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South India Tour Of Karnataka With Goa
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South India Tour of Karnataka With Goa
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OverviewSouth India Tour of Karnataka with Goacovers the major
attractions of Karnataka along with the exotic beaches of Goa and
experiencing the busy life of Mumbai, the most important commercial
destination of India south of India. Notice the variation of soil color from
brown to black and then red as you travel down south. Bangalore offers a
very soothing climate as the temperature never exceeds above 28 Degree C .
The rest of Karnataka is bit hot, and so we recommend you to carry a luggage
of summer clothes. South India Tour of Karnataka with Goa would not be
hectic at all as you will get ample time to pay visit to all the attractions
of a place. This tour when undertaken in the season of the Dasara Festival,
gives an opportunity to participate in the famous festivals of Dasara. You
also get chance to visit the caves of Badami. Do not forget to carry your
torch, as the interiors of the caves are very dark. Take due care while
walking into the caves, as there are innumerable stones scattered inside the
cave. South India Tour of Karnataka with Goa package becomes more
fascinating as it ends in the beaches of Goa - a destination of hyped
feelings. So, here you get chance to tantalize with the sea.
Activities
Involved- Sightseeing of Mumbai with Visit to Elephanta Caves.
- Visit to Tipu Sultan's Palace in Bangalore.
- Walking in the Galleries of Government Museum of Bangalore - One of the Oldest in India.
- Cultural Evening with Local Artists of Hasan.
- Watch Dasara Festival in Hampi.
- Visit Hampi Bazaar.
- Rickshaw Ride and Individual Bike Ride, while Out for Sightseeing in Hampi.
- Enter into the Dark Caves of Badami.
- Indulging into Beach Activities in Goa.
Detail
ItineraryDay 01 : Arrive Mumbai
Arrive to Mumbai. On your arrival, you are greeted by our hotel authorities and are brought to the hotel. In the hotel you are given a traditional welcome, following which there is a welcome party in the hotel. Have a very sumptuous dinner that consists of very delicious cuisines. Socialize with the invitees in the party. Later, retire to your room and rest for the night.
Day 02 : Mumbai sightseeings
Morning, after breakfast, we take you to Gate Way of India. Enjoy a ferry boat ride from Apollo Bunder of this place. We then continue drive to Elephanta Caves located in the Elephanta island. The caves here, have many a rock cut temple of Lord Shiva. So, observe this marvelously built Elephanta caves. After lunch we take you to Marina drive. Just walk on the beaches of Marina drive and relax. Later in the evening, we take you to the markets of Mumbai like Crawford Market and other super markets, where you get to shop. We then return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Mumbai - Bangalore
Morning we fly you to Bangalore. On arrival you are greeted by our people and brought to the hotel. Check into the hotel. We then set out for city tour of Bangalore. First, we take you to Vidhan Shabha located at the northwestern end of Cuban Park. From here, we drive you to Tipu Sultan's Palace. This fort was originally built as a mud brick defense structure in 1537 and later it was rebuilt into a solid stone structure by Hyder Ali in 18th century. We continue drive to the Government Museum - one of the oldest in India that houses many stone carvings, pottery, paintings, weapons, etc. We also take you to the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and the Bull temple – an old temple situated on the Bugle Hill. Later, return back to the hotel for the night's stay.
Day 04 : Bangalore - Mysore (134 kms)
Morning after breakfast we take you to Mysore. On the way to Mysore, we also take you to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace and Srirangapatnam – biggest island of river Kaveri. On arrival to Mysore, check into the hotel. Have lunch and rest for the evening. In the evening, you can just have a stroll in the local markets of Mysore or interact with the people of Mysore. This will give you a feel and a better understanding about the people of India. Our tour guides are always there to translate the local language to you. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 05 : Mysore
Morning after breakfast, we take you for full day city tour of Mysore. We first move to Mysore Palace- an Indo Saracenic structure built in 1912. Our next visit is to Chamundi Temple- a 12-century temple of Chamundershwali. Nandi the sacred vehicle of Lord Shiva is a 4.8-meter tall monolith and is a marvel to watch. We then take you to the fairyland of Brindavan Gardens – the garden with lighting and musical fountains. At the end we drive to Tippu's Palace – situated 150 yards east of Ranganatha Temple. Finally, with the visit to Lal Mahal – a magnificent Palace of Tipu Sultan ends this day's tour.
Day 06 : Mysore – Hassan (115 km / 3 hrs)
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Hassan. First check in at the hotel on arrival to Hassan. Later after some rest, we take you to Belur. Here you get to see Channakeshava Temple – a homogeneously built star shaped structure. You will be amazed to find everything carved in black-stone in this structure. Next we drive yo to Halebid located 17 kms from Belur. Also known by the other name Dwara Samudra, this place is the wealthy capital of Hosala Kingdom. Here you get to see Hoysala temples and Jain Shrines. Evening, return back to the hotel for the night's stay.
Day 07 : Hassan – Hospet (350 kms / 7 hrs)
Just after the breakfast in the morning, we drive you to Hospet. Upon arrival, just check into the hotel first. Be at your leisure so as to overcome the exertion resulting out of the drive. Later in the evening, engage yourself in a cultural evening and watch the programs of the local artists. Interact with them and learn more about their culture. They will tell you very interesting tales of the past era. The night is at the hotel.
Day 08 : Hospet – Hampi (15 kms / 1.5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, we take you for excursion to Hampi. Here sight seeing includes Virupaksha Temple – a majestic temple at the western end of the famous Hampi Bazaar. This temple has a 120 feet tall tower on its eastern entrance. Next, we take you to the Vithala Temple Complex that has 56 musical pillars in the temple complex. Later, a visit to the 'House of Victory' will boost your spirits as this structure was built by Krishadeva Raya after his victory over the king of Orissa. You can also witness the Dasara Festival from this House if you are visiting during the period of the festival. The Kings of Vijayanagar used to watch the nine-day Dasara festival sitting on the grand throne in the House of Victory. In the evening, we take you to the Hampi Bazaar. In the streets of the Hampi Bazaar live merchants from whom you will find all sorts of rubies, diamonds, emeralds, pearls, cloths and all things that can be on earth. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 09 : Hampi Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast set out for a half-day tour of the Hampi's Royal Center on a rickshaw. This place looks like the remains of a major earthquake as the building is left scattered, disjointed and where the staircases literally lead only to the sky. Later use bikes to reach out to the bazaars and drive past to Hemakuta Hill. Then continue down hill and visit Krishna Temple and the famous UNESCO listed Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables. Take pictures of the slabs of stone strewn like leaves near the Krishna Temple. Evening is kept free for independent activity. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 10 : Hampi – Badami
After breakfast, in the morning, drive to Badami. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Then after lunch in the hotel, we take you to Badami Caves – a group of 4 cave temples carved out from a hill. Three of these caves represent Brahmanical lineage, while the fourth is a representative of the Jains. Spend the day in the caves of Badami and then as the Sun sets in return back to the hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 11 : Badani – Goa – Mumbai (320 kms / 7 hrs)
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Goa. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After lunch, we start city tour of Goa. We drive you to St. Francis of Agassi, the church of St Monica, Brahma temple , Shri Bhagavati temple and Shri Datta temple. In the evening, we take you to the splendid beaches of Goa where you get to experience the sea breeze filled with the aura of coconuts around the beaches. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 12 : Departure Mumbai
Morning just stroll in the lovely beaches of Goa that bask with the warmth of the morning Sun. Indulge in sports like sea scooter rides or boat rides. Return back to the hotel in time. After lunch at 1200 hrs we transfer you to the airport to board flight for onward destination. Our services end with your departure.
Arrive to Mumbai. On your arrival, you are greeted by our hotel authorities and are brought to the hotel. In the hotel you are given a traditional welcome, following which there is a welcome party in the hotel. Have a very sumptuous dinner that consists of very delicious cuisines. Socialize with the invitees in the party. Later, retire to your room and rest for the night.
Day 02 : Mumbai sightseeings
Morning, after breakfast, we take you to Gate Way of India. Enjoy a ferry boat ride from Apollo Bunder of this place. We then continue drive to Elephanta Caves located in the Elephanta island. The caves here, have many a rock cut temple of Lord Shiva. So, observe this marvelously built Elephanta caves. After lunch we take you to Marina drive. Just walk on the beaches of Marina drive and relax. Later in the evening, we take you to the markets of Mumbai like Crawford Market and other super markets, where you get to shop. We then return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Mumbai - Bangalore
Morning we fly you to Bangalore. On arrival you are greeted by our people and brought to the hotel. Check into the hotel. We then set out for city tour of Bangalore. First, we take you to Vidhan Shabha located at the northwestern end of Cuban Park. From here, we drive you to Tipu Sultan's Palace. This fort was originally built as a mud brick defense structure in 1537 and later it was rebuilt into a solid stone structure by Hyder Ali in 18th century. We continue drive to the Government Museum - one of the oldest in India that houses many stone carvings, pottery, paintings, weapons, etc. We also take you to the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and the Bull temple – an old temple situated on the Bugle Hill. Later, return back to the hotel for the night's stay.
Day 04 : Bangalore - Mysore (134 kms)
Morning after breakfast we take you to Mysore. On the way to Mysore, we also take you to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace and Srirangapatnam – biggest island of river Kaveri. On arrival to Mysore, check into the hotel. Have lunch and rest for the evening. In the evening, you can just have a stroll in the local markets of Mysore or interact with the people of Mysore. This will give you a feel and a better understanding about the people of India. Our tour guides are always there to translate the local language to you. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 05 : Mysore
Morning after breakfast, we take you for full day city tour of Mysore. We first move to Mysore Palace- an Indo Saracenic structure built in 1912. Our next visit is to Chamundi Temple- a 12-century temple of Chamundershwali. Nandi the sacred vehicle of Lord Shiva is a 4.8-meter tall monolith and is a marvel to watch. We then take you to the fairyland of Brindavan Gardens – the garden with lighting and musical fountains. At the end we drive to Tippu's Palace – situated 150 yards east of Ranganatha Temple. Finally, with the visit to Lal Mahal – a magnificent Palace of Tipu Sultan ends this day's tour.
