SOUTHINDIA GATEWAY TOUR

Enjoy a personalized vacation that suits your needs through this 12 days specially prepared itinerary. A linguistic cultural region blessed with natural beauty and immense charm,South india has always been an enchanter owing to its temples,ancient architecture,golden beaches,backwaters,hill stations,wildlife,dance forms and distinctive cuisine. Embark on this exquisite journey to experience the magical flavours of  South india from the bustling bazaars and ancient temple towns to the city of palaces and beautifully laid gardens with a peep into the wilderness enjoying an exhilarating ride through lush green valleys and verdent hills in a century old train  to the colonial and royal influences cruising through the rhythmic backwaters and soaking in the sheer beauty of the palm fringed beaches ending your journey at the southern most tip of India.Experience the treasure trove of this vibrant land  making your journey truly unique and memorable one.Tour starts from Bangalore. ends in Goa.

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Day 06
Day 07
Day 08
Day 09
Day 010
BANGALORE-MYSORE

On arrive at Bangalore airport, travel to Mysore (147 km). After reaching Mysore, check into the hotel.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

MYSORE- SRAVANABELAGOLA-HASSAN

After Breakfast proceed to Mysore later to hassan with enrouted visit of Shravanabelagola.

MYSORE- One of the South India's most famous tourist destination. Mysore, officially renamed as Mysuru, is the third most populous city in the state of Karnataka, India. Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills about 146 km southwest of the state capital Bangalore, it is spread across an area of 128.42 km.sq. Mysore is known for glittering royal heritage and magnificent monuments and buildings. Visit  Chamundi hills and Mysore Palace, 

MYSORE PALACE - The Palace of Mysore is a historical palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka, Southern India. It is the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars - the rulers or Mysore, the royal family of Mysore, who ruled the princely state from 1399 to 1950. The palace houses two durbar halls and incorporates a mesmerizing and gigantic array of courtyarss, gardens, and buildings. The palace is in the central region of inner Mysore, facing the Chamundi Hills eastward. The palace has three entrances: the East Gate, the South Entrance and the West Entrance.

Evening travel to Shravanabelagola.

SHRAVANABELAGOLA - is a city located near Channarayapatna of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 158 km from Bangalore, the Capital of thr state. Shravanabelgola "White Pond of the Shravana" is named with reference to the colossal image of Gomata - the prefix Sravana serves to distinguish from other Belagolas with the prefixes Hale and Kodi, while Belagola "White Pond" is an allusion to the pond in the middle of the town. Shravanabelagola has two hills, Chandragiri and Vindhyagiri.

Continue drive to reach Hassan. Upon arrival at Hassan, check into the hotel.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

HASSAN-BELUR-HALEBID-CHITRADURGA-HOSPET

Morning after breakfast, visit Hassan to Hospet with enrouted visit to belur halibid along with chitradurga.

HASSAN- is a city and the district headquarters of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is situated 934 km above sea level with fine weather similar to Bangalore. It is named after the Hasanamba Temple. Later travel to Belur and Halebid

BELUR & HALEBID - Belur and Halebid is about 200 km east of Mangalore and west of Bangalore, was stunning. Belur was the early capital of thr Hoysala empire. There we can find the Chennakesava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava temple. The Chennakesava temple was built by King Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakad in 1117 CE.

Halebid, which was previously called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra. This was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to one of the best examples of Hoysala architecture in the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. Halebidu literally means ruined city. This na,e is guven because the city was ruinee two times by Bahmani sultanate - the aforementioned Muslim invaders.

CHITRADURGA - is a city and the headquarters of Chitradurga district which is located on the valley of the Vedavati river in the southern part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about 200 km from the state capital Bengaluru. Chitradurga gets its name from Chitrakaldurga, an umbrella-shaped lofty hill found here. Chitradurga was also known by the names Chitradurg, Chitrakaladurga, Chittaldurg. Chitradurga features bold rock hills and picturesque valleys, huge towering boulders in numerous shapes. It is known as the "Stone fortress". And move on to Hospet for stay.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

HASSAN-HOSPET

After breakfast move on to explore the beauty of Hospet.

