South India Tours

13 Days Goa-Belgaum–Badami-Aihole–Pattadakal–Hospet-Hassan-Shravanabelagola-Madikeri–Mysore- Srirangapatnam–Bangalore

Day 01: Arrival Goa

Meeting assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel. Day free to rest & relax on the exotic beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Goa

Now, be ready to 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 03: Goa

Full day free to relax at the beautiful, refreshing and health prone beaches of Goa.

Day 04: Goa - Belgaum – Badami ( 275 kms 6 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Badami enroute visiting Belgaum 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. Later continue drive to Badami. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Badami

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 a must see are 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 06: 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 07: Hospet

In the morning 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 08: Hospet – Hassan

Morning drive to 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 09: Hassan - Shravanabelagola – Hassan

Morning excursion to see the splendour of Shravanabelgola. 51 kms south – east of Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim centres. 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.

Day 10: Hassan - Mysore (120 Kms/ 2 Hrs)

Morning drive to 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 . Later in the evening visit Brindavan Gardens – A site to be loved. The musical fountains & colourful lights transform this place into a fairy land. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Mysore

Morning visit 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 12: Mysore - Srirangapatnam – Bangalore

Morning 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. Later continue drive to Bangalore. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Bangalore – Departure

Today morning sightseeing tour of "city of gardens" . Visit Vidhan Saabha – It houses the State’s Legislature and Secretariat, Nandi Temple – One of the oldest temple, popularly known as the Bull temple & Lal Bagh Gardens. Afternoon transfer to Aiport to board flight for onward destination.