KARNATAKA'S DELIGHT & GLIMPSES OF KERALA​

Day 01: Mumbai

Welcome to Bollywood of India, Mumbai, the cosmopolitan city. Keeping in tradition, our Representative will receive you after Immigration, Customs and collection of Baggage. He will then accompany you to Hotel. Room will be allocated.
Rest of the Day Free.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Mumbai.

Day 02: Mumbai – Elephanta Caves and City sightseeing

Morning – Breakfast at the Hotel
ELEPHANTA CAVES – After a drive to Gateway of India and short sailing by Motor Launch, you will arrive Elephanta Caves. TRIMURTI – the Shiva, in different role of Brahma and Vishnu, the Creator, Preserver respectively. Sculpted Panels, all pertaining to Shiva and a separate Lingam shrine are in the main Cave. Central bust of Siva, its eyes closed in eternal contemplation, may be the most serene sight.
Afternoon: Visit Malabar Hill, Hanging Garden, the Fish Aquarium. Drive through Haji Ali and proceed on to Nariman Point, Flora Fountain and not to miss Gateway of India.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Mumbai.

Day 03: Mumbai – HYDERABAD (By Flight)

Breakfast in the Hotel.
Our Executive will accompany you to Airport for your Flight to Hyderabad.You will be greeted by our Representative in Hyderabad and transfer to Hotel
Afternoon: During the sightseeing of Hyderabad, you will visit Salar Jung Museum where collection includes sculptures, wood carvings, books of Nizam besides the weapons. Charminar, a land mark of Hyderabad is included in the visit.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Hyderabad

Day 04: HYDERABAD

Breakfast in the Hotel
Golconda Fort – built on a Granite Hill, 120M high and Surrounded by Ramparts. The massive gates were studded with iron spikes to obstruct war Elephants.
Afternoon: At Leisure
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Hyderabad

Day 05: HYDERABAD – GULBARGA (225Km – 06 Hrs)

Breakfast in the Hotel
Following breakfast, proceed by Car for Gulbarga – (was known as ‘KALBURGI’ in former days which means stony land in Kannada. Gulbarga district is situated in the northern part of Karnataka State.)
Check-in at the pre-booked Hotel
After brief rest, Continue sightseeing & visit the Mosque. The mosque is unique in India, a huge dome covering the whole area, four smaller ones at the corners, and 75 smaller still all the way around. The fort itself has 15 towers. Gulbarga also has a number of imposing tombs of Bahmani kings, a shrine to an important Muslim saint and the Sharana Basaveshwara Temple.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Gulbarga.

Day 06: GULBARGA – BIJAPUR (140Km – 04 Hrs)

Breakfast at the Hotel
Proceed to Bijapur – (famous for Historical Monuments built during Adil Shahi Dynasty.)
You will stay at pre-booked Hotel on arrival, in Bijapur
Afternoon – City sightseeing, visit Gol Gumbaz – This is the most famous monument in Bijapur. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah. It is the second largest dome ever built, next in size only to (St Peter’s Basilica) in Rome. A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the ”Whispering Gallery”, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly. Gol Gumbaz complex includes a mosque, a Naqqar Khana (a hall for the trumpeters). Malik-e-Maidan (the largest medieval Gun.)
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bijapur

Day 07: BIJAPUR – BADAMI (140Km – 04 Hrs)

Breakfast in the Hotel
Leave by Car for Badami – (famous for its four cave temples – all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill).
After Arrival, Check-in at the Hotel.
City sightseeing will take you to the four Cave Temples – The four cave temples representing the secular nature of the rulers then, with tolerance and a religious following that inclines towards Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Badami.

Day 08: BADAMI – AIHOLE & PATTADAKAL – HOSPET (155Km – 06 Hrs)

Breakfast in the Hotel.
Carry Packet Lunches and Leave by Car for Hospet via – Aihole consisting of Around 100 Temples built between 4th & 5th Century most impressive is Durga Temple – inspired by Buddhist Architecture) Pattadakal – A World Heritage site – Also known for its Group of Temples. Proceed onward to Hospet.
Check-in at the Hotel
Relax for the remaining part of Evening.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Hospet.

Day 09: HOSPET – HAMPI – HOSPET

Breakfast in the Hotel
Visit HAMPI – as it is popularly known today was the medieval capital of the Hindu empire Vijayanagara (the City of Victory). Hampi in the Karnataka state of India is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hampi is charismatic even in its ruined state.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Hospet.

Day 10: HOSPET – GOA (290Km – 7 Hrs)

Breakfast in the Hotel
A long drive will enable you to see the various towns/Villages.
A stop for Lunch will enable you to taste Local cuisines.
Evening – In Goa, a Beach Hotel awaits.
Enjoy the stay in the Hotel for remaining part of day.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Goa.

Day 11: GOA

Breakfast in the Hotel.
Day at Leisure.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Goa.

Day 12: GOA

Breakfast in the Hotel
Morning: City sightseeing of Old Goa – is all about visiting its various churches, chapels, and cathedrals that are an architectural delight and are considered as the largest in Asia. Visit Chapel of St. Cajetan, St. Cathedral of St. Catherine, Basilica of Bom Jesus. Other interesting places to see in Old Goa are up on Holy Hill, are the Chapel of our Lady of the Rosary (one of the oldest in Goa), and the Convent of Santa Monica, reputed to be amongst the largest convents in the Portuguese empire, with a Miraculous Cross at the altar.
AFTERNOON – AT LEISURE.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Goa.

Day 13: GOA

Breakfast at the Hotel.
Enjoy Sun, Sand and Sea.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Goa.

Day 14: GOA – MUMBAI

Breakfast in the Hotel
Check-out from the Hotel
Proceed to Goa Airport for flight to Mumbai Meet and greet at Airport and Transfer to International Airport. You will fly to your Sweet home. BON VOYAGE