Karnataka is an Indian state with many worlds inside, home of various historical and heritage sites that date back to the ancient era, and showcases diverse aspects of  India.

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Karnataka is an Indian state with many worlds inside, home of various historical and heritage sites that date back to the ancient era, and showcases diverse aspects of  India.

Explore the ancient temples around Karnataka, each one being an architectural masterpiece. Your tailormade tour in India, gem of Asia, will be an unforgettable journey and vacation!

Tour Highlights:

  • Ancient Temples of Karnataka
  • Hampi UNESCO Site
  • Beach of Goa


 

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Bangalore
  • End Bangalore
  • Countries
    • India
  • City
    • Bangalore
    • Mysore
    • Hassan
    • Hospet
    • Badami
    • Goa
  • Theme History, art and culture
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Bangalore
    Day 1

    Arrival at Bangalore and transfer to your hotel.

    In the afternoon city tour of Bangalore visiting the Bull Temple, Iskcon Temple and Tipu’s summer fort.

    In the evening explore MG Road. Overnight in Bangalore.

    Visited places:
    • Bangalore
  • 2
    Bangalore - Mysore
    Day 2

    After breakfast drive to Mysore.

    Enroute we will visit Srirangapatnam – where the legendary warrior Tipu Sultan built the island fortress and Summer Palace entirely of wood, with exquisitely painted walls.

    Check-in to your hotel and during the afternoon tour of Mysore visiting Maharaja’s Palace - built in 1911-12 by Wodeyar Rulers. The palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, visiting of the Chamundeeswari temple and witness the huge Nandi overlooking the city. 

    In the evening visiting of Devaraja Fruit and Flower Market

    Overnight in Mysore.

    Visited places:
    • Bangalore
    • Mysore
  • 3
    Mysore
    Day 3

    Day excursion to Somnathpur, visiting the Hoysala temple - the exquisitely carved, star-shaped temple with triple towers is a typical example of Hoysala architecture.

    In the evening we will visit the Brindhavan Gardens and the overnight will be in Mysore.

    Visited places:
    • Mysore
  • 4
    Mysore - Hassan
    Day 4

    After breakfast drive to Hassan, enroute visiting Sravanabelagola, one of the oldest and most important Jain pilgrimage centers in India, and the site of the 17m high statue of Gomateshwara, said to the world's tallest monolithic statue.

    Check-in to your hotel and during the afternoon visiting of Belur and Halebid. The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur being the finest example of the Hoysala architecture it took 103 years to complete. In Halebid - the temples bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka, dating back to the 12th century. Overnight in Hassan.

    Visited places:
    • Mysore
    • Hassan
  • 5
    Hassan - Hospet
    Day 5

    After breakfast, we will leave to reach Hospet and check-in to your hotel.

    Rest of the day free, overnight in Hospet.

    Visited places:
    • Hassan
    • Hospet
  • 6
    Hampi Tour
    Day 6

    Full day tour of Hampi, which holds many delightful surprises. Visiting of the UNESCO’s heritage site at Hampi.

    The temples of Hampi boast monolithic sculptures and monuments and attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship.

    The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi reflects the splendor of the Vijaynagar Empire. The rugged landscape adds to the historic ambience of this site.

    Overnight in Hospet.

    Visited places:
    • Hospet
  • 7
    Hospet - Badami (Aihole and Pattadakkal)
    Day 7

    After breakfast drive to Badami.

    Check-in to your hotel and afternoon visiting of the remarkable temples at Aihole and Pattadakkal. Aihole was the first Chalukyan capital and is regarded as the birthplace of Indian temple architecture.

    Overnight in Badami.

    Visited places:
    • Hospet
    • Badami
  • 8
    Badami - Goa
    Day 8

    After breakfast lead to Goa and check-in to your Beach resort.

    Rest of the day free and overnight in Goa.

    Visited places:
    • Badami
    • Goa
  • 9
    Goa (Beach)
    Day 9-14

    Free day to relax on the beach.

    Overnight in Goa (No Car Provided).

    Visited places:
    • Goa
  • 10
    Goa - Bangalore & Departure
    Day 15

    Transfer to Goa airport for your flight to Bangalore.

    The end of our tour has come. After breakfast, you will have freetime until the transfer to the airport.

    Visited places:
    • Goa
    • Bangalore
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Twin sharing accommodation in all 3 Star hotels mentioned below
    • Breakfast in all hotels
    • Dinner at Krishna Heritage – Badami
    • Domestic flight from Goa-Bangalore on Economy Class
    • Transfers & sightseeing by Private Air Conditioned car with driver as per the itinerary
    • All taxes

    Please note:

    • A Special Dinner from India’s Invitation.  
    • The above cost is subject to minimum 02 full paying passengers.
    • Please feel free to ask us to change any hotel in case you want to change or upgrade
    Price does not include
    • Entrance fee, Camera fee & Guide fee at the sightseeing places
    • Lunch, dinner, tips, portage
    • International flights, Visa, Insurance
    • Any items of personal nature