Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination Covered: Hyderabad – Gulbarga – Bijapur – Badami – Hampi – Chitradurga – Chikmagalur – Malpe – Coorg – Nagarhole – Mysore – Bangalore
The state of Karnataka encompasses each and every aspect of tours. 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. Karnataka Tour’ package will bring to your fore all the aforementioned tourist aspects of Karnataka.
Upon arrival at the Hyderabad Airport, meet the representative of the Sai Voyages (India) who’ll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive 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 fresh and up. Later, go out to explore the spectacular Jama Masjid, built in the 15th century. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive for Bijapur. On arrival check into the hotel to rest and relax. Thereafter, go out for a full day guided trip to the Gol Gumbaz (A remarkable example of Deccan 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, take a road trip to visit the 6th century temples of Badami and Pattadakal. On arrival, check into the hotel. Later, enjoy tour of Badami rock-cut caves, the Northern Fort and the Mahakuteshwara Temple. In the evening, drive for Pattadakal (the 8th century temples displaying Nothern and Dravidian temple architecture). Later, return back to Badami. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive for 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 into the hotel. Later visit the 14th century quaint town built on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive for Chitradurga. On arrival, check into 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). Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, 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. On arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, take a road trip to Belur to visit the famous Chennakeshava temple. Later, return back to Chikmagalur. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive 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. On arrival, check in at the beach resort. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, the time till noon is free to do things at your will. In the afternoon, drive 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive for Mysore (the former capital of the Wodeyar kings). On 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive 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 into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive to the airport to board flight for onward destination.