Detailed Routing & Itinerary

Destinations Covered:   Bangalore - Mysore - Chikmangalur - Hospet - Hampi - Badami - Goa

Day 01:

Arrival at Bangalore Airport. Upon arrival meeting & assistance and transfer to Mysore for overnight stay. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Mysore

After breakfast proceed for the local sight seeing of Mysore covering Srirangapatnam, Tipu's Summer Palace, Mysore Maharaja's Palace and chamundeeswari Amman Temple. Srirangapatnam lies 14 km north of Mysore, is famous for its 10th century Sriranganathaswamy Vishnu Temple and came in to the limelight during the period of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan during 18th century. Later visit Tipu's former summer palace known as "Daria Daulat Bagh", which literally means "wealth of the sea" and then visit Mysore Maharaja's Palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and built between 1897 and 1912. This Indo-saracenic styled building is the famous landmark of Mysore. Later visit Chamundeeswari Amman Temple, which is 3 km southeast of the city and dedicated to Goddess Durga. This famous temple is situated on Chamundi Hill. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Mysore

After breakfast proceed to Somnathpur to visit Kesava Temple. This star-shaped temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu was the last important temple constructed by Hoysalas. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Mysore - Hassan

After breakfast proceed to Sravanabelagola to visit the 17 meter high monolithic statue of Gomateshvara which is cut into the rock of Indragiri hill. The statue of Gomateshvara can be reached by a flight of 620 steps. Mahamastakabhishekam Ceremony which held once in 12 years attracts thousands of people to this small town. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Hassan

After breakfast Visit the temples at Belur and Halebid, which are renowned for their fine sculptures. Belur Chennakeshava Temple was constructed in 1117 by King Vishnuvardhana is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. He built this temple to celebrate his conversion from Jainism to vaishnavism by Saint Ramanujacharia and his victory over Cholas at Talakad war. Halebid Hoysaleshvara Temple was constructed by Hoysala kings during 12th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Both the temples are highly noted for art and architecture. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Hassan - Hospet

After breakfast proceed to Hospet and upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Hospet - Hampi - Hospet

After breakfast proceed to Hampi which is 13 km northeast to Hospet to explore the exceptional ruins at Hampi. The ruined city of vijayanagara, "the city of victory" (also known as Hampi, the name of a local village) spread over 26 square kilometers. The ruins of Vijayanagar are mostly concentrated in two distinct groups. The first one lies around Hampi Bazzar and the second one lies around the "Royal Enclosure". Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: Hospet - Badami

After breakfast drive across the Deccan Plateau to Badami which is dramatically sited in a gorge between two sandstone hills. In the afternoon visit South Fort famous for its 6th century cave temples carved in to the sandstone cliffs. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: Badami

After breakfast proceed to visit the remarkable temples at Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole was the first Chalukyan capital and is regarded as the birthplace of Indian temple architecture. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Badami - Goa

After breakfast proceed to Goa enjoying the beautiful drive over the Western Ghats. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 & 12:

Free for your own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13:

After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight to your next destination.

Customized packages are available on request based on individual need, budget, duration etc.