Overview
Karnataka is a beautiful South Indian state
with several attractions drawing the senses of tourists from all around the
blue planet. From magnificent historical edifices to insignias to which nature
can show its extent of beauty, Karnataka is an empyrean for all sorts of
travelers. Goa is a state of sun, sand and sea. Known for its beaches and water
sports, Goa also boasts the reminiscences of Portugal architecture and rule.
Mingling Goa trip with Karnataka is a smart and great travel idea.
This 14 Nights and 15 Days itinerary is a
travel plan that comprises visiting Best of Karnataka attractions along with
basking in the midst of natural beauty in Goa. The major destinations covered
in this tour package are Srirangapatna, Mysore, Madikeri, Hassan,
Shravanabelagola, Hospet, Pattadakal, Aihole, Badami and Goa. Major highlights
of the trip are exploring primordial historical structures in Mysore and
viewing the nature bounty at its best in Goa. One should definitely visit
Karnataka & Goa and it is an itinerary that makes certain a memorable and
enchanting travel experience to both of these sublime destinations.
Highlights
- Visit the
Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery & the Jagmohan Palace
- See the
monolith statue of Lord Bahubali-17 meter high
- Take
excursion to Belur and Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoyasala architecture
- Explore the
World Heritage Site of Hampi
- Visit
Pattadakal and Aihole
- Explore the
famous beaches of Goa.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
Day 02: Bangalore
Day 03: Bangalore – Srirangapatna – Mysore
(150 Kms / 2.5 hrs)
Day 04: Mysore / Somnathpur/ Mysore
Day 05: Mysore – Bandipur National Park (75
Kms / 1.5 hrs)
Day 06: Bandipur – Coorg (145 Kms / 3.5 hrs)
Day 07: Coorg
Day 08: Coorg – Hassan (185 Kms / 4.5hrs)
Day 09: Hassan / Belur & Halebid / Hassan
Day 10: Hassan – Chitradurga Fort –
Hampi (345 Kms / 7.5 hrs)
Day 11: Hampi / Hospet / Hampi
Day 12: Hampi - Badami (185 Kms / 4.5 hrs)
Day 13: Badami – Goa (235 Kms/ 5.5 Hrs)
Day 14: Goa
Day 15: Goa / Departure
Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
Morning arrive at Bangalore international
airport.
Bangalore - The Garden City of India - Bangalore (Officially - Bangalore) is the capital of the State of Karnataka in South India. The city boasts of the highest concentration of IT companies in the country and is also referred to as "The Silicon Valley of India". There are a number of places in Bangalore that are worth visiting, including gardens, museums, palaces, temples.
On arrival meeting, assistance at airport by our representative and transfer to hotel. Where our executive will explain the travel plan in detail and hand over the essential documents (Tour programme, hotel’s vouchers, feedback report etc) to you. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Bangalore
After breakfast & checkout from the hotel visit Fort & palace - This
summer palace has been constructed largely of wood and is famous for its
carving and paintings. Lal Bagh -This
botanical gardens has over 1000 species of flora. The Glass House is the center
of attraction in this 2400-acre park. Vidhana
Soudha -This is perfect amalgamation of traditional neo-Dravidian and
modern styles. It is the home of the State Legislature and the Secretariat. Nandi
Temple - The Bull Temple in Bangalore, also known as Nandi Temple,
is famous for its large statue of the sacred bull, Nandi. In fact, with a
height of around 4.6 metres and a length of about 6.1 metres, the idol of Nandi
in this temple is said to be one of the biggest in the world. This unique
feature attracts many devotees and tourists to the place.
Evening
free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day
03: Bangalore – Srirangapatna – Mysore (150 Kms / 2.5 hrs)
After
breakfast & checkout from the hotel drive to Mysore
En
route visit Srirangapatna. Srirangapatna
- Practically an island formed by two branches of Cauvery River. The
remains of the fort, Rangaswamy temple, Ruins of Tippu’s place where Tippu’s
body was found etc. Later
continue drive to Mysore. On arrival visitWorld Famous Terrace Gardens (Garden open till 2000 hrs)
Mysore
- the
city of palaces, is a popular travel destination in South India. Also called
Mysooroo, the city was earlier the capital of the Wodeyar rulers. The Wodeyar
rulers were great patrons of art and culture, which you can see in the rich
heritage of the city.
In
addition to its numerous attractions, the Mysore city is also known for
sandalwood products and the Dasara festival (Navaratri) held every year. The
Mysore Dasara is famous far and wide and attracts people from all parts. The name
Mysore is said to have been derived from Mahishuru, which in turn has come from
Mahisha. According to legends, the area around the Mysore city was once under
the demon king Mahishasura, who was defeated and killed by goddess
Chamundeshwari.
Later
check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
04: Mysore – ENJOY EXCURSION TOUR TO SOMNATHPUR
After
breakfast at hotel visit Mysore Palace
–Built in the Indo – Saracenic Style with domes, turrets, arches and
colonnades, the palace in-spite of housing the Royal Family.
Chamundi
Hills – A
symbol of victory of Good over Evil is a 335 meter landmark with 1000 steps.
