Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
Garlanding on arrival met and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Bangalore is a cosmopolitan and modern city, one of the fastest growing in India, attracting industry and commerce. The city founded by a Hola King in sixteenth century and later become the fortress tower of the Tipu Sulatan and finally a British cantonment. Over the past decades Banglore has become the India’s fastest growing city and the hub for national IT industry. This is the charm of Banglore along with its pleasant temperate climate , beautiful gardens that are a legacy of the Raj and friendly people.
Day 02: Bangalore – Mysore
Morning proceed for city tour of Bangalore.
Sightseeing tour of this city of gardens visiting the Cubbon Park spread over 100 acres, and having a variety of flora. During the drive you will view the Maharaja’s Palace, the Indian Institute of Science, the Public Library, the State Government Museum, and Vidhana Soudha, an imposing structure in granite built in the Dravidian style. See the Bull Temple and visit the Mysore Arts and Craft Center.
Mysore, was once the capital of the wodeyar kingdom and is still one of the finest cities of southern India. Small, easygoing, sandalwood country, a crafts-crazy city, friendly people going about their business in a city of gardens, tree lined boulevards, art galleries and a palace.
Later drive to Mysore a distance of 90 Kms En-route stop at Srirangapatnam,-the island fortress that was once the capital of the warrior-kings Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore. Mysore Palace, Nandi Bull and Brindavan Gardens, the ornamental terraced gardens, the swirling fountains, the colorful fairy lights and specially ‘dancing musical fountains’
On arrival check in into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Mysore – Nagarhole (96 Kms / 2Hrs)
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Nagarhole, and on arrival installation at Jungle Resort.
The Nagarhaole National Park, About 643 Kms in area, Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the tiger along with the other wild life species and around 250 bird species.
Nagarhole national park (NNP), the enchanting 247 square-mile park in Karnataka has an astonishing abundance of wildlife including large mammals such as tiger, leopard, wild elephant, dhole (Indian wild dog), and gaur (Indian bison). Other species present are chital spotted deer, muntjac (barking deer), mouse deer, four-horned antelope, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, mongoose, civet, otter, and more.
Stay overnight at Jungle resort.
Day 04: In Nagarhole
Full day you will be free for Jungle activities.
Stay overnight at Jungle resort.
Day 05: Nagarhole – Coorg
Monrning you will drive to Coorg en route visits the plantations and on arrival check–in into resort.
Coorg also known Kodaku is land of coffee, cardamom, and colonels, located in beautiful hilly settings, Misty hills Lush forest, acres and acres of tea and breath talking view are what make the Coorg a unforgettable holiday destination.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 06: In Coorg
Full day visit the tea and other plantations.
Visiting the Madikeri, a picturesque hill town with Palace inside Fort, Omkareshvar temple, Raja tomb, Raja's seat, Abbey falls. And Kushalnagar is an amazing place to visit in Coorg and a great picnic.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 07: Coorg - Hassan
Drive to Hassan and on arrival check in at hotel.
Later proceed for an execution to Belur and Halebid.
Belur is known for its exquisite temples and Chennakeshava Temples is a fine example. It took 103 years to complete and the façade of the temple is covered with intricate sculptures and frescoes - awe-inspiring in their workmanship. In the temple are hand-lathe turned filigreed pillars. Later Halebid–Hoysaleswara Temple has a wealth of sculptural detail, the walls covered with gods, goddesses, animals and dancing girls.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 08: Hassan - Hospet
Morning proceed for Hostpet by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
The ruins of the Hampi of the 14th century lies scattered in about 26 sq. Km area, amidst giant boulders and vegetation. protected by the tempestuous river Tungabhadra in the north and rocky granite ridges on the other tree side the ruins is silently narrate the story the remains of the palaces and the gateways of the broken city tells a tale of man infinite talent and the power of creativity together with the capacity of the senseless destruction.
Afternoon proceed for visit to ruins the Humpi. Later return to Humpi and stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 09: Hospet – Badami
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Badami by surface.
Badami is famous for the it is four cave temple - all hewn out of the sand stone on the precipice of the a hill. The capital of the early Chalukyas, Badami is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocy hills.
Arrival at Badami, check-in into hotel. Later visit top Aihole and Pattadakkal.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 10: Badami – Goa
Early morning drive to Goa and on arrival check in at hotel.
The azure seas of the Goa yield a variety of the fresh, tasty seafood and fish. the cultural and historical heritage of Goa, demonstrates a symbiotic relationship between East and the West. The churches, temples and mosques in Goa set an example of religious harmony and secularism before other states in India. Goa remained under Portuguese command for about 450 years. In 1961, Goa became a union territory along with Daman and Diu in India. In 1987, Goa became the 25th state of India. And now it is immensely popular tourist destination.
Stay overnight t beach resort.
Day 11: In Goa
Morning depart for the full day city tour of Goa
Visiting Se Cathedral, St. Catherine's Church and Church of St. Francis Xavier In the former lies the uncorrupted body of St. Francis Xavier in a silver casket and the latter houses 14 magnificent altars and five bells of which one is the famous golden Bell, and famous Basilica of Bom Jesus and The tour continues with a drive to Dona Paula beach, later drive past Miramar Beach. Later at Anjuna beach you are free to enjoy the beach visit.
Later pick up and Return to your hotel/ Resort.
Day 12: In Goa
Full day you are free for independent activities. Laze on the beach, go for a swim,
You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits. (on direct payment Basis).
Explore the shops for cashew nuts, buy holiday wear or take an optional tour visiting "Goa of the past" mockup village which portrays Goa what it was 100 years ago.
Stay overnight at the beach resort.
Day 13: Goa - Mumbai
On time assistance and transfer to Goa airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival meet, assistance transfer to hotel, Rest of day free for leisure.
Mumbai is an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country. It was once a cluster of 7 islands. Bombay was ceded to the Portugese by the local ruler in the 16th Century. Later, it was acquired by the English when it was given as a dowry to King Charles II when he married a Portuguese princess. Today cosmopolitan Bombay is a commercial nerve centre apart from being one of India’s busiest ports.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: In Mumbai
Morning we take a half-day excursion to the Elephanta Caves.
Elephanta is a 3 kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley. See Shiva in his three-headed aspect: as Creator (facing right), Protector (the crowned face at the center), and Destroyer (facing left, with serpents for hair). Also visit to Shiva bringing the Ganges River down to Earth.
Afternoon take the Half day tour Mumbai.
Visit the Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Drive past the “Towers of Silence”, Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Drive through local animated Crawford market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Mumbai Depart
Day you are free for the independent activities. In time transfer to airport connect flight for onward destination.
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