HOSPET - is a city in the Bellary district in central Karnataka. It is located on the Thungabhadra river, 12 km from Hampi. The city was originally named Nagalapura; however, people referred to the city as Hosa Pete, which meant "New City". The area between Hampi and Hospet is well connected to several important cities in India. Bellary, the regional capital, is located approximately 60 km away from Hospet.

 

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

HOSPET/AIHOLE/PATTADAKAL/BADAMI

Morning after breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to Badami with enrouted visit to Aihole and Pattadakkal.

AIHOLE - Aihole is a village having a historic temple complex in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India and located 510 km from Bangalore. It is known for Chalukyan architecture, with about 125 stone temples dating from 5th century CE, and is a popular tourist spot ij north Karnataka. Aihole was earlier known as Ayyavole and Aryapura in its inscriptions. Continue drive to reach Pattadakkal.

PATTADAKKAL - is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a village and an important tourist centre n the state of Karnataka and is located on the left bank of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district. Pattadakkal is the historical location where Badami Chalukya kings were crowned as it was considerer a holy place. Pattadakkal is a centre of Chalukya art and architecture, noted for its temples and inscriptions.

After sightseeing, travel to Badami.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

BADAMI

Morning after breakfast at the hotel, visit Badami Cave Temple.

BADAMI CAVE TEMPLE - The Badami Cave Temples are a complex of four Hindu, Jain and possibly Buddhist Cave Temple located in Badami, a town in the Bagalkot district in northern part of Karnataka, India. The caves are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture, whcih dates from the 6th century. Badami was previously known as Vatapi Badami, the capital of the early Chalukya dynasty, whcih ruled much of Karnataka from the 6th to the 8th century.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

BADAMI/ GOA

After Morning breakfast at the hotel, guide will transfer you to airport to board flight to Goa.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

GOA

After morning breakfast move on to explore the nature of GOA.

BASILICA OF BOM JESUS - The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds thr mortal remains of St.Francis Xavier. The church is located in Old Goa, which was the capital of Goa ij the early days of Portugese rule. 'Bom Jesus' is thr name used for the Ecce Homo in the countries of Portugese Colonization.

FORT AGUADA - Fort Aguada and its lighthouse is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portugese fort standing in Goa, India. On Sinquerism Beach, overlooking thr Arabian Sea. The firt was constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and thr Marathas. A freshwater spring within the fort providee water supply to the ships that used to stop by. This is how the fort got its name: Aguada, meaning water.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

GOA

AfterMorning  breakfast, visit Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Se Cathedral.

SALIM ALI BIRD SANCTUARY - Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is an estuarine mangrove habitat, which is declared as a bird sanctuary, and located om western tip of the Island of Chorao along the Mandovi River, Goa, in India. The sanctuary is named after Salim Ali, the eminent Indian ornithologist. The sanctuary and Island are accessed by a ferry service running between Ribander and Chorao. The sanctuary has a paved walk that runs between mangroves of Rhizophora mucronata, Avicennia officinalis and other places.

SE CATHEDRAL - is the largest church in Asia and is known for its giant bells and exquisite architecture. Se Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the seat of the Patriarch of the East Indies. It is located in Old Goa, India. The architecture style of the Se Cathedral is Portugese - Manueline. The Se Cathedral's tower houses a large bell known as the "Golden Bell" on account of its rich tone.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

GOA/DEPARTURE

 

After Morning breakfast, guide will transfer you to airport to board the onward flight with beautiful memories for your lifetime.

Inclusions:

Meet & Assistance upon arrival by a GLOBES TRAVEL Representative

All transfers & sightseeing's as per itinerary using Air-conditioned standard Car, also included are expenses pertaning to the vehicle like fuel, drivers batta,road tolls,parking Only

Hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all applicable Taxes.

Entrance to monuments as per the itinerary

Services of a qualified, English-speaking guide for all sightseeing's as per itinerary

Elephant ride at Amber fort  

Exclusions:

Any airfare, Visa, Insurance, Meals other than specified, Activities other than mentioned, Tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks and any other item of a personal nature Meals and services not specified, anything not mentioned in the Price Includes section

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