Exotic Karnataka and Goa Tour
Bangalore - Puttaparthi - Mysore - Halebid - Belur – Hassan - Udupi – Chitradurga –
Hampi – Badami – Aihole – Pattadakal – Badami – Gokarna – Goa (14 Days)

01 Day: Arrival Bangalore
02 Day: Bangalore - Mysore (140 Kms/ 3 ½ hours)
03 Day: Mysore - Halebid - Belur - Hassan (170 kms/ 4 hours)
04 Day: Bangalore – Sravanbelagola – Hassan (195 kms/ 5 hours)
05 Day: Hassan –– Hospet (355 kms/ 7 hours)
06 Day: Hospet - Hampi – Hospet (13 kms/ ½ an hour excursion)
07 Day: Hospet – Aihole and Pattadakal - Badami (190 Kms/ 5 hours)
08 Day: Badami
09 Day: Badami – Gokarna (300 kms/ 7 hours)
10 Day: Gokarna
11 Day: Gokarna – Goa (170 kms/ 4 hours)
12 Day: Goa
13 Day: Goa
14 Day: Goa – Mumbai/ Delhi (By Air)

01 Day: Arrival Bangalore
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. After relaxation take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Lal Baugh, Cubbon Park, The Bull Temple - The 4.57 m high and 6.10 meters long image is carved out of single granite rock, Bangalore Palace, Vidhan Soudha - the state legislative assembly of state government, Tipu’s Palace and Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple - The temple is natural monolith carved cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Evening visit to Ulsoor Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

02 Day: Bangalore – Mysore (140 kms/ 3 hrs)
Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Mysore. On arrival transfer to the hotel. After rest take a sightseeing tour visiting Maharaja Palace, St. Philomena’s cathedral, folklore museum, Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains & Government Buildings. Later drive up to Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back, see the Nandi Bull. Return to the hotel for overnight at Mysore.

03 Day: Mysore - Halebid - Belur - Hassan (170 kms/ 4 hrs)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Hassan en route stopover in Halebid, which is the ancient capital of Hoysala Empire. In Halebid we visit the Hoysalesvara Temple of 12th century where we see half-life size statues of Hindu deities. After visit in Halebid we proceed to Belur. In Belur we visit the group of Chennakesava Temples, which are famous for its architecture and sculptures. Later continue to drive to Hassan. On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Hassan.

04 Day: Hassan – Sravanbelagola – Hassan (51 kms/ 1 hr)
Morning after breakfast drive to visit Sravanbelagola, At Sravanbelagola, hewn out of a single rock and visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara, which is bathed with milk, sandalwood, and saffron once every 12 years. After visit drive back to Hassan. Day is free for leisure, overnight at the hotel.

05 Day: Hassan – Hospet (355 kms/ 7 hours)
Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Hospet. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Time is free for leisure and relaxation. Overnight at the hotel.

06 Day: Hospet - Hampi – Hospet (13 kms/ ½ an hour excursion)
Early morningtrek up to sunrise point on Matanga Hill, which is to the east of Hampi. Return to the hotel for breakfast, later take an excursion to Hampi,once beautiful capital city of Vijaynagar Empire was greater than Rome. Hampi ruins spread over an area of more than 26 sq. kms. Visit at some of the interesting ruins remaining Hazara Rama Temples, huge Ganesha & Narasimha images, the elephant stables, the queen's bath, and carvings on the Ramachandra Temple & Lotus Mahal. After visit drive back to Hospet for overnight stay.

07 Day: Hospet – Aihole and Pattadakal - Badami (190 Kms/ 5 hours)
After breakfast drive to Badami stopping at Aihole and Pattadakal enroute. Aihole is the cradle of stone temple architecture of the southern Dravidian School. The oldest temple, Lad Khan goes back to the 5th century A.D. There are 70 temples in this group. The Durga temple is noted for its sculptures. The Meguti temple is built of 630 small stone blocks. The Ravanaphadi Cave has some beautiful carvings. Pattadakal, referred to as Petrigal, reached its pinnacle of glory under the Chalukya kings from 7th to 9th centuries. The oldest in this group is the Sanghameswara Temple. The Mallikarjuna Temple has pillars depicting life of Krishna. Virupaksha temple has sculptures and panel scenes from the epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The Papanatha Temple has impressive carvings on pillars and ceiling. After sightseeing continue to drive to Badami on arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay at Badami.

08 Day: Badami
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Badami, visiting Gateways, Forts, inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive under your eyes…. Badami has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient caves - all hewn out o sand stone on the precipice of a hill. Three are four caves here. The first three belong to the Vedic faith and the fourth cave is the only Jain Temple in Badami. The first cave temple - past Shiva's door Keepers - and there he is the eighteen-armed Nataraj striking 81 dance poses. The largest and most ornamental is the third Cave temple dedicated to Vishnu. Here are some splendid carvings of the Hindu Pantheon, Narasimha - the half man and half lion avatar of Vishnu, Hari Hara, the composite god who is half Shiva a half - Vishnu. Return to the hotel for overnight.

09 Day: Badami – Gokarna (300 kms/ 7 hours)
After breakfast check out hotel and drive to Gokarna on arrival transfer to the hotels. Rest of the evening is free for leisure, optionally visit walk through somnolent one-street town consisting almost entirely of wooden houses. Overnight at the hotel.

10 Day: Gokarna
Today morning after breakfast visit The Mahabaleshwara is one of the major temples here, Murdeshwar and Shejjeshwar temples ( near to Karwar), later visit to Kudle beach  – a 1 km long stretch of white sand fringed by palm trees – is the nearest – just about 20 minutes' walk from Gokarna. Half an hour further from Kudle is the Om beach, so named because it's shaped like the auspicious ‘Om’ symbol. Gokarna's other beaches- Paradise and Half-Moon- are smaller and lesser known, but equally great for sunbathing and swimming. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.

11 Day: Gokarna – Goa (170 kms/ 4 hours)
Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Goa. On Arrival transfer to the beach resort. Later the day is free for leisure and beach activities. Overnight at the beach resort.

12 Day: Goa
Morning after breakfast day is free for leisure and beach activities. Optionally you may take a half day sightseeing tour visiting the basilica of Bom Jesus; the 16th century church dedicated to infant Jesus and enshrining the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier is one of the most important sight of Goa. Se Cathedral, Church of our Lady of Rosary and Nunnery of St. Monica, The Aguada Fort. And in the evening enjoy Cruise over Mondovi River. Overnight stay at hotel.

13 Day: Goa
Day is free for leisure and beach activities. Overnight at the resort.

14 Day: Goa – Mumbai/ Delhi (By Air)
Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to the airport to board the scheduled flight for Mumbai/ Delhi. Tour Ends.