This tour takes you from the exotic fragrance of sandalwood and jasmine in Karnataka to that of eucalyptus and tea in the Blue Mountains, culminating in the coconut groves.
Meeting and greeting at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Bangalore Palace (Bangalore Palace is a royal palace located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, in an area that was owned by Rev. J. Garrett, the first principal of the Central High School in Bangalore, now famous as Central College. The commencement of the construction of the palace is attributed to him). Also visit, Lal bagh botanical gardens (It is an old botanical garden in Bengaluru. First planned and laid out during the dalavaiship of Hyder Ali and later adorned with unique plant species by his son Tippu, it was later managed under numerous British Superintendents before Indian Independence). En route halt at Sriangapatanam. Here visit fort, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace and the Gumbaz (The Gumbaz at Srirangapatnam is a Muslim mausoleum at the centre of a landscaped garden, holding the graves of Tipu Sultan, his father Hyder Ali, and his mother Fakr-Un-Nisa.) Upon arrival visit the beautiful Brindavan gardens (It is undeniably one of the best terrace gardens in the world, lies adjoining the Krishnarajasagara Dam which is built across the river Kaveri.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meeting and greeting at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Somnathpur Chennakesava Temple (Also known as Kesava Temple, is a Vaishnava Hindu temple on the banks of River Kaveri at Somanathapura, Karnataka, India. The temple was consecrated in 1258 CE by Somanatha Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala King Narasimha III.) Also visit, Mysore Palace(One of the most visited monuments in India. The palace is built in Indo-Saracenic Revival style of architecture and splendid example of royal architecture.) Later visit Chamundi Hills, (a picturesque and popular tourist attraction of Mysore. An ancient temple dedicated to goddess Chamundeshwari, which is located on the top of the chamundi hills) and Bull Temple (Hindu temple dedicated to Nandi with a massive, popular sculpture of a bull carved from stone.) Overnight stay at the hotel
After a nutritious breakfast, drive to Hassan (The town is situated 980 m above sea level. It is named after the Hasanamba temple. Hassan city gets its name from the Hindu goddess Hassanamba). En route visit Protima Bedi Dance Village (India's first modern Gurukul (residential school) for Indian classical dances and an intentional community in the form of a dance village, set up by Odissi dancer Protima Gauri in 1990.) and Sravanabelogola, (a town located near Channarayapatna of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 144 km from Bangalore to see the statue of Gamatevara, 17m tall erected in 980 AD.) Later visit Hoysala Temples of Holebid and the Chennakesava Temples of Belur (also referred to as Keshava or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
After a gleeful breakfast start your journey to Hampi (Also known as 'The Fort of Victory - Vijayanagra', situated on the banks of the river Tungabhadra in the region of Bellary, is a vast site of Monuments and ruins, a mute witness to an era of glories, triumphs and tragedies. The ruins of Hampi are so majestic and imposing that they leave the visitor totally dumbfounded, awestruck and humbled.). En route visit Chitradurga Fort. (Chitradurga Fort or as the British called it Chitaldoorg, is a fortification that straddles several hills and a peak overlooking a flat valley in the Chitradurga District, Karnataka, India. The fort's name Chitrakaldurga, which means 'picturesque fort' in Kannada, is the namesake of the town Chitradurga and its administrative district.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Virupaksha Temple (Rises majestically at the western end of a 670m long street that was once the famous Hampi bazaar. This is the only temple at Hampi that is still used for worship.) & Krishna Temple Complex (The Krishna Temple, built in 1531 by King Krishnadevaraya of the Tuluva dynasty, contains lofty gopurams (grand entry portals) that lead to shrines and structures for the worship of the idol Balakrishna.). Afternoon visit Tungabhadra Dam (also known as Pampa Sagar is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. The dam is in Hosapete, Ballari district of Karnataka. It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, etc) Drive back to Hampi. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast visit Hapi bazar (is a unique attraction of Hampi. Located in front of the Virupaksha Temple, the Hampi Bazaar is a well-known market place that spreads for more than one kilometer.), Kodanda Rama Temple (the Kodanda Rama temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Rama. The inner sanctum of the temple has huge idols of Lord Rama, his brother Laxmana and his wife Sita. The statues of the idols were carved out from a single natural boulder. The temple is situated near the river Tungabhadra), Other Places for sightseeing are Achutaraya Temple, Yantraddaraka, Old Bridge, King Balance, Vittala Temple Complex comprise:- Stone Chariot, Musical Pillars, Vittal Bazar. Later drive to Badami. Check-in & overnight at hotel.
After breakfast proceed to visit Pattadakal (UNESCO has described Pattadakal as "a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India" and an illustration of "eclectic art" at its height.The Hindu temples are generally dedicated to Shiva, but elements of Vaishnavism and Shaktism theology and legends are also featured.) & Aihloe (Aihole, also referred to as Aivalli, Ahivolal or Aryapura, is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in Karnataka, India dated from the sixth century through the twelfth century CE, though the most of the surviving monuments date from the 7th to 10th centuries.) Later visit Badami caves. ( Badami cave temples are a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Badami, a town in the Bagalkot district in northern part of Karnataka, India. The caves are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture, which dates from the 6th century.)Overnight stay at hotel.
After early breakfast, drive to Bangalore. Arrive Bangalore and visit Vidhan Soudha (It is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian, and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles. The construction was completed in 1956.) Later transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
