Bangalore / Mysore / Nagarahole National Park / Coorg / Hassan / Hampi / Badami / Goa / Bangalore

15 Nights / 16 Days

Day 01: Arrive at Bangalore / Mysore (140 Kms / 4 Hrs):
Meet and greet at Bangalore Airport and proceed to Mysore, enroute visit Srirangapatna - Island fortress of Tippu Sultan, the legendary Tiger of Mysore who put up a valiant fight against British domination. Visit Tippu's Summer Palace, Mosque, and Srirangapatna Temple. On arrival at Mysore check in to Hotel Regaalis or similar. Lunch and rest of the day free. Overnight.

Day 02: Mysore:
Morning breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing, visit Maharaja Palace - the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne displayed during the Dasara celebrations, Art Gallery - the art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. Philomena's Church - this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers. Later on in the evening visit Brindavan Garden - the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 03: Mysore / Nagarahole-Kabini River Lodge (80Kms / 2Hrs):
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Kabini River Lodge - Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarahole National Park, is a perfect getaway for nature lovers. The breathtaking locale with the tranquil backwaters of the River Kabini presents an ideal setting for a long-awaited vacation. Check in on arrival and proceed for buffet lunch. Wildlife safari in the evening. Dinner and overnight.

Day 04: Nagarahole - Kabini River Lodge:
Morning wake up at 05.45 hrs to get ready for Wildlife safari. Return to lodge at around 0930hrs and proceed for breakfast. Relax or take a walk around the backwater area. Evening Safari, Dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Kabini River Lodge / Orange County: (110Kms / 3hrs):
Morning after breakfast checkout and proceed to Coorg - Orange County on arrival check into resort Lunch & relax, or proceed for half day sightseeing, visit to Abbey falls and in the evening visit Raja Seat & Onkareshwara Temple . return to hotel and overnight.

Day 06: Orange County:
Morning breakfast and proceed for trekking or relax at the pool or visit Dubare Elephant Camp, Cauvery Nisargadhama - Nisargadhama teems with lush foliage, thick bamboo groves, teak, and rosewood, Bylakuppe - One of the largest Tibetan settlements in South India, it is known for its monasteries, handicrafts, carpet factories, and an incense factory, Return to resort and overnight.

Day 07: Orange County / Hassan (130kms/3hrs):
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Hassan, enroute visit Shravanabelagola - The monolithic statue of Lord Gomateshwara, a Jain saint and an object of worship for centuries, standing atop one of the hills. On arrival check into a hotel. After lunch visit Belur - The most photographed and perhaps the best and they are a must on every tourist's temple itinerary and Halebid - the temple, perched on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural extravaganza. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Hassan /Hospet - Hampi (360kms/7hrs):
Early morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Hampi - the World Heritage Center, is the most beautiful and evocative of all the ruins of Karnataka. Capital of Vijayanagar kingdom is full of delightful surprises. On arrival check into a hotel. Overnight.

Day 09: Hospet - Hampi:
Morning breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing, visit to King's Palace - This is the largest enclosure, including two major platform structures, an underground chamber which must have served as a treasury or private audience hall, Mahanavami Dibba - Equally impressive is the massive Mahanavami Dibba, where the kings once sat on gem-studded golden thrones and watched processions pass by. Queen's Bath - This structure has a very plain exterior but the interior is stunningly ornate, with graceful arched corridors, projecting balconies and lotus-shaped fountains that used to spout perfumed water for the ladies of the court. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 10: Hospet / Badami (126kms / 4hrs):
Morning breakfast and check out and proceed to Badami. On arrival check in to the Hotel, Lunch and half day sight seeing visiting to Badami Caves - Picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills, the exquisite sculptures and the rust red sandstone cliffs of Badami tell many a tale of yore, North Fort - This is the largest enclosure, including two major platform structures, an underground chamber which must have served as a treasury or private audience hall, several other platforms, Banashankari - is a quaint hamlet taking its name from the goddess Banashankari. Built in the Dravidian style, the temple is dedicated to Banashankari, a form of Parvati. Return back to hotel and overnight.

Day 11: Badami:
Morning breakfast and proceed for a day excursion to Aihole and Pattadakal, Aihole is famous as the Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture has over 125temples all intricately carved and rich in detail famous ones are Lad Khan Temple, Drug (fort) Temple, Ravalphadi Cave Temple, Konti Temple Complex, Jain Meguthi Temple are few not to be missed. Pattadakal - A World Heritage center has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. Temples to visited area Virupaksha, Mallikarjuna and Panatha. Return back to Badami in the evening. Overnight.

Day 12: Badami / Goa:
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Goa. On arrival check in to a beach resorts. Rest of the day free.

Day 13: Goa:
Morning breakfast, relax at the beach or opt for half day Panjim city tour. Rest of the day free.

Day 14: Goa:
Morning breakfast, rest of the day free.

Day 15: Goa / Bangalore:
Morning breakfast, check out and board your flight to Bangalore. Meet on arrival and transfer to a hotel. Evening shopping at famous Brigade Road. Overnight.

Day 16: Bangalore / London:
Early morning checkout and proceed to Bangalore airport to board your flight to London. Tour ends.

TOUR COST:
£ 1950/- per person on twin sharing basis.
Child below 5 years sharing parent's room free
Child 5-12years sharing parents room at 50% of adult cost.
Minimum 02 Passengers required operating the tour:

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis in 4 or 5 star best hotels / resorts
   
2. All meals included, viz., Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Coffee/Tea.
   
3. A/c Luxury Toyota Qualis at disposal as per the itinerary, fuel, driver allowance, parking, inter state taxes, permits.
   
4. Entrance to visit all sight seeing places, camera fee,
   
5. Daily four bottle of mineral water and two bottle of wine, four bottle of UB/Kingfisher beer
   
6. Air ticket from Goa to Bangalore and reconfirmation of tickets and meet and greet assistance.

TOUR COST EXCLUDES:

Laundry, telephone charges, and any personal nature of expenditure

CANCELLATION POLICY: