South India Culture and Heritage Tour
Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinations: Bangalore – Sirangapatnam – Mysore
– Madikeri – Hassan – Shravanbelagola – Hospet – Pattadakal
– Aihole – Badami – Belgaum – Goa - Mumbai
Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
On arrival at the airport Indian Horizons representative would welcome you and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Bangalore
Day 02: In Bangalore
Morning after breakfast proceed for a full day sightseeing tour. The highlight of the tour is the visit to the Vidhan Soudha, Nandi Temple, Lal Bagh and Botanical Garden. Overnight Bangalore.
Day 03: Bangalore-Sirangapatnam- Mysore
In the morning after breakfast drive to Mysore enroute sightseeing of Sirangapatnam.
On arrival check-into the hotel. After fresh-up visit the Mysore Palace. Overnight at Mysore.
Day 04: Mysore-Madikeri
In the morning after breakfast drive to Madikeri a place, which is called as the 'Scotland of India'. On arrival check-into the hotel. Afternoon visit Madikeri Fort, Abbey Falls, Nisargadhama, known for its calm and serene beauty. Overnight at Madikeri
Day 05: Mysore-Hassan
In the morning after breakfast drive to Hassan. On arrival check-into the hotel. Overnight at Hassan
Day 06: Hassan - Shravanbelagola - Hassan
In the morning after breakfast proceed for full day excursion
to Shravanbelgola, located 51 km south east of Hassan,
one of most important Jain Pilgrim centers. Overnight
at Hassan.
Day 07: Hassan-Hospet
In the morning after breakfast drive to Hospet en-route sightseeing of Belur and Halebid a beautiful example of Hoysala architecture. The Chennakesava Temple is famous and it took 103 years to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Overnight at Hospet.
Day 08: In Hospet
In the morning after breakfast explore the beautiful world of Hospet. It's tourism importance 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 Hospet.
Day 09: Hospet- Pattadakal- Aihole- Badami
In the morning after breakfast drive to Badami en-route sightseeing of Aihole and Pattadakal. Overnight at Badami.
Day 10: In Badami
In the morning after breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of Rock-Cut-Cave-Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive before your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed. Bhutanatha Temples that lend their names to the lake just beneath the cave temples also a must see spot. Overnight at Badami.
Day 11: Badami-Belgaum-Goa
In the morning after breakfast drive to Goa en-route visiting
Belgaum a total picture of contrasts. On one side is the
old town area and modern, on other, in 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 Goa.
Day 12: In Goa
Day free to relax. Overnight at Goa.
Day 13: In Goa
Day free to relax. Overnight at Goa.
Day 14: In Goa
Day free to relax. Overnight at Goa.
Day 15: Goa-Mumbai-Flight Back Home
In the morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival connect your flight back home. Tour ends.
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