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The Tour Package Karnatakan Heritage starts with the metropolitan city of Delhi and then passes on to visit places of South India that are still showcasing the era of golden period of Dravidian civilization. This tour takes to the temples of Karnataka and meanders into the ruined town of Hampi. The tour is doubly fascinating as it includes metro city like Bangalore & Delhi and on the other hand heritage of Chalukya, Bijapur, & Vijaynagar dynasty. |
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Day 01 : Delhi |
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After arriving in Delhi, you will be greeted & received by our tour guide, who will assists and escort you to a waiting coach/cab and get you checked in to your decided hotel.
After lunch, we will embark on visit to Delhi's monuments starting with Qutub Minar followed by Lotus temple & Akshardham.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi. |
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02 : Delhi sightseeing |
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After breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Humayun's Tomb, then visit India Gate, The President House, & Parliament house. After lunch, we will visit Rajghat to see the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, drive straight to Old Delhi, to experience a rickshaw ride thru the old bazaars of Dariba Kalan & Chandani Chowk. Evening is at Red Fort where beside the interiors of the fort, a 'light and sound show', is very entertaining.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi. |
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03 : Delhi – Bangalore (via Flight) (2 hr 35 min) |
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Morning we drive you to IGI Airport to board a flight to Bangalore. On arrival, check in to a hotel in Bangalore (it's the IT capital of India). In afternoon visit the Palace of Tipu Sultan where one needs to watch out for the grand interiors with ornate wooden structures that make it such a lovely place to visit. We then drive to the museum of Sir M. Vishveshwaraiah - who is considered one of the architects of modern India. Walk into the galleries of the museum and acquaint yourself with the historical richness preserved in the museum. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay. |
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04 : Bangalore – Mysore (140 km, 3 hrs) Mysore – Hassan (109 km, 3 hrs) |
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In morning, we drive to Mysore. Mysore is built in Hindu and Saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures that look magnificent.
During the sightseeing, we visit the Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple where the panoramic view of Mysore city from the hill top is great. We drive you to Mysore Palace that has immaculately designed architectural styles with lavishly decorated huge rooms. Watch the intricate designs of the palace. On the way toward the hotel, we stop at Nandi Bull one of the largest solid rock carvings in India.
Then, we will proceed to Hassan. On arrival, check in to a hotel in Hassan.
Overnight is at the hotel in Hassan. |
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05 : Hassan –Belur (38 km) – Halebid (16 km) - Hassan |
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In morning after breakfast, we take you to the famous Hoysala temple at Belur and Halebid that till date remains as a revered temple of Hindu culture.
BELUR- Observe the unforgettable temples that till today stand tall representing the Hoysala Empire. Here, you get to see the Chennakesava temple that is the finest example of the Hoysala architecture. its facade is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion left blank. Elephants, episodes from the epics, & sensuous dancers; they are all there - awe-inspiring in their intricate workmanship. Inside are hand-lathe-turned filigreed pillars. The Veeranarayana Temple and the smaller shrines are well worth to visit.
HALEBID-The temples of Halebid - like those of Belur - bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. The Hoysaleswara Temple, dating back to the 12th century, is astounding for its wealth of sculptural details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of gods and goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls. Yet no two facets of the temple are the same. This magnificent temple - guarded by a Nandi Bull - was never completed, despite 86 years of labor.
Overnight stay will in a hotel at Hassan. |
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06 : Hassan – Hospet (320 km, 8 hrs) |
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In morning, we start the drive toward Hospet. On arrival, check into a hotel in Hospet. Take some rest and savour deliciously prepared cuisines. Enjoy a stroll in local market if you wish or can take rest. Overnight stay will be in a hotel at Hospet. |
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07: Hospet – Hampi (20 km) |
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In morning after breakfast, we start with a sightseeing tour of Hampi, the seat of the famed VIJAYANAGARA Empire from there to Vithala temple - a world heritage site. Watch out for the architectural splendour of artisans of the Vijaynagar Empire as this temple is adorned with carvings representing the Vijaynagar Empire period. Close-by, you also get to see the King's balance used to weigh rulers against jeweleries. We then drive to see the Raghunath temple that is perched on a hill top. We continue drive toward the Royal residence. We would also take you to the museum and Art Gallery that till date preserves a good collection of sculptors that belonged to the Vijaynagar Empire.
