Exotic South Tour

No. of Days :- (14 Nights / 15 Days )

Places to be covered :- Mumbai - Goa - Belgaum - Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal - Hospet - Hassan - Madikeri -
                                       Mysore - Srirangapatnam – Bangalore

Day 1 / Arrive Mumbai
After arrival at Mumbai, meet Canter Tour representative there & transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2 / Mumbai
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed for half day tour of Mumbai covering Gateway of India – Gujarati style, Prince of Whales Museum, Chowpatty Beach, Dhobhi Ghat, Marine Drive. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 3 / Mumbai - Goa ( By Air)
In the morning transfer to airport for flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 4 / Goa
In the morning after delicious breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 5 / Goa
Day at leisure. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 6 / Goa - Belgaum – Badami
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed to Badami enroute visiting Belgaum - a total picture of contrasts. On one side is the old town area and modern on other, in the heart of Belgaum is the Fort. Inside it are most famous Kamala Basti, the Jain Temple & the Jama Masjid. The Kapileshwar Temple, the Ananthashayana. Overnight stay in Badami.

Day 7 / Badami

Inscriptions, Rock–cut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, Sculptures that seem to come alive before your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed. 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 stay in Badami.

Day 8 / Badami – Aihole – Pattadakal – Hospet
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed to Hospet enroute visiting Pattadakal & Aihole and for that nothing can be said as everything is self explanatory. Aihole which is famous as the "cradle of the Indian Architecture". Also visit a world heritage centre, Pattadakal – Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha river has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture thereafter continue towards Hospet. Overnight stay in Hospet.

Day 9 / Hospet

In the morning explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The touristic importance of this lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the Medieval Vijaynagar Empire, is the most evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka. Overnight stay in Hospet.

Day 10 / Hospet - Hassan ( By Car )
In the morning after delicous breakfast proceed to Hassan. Thereafter excursion to Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoysala architecture.The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Overnight stay in Hassan.

Day 11 / Hassan - Shravanbelagola – Hassan
In the morning visit Shravanbelgola. 51 kms south – east of Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim centers. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali. Overnight stay in Hassan.

Day 12 / Hassan – Madikeri ( By Car )
In the mornig after delicous breakfast proceed to Madikeri, a place which is called as the "Scotland Of India". In Madikeri visit  Abbey Falls, Madikeri Fort, Nisargadhama, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Overnight stay in Madikeri.

Day 13 / Madikeri – Mysore ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Mysore and transfer to hotel. Thereafter visit   Chamundi hills, Mysore Palace,  these hills are 13 kms away from Mysore. Halfway up is the Nandi bull. Brindavan Gardens – A loving site. It is famous for musical fountains & colourful lights. Overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 14 / Mysore

In the morning after delicious breakfast visit Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery – Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, the gallery has a collection of exquisite 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 architectural beauty. The star shaped temple with three shrines is the latest & well preserved heritage of Hoysala architecture. Overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 15 / Mysore - Srirangapatnam – Bangalore - Departure
In the morning proceed 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. Continue drive to Bangalore and transfer to airport for onward flight.

      
      
  

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