Best Karnataka Historical Tour

Tour Itinerary

Duration: (10 Nights / 11 Days)
Destinations Covered: Bangalore - Hampi – Badami – Pattadkal – Aihole – Halebeedu – Belur – Hassan – Mysore - Coorg - Bangalore

• DAY
  1

  Arrive Bangalore Airport – Transfer to hotel

  

  Scheduled arrive Bangalore Airport, meet our representative who will welcome and assist you to transfer to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  2

  Bangalore – Sightseeing

  

  Post morning breakfast at hotel explore the city of Bangalore, the capital city of state of Karnataka. On reaching explore the capital city of Bangalore is the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India, as well as the largest city in South India, and the 27th largest city in the world. Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter. The city's history dates back to around 890 CE, as fo und in a stone inscription found at the Nageshwara Temple in Begur, Bangalore. Lets visit the places of tourist attractions including Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens well known for its architecture, garden and flora, Bangalore palace, National Gallary of Modern Art, Vidhana Soudha and Chola Temples andIsckon Temple etc. Rest of time free for shopping.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  3

  Bangalore / Hampi (By Flight) – Transfer to hotel

  

  Post morning breakfast at hotel check out and transfer to Airport to board the fight for Hampi. On reaching Vidyanagar Airport Hampi, meet our driver who will warmly welcome and assist to transfer to Hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel

• DAY
  4

  Hampi – Local Sightseeing

  

  Post breakfast at hotel proceed for local sightseeing tour of the Hampi town. Tourist places to visit in Hampi are: Virupaksha Temple, Krishna Temple, Lakshmi Na rasimha, Badavi Linga, Sister Stones, Underground Temple, Mint House, the two storied Lotus Mahal, the huge Elephant Stables,Hazara Rama Temple, Queen's Bath and its lotus shaped fountains. After lunch (at own cost) visit the musical pillars at the Vijaya Vittala Temple (Stone Chariot), King's Balance and Old Pillar Bridge. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  5

  Hampi – Excursion to Badami

  

  After breakfast embark for the excursion of Badami and visit the Banashankari Temple and Badami Cave Temples dating back to the 06th& 07th centuries. Later drive further to visit the temples and sculptures of Pattadakal, Aihole & Mahakuta blended in Dravidian and Nagara style. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  6

  Hampi – Chitradurga – Halebeedu – Hassan (350Kms, 7 Hours drive)

  

  Morning after breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Chitradurga. On reaching visit historical Chitradurga Fort. The Fort was built in stages between the 10th and 18th centuries by the dynastic rulers of the region. The Chitradurga fort is built in a series of seven concentric fortification walls with various passages, a citadel, mosque, warehouses for grains and oil, water reservoirs and ancient temples. On the way drive to Halebid, a regal capital of Hoysala empire during 12th - 13th century. Halebid was earlier called as Dwarasamudra and later got its name as Halebid (the old city) because it was plundered two times during the invasion of Malik Kafur. The Hoysaleswara temple was built during this time by Ketamala (around 1121 AD) and attributed to King Vishnuvardhana, the Hoysala ruler. It is believed to have been completed around 1160 AD by Kedaroja, the chief architect of Vishnuvardhana's son and Successor Narasimha I (1142 - 1173). Visit the beautiful temple complex which comprises the Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples and two Jain basadi. There after drive to Hassan.
  
  On arrival at Hassan check-in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

• DAY
  7

  Hassan – Excursion of Belur

  

  Post breakfast check out and embark for an excursion of Belur, the earlier capital of Hoysala empire is just 16 Km away from Halebid Temple. The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakeshava temple complex which contains theChennakesava Temple as the center piece, surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, queen of king Vishnuvardhana. Visit the temple at Belur, one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakad in 1117 CE. Legend has it that it took 103 years to complete and Vishnuvardhana's grandson Veera Ballala II completed the task. By evening back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• DAY
  8

  Hassan – Mysore (140 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast depart for Mysoreis the third-most populous and third-largest city in the stateand is one of the cleanest cities in India. It is the seat of the Wadiyar dynasty and was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for almost six centuries, from 1399 until 1947.
  
  On reaching check into hotel. Post fresh up enjoy half day sightseeing of Mysore. Visit Chamundi hills, the adobe of Goddess Chamundeshwari,St. Philomenas Church, World famous Mysore Palace and Brindavan Gardens etc. Evening enjoy the Sound n Light Show/ Musical Fountain Show in the Brindavan Garden. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel

• DAY
  9

  Mysore – Coorg (160Kms) – Sightseeing

  

  Post breakfast check out and depart for Coorg is a hilly town well known for coffee Plantation and lush greenery, waterfalls and trekking.
  
  In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. Post fresh up proceed to visit the Golden temple nestled near Kushalnagar in the region of Coorg. It is one of the biggest Tibetan monasteries of India and allows visitors to learn in depth about Tibetan religion and culture. After exploring the astonishing temple.
  
  Return back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

• DAY
  10

  Coorg – Sightseeing

  

  Take breakfast at hotel and start sightseeing including Kaveri Nisargadhama, atiny low island created by the split of the Kari watercourse. Later in afternoon get ready for sightseeing tour of Madikeri and visit Omkareshwara Temple. This temple is an incredible mixture of Catholic, Gothic and Muslim design followed by Abbi Falls. Culminate your trip with a visit to Raja's Seat at Mercara. This can be a garden of seasonal flowers and was the favourite of the Kings of Kodagu. If time permits watch a breath taking sunset. Late evening come to the hotel.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  11

  Coorg – Bangalore (260Kms, 6Hrs drive)

  

  This morning pick up from Hotel and depart for Bangalore. On reaching we transfer to hotel / your family residence.
  
  Our Services ends with happy memories.