SOUTH INDIA HERITAGE TOUR

1N Bangalore – 2N Mysore – 1N Chikmagalur – 2N Hospet – 1N Bijapur – 1N Badami – 3N Goa

Overview

South India Heritage Tour, is a well-crafted itinerary designed by Bluberryholidays that will offer you a chance to visit the erstwhile princely state of Mysore and one of the best beach of India- Goa. During this 11 Nights & 12 Days tour, you will be exploring the heritage of various historical places such as Bangalore, Mysore, Chikmangalur, Hospet, Badami and Bijapur. The itinerary also includes the visit to the pristine beaches of Goa.

South India Heritage Tour allows you to explore the enthralling Southern India. An enticing natural space that offers beautiful places those are magnificent. But also, a cultural and architectural heritage of South India filled with spirituality. Magnificent ancient art of India are in the form of proof of beautiful temples and marvellous monuments. With this tour you get to explore various alluring places. Like Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Kumbakonam, Tanjore, Rameshwaram. And many other places form the itinerary.

The 12 days and 11 nights tour package offers you to reinstigate your spiritual side. With this holiday India pack you get to visit all the wonderful temples across the South India. Like the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Pallava Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple and more.

Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Kindly contact us if you want modifications in this itinerary. So that we could tailor a holiday to suit your requirement for an unforgettable tour.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Bangalore
Upon arrival at Bangalore airport our representative will assist you to transfer to hotel. Check-in the hotel and later proceed for sightseeing of Bangalore – Visit the Lal bagh, Cubbon park, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore palace, Tipu Sultan’s palace, Bull temple, St. Patrick’s church and other highlights of the tour. Overnight stay in Bangalore.

Day 02: Bangalore - Srirangapatnam - Mysore
After an early breakfast, drive to Mysore en-route visit Srirangapatnam, the city established by King Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. Visit Tipu’s palace & Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikunta, Bhogamandabam, continue your drive to Mysore. On arrival in Mysore check-in to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03: Mysore
Morning after breakfast visit Somnathpur. Somnathpur’s temples adhere to the typical Hoysala style of architecture, where the temple is designed as a mini cosmos with scenes carved on the walls including Gods, Goddesses, dancing girls, musicians and many type of animals such as elephants, lions, cows and monkeys. Its unique design and perfect symmetry are ignored amidst the farms and agricultural lands of surrounding villages. Afternoon city tour of Mysore which will include Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills and the local market. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Mysore - Chikmagalur
Morning after Breakfast drive to Chikmagalur, Enroute visit 12th Century Hoysala Temple at Belur and Halebidu. The small towns of Belur and Halebidu are home to some of the most unique temples in South India. These temples are known for their unique detailed carvings and sculptures. On arrival in Chikmagalur check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05: Chikmagalur - Hospet
Morning at leisure after breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Hospet. Arrive Hospet and check-in to the hotel. Later visit the World Heritage site consisting of the ruins of the medieval city of Vijayanagara, former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Hospet - Hampi - Hospet
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion to Vijayanagar ruins at Hampi. Hampi is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Hampi is also a World Heritage Site. Return back to Hospet for overnight stay.

Day 07: Hospet - Bijapur
Morning at leisure after breakfast drive to Bijapur. On arrival at Bijapur check-in to the hotel. Later visit Gol Gumbaz – The most important attraction in Bijapur. Gol Gumbaz is an architectural wonder and the largest dome in the world. The dome dominates miles of area by its sheer size and it is difficult to suppress the urge to see the dome once you are there. Next to visit is tomb of Ibrahim Roza & Jama Masjid. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 08: Bijapur - Badami
Morning after breakfast drive to Badami. On arrival Check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Aihole and Pattadakal the ancient temple cities of state Karnataka. The group of monuments in Pattadakal were nominated in 1987 by UNESCO for its world cultural heritage list. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09: Badami - Goa
Morning at leisure after breakfast drive to Goa. On arrival in Goa check-in to the hotel. Day free for leisure or own activities. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 10: Goa
After breakfast full day Sightseeing of South Goa (Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, A Hindu temple, Spice plantation with buffet Goan lunch, Panjim bazaar, Miramar beach) Overnight at Goa.

Day 11: Goa
After breakfast full day Sightseeing of North Goa (Fort Aguada, Bodgeshwar temple, Mapusa
bazaar, Anjuna beach, Vagator beach, Calangute beach) Overnight at Goa.

Day 12: Goa - Mumbai - Departure
Morning at leisure after breakfast in time transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai. On arrival Mumbai transfer to International Airport to connect onward flight.

Inclusions

Inclusions

  • Assistance on Arrival & Departure.
  • Accommodation in well appointed hotels.
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle.
  • Meals in the hotels.
  • Toll, parking, driver Bhatta, fuel, taxes etc.
  • All applicable hotel taxes.

Exclusions

  • International airfare.
  • Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips. Liquor & joy rides.
  • Guide Charges & Entrance Fees other than the places mentioned.
  • No flight is on hold yet, increase or decrease in flight rates is to be borne by the client.
  • Any other item not specified in “Cost Includes”
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
  • Travel Insurance.

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