Hampi, Karnataka

Embark on an 8-day journey exploring the best of Karnataka and Goa. Start from Bangalore, visiting Mysore’s majestic Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills. Explore Coorg’s lush coffee plantations and Abbey Falls. Continue to Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to marvel at ancient Vijayanagara architecture. Relax in Badami, known for its rock-cut temples. Travel to Goa to soak in its golden beaches, Portuguese heritage, and vibrant nightlife. Visit the famous churches of Old Goa, Dudhsagar Waterfalls, and spice plantations. This package includes accommodation, meals, guided tours, and transportation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and nature lovers, this tour promises a blend of cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and leisure.

Duration : 10 Days / 09 Nights

Destinations : Bangalore – Mysore – Sharavanabelagola – Hassan – Chitradurga – Hospet – Badami – Pattadakal – Aihole – Goa

DAY 1 : Arrival at Bangalore

Arrival assistance at Bangalore (Bengaluru) International Airport, then transfer to the hotel. In the evening, start your Bangalore Garden City Tour. Have a visit to Lal Bagh Gardens, Bull Temple and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Bangalore

DAY 2 : Bangalore – Mysore

This is the day for you to enjoy the Mysore City Tour. After the breakfast, drive to Mysore (Mysuru). In the evening visit the Chamundeshwari Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati in Chamundi Hills and the Devarajah Market where you can see the colorful flowers, fruits and vegetables, incense, perfumes and color powders. Overnight stay in Mysore

DAY 3 : Mysore

This is the day to wonder yourself with Mysore Heritage Trip. In the morning have a visit to Mysore Maharaja Palace, a huge complex belongs to 19th century built by the Italian architect “Henry Irwin”. There is also an audio guide in all languages. Please show the ticket at the checking point and try to utilize the above to know the richness and prosperity of the Wodeyar dynasty. Then proceed to Srirangapatna, the Tipu’s capital. First visit the Ranganathaswamy Temple Srirangapatna, then to Tipu’s summer palace. After finishing the visit drive to Somnathpur to visit the famous Chennakesava Temple built by the Hoysala dynasty in the 12th century. Then return back to Mysore. Have a pleasant stay with enjoyable climate. One more night stay in Mysore

DAY 4 : Mysore – Hassan

After the breakfast, drive to Hassan. Enroute have a Sharavanabelagola Jain Temple Tour. Visit the most popular Jain pilgrimage centre called “Shravanabelagola”. This place is known for its 17m Colossal monolithic statue of Gomateshwara. Continue your drive. In the afternoon feast your eyes with Hassan Monumental Tour. Visit the Hoysaleshwara Temple in a small village called Halebid and another one at Belur, the Chennakesava Temple. Both the temples built by the Hoysala dynasty of 12th century. Both the temples was declared as the protected sites of Department of Archeology. Overnight stay in Hassan

DAY 5 : Hassan – Hospet

In the morning have a long drive to reach Hospet. Enroute have a Historical Travel to visit the grand fortress named “Chitradurga” on the top of granite hills that raises from the ground. The period of the rule by different dynasties falls from 3th century to 19th century. Finally, the fort came under the rule of the Royal Mysore family. After the visit, continue your drive towards Hospet. Have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Hospet

DAY 6 : Hospet

This is the day for you to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Monuments Sites Trip. After the breakfast, have a full day visit of Hampi “the capital of great Vijayanagara dynasty” which is situated 13 km from Hospet. The interesting places are Kadalekalu Ganesha Statue, Ugra Narasimha Statue, Krishna Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Lotus Mahal, Stepped tank, Virupaksha Temple (the only functioning temple), Vittala temple, the buildings of old bazaars, the Stone Chariot etc. Then return back to the hotel. One more night stay in Hospet

DAY 7 : Hospet – Aihole – Pattadakal – Badami

This day is going to be a Sculptural Tour for you. In the morning drive to Aihole, the 5th century Durga Temple built by the Chalukyan dynasty and then proceed your drive to Pattadakal, a huge temple complex which houses seven Shiva temples. The names of the deity are unique and the architecture is different. The entire temple area looks like a cluster of temples belongs to the Chalukya empire in the 5th and 6th centuries. In the evening have a visit to Badami Caves which is also built by the Chalukyas. There are four major caves out of which the first one is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the second & third to Lord Vishnu and the last one is for Jains. The surrounding areas are covered by massive rocks with red stones gives an impressive outlook of the caves and offers a good sunsetting point. Overnight stay in Badami

DAY 8 : Badami – Goa

In the morning, travel to Goa for enjoying Goa Beach Tour. Have a rest in the beach resort. Overnight stay in Goa

DAY 9 : Goa

In the morning, start your travel for exploring Goa Heritage Tour. Visit the famous churches like Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral Church, St. Francis of Assisi Church etc. Then have a walk in the beach side like Calangute Beach or Colva Beach. One more night stay in Goa

DAY 10 : Departure from Goa

This day you will be ended up with Karnataka and Goa Tour with sweet memories. You will be transferred from Dabolim International Airport, Goa as per your flight schedule back to home!

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