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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Goa – Badami – Bijapur – Hospet – Hassan - Mysore – Ooty – Munnar - Cochin.
The Best of Karnataka Tour is so designed that it covers the best tourist attractions of Karnataka. We will let you explore the temples, caves, ancient monuments and other major tourist spots in Karnataka.
Day 01: Arrival at Goa
Our representative will meet you on your arrival at Goa - India’s Beach Wonder. Check into a hotel booked on ready occupancy basis and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 02: Goa
Spend the morning exploring Goa’s spectacular beaches lapped by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Afterwards, we can proceed for some sightseeing in Old Goa and Panaji – the capital of Goa. Visit some of the famous monuments, churches, temples and other tourist attractions of Goa like Maura Bazaar - the oldest weekly market on the Konkan Coast. Shri Mangesh Temple in Madgoa, Shri Shanta Durga Temple and Shri Ramanath Temple in the Shri Ramanath Panchayatan are some temples worth visit. Retire to the hotel for night stay.
Day 03: Goa - Badami
Early morning today, we will drive you to Badami – the historical town, famous for its cave temples. Check into a hotel and spend overnight.
Day 04: Badami
Have early breakfast and set out for the magnificent temples at Aihole and Pattadakal – the centers of ancient Chalukyan glory. Visit the remarkable temples and caves at Aihole – hailed as the ‘Cradle of Hindu Rock Architecture’. Return to the hotel at Badami for night stay.
Day 05: Badami - Bijapur
Today we will travel to Bijapur - often referred as the ‘Agra of South India’. Check into hotel upon reaching and stay overnight.
Day 06: Bijapur
Bijapur is famous for housing some of the finest specimens of the architectural splendors of ancient past. Embark upon a full-day sightseeing tour wherein you can explore major monuments like Gol Gumbaz – the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah, Jama Masjid built during the Bahamani period in1558-80, Ibrahim Roza - a beautiful tomb tomb featuring elegant corridors and interconnected buildings. Return to hotel at night.
Day 07: Hospet
Today morning, we will take you to Hospet - the site of the medieval Vijaynagar Empire. On the way we will visit Hampi, a World Heritage Site famous for historical monuments and sculptures. Visit the Lotus Temple, renowned for its remarkable sculptures, stone chariot and musical pillars. The Hazar Rama Temple is also a place worth visit. Stay overnight at Hospet.
Day 08: Hospet - Hassan
Drive to Hassan and on reaching Hassan, check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09: Hassan
Hassan is a convenient base to visit Belur and Halebid – famous for some of the most intricate carvings of Hoysala architecture. Today we take you for a full excursion to Belur and Halebid. Overnight stay at Hassan hotel.
Day 10: Hasan - Mysore
Today we will drive you to Mysore – the City of Palaces. Check into hotel upon reaching and you can spend the rest of the day on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Mysore
Have early breakfast and thereafter proceed for a sightseeing tour of Mysore city. Major destinations to visit include the Mysore Palace, Somnathpur Temple, sandalwood and jasmine markets, Brindavan Gardens and others. Return to hotel at night.
Day 12: Mysore - Ooty
Start the day with a drive to Ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations. En route visit the sanctuaries at Bandipur & Mudumalai, Pyakara Dam, and Kamarajasagar. Check into hotel upon reaching Ooty and spend the night at hotel.
Day 13: Ooty
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in and around Ooty. Major spots include the Lake, Botanical Gardens, Dodda Betta, Conoor Tea Gardens, Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose, to name a few. The exquisite natural beauty of the hill resort will surely captivate you. Retire to hotel for night stay.
Day 14: Ooty - Munnar
Today we will drive you through scenic locales to reach the hill station of Munnar – famous for its sprawling tea plantations. Check into hotel upon reaching. In the afternoon you can visit some of Munnar’s main attractions like Mattupetty, Indo Swiss cattle project, Rajamalai and Eravikulam National Park
Day 15: Munnar - Cochin
The last day of your tour, today proceed to Cochin – the historic city of ports and harbors. Upon reaching you can go for some sightseeing at Cochin, visiting the Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace etc. Later we will take you to a hotel for refreshing yourself, and after that you can proceed for your next destination.
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