Today arrive at Bangalore airport and you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer to your accommodation in the hotel.
Afternoon proceed on a half day sightseeing tour. Visit The Bull Temple, also known as Nandi Temple, is one of the oldest temples in the city of Bengaluru. Enjoy a walk in the tropical Lalbagh botanical gardens and see brightly colored indigenous birds and local wildlife in the city’s main park. Later in the evening you can walk in the main street to enjoy the nightlife in the modern city of Bangalore.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Bangalore.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today morning we leave for the city of Mysore along a road that crosses a lush nature; enroute we stop at Srirangapatnam, a town that developed on an island in the Kaveri River. Here stands the imposing Srirangapatna Fort, a vast citadel founded in 1454 and expanded several times. Later, visit the Summer Palace (Daria Daulat Bagh), built in 1784 by Tipu Sultan and surrounded by a magnificent green garden. Here too, a small museum has been set up that houses relics belonging to the sultan. We then continue the journey to Mysore. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at Mysore.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit the city and its surroundings. Famous for its royal palaces, wide tree-lined streets, beautiful gardens and picturesque markets, it has maintained the characteristics and atmosphere of an ancient city of art and culture. Early in the morning we climb to the top of Chamundi Devi hill (1008 steps if you go on foot, but the road takes you almost to the entrance of the temple) from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the city, and we visit the Chamundeswari temple, whose gopuram portal is 40 meters high. We then visit the Mysore Palace, an ancient palace that hosted the sovereigns of the kingdom of Mysore until 1947, the year of the constitution of the Indian Republic. Later enjoy a home hosted lunch and pay visit to a bustling local market. Later immerse yourselves in the colorful crowd of the Devaraja Market, the market founded by Tipu Sultan to promote local trade.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Mysore.
Breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Hassan with a stop along the way at Shravanabelagola, an ancient Jain center of the “Clothed of Air” , where a very long staircase (614 steps) leads to the spectacular 18-meter-high monolithic statue of Gomateshwara. The statue, still one of the tallest in the world, is one of the main pilgrimage destinations for Jain believers. Later, drive to Hassan check-in at the hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at Hassan.
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Belur and Halebid. First visit Belur Temple, which is located on the banks of the River Yagachi. A star-shaped temple with hand-lathe-turned filigreed pillars and sculptures will take your breath.
Continue to Halebid Temple—the 12th-century Hoysaleswara temple was built during this time by Ketamala and attributed to Vishnuvardhana, the Hoysala ruler. At the end of the visits, continue to Hampi. On arrival check into hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at Hampi.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today morning and drive to the most fascinating archaeological site in India. The ruins of Hampi stand on the southern bank of the Tunghabadra River. Today Hampi, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, one of the most magical and fascinating historical sites in India; surrounded by a backdrop of palm groves and emerald rice fields, the ruins of the great city are still immersed in an atmosphere capable of surprising anyone. Start the tour from the popular Virupaksha Temple and head to the Balakrishna Temple. Later witness the Mahanavami Dibba and the ruins of Hazara Rama Temple. Also explore the Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stable. Next, we will head to Vittala Complex where you can explore the complex, the Stone Chariot, Musical Pillar, and 100 Pillar Mandapam. At the end of the visit, we return to the hotel and relax.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hampi.
Breakfast at the hotel and procced to Badami. Enroute, we stop at Pattadakal, the grandest of all temples here is the Virupaksha, built in 8th Century by Queen Lokamahadevi in 745 to commemorate victory over the Pallavas of Kanchi.
Continue to Aihole. There are more than a hundred stone temples from the 5th century onwards to see. Visit the famous Durga Temple. Legend says it is at Aihole that Lord Parashurama washed his axe after killing all the Kshatrayas.
We then continue towards Badami, we later visit the cave temples of Badami – made of sandstone. Explore and admire the carvings of deities in mega-size. The monuments dating back to the golden age of Badami are all very well preserved, having been the subject of valid restoration campaigns. Evening check into hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Badami.
After early breakfast we check out from the hotel drive towards Goa – Earlier the Portuguese colony and the smallest state in India. On arrival check in at the resort and relax.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Goa.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the splendid beaches of Goa on the Arabian Sea. – No transport.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Goa.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the splendid beaches of Goa on the Arabian Sea. – No transport.
Dinner & overnight stay at Goa.
Breakfast at the hotel. Later transfer to Goa International airport to for your onward Journey.
Hotel standard Check out time: 1200hrs.
PROPOSED HOTELS : DELUXE
City |
Hotel | No of nights |
Bangalore |
St Mark Bangalore 4* | 01 |
Mysore |
Hotel Sandesh the Prince 4* | 02 |
Hassan |
Hoysala Village Resort 4* Deluxe |
01 |
Hampi | Royal Orchid Central Kireeti 4* |
02 |
Badami | Badami Court 3* Deluxe |
01 |
Goa | Radisson Blu Resort Goa Cavelossim Beach 5* |
03 |
Check in at 14:00hrs / Check out at 12 noon at all hotels
TOUR DATES & PRICES
Validity : September 2024 – April 2025
Details |
Travel Date | Price Per Person *From | Single Room Supplement * From |
Price per person on twin share |
14 – 24 Sep 2024 | USD 1620 | USD 410 |
19 – 29 Oct 2024 |
USD 1670 | USD 460 | |
16 – 26 Nov 2024 |
USD 1670 |
USD 460 |
|
05 – 12 Jan 2025 | USD 1670 |
USD 460 |
|
02 – 09 Feb 2025 | USD 1670 |
USD 460 |
|
02 – 09 Mar 2025 | USD 1670 |
USD 460 |
|
06-13 Apr 2025 | USD 1620 |
USD 410 |
Note: Minimum 2 and Maximum 10 guests required to conduct the tour
QUOTATION INCLUDES:
- Meet & greet service of an English speaking TBi representative on arrival.
- Accommodation – 10 nights on Twin/Double sharing in standard room category at all hotels/similar.
- Meal:
- Half board as per the tour itinerary (10 Breakfast & 10 Dinners)
- 1 Home hosted lunch at Mysore + 1 Vegetarian fixed menu lunch at Aihole
- Transport – All transfers & sightseeing tours by a private vehicle dedicated for the group. Only transfers in Goa
- Guide – Accompanying English-speaking tour escort as per the itinerary from Bengaluru till Badami. Local assistance in Goa for arrival & departure
- Monument entrance tickets as per the program.
- Daily 1 bottled water during transfers & sightseeing
- All taxes as on date. All future levies will be charged extra.
QUOTATION EXCLUDES:
- International / Domestic airfares
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips & gratuities, still/video camera fees at monuments or any items not specified above.
- Visa charges for India & neighbouring countries.
- Personal insurance against loss of valuables, theft, illness, hospitalization, medications and treatments and emergency helicopter, vehicle or plane charter evacuation charges.
- Items not mentioned in the above cost includes column.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Quotations are in USD and valid for an escorted small group tour from 2 to 10 pax and for period mentioned above.
Accommodation will be provided in hotels mentioned or alternate hotels in the similar category. - All hotels maintain a check-in and check-out time of 12 noon or 14.00 hrs, as mentioned in our proposal.
- Train and air schedules/fares are subject to revision.
- The e-Visa facility and visa can be applied online.
- Kindly visit website indianvisaonline.gov.in for more details.
- All passengers must be covered by suitable travel/health insurance prior to departure from their country of origin.