Half way up along the stone steps is Nandi, a majestic 4.8 mts monolith.
Later
enjoy excursion tour to: Somnathpur is well known for the
breathtaking Prasanna Chennakesava Temple, one of the three famous &
finest representations of Hoysala architecture. This is one of the three Hoysala
temples nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. This is one of the
popular tourist places to visit. The Hoysala temples are known for minute &
intricate carvings and sculptures with metal like polishing. It is one of the
well known Karnataka tourist
places.Later
return back to Mysore. Overnight at hotel.
Day
05: Mysore – Bandipur (75 Kms / 1.5 hrs)
After
breakfast & checkout from the hotel drive to Bandipur
Bandipur
National Park - is regarded as one of the most beautiful and the better-managed
national parks of India. Bandipur National Park covers an area of about 874.2
sq km. Together with Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala and Nagarhole National Park in the North, it
creates the India's biggest biosphere reserve popularly known as the 'Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve'. The Bandipur National Park occupies a special place in
India's efforts towards Eco-conservation.
On arrival,
check in at Jungle Resort.Later in the evening around 1500 hrs enjoy Jungle safari to
explore wild life inside the park. Overnight at resort.
Day
06: Bandipur – Coorg (145 Kms / 3.5 hrs)
Morning
enjoy safari to explore wildlife inside the park.
Later
after breakfast & checkout from hotel drive to Coorg. Coorg - officially known
as Kodagu, is the most affluent hill station in Karnataka. It is well known for
its breathtakingly exotic scenery and lush greenery. Forest covered hills,
spice and coffee plantations only add to the landscape. Madikeri is the
region's centre point with all transportation for getting around starting from
here. On a visit to Coorg, cover the beautiful towns like Virajpet,
Kushalnagar, Gonikoppal, Pollibetta, and Somwarpet, and experience the
beautiful concept of "homestays" to make your experience more
memorable!
On arrival,
check in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
07: Coorg
Morning
breakfast at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore Coffee and spice plantations. Overnight at hotel.
Day
08: Coorg – Hassan (185 Kms / 4.5hrs)
After
breakfast & checkout from hotel drive to visit Shravanabelagola - a
prominent centre for Jain art, architecture, religion and culture for over two
millennia. About two thousand years ago, Bhagawan Bhadrabahu, the earliest
among the great Jain Acharyas came to Shravanabelagola from Ujjain, Madhya
Pradesh, with his disciples. Influenced by this ascetic, Chandragupta Maurya,
the great emperor who ruled a large part of India, settled in this region,
handing over the reins of his kingdom to his son.
Later
drive to Hassan. Hassan - one of the important south-western parts of Karnataka
in India. The district has had an eventful and rich history. In the past, it
reached the height of its glory during the rule of the Hoysalas who had their
capital at Dwarasamudra, the modern Halebeed in Belur Taluk.
The
district, noted for its enchanting natural scenic beauty is also a veritable
treasure-house of Hoysala architecture and sculpture, the best specimens of
which are at Belur and Halebeed. Shravanabelagola, in Channarayapatna taluk,
which is studded with Jain monuments, is a renowned center of pilgrimage for
the Jains.
On
arrival, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight at hotel.
Day
09: Hassan - ENJOY TRIP TO BELUR & HALEBID
After
breakfast at hotel drive to visit Halebid (Halebeed) &Belur.
Belur,
situated on the banks of river Yagachi, 38 km from Hassan, is a world famous
tourist destination. Belur was the erstwhile capital of the Hoysalas and
referred to as Velapur, The town is renowned for its Chennakeshava temple, one
of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship.
Halebidu
temple
is another great example of temple architecture the twin temples of
Hoysaleshwara, Kedareshwara built by Vishnuvardhana and Ballala-II at Halabeed.
Sequences from Ramayana, Mahabharatha&Bhagavatha are depicted on the outer
walls of these temples.
Later back at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
10: Hassan – Chitradurga Fort – Hampi
(345 Kms / 7.5 hrs)
After
breakfast &checkout from the hotel drive to Hampi.
Enroute visit
Chitradurga
- The charming town of Chitradurga is a must visit for the tourists going to
Hampi. The hill and fort town of Chitradurga is often referred to as
KallinaKote or the Place of Stones. The bold rocky hills and picturesque
valleys with huge towering boulders offer nature at its best at Chitradurga.
The Palegars, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan built the famous fort of Chitradurga.
Later
continue drive to Hampi. Hampi - The former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire,
Hampi remains an essential religious hub, housing the Virupaksha, Lakshmi
Narasimha, Hemakuta Hill, Big Shivlinga and Vithala temples. The architectural
ruins of Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rock-climbing enthusiasts will
adore Hampi, considered the bouldering capital of India, and the city’s rocky
landscape, dotted with ancient temple ruins, makes for a unique climbing
experience.
On
arrival, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
11: Hampi - EXCURSION TOUR TO
HOSPET
After
breakfast at hotel enjoy local city tour. Hampi is the site of the ruins of the
medieval Vijayanagar Empire and happens to be a World Heritage Center.
