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Karnataka Ancient Tour

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Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: Bangalore - Mysore - Chikmagalur - Hospet - Hampi - Badami - Goa- Mumbai

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Day 01 Bangalore - Mysore
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Bangalore
Welcome to Vardhman's "Karnataka Ancient Tour". On arrival in Bangalore, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to Mysore.
Upon arrival at Mysore check into oyur hotel. Relax rest of the day.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 02 Mysore
This morning after breakfast proceed on a city tour of Mysore.
Visit the Maharaja's Palace, Chamundi Hills and Nandi Bull,Tippu Sultan's capital Srirangapatna that is just outside Mysore and the Kesava temple built by the Hoysalas at Somnathpur.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 03 Mysore
After breakfast visit Chamarajendra Art Gallery, Saint Philomena's Church, Mysore Zoo. Evening proceed to Brindavan garden to visit lighting show.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 04 Mysore - Chikmagalur
This morning drive to Chikmagalur. Enroute visit the Jain pilgrimage site at Sravanabelagola, well known for its monolith of Lord Gomateswara that is 17 meters tall. Upon arrival at Chikmagalur check into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 05 Chikmagalur
Today proceed on a city tour of Chikmagalur.
Visit the temples at Belur and Halebid that are famous all over the world for their intricate carvings and sculptures.You will also visit beautiful hill stations of Kemmanagundi and Kudremukh, where you can take out your cameras to capture some of the best photographs of your life. In the evening, you can explore the local markets of Chikmagalur.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 06 Chikmagalur - Hospet
After breakfast drive to Hospet. Upon arrival at Hospet check into your hotel.
Later proceed for sightseeing of Hospet, visit Archeological museum, Himavat Kedaya Waterfall, Jogimatti, Murugharajenra Matha and Ankli Matha etc.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 07 Hospet - Hampi
Today drive to Hampi, explore the ruins of the ancient capital of the Vijayanagar Empire.Upon arrival at Hampi check into your hotel..
Later visit the Virupaksha temple, Vithala Temple, Hazara Rama Temple and the huge rock cut images of Ganesha and Narasimha.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 08 Hampi
On the eighth day of your tour visit Noblemen's Palace, Pushkarini Tank, Mahanavami Dibba, House of Victory, Lotus Mahal ect.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 09 Hospet - Badami
This morning after breakfast drive to Badami, that is situate in a gorge between two sandstone hills.
Upon arrival at Badami check into your hotel.
Later visit the South Fort well known for the cave temples carved on the sandstone cliffs in the 6th century.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 10 Badami
This morning after breakfast proced on a city tour of Badami.
Visit remarkable temples of Aihole and Pattadakal.Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole was the first capital of the Chalukyas and is often regarded as the birthplace of Indian temple architecture.You will also visit the ancient cave temples of Badami.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 11 Badami - Goa
After breakfast drive to Goa. Upon arrival at Goa check into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 12 Goa
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Goa
Visit Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals and churches - namely Se-Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa. Miramar Beach - This is the only beach close to any city and has a good view of the river Mandovi flowing into the sea. Also visit Dona Paula fishing village which is a small village at the tip of Panaji, the place has a very good viewpoint and a monument at the same place. Later visit golden beaches, Temples, palm trees, paddy fields and wooded hills. Its churches, temples, shrines and forts tell its history. It is associated with music, the famous Goan cuisine and most of all with a peace-loving , smiling people.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 13 Goa
Full day free for leisure activities on beach.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 14 Goa - Mumbai (By flight)
This morning after breakfast transfer to the Goa airport to Catch the flight to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Karnataka Ancient Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.

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