Day 06 : Mysore – Hassan (115 km / 3 hrs)
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Hassan. First check in at the hotel on arrival to Hassan. Later after some rest, we take you to Belur. Here you get to see Channakeshava Temple – a homogeneously built star shaped structure. You will be amazed to find everything carved in black-stone in this structure. Next we drive yo to Halebid located 17 kms from Belur. Also known by the other name Dwara Samudra, this place is the wealthy capital of Hosala Kingdom. Here you get to see Hoysala temples and Jain Shrines. Evening, return back to the hotel for the night's stay.
Day 07 : Hassan – Hospet (350 kms / 7 hrs)
Just after the breakfast in the morning, we drive you to Hospet. Upon arrival, just check into the hotel first. Be at your leisure so as to overcome the exertion resulting out of the drive. Later in the evening, engage yourself in a cultural evening and watch the programs of the local artists. Interact with them and learn more about their culture. They will tell you very interesting tales of the past era. The night is at the hotel.
Day 08 : Hospet – Hampi (15 kms / 1.5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, we take you for excursion to Hampi. Here sight seeing includes Virupaksha Temple – a majestic temple at the western end of the famous Hampi Bazaar. This temple has a 120 feet tall tower on its eastern entrance. Next, we take you to the Vithala Temple Complex that has 56 musical pillars in the temple complex. Later, a visit to the 'House of Victory' will boost your spirits as this structure was built by Krishadeva Raya after his victory over the king of Orissa. You can also witness the Dasara Festival from this House if you are visiting during the period of the festival. The Kings of Vijayanagar used to watch the nine-day Dasara festival sitting on the grand throne in the House of Victory. In the evening, we take you to the Hampi Bazaar. In the streets of the Hampi Bazaar live merchants from whom you will find all sorts of rubies, diamonds, emeralds, pearls, cloths and all things that can be on earth. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 09 : Hampi Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast set out for a half-day tour of the Hampi's Royal Center on a rickshaw. This place looks like the remains of a major earthquake as the building is left scattered, disjointed and where the staircases literally lead only to the sky. Later use bikes to reach out to the bazaars and drive past to Hemakuta Hill. Then continue down hill and visit Krishna Temple and the famous UNESCO listed Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables. Take pictures of the slabs of stone strewn like leaves near the Krishna Temple. Evening is kept free for independent activity. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 10 : Hampi – Badami
After breakfast, in the morning, drive to Badami. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Then after lunch in the hotel, we take you to Badami Caves – a group of 4 cave temples carved out from a hill. Three of these caves represent Brahmanical lineage, while the fourth is a representative of the Jains. Spend the day in the caves of Badami and then as the Sun sets in return back to the hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 11 : Badani – Goa – Mumbai (320 kms / 7 hrs)
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Goa. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After lunch, we start city tour of Goa. We drive you to St. Francis of Agassi, the church of St Monica, Brahma temple , Shri Bhagavati temple and Shri Datta temple. In the evening, we take you to the splendid beaches of Goa where you get to experience the sea breeze filled with the aura of coconuts around the beaches. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 12 : Departure Mumbai
Morning just stroll in the lovely beaches of Goa that bask with the warmth of the morning Sun. Indulge in sports like sea scooter rides or boat rides. Return back to the hotel in time. After lunch at 1200 hrs we transfer you to the airport to board flight for onward destination. Our services end with your departure.
Experience
Shared by the TravellerLiving in the southeast fringe of London suburbs, I
always have fascination for India and have visited India many a times on
different occasions. This time I wanted to explore West of South India. The
opportunity came to me in the form of South India Tour of Karnataka with Goa
in 2006. I was really fascinated to undertake this tour package, as it is a
very compact and precise package, framed to offer maximum sightseeing and
adventure to the tourists. This package roughly encompasses eight places
that are to be covered in ten days time. So, it is timesaving and with the
super-fast service of Southern Railways, it becomes even more convenient.
The roads too are in a good condition as compared to the other parts of
India. So, touring Karnataka has always been joyful. I was touched with the
simplicity and modesty of the people of South India. What is striking about
India is that, the people of North India sometimes may become very
aggressive and harsh, but the people of South India are always gentle and
approachable. South India Tour of Karnataka with Goa gave me the opportunity
to be in the major cities like Bangalore and Mysore and culminated with a
sweet decent to the seas of Goa. I sincerely thank my tour operators for
offering me such a comprehensive package, that only had to bring to me fun
and joy.
---- David Ford from London
---- David Ford from London
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