South India Travel
Tour of Kerala | The Southern
Panorama | The Southern Devotion |
The South India Kingdom
The Southern Panorama
Places to Visit : Mumbai - Goa - Belgaum - Badami- Hospet
- Hassan -Mysore-Banglore-Mumbai
Number of Days : 14 Days/ 13 Nights
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On arrival you will be met by our representative & transferred to hotel.
After traditional welcome check in into hotel. Overnight to be spent at
hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai
In the morning you will make a half day tour of Gateway of India - The stone
archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style. Elephanta
Caves - 9 kms by sea. These 7th century rock - cut cave temples dedicated
to Lord Shiva are situated a top a hill on the island. With everlasting
memories of the day spend night at hotel.
 Day
03: Mumbai - Goa
Transfer to Airport for flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 04: Goa
Today you will visit the city that is called the "Archaeologist's Delight"
In the morning you will visit North Goa and South Goa in the afternoon.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Goa
Today you are free for your own activities
Day 06: Goa - Belgaum - Badami ( 275 kms 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast drive to Badami enroute visiting Belgaum - a total
picture of contrasts. On one side is the old town area and on other, is
the heart of Belgaum is the Fort. Inside it are most famous Kamala Basti,
the Jain Temple & the Jama Masjid. The Kapileshwar Temple, the Ananthashayana.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Badami
Today you will make a visit to Rock-cut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts,
Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive before your eyes. Badami
has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient
caves - all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. Also you
must see Bhutanatha temples that lend their names to the lake just beneath
the cave temples. Take a dip in this green tranquil river. It is said
to have the healing properties. Badami also has the eighteen inscriptions
ranging from 06th to 09th century. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal - Hospet
Today is your lucky day as you are going to Hospet enroute visiting Aihole
and Pattadakal, and for that nothing can be said as everything is self explanatory.
Aihole which is famous as the "cradle of the Indian Architecture". You will
also visit Pattadakal - Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha river,
a world heritage centre, has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan
architecture, later continue towards Hospet. Overnight at hotel.
 Day
09: Hospet
Today you will explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The touristic importance
of this lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijaynagar
empire, (13 kms) is the most evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Hospet - Hassan
Today you will make a drive towards Hassan. Set and refresh into hotel.
Take an excursion to Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoyasala's
architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakeshava Temple which took 103
years to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich,
cultural heritage of Karnataka. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Hassan - Shravanabelagola - Hassan
Today you will see the splendour of Shravanabelgola. 51 kms south - east
of Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim center. Here is the 17m
high monolith of Lord Bahubali - the world's tallest monolithic statue.
Rest of the day you will remain free to explore the surroundings. Spend
your night at hotel.
Day 12: Hassan - Madikeri
Today morning we will be going to Madikeri, a place which is called as the
"Scotland Of India". On arrival set yourself in the hotel, refresh yourself
and come with us to visit Madikeri Fort , Abbey Falls , Nisargadhama - Known
for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited
by hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Madikeri - Mysore
Today morning you will drive to the exclusive locales of Mysore. On arrival,
check in into hotel. Refresh yourself & go to visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi
hills - Towering over the city, these hills are 13 kms away from Mysore.
Halfway up is the Nandi bull, a 4.8m monolith. Brindavan Gardens - A site
to be loved. The musical fountains & colourful lights transform this place
into a fairy land. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Mysore
Today you will make a visit to Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery - Housed
in the Jagmohan Palace, the gallery has a collection of exquisite paintings.
In the afternoon visit Somnathpur. It is a little village where you can
see the famous 13th century temple well known for its great architectural
beauty. The star shaped temple with three shrines is the latest & well
preserved heritage of hoyasala architecture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Mysore - Srirangapatnam - Bangalore
Today morning, you are free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Afternoon
drive to Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam . capital of the warrior
- King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that
are well worth a visit. In the evening, drive to Bangalore. On arrival
check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Bangalore - Mumbai
Today morning come with us to explore the "city of gardens" . We will take
you to Vidhan Sabha - It houses the State's Legislature and Secretariat,
Nandi Temple - One of the oldest temple, popularly known as the Bull temple.
In the evening take your flight to Bombay. On arrival transfer to hotel
where we will be holding the rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner being
organized by us. Departure transfer to International Airport for flight
back home. |
