Start in Bangalore and end in Goa!  With the sightseeing tour 11 Days Sightseeing in Karnataka and Goa States of India, Max 6 Guests, you have a 11 day tour package taking you through Bangalore, India and 8 other destinations in India.  11 Days Sightseeing in Karnataka and Goa States of India, Max 6 Guests includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. 

Itinerary

DAY 1

: Arrival in Bangalore

In and around BangaloreWelcome to India!  On arrival in Bangalore, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel.  Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to get over the jet lag.  Accommodation: Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 2

Mysore by Car

In and around MysoreAfter breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Cubbon Park, the most alluring attraction in the heart of the city.  Set up in 1864, it spreads over 300 acres of flowerbeds, thickets of trees, luxuriant lawns, massive bamboos, with grassy expanse.  A large diamond shaped aquarium is its key attraction, laid out at the entrance of the park.  Further visit Lal Bagh, founded by Hyder Ali, the Emperor of Mysore, Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens is an ultimate sightseeing spot of Bangalore.  It dates back to the 18th century.  Tipu Sultan, the son of Hyder Ali was later finished the garden.  Later visit The Nandi (Bull) Temple, internationally known as the largest Nandi murthi in the world, The Nandi (Bull) Temple is simply an alluring sight to explore in Bangalore.  Erected in 1537, it houses a huge statue, depicting the sacred bull.  Neo-Dravidian-style building, once the seat of the state administration of Karnataka has worth to behold.  Then visit Vidhana Soudha - this massive building houses the state Legislature and the Secretariat.  After visits drive to Mysore and on arrival check in at the hotel.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Royal Orchid Metropole, Mysore (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 3

: Mysore

After breakfast proceed for city tour of Mysore.  Start your tour with a visit to The Palace of Mysore (also known as the Amba Vilas Palace).  Built in 1911, the architectural style of the palace is commonly described as Indo-Saracenic, and blends together Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture.  Continue your tour by driving up to Chamundi hill which are among eight most sacred hills of south India.  The Chamundeshwari Temple is located on the top of Chamundi Hills was named after Chamundeshwari or Durga.  On the way back there is a huge granite Nandi Bull on the 800th step on the hill in front of a small Shiva temple a short distance away.  This Nandi is over 15 feet high, and 24 feet long and around its neck are exquisite bells.?  Afternoon visit Srirangaptana.  Srirangapatna is an island fortress-city is of great religious, cultural and historic importance.  Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple which is an important pilgrimage center of Vaishnavism, a Hindu sect.  After this proceed to visit Gumbaz.  The Gumbaz is a large mausoleum in the middle of an expansive garden that houses the cenotaphs of Tipu Sultan, his father Hyder Ali and mother Fakr-Un-Nisa.  End your tour by a visit to the Daria Daulat Bagh, which is an ancient monument of national importance, houses the museum.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Royal Orchid Metropole, Mysore (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 4

Belur - Halebid - Hassan by Car

In and around Hassan, BelurAfter breakfast drive to Hassan, en-route proceed to visit Belur & Halebidu.  Halebidu (which was previously called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra) 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.  Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire.  According to inscriptions discovered here, it was also referred to as Velapuri.  The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakeshava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava Temple (dedicated to Chennakeshava, meaning handsome Vishnu) as the centre piece, surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, queen of king Vishnuvardhana.  Continue your drive to Hassan and on arrival check in at the hotel.  Rest of the day is at leisure.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Hoysala Village Resort, Hassan (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 5

Chitradurga - Hospet by Car

In and around Hospet, ChitradurgaAfter breakfast drive to Hospet, en-route visit Chitradurga Fort, built between 17th and 18th century there were many different rulers, ruling Chitradurga and transforming the fort.  But the credit for expanding the fort goes to Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan because during their reign the fort was transformed into a much better version.  After visits continue your drive to Hassan and on arrival check in at the hotel.  Rest of the day is at leisure.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Royal Orchid Central Kireeti, Hospet (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 6

: Hospet

After breakfast proceed to visit Hampi.  Hospet is 12 kms from Hampi the former capital of the Vijayanagar Empire which was built by Krishna Deva Raya in 1520 AD.  Hampi an UNESCO World Heritage Site, located within the ruins of Vijayanagar and was said to be greater than Rome as it was full of palaces, temples & sculptures.  The city was razed to the ground by the Sultanates of South in 1565.  The city is full of beautiful ruins which are testimony to a glorious past.  The most interesting ruins are the Virupaksha temple, Vittala temple, Hazara Rama temple complex the elephant stables, the Queens Bath, Ramachandra temple & Lotus Mahal.  The Virupaksha Temple or the Pampapathi temple of Shiva, also houses erotic statues of Bhuvaneshwari and Pampa.  The Hazara Rama Temple Complex has about a thousand carvings & inscriptions with the story of Ramayana.  The Vittala Temple Complex houses a stone chariot and the famous musical pillars.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Royal Orchid Central Kireeti, Hospet (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 7

Aihole - Patadakkal - Badami by Car

In and around BadamiAfter breakfast we will drive from Hospet to Badami.  En-route you will visit Aihole, a temple complex.  Aihole is the cradle of stone temple architecture of the Dravida School and has about 125 temples, divided into groups.  The prominent groups are the Kontigudi and the Galaganatha group of temples.  Lad Khan temple is the oldest and dates back to the fifth century.  Durga temple is one the best temples of Aihole.  Ravana Phadi cave-a rock cut temple dates back to the 6th century.  The Jyothirlinga Group has two temples which are flat roofed.  After this visit Pattadakal, a World Heritage site and was the place for Chalukyas Coronation.  The largest temple - Virupaksha from the 8th Century was built by Queen Lokamahadevi to celebrate her husbands victory over the Pallavas.  Sangameshwara Temple was built by the Chalukyan King Vijayaditya Satyashraya.  The other well-known temples are Chandrashekhara temple, Mallikarjuna & Kasivisvanatha temples, Galganatha temple, Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara temples, etc.  After visits continue your drive to Badami.  Stop over for coffee break and photo stop on your request.  On arrival check in at the hotel.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Badami Court, Badami (3 stars) - or similar

DAY 8

Goa by Car

After visits drive to Goa, stop-over for coffee break and photo-stop on request.  On arrival check in at the hotel.?  Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan.  The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the world.  Rest of the day is at leisure.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Radisson Candolim, Goa (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 9

: Goa

After breakfast you start your half day city tour of North Goa with a visit to Churches of Old Goa.  Out of these the most famous is The Basilica of Bom Jesus built in the 16th century, where in is enshrined in an ornate silver casket the body of St. Francis Xavier.  Also visit St. Cathedral, the biggest in Goa along with other Churches.  Then proceed to visit Panjim city, Altinho and Dona Paula view point.  Rest of the day is at leisure.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Radisson Candolim, Goa (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 10

: Goa

After breakfast you will have day at leisure in which which you can partake in the activities of your interest.  No service from our end.  Overnight Goa.  Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Radisson Candolim, Goa (4 stars) - or similar

DAY 11

: Departure Goa

Today you will be transferred to airport to board flight from Goa to your next destination.?  Meal: Breakfast

Inclusion

GST on total package

Accomodation in a well appointed room

Meals as per hotel plan and ones mentioned in itinerary

All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle (except in the hills when the air-conditioner will be switched off)

All toll taxes, parking fees and driver allowances

All applicable hotel taxes

Exclusion

Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions??:tm:

All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals

Camera fees, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages

Vehicle service on leisure days for sightseeing not included in the itinerary