Heritage Karnatka
(Bangalore / Mysore / Hassan / Hospet – Hampi / Badami / Goa)
DAY 01: Bangalore:- Meet on arrival and transfer to a Hotel, depending on the arrival time, afternoon half-day tour to Iskcon temple - the Krishna Temple is a blend of Modern technology and spiritual harmony, Lalbagh - 240 acres of beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, Vidhana Soudha - this massive building houses the state Legislature and the Secretariat, Bull Temple-Dravidian –Style temple, has a huge monolithic bull is the vahana of Lord Shiva, later on return to hotel and overnight.
DAY 02: Bangalore/Mysore (140Kms / 3 Hrs): Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore- Known for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling gardens and treelined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, the ‘City Royale’ always figures in the tourist’s itinerary, Enroute visit Srirangapatna - Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Tippu's summer Palace, Mosque, and Srirangapatna Temple. On arrival in Mysore check into a hotel and evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched atop a hill-the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions. Maharaja Palace - the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne displayed during the Dasara celebrations, Later on in the evening visit Brindavan Garden - the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland Return to hotel and overnight.
DAY 03: Mysore / Hassan (120kms/3hrs):Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Hassan, enroute visit Shravanabelagola - The monolithic statue of Lord Gomateshwara, a Jain saint and an object of worship for centuries, standing atop one of the hills. On arrival check into a hotel. After lunch visit Belur - The most photographed and perhaps the best and they are a must on every tourist's temple itinerary and Halebid - the temple, perched on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural extravaganza. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 04: Hassan /Hospet - Hampi (360kms/7hrs):Early morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Hampi- the World Heritage Center, is the most beautiful and evocative of all the ruins of Karnataka. Capital of Vijayanagar kingdom is full of delightful surprises. On arrival check into a hotel. Overnight.
DAY 05: Hospet - Hampi: Morning breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing, visit to King’s Palace - This is the largest enclosure, including two major platform structures, an underground chamber which must have served as a treasury or private audience hall, Mahanavami Dibba - Equally impressive is the massive Mahanavami Dibba, where the kings once sat on gem-studded golden thrones and watched processions pass by. Queen’s Bath - This structure has a very plain exterior but the interior is stunningly ornate, with graceful arched corridors, projecting balconies and lotus-shaped fountains that used to spout perfumed water for the ladies of the court. Return to hotel and overnight.
DAY 06: Hospet – Hampi: Morning breakfast and full day sightseeing, visit to Lotus Mahal - This visually appealing structure has two levels, with open pavilions at the bottom and balconies above. An elegant example of the fusion of the Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture, Elephant Stables - An imposing edifice with arched entrances and many domes that once housed the magnificent state elephants. Pushkarni - This stepped water tank, excavated in the mid-1980s, was originally a part of the palace complex, Hazara Rama Temple - This was a royal temple reserved for ceremonial use. The entire temple is embellished with bas-relief’s depicting scenes from the epic 'Ramayana'. Return back to hotel and Overnight
DAY 07: Hospet / Badami (126kms/4hrs):Morning breakfast and check out and proceed to Badami. On arrival check in to the Hotel, Lunch and half day sightseeing visiting to Badami Caves – Picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills, the exquisite sculptures and the rust red sandstone cliffs of Badami tell many a tale of yore, North Fort - This is the largest enclosure, including two major platform structures, an underground chamber which must have served as a treasury or private audience hall, several other platforms, Banashankari - is a quaint hamlet taking its name from the goddess Banashankari. Built in the Dravidian style, the temple is dedicated to Banashankari, a form of Parvati. Return back to hotel and overnight.
DAY 8: Badami: Morning breakfast and proceed for a day excursion to Aihole and Pattadakal, Aihole is famous as the Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture has over 125temples all intricately carved and rich in detail famous ones are Lad Khan Temple, Drug (fort) Temple, Ravalphadi Cave Temple, Konti Temple Complex, Jain Meguthi Temple are few not to be missed. Pattadakal- A World Heritage center has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. Temples to visited area Virupaksha, Mallikarjuna and Panatha. Return back to Badami in the evening. Overnight.
DAY 09: Badami/ Panjim (GOA): Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Panjim, Goa’s Capital to board your flight or train. Tour ends.
Nett Cost Per Person:- Rs.37,900/-
RATES VALID:- 30th April.2012. - Not Valid:- 21st Dec 2011-2nd Jan 2012
Hotel Used:- Deluxe
Bangalore:- Hotel The Richmond or similar.
Mysore:- Hotel Sandesh the prince or similar.
Hassan:- Hotel Southern star or similar.
Hampi:- Hotel malligai or similar.
Badami:- Hotel Badami court or similar.
Plan:- Cpai
Room:- 01 Room On Double Sharing
Cab:- A/c Indigo or similar taxi.
Tour Cost Includes: Hotel Accommodation in twin sharing basis, Transportation from Bangalore to Panjim (Goa) by a/c Indigo – or similar cab, Daily Breakfast, all sightseeing as per above package, Toll, Parking, Driver allowances and taxes.
Tour Cost Does not includes: Air fare / train fare. Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc. Any other item not specified in Includes. Entrance fees during sightseeing. Minimum of 02 persons required. All Rates & bookings subject to availability. Rates are subject to change. Extra km charged as per cabs rates.
NOTE:- Tour confirmation only on receipt of MINIMUM 50% Advance payment.
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