South India Highlights
Bangalore (2N) – Mysore (2N) – Srirangapatna (enroute) – Sravanabelgola (enroute) – Hassan (2N) – Halebidu (excursion) – Belur (excursion) – Hampi (2N) – Badami (1N) – Hubli (1N) – Goa (2N)
The perfect mix of heritage & relaxation. Starting from Bangalore, the tour continues to the royal Mysore and the historic town of Srirangapatna. Visit the spiritual site of Sravanabelgola and the intricate Hoysala Temples at Halebidu & Belur near Hassan. Explores the magnificent ruins of Hampi & the rock-cut cave temples of Badami. Passing through Hubli, the journey concludes with beach relaxation at Goa.
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.
After breakfast, proceed for the city tour of Bangalore, beginning with Bengaluru Palace – known for its Tudor style architecture. Head towards St. Mary’s Basilica – one of the oldest churches of state. Drive pass visit Vidhana Soudha. Also visit Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Later visit Lalbagh Botanical Gardens – houses India’s largest collection of tropical plants. Overnight stay at 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 breakfast head towards Goa. On arrival visit Aguada Fort – a 17th century Portuguese era fort. Then visit Candolim & Calangute Beach, also known as “Queen of Beaches”. Witness the beautiful sunset over Baga Beach.
Overnight stay at hotel in Goa.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for the South Goa sightseeing beginning with some famous churches like Bom Jesus Basilica – a UNESCO world heritage site, serves as the final resting place of St. Xavier’s remains. Se Cathedral – famous for its immense size and the ”Golden Bell”. It also serves as the seat for the Archbishop of Goa.
Have a leisure walk at Latin Quarter Fontainhas, famous for its Mediterranean charm. Explore the Panjim market. Head towards Miramar Beach & Dona Paula. Evening enjoy a sunset cruise on Mandovi river.
Overnight stay at hotel in Goa.
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Goa Int’l Airport to board your flight for onward destination.
Tours ends with beautiful memories…