| The
Exotic South |
| Mumbai
- Goa - Belgaum - Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal - Hospet
- Hassan - Madikeri - Mysore - Srirangapatnam –
Bangalore (14 Nights / 15 Days) |
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Day 01 / Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai, meet assist at the airport and transfer
to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.
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Day 02 / Mumbai
After breakfast proceed for half day tour of Mumbai
covering Gateway of India – The stone archway
designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style,
Prince of Whales Museum, Chowpatty Beach, Dhobhi Ghat,
Marine Drive. Night stay in Bombay.
Day 03 / Mumbai
- Goa ( By flight )
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Goa. On arrival
transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Night stay in Goa. |
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Day 04 /
Goa
After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing
tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom
Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and
tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on
the beach. Night stay in Goa.
Day 05 / Goa
Day at leisure. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore
the shops for cashewnuts. Night stay in Goa.
Day 06 / Goa - Belgaum – Badami (By
road, 275 kms 6 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Badami enroute visiting Belgaum
- a total picture of contrasts. On one side is the
old town area and modern on other, 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. Night stay
in Badami.
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Day 07 / 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. Night stay in Badami.
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Day 08 / Badami – Aihole – Pattadakal
– Hospet ( By road )
After breakfast drive 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".
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. Night
stay in Hospet.
Day 09 / Hospet
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. Night
stay in Hospet.
Day 10 / Hospet - Hassan (
By road )
After a relaxed breakfast drive to Hassan. Later excursion
to Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoysala
architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakesava Temple
: which took 103 years to complete. The temples of Halebid
bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of
Karnataka. Night stay in Hassan.
Day 11 / Hassan - Shravanbelagola
– Hassan
Morning visit Shravanbelgola. 51 kms south – east
of Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim centers.
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.
Night stay in Hassan.
Day 12 / Hassan – Madikeri
( By road )
After breakfast drive to Madikeri, a place which is
called as the "Scotland Of India". In Madikeri
visit Madikeri Fort , Abbey Falls , Nisargadhama –
Known for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an
ideal picnic spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout
the year. Night stay in Madikeri. |
Day 13 / Madikeri – Mysore ( By road
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Morning drive to Mysore and transfer to hotel. Later
visit :Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills – Towering
over the city, these hills are 13 kms away from Mysore.
Halfway up is the Nandi bull, a 4.8m monolith. Brindavan
Gardens – A site to be loved. The musical fountains
& colourful lights transform this place into a
fairy land. Night stay in Mysore.
Day 14 / Mysore
After breakfast visit Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
– Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, the gallery
has a collection of exquisite paintings.
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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 Hoysala architecture. Night stay in Mysore.
Day 15 / Mysore - Srirangapatnam – Bangalore -
Departure
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. Continue drive to Bangalore
and transfer to airport for onward flight.
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