South India Highlights
Bangalore (2N) – Mysore (2N) – Srirangapatna (enroute) – Sravanabelgola (enroute) – Hassan (2N) – Halebidu (excursion) – Belur (excursion) – Hampi (2N) – Badami (1N) – Hubli (1N)
A classic Karnataka Heritage Tour, showcasing the state’s rich history, architecture and culture. Beginning with capital city of Bangalore, the tour continues to the royal Mysore, known for its grand palaces & temples. Followed by the visit to historic town of Srirangapatna & sacred Jain pilgrimage site of Sravanabelgola.
The tour continues to heritage hub of Hassan, gateway to the stunning Hoysala Temples at Halebidu & Belur. The tour further explores the magnificent ruins of Hampi & the rock-cut cave temples of Badami. Passing through Hubli, the journey concludes back in Bangalore with a city tour, offering a perfect blend of royal legacy, ancient temples & UNESCO heritage sites.
Warm welcome upon arrival at Bangalore Int’l Airport by our representative. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Bangalore.
Breakfast at hotel. Head towards Mysore – “City of Palaces”. On arrival, get ready for the excursion to Chamundi Hills. After a moderate 45 minutes trek visit the Chamundeshwari Temple. Also visit Gowri’s Sand Museum – India’s only museum dedicated to intricate sand sculptures.
Overnight stay at Mysore.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to visit Mysore Palace - one of India's most magnificent royal residences. Later, visit Jagmohan Palace. Visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral also known as St. Philomena’s Shrine is one of the India’s grandest churches. Conclude your day with the fountain show of Brindavan Gardens.
Overnight stay at Mysore.
Breakfast at hotel. Head towards Hassan, known for its Hoysala architecture, ancient temples & breathtaking landscapes. Enroute visit Srirangapatna, beginning with Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – highly sacred temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Daria Daulat Bagh – known for its exquisite Indo – Saracenic wooden architecture.
Enroute, also visit Shravanbela Gola. Enjoy a trek (30 minutes per way) of Vindhyagiri Hill to reach Gomteshwara Temple, also known as the Shravanbelagola Jain Temple or the Bahubali Temple. Witness the 58ft high monolithic statue (world’s largest) of Lord Bahubali. Continue drive to Hassan.
Overnight stay at Hassan.
After breakfast at hotel get ready for the excursion to Halebidu & Belur – UNESCO heritage sites.
Beginning with Halebidu, visit Shri Hoysaleswara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its exquisite soapstone carvings & detailed friezes. Also visit Shri Kedareshwara Swamy Temple & Shri Veeranarayana Swamy Devastana.
Then head towards Belur, visit Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is remarkable for its architecture, sculptures, reliefs, inscriptions & history. Visit nearby temples as well. Evening back to Hassan hotel & overnight stay.
After breakfast at hotel, drive towards Hampi, a UNESCO world heritage site known for its vast open air museum of 14th Century Vijayanagara empire ruins & stunning Dravidian – style temples. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Hampi.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for the full day city tour of Hampi. Visit the Group of Monuments -
Vittala Temple – known for its stone chariot & musical pillars.
Virupaksha Temple – one of the oldest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Hazara Ram Temple – features intricate wall cravings.
Lotus Mahal – known for its Indo Islamic architecture fusion.
Lakshmi Narsimha Temple – houses a 6.7m high monolithic statue of Lord Narsimha.
Overnight stay at Hampi.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive towards Badami, a heritage town located in northern district of Bagalkot in Karnataka. Known for its breathtaking rocky terrain, rock-cut caves temples & red sandstone cliffs. On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Later, visit Badami Cave Temples – a complex of Buddhist, Hindu & Jain cave temples carved from vibrant red sandstone rocks.
Sri Bhootanaatha Gudi – situated on the banks of Agastya Lake. Conclude your day with the visit to Badami Fort, famous for its ancient fortification walls & stunning panoramic views.
Overnight stay at Badami.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive towards Hubli. On arrival, visit Shri Siddharoodha Swamy Math. Then head towards Chandramauleshwara Temple. Also visit Unakal Lake. Conclude your day with the evening aarti of ISKCON Temple.
Overnight stay at Hubli.
After an early breakfast, transfer to railway station to board the train to Bangalore. On arrival, visit Cubbon Park – spread across 300 acres, it is one of the most beautiful and refreshing places in Bangalore. Drive pass visit Vidhana Soudha. Conclude your day with the visit to St. Mary’s Basilica. Overnight stay at Bangalore.