sculptures in those days.
  
  Visit Vittala Temple - The most decorated temple in Hampi is Vittala Temple. As with most temples, the wall inscriptions and sculptures paint a picture of contemporary art, science, commerce, society, culture and everything under the sun. It's famous for its musical pillars. There are about 40 of the original 56 pillars still standing in the temple premises. Each pillar is surrounded by stone columns. Striking these columns with knuckles or short wooden drumsticks produces the sounds of a distinct classical Indian musical instrument.
  
  Visit Hampi Bazars - The bazaars in old Hampi were a long corridor supported by stone pillars and roofs. it is said that the people came from all over the place to trade gold and silver here. These bazaars do come alive these days once a year during the annual Hampi festival that is held every year from 3-5 Nov.
  
  Visit Peanut Ganesh - Also known as Kadalai Kalu Ganesha, the Ganesh of Royalty is a 18 feet high single stone structure. With the 18 feet height you wonder why was it called Peanut Ganesha. The spot offers some beautiful view of Hampi Market and adjoining areas.
  
  Please Note : Depending on availability of time, some monuments may not be covered in your day program.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Hospet
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Hotspots : Virupaksha Temple, Hampi Festival, Monuments
  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 6 : Hospet - Badami (200 km/05 hr by Road)

  Today we drive to Badami and check-in the hotel.
  
  Badami - It was founded in 540 AD by Pulakesi I. It went on to serve as the capital of the early Chalukyan kings who ruled large parts of Karnataka and adjoining Andhra Pradesh from the 6th - 8th centuries. The city in time witnessed a major power struggle between the reigning Chalukaya dnasty, the Pallavas of Tamil Nadu and the Rashtrakutas.
  
  Half Day Tour/Activity : (2nd Half)
  Today we take a tour of Badami and do the following :
  
  Visit Badami Cave Temple Complex - Carved into the rock face of soft Deccan red sandstone Badami's four cave shrines are an important feature of south 's religious architecture. Its importance is further enhanced by the ASI's efforts in greatly restoring them to their past glory.
  
  Cave 1 is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dating to the 6th century it is a simple structure equipped with a verandah, a pillared assembly hall and an inner sanctum, like the other three shrines. The focal point of the cave is the stunning Nataraja - a life-size figure sculpted into the rock. On the facing wall is a sculpted Ardharishwara.
  
  Shiva in his half man, half woman avtar. In the pillared verandah visitors encounter Shiva as Harihara - part Vishnu - part Shiva. Mytholgical images feature aplenty on the shrines pillars, ceiling and plinths. The Mahishasurmaradini relief offers an excellent idea of how beautiful its details must have been when first carved.
  
  Caves 2 and 3 are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rock cut steps, polished by countless feet, lead to Cave 2. On the way you will see a fine example of Lord Buddha as Padmapani carved into the rock. Featured in the panel, running along the small cave shrine, are the 10 avtars of Vishnu - called loosely the Dashavtara panel.
  
  The larger Cave 3 is accessed by an elaborate torana (gateway) dating back to 598 AD. Within is an impressive range of some of the finest sculpted images in the entire complex. A blueprint detailing the plans of the temple presides over one wall. A striking image of Vishnu in his Varah avtar, a relief portraying Narasimha and Vishnu sitting on a coiled snake, are the other highlights of the shrine.
  
  Cave 4 The small 7th or 8th century shrine is dedicated to the primary Jain saints.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Badami
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Hotspots : Badami Cave

• Day 7 : Badami - Pattadkal - Aihole - Badami (Excursion) (88 km/02 hr)

  Today we take an excursion of Pattadkal & Aihole. (UNESCO World Heritage Sites).
  
  Pattadakal - is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka The town lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district of North Karnataka region. It is 22 km from Badami and about 10 km from Aihole. The group of 8th century CE monuments in Pattadakal are the culmination of the earliest experiments in the vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. They were designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. The town displays both Dravidian (Southern) and the Nagara (Northern, Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture.
  
  Aihole - It is a tranquil village, located on the banks of the, Aihole is known as the cradle of Hindu temple architecture. It is situated at a height of around 590 mt. and about 480 km from. Aihole was the first capital of the Chalukya kings and was built around the 4th-7th century.
  
  There are hundreds of temples in the villages and fields nearby. It is said that here, within a one km circumference, there are 125 temples and the most impressive one is the. The first phase of temple building in Aihole dates back to the 6th century AD, while the second phase extends up to the 12th century AD.
  
  Full Day Tour/Activity
  Today we take a tour of Pattadkal & Aihole and do the following :
  
  Visit Pattadkal group of monuments (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Virupaksha Temple is the main attraction and is known for its grace and delicate details. There is the Mallikarjuna Temple, next to the, which is almost identical in design.The oldest of the temples in Pattadakal is the Sangameshwara temple.Some of the other temples here are the Galaganatha, Chandrashekara, Sangameshwara, Jambulinga, and Kadasiddheshwara temples.Tourists can also visit the Papanatha temple, which has a different style and Vimanam temple which is decorated with scenes from the Ramayana.Pattadakal has also a Jain temples of the Rashtrakuta times.
  
  Visit Temples of Aihole - The main attraction for tourists is the magnificent Durga temple. A pillared corridor runs around the temple, encircling the inner sanctum. The walls and pillars are covered with beautiful carvings. The temple was probably built in the late 7th or early 8th century. The other temples here are the Huchimalli Temple with a sculpture of Vishnu sitting atop a large cobra, the Ravalphadi Cave Temple celebrating the many forms of Shiva, the Konti Temple Complex, and the Umamaheshwari Temple.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Badami
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 8 : Badami - Goa (350 km/08 hr)

  Today we drive to Goa and check-in the hotel.
  
  Goa - Variously known as "Rome of the East", "Tourist Paradise" and "Pearl of the Orient" the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with travellers around the world. But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Goa
  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 9 : Goa

  Full day free.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Goa
  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 10 : Goa

  Full day free.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Goa
  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 11 : Goa - Mumbai

  Today you check-out from the hotel and we shall transfer you to the airport for flight to Mumbai.
  
  On arrival at Mumbai Airport our representative shall meet you and transfer you to Hotel for Check-in.
  
  Rest of the day free.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Mumbai
  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 12 : Mumbai (Departure)

  Today you check-out from the hotel and we shall transfer you to the airport for departure.
  
  Meals - Breakfast

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• Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia

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