Return back to the hotel for overnight stay. |
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08: Hospet –Badami (130 km, 3 hrs) Badami – Bagalkot (35 km, 1hr) |
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In early morning, we start with a drive toward Badami a small rural village.
Badami is famous for its cave temples, was also the capital of the early Chalukyas. We start with cave visit in Badami; watch out for the artificial lake called "Agastya Tirtha" as water running down from mountains collects on this lake. Observe closely the red sandstone that is brought to use in the making of these caves sculptures carved out of huge stones, huge stunning carving of Shiva in Nataraja incarnation. The caves have small holes ingrained on its roofs so as to defeat its dark blinding interiors.
Having seen the caves, we will drive to Bagalkot for dinner and overnight stay. |
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09: Bagalkot – Aihole –Pattadakal-(45 km, 1hr) – Bagalkot |
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In morning, we will leave for excursion trip of Aihole & Pattadakal.
AIHOLE - Famous as the `Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture', Aihole has over 125 temples all intricately carved and rich in detail. The oldest temple here is perhaps the 5th century Lad Khan Temple. The Durga (Fort) Temple has a semicircular apse and a complete portico. The Hutchmalli Temple, the Ravalphadi Cave Temple, the Konti Temple Complex, the Uma Maheshwari Temple, the Jain Meguthi Temple and the two-storied Buddhist Temple are the other attractions at Aihole.
PATTADAKAL - A World Heritage site, it has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. The biggest temple dedicated to Virupaksheshvara, has a huge gateway and several inscriptions. In front of the temple is a majestic 2.G m high Nandi. Then visit the Mallikarjuna, Papanatha Temples, and the Jain Temple from the Rashtrakuta period. |
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10: Bagalkot - Bijapur (86 km, 2 hr) |
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In morning, we head to Bijapur from Badami. On arrival, check in at hotel and relax for a while.
The imposing Gol Gumbaz is the main attraction of this city which is the largest dome, unsupported by pillars, to be found in India and the second largest in the world. Ibrahim Roza, beautiful tomb known for its highly decorative carving.
Overnight stay will be in the hotel at Bijapur. |
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11: Bijapur – Hubli (200 km, 5 hrs) |
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In morning we head to the Hubli. Enroute, you can enjoy beautiful rural life of Karnataka. On arrival, check in at hotel and take rest. Later we check out Bhavanishankar Temple, & then Glass House: This is a palace of glass.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Hubli. |
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12: Hubli to Mumbai (via flight) (1 hr 45 min)- Onward Destination |
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In morning after breakfast, we head to the Hubli Airport. Board the flight to Mumbai. Arrive in Mumbai in afternoon. Catch flight for you onward destination from here. |
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TnT says Why: |
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The Karnatakan Heritage tour encompassed the hidden architectural gem of southern India. It takes you to extravagance of Hindu Dravidian architectural marvel of Belur, Halebid, Hampi, & beautiful rock cut caves at Badami. You rejoice the beauty of biggest dome at Bijapur & 5th century marvel at Aihole & Pattadakal. It covers every contrast & hue of heritage traversing through some beautiful palaces of major city of Bangalore & Mysore. The culture, people, architecture you will come to know change with changes in distance though they are in one state. Most of the heritage sites covered in the tour is UNESCO world heritage sites; a intricate & rare package to feel southern gem of Karnataka. |
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Other Extensions: |
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| 1 |
Coorg & Kabini |
4 Days |
| 2 |
Dandeli & Karwar |
4 Days |
| 3 |
Goa |
3 Days |
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