Karnataka
Karnataka
From Hampi to Ooty n Coorg for Coffee!
Best Season to visit
November to April
Airports:
Bengaluru
Languages spoken
Kannada, English
Main Festivals to Visit:
Kambala Festival, Hampi Festival, Pattadakal Dance Festival, Makar Sankranti, Ugadi, Vairamundi Festival, Karaga Festival, Vara Mahalakshmi Pooja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gowri Festival, Sri Vithappa Fair, Dussehra, Tula Sankramana, Karnataka Rajyotsava, Deepavali, Groundnut Festival, Mahamastakabhisheka
Major Tourist Destinations:
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coorg, Hampi, Hassan, Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Bengaluru- Bandipur
Day 02: Bandipur-Mysuru
Day 03: Hassan
Day 04: Hassan- Hampi
Day 05: Hampi
Day 06: Hospet-Aihole – Pattadakal
Day 07: Pattadakal- Badami- Bengaluru
Day 08: Drop at Airport
Meet & Greet on arrival at Bengaluru Railway Station / Airport &
meet our representative
who will be there for you and straightaway drive to Mysore. En route, we
will be visiting the Ranganathaswamy Temple and Srirangapatnam, which
is the capital of Tipu Sultan, and Channapatna Toys Center. Thereafter, we
will continue our journey to Mysore. Get that adrenaline rush while crossing one of the dense forests in Karnataka for its wildlife. The Jungle stay and safari will mesmerize you with the silence of the forest and the melodious chirping of birds. Get those cameras ready to capture the moment of deer and other animals running, dancing peacocks, group of tuskers, or endangered Asiatic wild elephants, reaching the water sources and the main attraction, the Tigers. Other endangered species such as sloth bears, muggers, Indian rock pythons, gaurs, jackals, and four-horned antelopes can be spotted in Bandipur. Stay at Bandipur.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Mysuru.
On reaching, check in at the hotel
and get freshen up. Thereafter, we will leave for the sightseeing tour of
Mysore. In our day tour, we will be visiting the famous tourist destinations
of Mysore. We will start our day tour by paying a visit to Krishnarajasagar
Dam, Mysore Palace and Brindavan Gardens. Later in the evening, we will
return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.
Mysore is a beautiful city located in Karnataka state at the base of the
Chamundi Hills about 146 km southwest of Bangalore. It was the capital
of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399-1947. Today, it is counted among
one of the cleanest city in India.
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Hassan. The ancient Hoysala city, Hassan is located 934 m above sea level and is a city of ancient temples. The Chennakeshava Temples of Belur and Halebidu are examples of marvellous architecture. The intricate carvings depicting various stories of the kingdom, Ramayana and Mahabharata will leave you spell-bound. The floating or the submerged Shettihalli Church will amaze you with its ruins. Take about 600 steps to reach the famous Jain temple at Sravanabelagola, the highest statue of Jain God Bahubali in the world.
After breakfast transfer to Hampi. Hampi, on the banks of the Tungabhadra river, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the main attraction of the town. The Chariot at Virupakshe Temple in Hampi is the highlight to which tourists, researchers, and students flock. The monuments and the remains of once the rich princely state Vijayanagara Empire are the attractions of Hampi.
Stay at Hospet
After breakfast go out for a full day's excursion Visit Virupaksha Temple, Balakrishna Temple, Mahanavami Dibba, Hazararama Temple, Lotus Mahal & Elephant stable. Post lunch visit Vittala Complex, Stone Chariot, Musical Pillar, 100 Pillar Mantap & Vittala Temple. Stay at Hospet.
After breakfast drive to Pattadakkal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the banks of the Malaprabha River, an example of Chalukyan architecture during the 7th and 8th centuries and is renowned for its intricately carved temple. The fusion of Dravidian and Aryan architecture makes the Pattadakal temple makes its unique example of temple architecture.
Aihole, a Dravidian temple architecture premises. Among hundreds of temples standing here the most noteworthy among them is the Durga Temple composed of a semi-circular apse, an elevated plinth, and a gallery encircling the sanctum. Durga temple is the primary attraction in Aihole and the most spectacular representation of Aiholë temples. The other attractions are Lad Khan Temple the chosen abode of the Muslim leader Lad Khan, Huchimalli Temple with a sculpture of Lord Vishnu sitting atop a cobra, the Ravalphadi Cave Temple, the Umamaheswari Temple, the two-storied Buddhist temple, the Konti Temple Complex, and the Jain Meguti Temple.
Stay at Badami.
After breakfast check out and visit Badami. Badami cannot be missed for its exquisite sculptures and sandstone cliffs. Famous for its four rock-cut caves adorned with ancient carved pillars and bracket figures cut out of red sandstone, Badami dates back to the 7th Century with the outer mandapa added in the 11th century during the late Kalyani Chalukyan age. Dedicated to Shiva’s form as the god of souls, spirits and ghosts, the Bhutanatha Temple, the caves overlook the Agastya Theertha Lake. The golden hour or the sunset is the best time to visit Badami Caves as it captures the rust-red tint of the sandstone.
After that start your return Journey to Bengaluru. Arrive at Bengaluru check into your hotel and rest.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Bengaluru Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.
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