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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Bangalore – Mysore – Nagerhole –Hassan – Hospet - Badami – Dandeli – Goa.
Day 01: Arrival at Bangalore
As you arrive at Bangalore, our representative will meet you and transfer you to a hotel booked on ready occupancy basis. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 02: Bangalore - Mysore
Today we will take you to Mysore – the City of Palaces. Reach Mysore en route Sringapatna - the former capital of Tipu Sultan. Check into hotel at Mysore and spend overnight.
Day 03: Mysore
Today we will take you for some sightseeing around Mysore city, historically significant for its association with the warrior kings Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Major destinations include the Mysore Palace built by Wodeyar kings in 1912. Later, you may visit the star-shaped Somnathpur Temple, an excellent specimen of Hoysala architecture. Retire to hotel at night.
Day 04: Mysore - Nagerhole
Have early breakfast and set out for the Nagerhole Wildlife Resort, renowned worldwide for the convergence of spectacular wildlife and birdlife on the banks of the Kabini River. Afterwards we will embark on a jungle safari.
Day 05: Nagerhole
Enjoy a full day’s jungle jaunt at Nagerhole, wherein you can take pleasure in various jungle activities like safari, nature walk, boating, camp-fire dinner. The day ends with a fascinating film show.
Day 06: Nagerhole - Hassan
Today, we will travel to Hassan, an ideal base to explore the historical sites of Belur and Halebid. The ancient temples of Belur and Halebid are famous for featuring some of the most intricate carvings of Hoysala architecture. The Chennakesava temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu is a must-visit temple at Belur. Spend the night at hotel in Hassan.
Day 07: Hassan - Hospet
Today morning, we will take you to Hospet - the site of the medieval Vijaynagar Empire. Check into hotel and stay overnight at Hospet.
Day 08: Hospet
Today we drive you to Hampi – a World Heritage Site famous for the ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire. Return to the hotel at Hassan for night stay.
Day 09: Hospet - Badami
In the afternoon we will escort you to Badami – the historical town, famous for its rock-cut cave temples. A center of ancient Chalukyan glory, Badami has four cave temples at the foothills opposite the Badami Fort. Spend the night at Badami.
Day 10: Badami
Set out for the magnificent temples at Aihole and Pattadakal – hailed as the ‘Cradle of Hindu Rock Architecture’. Return to hotel at Badami for overnight stay.
Day 11: Badami -Dandeli
Have early breakfast and thereafter proceed to Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, the largest wildlife park in Karnataka. Surrounded by dense deciduous forests, Dandeli is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the world and you can spot various rare animals and birds at this sanctuary. We will take you on a jungle safari in the afternoon.
Day 12: Dandeli
Spend some unforgettable moments in the midst of nature at Dandeli. Enjoy the heady mix of adventure and wildlife the whole day.
Day 13: Dandeli - Goa
Today we will head for Goa – the tourist’s paradise. Check into hotel upon reaching this beach paradise and spend night at hotel.
Day 14: Goa
Spend the entire day lazing around on the magnificent beaches of Goa or doing anything you fancy. Retire to the hotel at night.
Day 15: Goa – Mumbai departure
The last day of your tour, today we will escort you to the airport from where you can board the flight to your next destination.
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