| DURATION | 14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS |
| DESTINATION COVERED | HYDERABAD – GULBARGA – BIJAPUR – BADAMI – HAMPI – CHITRADURGA – CHIKMAGALUR – MALPE – COORG – NAGARHOLE – MYSORE – BANGALORE |
OVERVIEW
Except for snow, the state of Karnataka encompasses each and every aspect of tours to India. It has beaches, hill stations, medieval temples, forts, palaces, wildlife sanctuaries and monuments among others. It is a state which has witnessed the rule of both Hindu and Muslim rulers over the period in history. The two week long ‘Memorable Karnataka Holiday tour package will bring to your fore all the aforementioned tourist aspects of Karnataka.
| NOTE | This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour. |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
| Tour of Hyderabad Mecca Masjid, Salar Jung Museum, Falakuma Palace and the spectacular Charminar |
| Visit the 15th century Bidar Fort and the Bahmani tombs |
| Visit the Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Roza in Bijapur |
| Trip to Kallina Kote Fort in Chitradurga |
| Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pattadakal |
| Visit the ruins of Hampi; The Vittala Temple, the Virupaksha Temple and the King’s Palace |
| See the monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali at Shravanbelagola |
ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 01 : ARRIVAL IN HYDERABAD
Upon arrival at the Hyderabad International airport, meet our representative of the “Geshna Prakriti Yatra” who’ll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 02 : HYDERABAD
Following a lavish breakfast in the morning, go out on a sightseeing tour of Hyderabad. These are the attractions you will visit in Hyderabad Mecca Masjid, Salar Jung Museum, Falakuma Palace and the spectacular Charminar.
The afternoon is booked with a visit to the famous Golconda Fort.
Following a Nawabi dinner and stay overnight in hotel.
DAY 03 : HYDERABAD – BIDAR – GULBARGA
After breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Gulbarga. On the way, halt at Bidar famous for its 15th century Bidar Fort and the Bahmani tombs. By afternoon, arrive in Gulbarga and check-in at the hotel to freshup.
Later, go out to explore the spectacular Jama Masjid, built in the 15th century. Return back and stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 04 : GULBARGA – BIJAPUR
Following an early morning breakfast, leave by road for Bijapur. Upon arrival, check-in the hotel to rest and relax. Thereafter, go out for a full day guided trip to the Gol Gumbaz (A remarkable example of Decca architecture, Gol Gumbaz was built by Mohammad Adil Shah of Bijapur). Thereafter, visit Ibrahim Roza, a beautiful mausoleum commissioned by Adil Shah II for his wife.
Return back and stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 05 : BIJAPUR – BADAMI
After breakfast in the hotel, take a road trip to visit the 6th century temples of Badami and Pattadakal.
Upon arrival, check-in the hotel. Later, enjoy a guided tour of Badami rock cut caves, the Northern Fort and the Mahakuteshwara temple. In the evening, leave by road for Pattadakal (the 8th century temples displaying Nothern and Dravidian temple architecture).
Later, return back to Badami. Stay overnight in hotel at Badami.
DAY 06 : BADAMI – HAMPI
After breakfast in the morning, hit the road to Hampi. On the way, halt at Aihole, a tiny hamlet on the banks of the Malaprabha River. Other tourist places you will visit include Durga Temple, Ravalphadi Cave, the Lad Khan Temple and the Buddhist Temple.
On reaching Hampi, check-in the hotel. The evening is scheduled to visit the 14th century quaint town built on the banks of the Tungabhadra river.
Return back and stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 07 : HAMPI
Following breakfast in the morning, go out on a full day guided excursion to explore three major temple complex The Vittala temple the Virupaksha Temple and the King’s Palace.
The evening is free to walk amidst the ruins of Hampi.
Return back and stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 08 : HAMPI – CHITRADURGA
Following a leisurely breakfast in the morning, spend the rest of the day at rest. In the afternoon, leave by road for Chitradurga.
Upon arrival, check-in the hotel to rest and relax. Later, go out for a sightseeing tour of Kallina Kote Fort (an impregnable fort built by the Nayak Palegars. The fort features 19 gateways and 38 posterior entrances and enclosed by seven massive walls).
Return back and stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 09 : CHITRADURGA – CHIKMAGALUR
After breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Chikmagalur. It is a small and serene town boasting of hills, valleys, and the aroma of coffee floating in the misty air.
Upon arrival, check-in the hotel. In the evening, take a road trip to Belur to visit the famous Chennakeshava temple.
Later, return back to Chikmagalur. Following a Nawabi style dinner and stay overnight in hotel.
DAY 10 : CHIKMAGALUR – MALPE
After breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Malpe, a famous beach resort. On the way, Halt at Halebid (the ancient capital of the Hoysalas). Explore the length and breadth of the Hoysaleswara Temple.
The outer walls of this temple are richly carved with the sculptures of Hindu deities, sages, birds and paintings depicting the lifestyle of Hoysala rulers.
Later, leave by road for Malpe. Upon arrival, check-in at the beach resort. Stay overnight at the resort.
DAY 11 : MALPE – COORG
After breakfast in the morning, the time till noon is free to do things at your will. In the afternoon, leave by road for Coorg. It is a natural tourist spot nestled amidst the hills and valleys of the scenic Western Ghats.
The evening is free for leisure walks along the beach promenade.
Stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 12 : COORG – NAGARHOLE
After breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Nagarhole National Park. Also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole National Park is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere. The park has a huge ration of tigers, elephants and Indian Bison.
Upon arrival, check-in at the jungle resort. Later, enjoy a jeep safari in the jungle province.
Stay overnight at the resort.
DAY 13 : NAGARHOLE – MYSORE
After breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Mysore (the former capital of the Wodeyar kings).
Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, go out for a guided sightseeing tour of Mysore city. The places you will visit here include Mysore Palace, the Rail Museum, the Folklore Museum and the St. Philomena’s Church. The evening is booked to visit the famous Brindavan Gardens, known for its dancing fountains.
Return back and stay overnight in hotel.
DAY 14 : MYSORE – SHARAVANBELAGOLA – BANGALORE
After breakfast in the hotel, leave by road for Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. On the way, halt in Shravanbelagola, a Jain pilgrimage center.
It is home to the world’s largest monolith statue of Lord Bahubali. On the opposite side, there is a small hill called Chandragiri, famous for its Jain temples and the tomb of Chandragupta Maurya.
Later, drive towards Bangalore. Upon arrival, check-in the hotel.
The evening is free to relax and rest. Stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 15 : BANGALORE ONWARD DESTINATION
After a leisurely breakfast in the morning, drive to the international airport to board flight back home.