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Known as the temple-architecture capital of Karnataka, Hassan is located 187 km from Bangalore. It is a base for visiting nearby Belur, Halebidu or Sravanabelagola. Halebidu is a city adorned with a beautiful collection of temples, shrines and sculptures.
Hampi, a temple town in northern Karnataka, was once the capital of the historical Vijayanagara Dynasty. This quaint place, lying amidst striking ruins of the past, has been receiving tourists from far off for ages.
Badami Chalukyas had this place as their capital between 540 AD and 757 AD. This place is quite popular for its cave temples that are cut out of sandstone rocks that surround the Agastya Lake.
Pint-sized Goa is more than beaches and trance parties. A kaleidoscopic blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures, sweetened with sun, sea, sand, seafood and spirituality, there's nowhere in India quite like it. Goa’s biggest draw is undoubtedly its virtually uninterrupted string of golden-sand beaches. This shimmering strand stretches along the Arabian Sea from the tip to the toe of the state, and each of the various beaches has developed its own personalities and reputations since the hippie days of the sixties.
Bandipur National Park was once the hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Mysore. It was later established as a reserve in 1974 under Project Tiger and these deciduous forests rich in wildlife have become a popular tourist attraction since then. The park is replete with a wide range of endangered wildlife like elephants, hornbills, deers, pythons, sloth bears, pythons, panthers etc. and multitudes of teak and sandalwood trees.
The private car will pick you up from Bangalore in the morning and head towards Hassan. On the way, visit Sravanbelagola, an important Jain pilgrimage centre with a 57 m tall monolithic sculpture of Lord Gomateswara called the Bahubali statue as its prime attraction.
Reach Hassan by evening. Known as the temple-architecture capital of Karnataka, Hassan is located 187 km from Bangalore. It is a base for visiting nearby attractions, Belur, Halebidu or Sravanabelagola.
Check in at the hotel on arrival. Evening at your leisure. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Hassan.
After breakfast, set out for the Belur-Halebidu day tour. Visit Kedareshwara Temple & Hoysaleshwar Temple, which are Hoysala era constructions in the historically important town of Halebidu, in the Hassan district of Karnataka state. Afterwards, visit Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state.
Reach back to Hassan by evening. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Hassan.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Hampi. The magnificent ruins of Hampi dot an unearthly landscape that has captivated travellers for centuries. Heaps of giant boulders perch precariously over kilometres of undulating terrain, their rusty hues offset by jade-green palm groves, banana plantations and paddy fields. At the same time, it’s possible to see this World Heritage Site in a day or two, plan on lingering for a while.
Check in at the hotel and relax. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Hampi.
After breakfast, set out for local sightseeing. Visit the Hampi Group of Monuments. It became the centre of the Hindu Vijayanagara Empire capital in the 14th century. Chronicles left by Persian and European travellers, particularly the Portuguese, state that Hampi was a prosperous, wealthy and grand city near the Tungabhadra River, with numerous temples, farms and trading markets.
Afterwards, visit Vijaya Vittala Temple. The Vittala Temple or Vitthala Temple in Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for its exceptional architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. It is considered to be one of the largest and most famous structures in Hampi. The temple is located in the north-eastern part of Hampi.
Reach back at the hotel by evening. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Hampi.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head back towards Badami. Check in at the hotel and relax. Then set out for local sightseeing. Visit Badami Cave Temples, which have a simple exterior, but their interiors have very ornate finishing. Entrance leads through a pillared verandah – mukha mandapa, pillars have a square form in section. Three caves are adorned with a lavish frieze below the columns. The main hall of each temple – maha mandapa – is standing on massive columns.
Afterwards, visit the Bhutanatha group of temples, which includes two major temples. Then visit Agastya Lake. The lake is situated just below the cave temples. It is believed in the local folklore that the lake has elements that have healing powers.
Back to the hotel by evening. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Badami.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Goa. Welcome to the "Miami of India"! This former Portuguese enclave is the ultimate Party Zone of India. It is a lazy, hazy paradise and attracts tourists from all over India and a very large number of travellers from all over the world.
Reach Goa by evening. Check in at the hotel on arrival. Evening at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Goa.
After breakfast, head out to explore the charms & attractions of inland Goa. The private car will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Old Goa for the “Old Goa Walking Tour”. A walk through the remains of Goa’s former capital city provides the historical link from pre-Portuguese times to the present day, where Old Goa is a World Heritage site, housing the best churches in all of Asia. Delve into the past where Old Goa was a thriving city and considered the ‘Rome of the East’ between the 16th and 18th centuries. Take a walk to sense that grandeur as you wander around towering churches, cathedrals and majestic convents.
In the late afternoon, enjoy the “Fontainhas Heritage Walk tour”. A walk through the old Latin quarter of Panjim - a satiating treat for photographers and history buffs as the place maintains to this day its Portuguese influence. Get access to heritage homes, appreciate Portuguese architecture, meet wonderful people and experience the cultural side of Goa like never before. We will take you to meet a renowned Goan musician who will perform Fado and Latin music.
Reach back to the hotel by evening. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Goa.
After Breakfast, the day will be at your leisure. These days are for relaxing or exploring the beaches. Goa has a vast stretch of shorelines that form a variety of beaches. If you like crowds, fun & nice eateries, North Goan beaches are the most happening. If you like peace & serenity, South Goan beaches are meant for you.
Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Goa.
NOTE: Private car will not be available for these days.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel, and transfer to the Goa Airport. The private car will drop you off at the Goa Airport.
Bid farewell with the memories of an amazing, fun-filled 09-day trip through the Best of South India & Goa, worth remembering for a lifetime!
Swaying palms, white sands and sparkling waters; all these added with an amazing party loving crowd, makes Goa one of the most happening tourist destination of India. In 2010, there were more than 2 million tourists reported to have visited Goa, about 1.2 million of whom were from abroad. Goa also stands 6th in Top 10 Nightlife cities in the world as per National Geographics. Goa has two World Heritage Sites: the Bom Jesus Basilica, and churches & convents of Old Goa.
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