Later
enjoy excursion tour to Hospet. Hospet
was built in 1520 AD by Krishna Deva Raya, one of the rulers of
Vijayanagara. The City is the gateway to Hampi. Originally named Nagalapura;
however, people referred to the city as Hosa Pete, which meant "New
City". The area between Hampi and Hospet is still called Nagalapura. On
arrvailvisit Hemakuta Hill Temples, Monkey Temple, (Hanuman Temple),
Vijaya Vittala Temple, Virupaksha Temple.
Later
back to hotel. Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day
12: Hampi - Badami (185 Kms / 4.5 hrs)
After
an early breakfast at hotel drive to visit….
Aihole– The
Erstwhile Capital of Chalukya Dynasty - a city with a rich and illustrious
history. It has great cultural significance as the cradle of Hindu temple
architecture, and has more than 125 temples in and around it. Aihole is an
archaeologists’ delight with several temples dating back to Chalukyan times.
Excavation and investigation into the history of Aihole continues and several
thousand tourists seek out the serene and spiritual ambiance of this city every
year.
Pattadakal, represents
the high point of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries under the
Chalukya dynasty, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from
northern and southern India. An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as
well as a Jain sanctuary, can be seen there. One masterpiece from the group
stands out – the Temple of Virupaksha, built c. 740 by Queen Lokamahadevi to
commemorate her husband's victory over the kings from the South.
Later
continue your drive towards Badami. Badami is an ancient town located in
northern Karnataka in the Bagalkot district. This town, known as Vatapi, was
the capital of the Chalukya dynasty from the 6th to the 8th centuries. On
arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
13: Badami – Goa (235 Kms/ 5.5 Hrs)
After breakfast
& checkout from the hotel, drive to Goa. Goa - Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a
"Tourist Paradise", 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 splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made
Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the world.
On
arrival, meeting assistance at airport by our local representative and transfer
to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax at hotel / beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day
14: Goa
After breakfast at hotel enjoy full day
City tour of North & South Goa
Goa -
renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture.
Visit beautiful temples and churches, a lush spice farm, and learn about the
region's history from Portuguese administration to the present day.
After picking you up up from your hotel,
our day will begin with a visit to Shree Manguesh. This famous temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva is located on a hillock surrounded by lush green hills.
From there, the Shree Mahalsa is just a short distance away. This temple is
a place of worship of one of the manifestations of the god Vishnu. Afterwards,
we will visit the Sahakari Spice Farm, found in beautiful lush green
surroundings.
Then, we will continue to the Basilica
of Bom Jesus. Built in the 16th century, this magnificent building is
the most popular and famous of all the churches in Goa. The mortal remains of
St. Francis Xavier, kept in a silver casket, are enshrined here. The casket was
wrought by Goan silversmiths in 1636-37. Dedicated to Infant Jesus, this church
is now a World Heritage Monument.
From there, we will head to the Se Cathedral. The most imposing of
all the churches at Old Goa, its vaulted interior overwhelms visitors with its
sheer grandeur. This Cathedral has five bells, among them the famous Golden
bell, the biggest in Goa and one of the best in the world. This church is
dedicated to St.Catherine of Alexandria.
Finally, we will pay a visit to the Church of St.Francis of Assissi. The
entrance and the choir were built in the Manueline style, the only fragment of
its kind in the East. First built in 1517, it was later rebuilt twice, in 1521
and in 1661. The interior is illustrated with exquisite paintings and the floor
has a large number of tombstones with coats-of-arms. The adjacent convent now
houses the Archaeological Museum.Rest of the day free to explore local markets
at your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day
15: Goa / Departure
Morning breakfast at hotel. Rest
of the day free to explore at your own.
Later in time transfer to Goa
international airport to board your homebound flight with the happy memory of
our incredible nation.
Inclusions/Exclusions
COST INCLUDES:
- 14 Nights air-condition accommodation on Double / Twin share rooms at proposed hotels.
- Daily breakfast at hotel as per detail itinerary from Day 02.
- All meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) while staying in Bandipur National Park.
- Meeting and assistance services on arrival / departure.
- Air-conditioned chauffeur driven Car- Car (02 Pax) / Innova (up to 04 Pax)/ Tempo Traveler (up to 08 Pax) for city sightseeing, tour, excursion etc. as per above program.
- Evening & Morning Jungle safari (Canter) at Bandipur national Park.
- English speaking local guides during the city tours of all places as mentioned in detail itinerary.
- All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances.
- Tour assistance throughout the tour.
- All presently applicable Government taxes.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Any international and domestic airfare if it is not mention in cost inclusion.
- High season supplements from 20th Dec till 05th Jan.
- Monument entrance & camera fees as per detail itinerary.
- Transport during free days / any optional tour / Camera Fees at the monuments.
- Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone calls, Laundry, soft / hard drinks, lunch, tipping etc.
- Any Porterage services at Airport/Railway Station.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the cost includes.
**Offered tour price, calculated on standard 4 star hotels, valid till 30th September and applicable for minimum 08 paying persons. Kindly contact us for your query, along with a total number of Adults (12+-year-old) with the total number of kids (5-11-year-old) and approx dates of travelling.