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01 - Arrive Mumbai
Welcome to Mumbai, on your arrival you will be transformed
to the comfortable hotel room and relax for the rest of the
day. Spend the night in the hotel and have a comforting sleep
to rejuvenate your mind body and soul.
Day 02 - Mumbai
Next morning explore the Mumbai city, at first take a
walk in the famous and ever busy The Juhu beach. Next stop
will be at Gateway of India and Elephanta caves. A mass of
solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD, and draw
more visitors each year than the whole city of Mumbai. No
wonder this place reflects with the spiritual energy of India.
The cave complex is a compilation of shrines, courtyards,
inner cells, grand halls and porticos arranged in the impressive
symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with
exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. This
7th century rock - cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
are situated a top a hill on the island. With everlasting
memories of the day spend night at hotel.
Day 03 - Mumbai - Goa
Next morning you will be transferred to the airport and
fly to Goa. On reaching the exotic land of Goa, rest for the
entire day in its serene and tranquil beaches.
Day 04 -Goa
Now, be ready to visit the city that is called the "Archaeologist's
Delight"
Today you will explore the North Goa & South Goa. Both
North and South Goa boasts some wonderful beaches, lush greenery
and swaying palm trees.
Day 05 - Goa
Next day relax and laze around on the beautiful beaches
of Goa. In the evening, enjoy Sea food Bar-be-cue on the beach
- Dine under a starlit sky on juicy lobsters, jumbo prawns
and other local seafood delicacies which form part of a wonderful
bar-be-cue set up on a gorgeous stretch of the Goan beach.
Indulge in some thrilling water sports and dive into the cool
waters of the Arabian Sea. Rest for the night at the hotel
room.
Day 06 - Goa - Belgaum - Badami
Today after breakfast drive to Badami enroute visiting
Belgaum. The old town area with cotton and silk weavers stands
splendidly besides the modern, busy, tree-lined British Cantonment.
Step out of the forts and you have a wide choice of temples
and churches to visit. Belgaum has a desirable heritage and
offers much to be discovered. You can visit the famous Fort
in the heart of the Belgaum town. Inside it are most famous
Kamala Basti, the Jain Temple & the Jama Masjid, The Kapileshwar
Temple, and the Ananthashayana. Spend the night at the hotel
room.
Day 07 - Badami
Badami is the palce to be, it offers you so much to see
specially the Rock-cut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions,
Sculptures that seem to be breathing before your eyes. Badami
has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to
reach the ancient caves - all hewn out of sand stone on the
precipice of a hill. Also a must see are Bhutanatha temples
that lend their names to the lake just beneath the cave temples.
Take a dip in this green tranquil river. It is said to have
the healing properties. Badami also has the eighteen inscriptions
ranging from 06th to 09th century. Overnight at hotel
Day 08 - Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal - Hospet
Next morning take a trip to Hospet visiting Aihole and
Pattadakal on the way Aihole, is better known as the "cradle
of the Indian Architecture". Aihole has over a hundred
temples dotted around the village. The oldest temple here
is, perhaps, the Lad Khan temple dating back to the 5th Century.
You will also visit Pattadakal which nestles by the Malaprabha
river, a world heritage centre, has 10 major temples representing
early Chalukyan architecture. Drive to Hospet in the evening.
Spend the night at the hotel room.
Day 09 - Hospet
Come with us this morning to explore the beautiful world
of Hospet. The touristic importance of this lies in its proximity
to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijaynagar empire, (13
kms) is the most evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka.
Hampi is a World Heritage Center and is full of delightful
surprises. Spend the night at the hotel room.
Day 10 - Hospet - Hassan
Next morning after having breakfast proceed towards Hassan.
In Hassan there is one temple called Hasanamba Temple which
opens once a year. Take an excursion to Belur & Halebid,
a beautiful example of Hoyasala's architecture. Prominent
of them is The Chennakeshava Temple: which took 103 years
to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to
the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Spend the night
at the hotel room.
Day 11 - Hassan - Shravanbelagola - Hassan
Today you will see the magnificence of Shravanabelgola.
It is located 51 kms south - east of Hassan, one of most significant
Jain Pilgrim centers. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord
Bahubali - the world's tallest monolithic statue. Rest of
the day you will remain free to explore the surroundings.
Spend your night at hotel.
Day 12 - Hassan - Madikeri
Today morning we will be going to Madikeri, a place which
is called as the "Scotland Of India". On arrival
set yourself in the hotel, refresh yourself and come with
us to visit Madikeri Fort, Abbey Falls, Nisargadhama - Known
for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic
spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year.
Abbey Falls is thrilling with steep climbs and descents and
sharp curves. Spend the night at the hotel room.
Day 13 - Madikeri - Mysore
Today morning have your breakfast & ride with us to
the stunning locales of Mysore. On arrival, check in into
hotel. Refresh yourself & visit: Mysore Palace, Chamundi
hills - Towering over the city, these hills are 13 kms away
from Mysore. Halfway up is the Nandi bull, a 4.8m monolith.
Brindavan Gardens a lovely site with musical fountains &
colorful lights transform this place into a fairy land. Spend
the night at the hotel.
Day 14 - Mysore
Next morning you will be visiting the famous gallery of Sri
Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery - Housed in the Jagmohan Palace,
the gallery has a collection of beautiful paintings. In the
afternoon visit Somnathpur. It is a little village where you
can see the famous 13th century temple well known for its
great and grand architectural beauty. The star shaped temple
with three shrines is the latest & well preserved heritage
of hoyasala architecture. Spend the night at the hotel room.
Day 15 - Mysore - Srirangapatnam - Bangalore
Today morning, you are free to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Afterhnoon drive to Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam,
capital of the warrior - King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu
Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are well worth a visit.
Late in the evening you will be transferred to Bangalore.
On arriving Bangalore take some rest and spend the night at
the hotel room.
Day 16 -Bangalore - Mumbai
Next morning explore the beautiful city of Bangalore.
It is well known as the 'city of gardens'. We will take you
to Vidhan Saudha - It houses the State's Legislature and Secretariat,
and the Nandi Temple - One of the oldest temple, popularly
known as the Bull temple. In the evening take your flight
to Bombay (Mumbai). On arriving Mumbai relax and be fresh
at the hotel room. Pamper yourself with gourmet cuisines served
at the dinner table. Arrive at the International Airport to
catch a flight back home. Cherish the lovely and fascinating
tour at the 'Incredible India'.
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