Day 01 ARRIVAL BENGALURU
Warm welcome at the Bengaluru airport by our
colleague and transfer to the hotel for an
overnight stay near the airport.
Day 02 BENGALURU – MYSORE
Start your day with a tour of the city of Bangalore
visiting the Lal Bagh known for old trees,
fountains, lotus pools, terraces, and an
assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs.
Visit the summer palace of Tipu Sultan – known for its painting and carving,
the Bull Temple - a monolithic
bull statue, and drive past the Government
secretariat and legislative assembly.
Later drive to Mysore – the palaces and temples are known
about the heritage and architecture of medieval times.
Day 03 MYSORE
Proceed for a city tour of Mysore – visit Maharaja’s
Palace and Rajendra Art Gallery - remarkable
selections of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma,
Nicholas Roerich, and traditional paintings in the
Mysore style. Later, visit Chamundi Temple on a
hill high above the city.
This afternoon, enjoy a food walk to taste some
of the local delicacies.
Day 04 MYSORE - CHIKMAGALUR
Today, drive to Chikmagalur en route to visit Belur & Halebid temples.
Belur and Halebid are
adorned with the legacy of a rich past and culture.
After the visit, drive to Chikmagalur – the most
beautiful hill station in Karnataka. Being the
largest producer of coffee in the country,
Chikmagalur is popularly known as the ‘Coffee
Land of Karnataka.
Day 05 CHIKMAGALUR
Today, proceed for the half-day trek - Mullayangiri
Trek, the highest peak in Karnataka with an
altitude of nearly 1930 meters. Enjoy a
magnificent view of the natural beauty.
In the afternoon, visit a Coffee plantation and
coffee museum (closed on Saturdays & Sundays).
Day 06 CHIKMAGALUR - HAMPI
Drive to Hampi - one of the most interesting and
charming ancient sites in India.
Hampi is a site of enormous historical
significance, but the landscape and natural
beauty make the area even more special.
Day 07 HAMPI
Today, explore the ruined city of Hampi with a
tour of the ‘king’s balance,’ the stunning ‘queen’s
bath’ with its arched corridors, and lotus-shaped
fountains; visit the two storied Lotus Mahal, the
huge Elephant Stables, the mesmerizing musical
pillars at the Vitthal Temple, the awe-inspiring
Stone Chariot, the Virupaksha Temple and the
monolith of Ugra Narasimha.
Evening, experience a coracle ride on the river
Tungabhadra to arrive at hidden shrines. Enjoy
the stunning sunsets and take some great
photographs.
Day 08 HAMPI - BADAMI
Drive to Badami en route visiting Aihole &
Pattadakal.
More than 150 temples at Pattadakal and Aihole
were constructed in the 6th century in a variety
of structural designs so today the area is
regarded as the cradle of Hindu temple
architecture.
After the visit drive to Badami. Located in a valley
of rugged red sandstone, surrounding Agastya
Lake, Badami (formerly known as Vatapi) is an
archaeological delight owing to its beautifully
crafted sandstone cave temples, fortresses, and
carvings.
Day 09 BADAMI – GOA
Visit the famous Badami caves, a UNESCO world
heritage site as an extension of the Pattadakal
temple complex. Situated at the mouth of a ravine
between two rocky hills, the exquisite structures
and Badami’s rust-red sandstone cliffs tell many a
tale for its four ancient rock-cut caves replete with
carved pillars and bracket figures, hewn from red
sandstone on a hill.
After the visit, drive to Goa. Lap up this free-spirited
destination with the easy charm of friendly
locals, laid-back beachside afternoons, or at
evening tropical beach parties.
Day 10 GOA
Drive to Dona Paula, overlooking the magnificent
harbor of Mormugão, towards Panjim via Miramar
Beach. Once a fishing village, today’s Panjim
infuses old charm with typical Portuguese
architecture visible along the River Mandovi. Visit
the Panjim Church, Palácio Patriarchal (Bishop’s
Palace), Palácio Idalcão (present Secretariat), and
Basílica of Bom Jesus where the remains of St.
Francis Xavier are entombed in a silver casket.
Day 11 GOA
The day is for leisure to relax at the beach.
Day 12 GOA - MUMBAI
After a leisurely day at the resort, drive to
Goa airport to board an afternoon flight to
Mumbai.
Upon arrival, connect your flight to your
onward destination.
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
