We provide the special journey of southern part of our country, take a trip into the past, you will discover a land of many surprises, as Musical Pillars, Stone Dancers, Elephant stables, Monumental temples, Sandy beaches. You will enjoy them all while you enter through Gateway of India.
| Details | |
| Duration | 14 Nights / 15 Days |
| Best Time | Oct-March |
| Highlights | Arrive Mumbai-Goa - Belgaum – Badami - Aihole – Pattadakal – Hospet-Hassan - Shravanbelgola – Madikeri – Mysore-Bangaluru-Mumbai |
Day 01: Arrival Mumbai: Upon arrival at Mumbai International Airport, a Delighted Journey representative would meet guests outside the customs gate and transfer them to hotel. Traditional Welcome - On arrival at the hotel, ladies in traditional saris greet guests with garlands of flowers and perform the "aarti-tikka" ceremony, followed by a non-alcoholic welcome drink, while the Registration formalities are carried on. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai: In the morning, a half day tour of Gateway of India – The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style, Prince of Whales Museum & Elephanta Caves – 9 kms by sea. These 7th century rock – cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated atop a hill on the island. With everlasting memories of the day spend night at hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai - Goa: Morning transfer to Airport for flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Goa: After breakfast we commence our journey of Goa, that is called the "Archaeologist's Delight". In the morning you will visit North Goa and South Goa in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Goa: After breakfast you have the free day for relax or if you want discover the local market by walking, overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Goa - Belgaum – Badami: After an early breakfast commence journey to Badami en route visiting Belgaum - a total picture of contrasts. On one side is the old town area and modern on other, in the heart of Belgaum is the Fort. Inside it are most famous Kamala Basti, the Jain Temple & the Jama Masjid. The Kapaleeswarar Temple, the Ananthashayana. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Badami: After breakfast we commence our journey, Rock–cut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive before your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient caves – all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. Also a must see are Bhutanatha temples that lend their names to the lake just beneath the cave temples. Take a dip in this green tranquil river. It is said to have the healing properties. Badami also has the eighteen inscriptions ranging from 06th to 09th century. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Badami – Aihole – Pattadakal – Hospet: Breakfast at hotel continuer journey to Hospet en-route visiting Aihole and Pattadakal, and for that nothing can be said as everything is self explanatory. Aihole which is famous as the "cradle of the Indian Architecture". You will also visit Pattadakal – Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha river, a world heritage centre, has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture, later continue towards Hospet. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Hospet: After an leisure breakfast commence our journey to explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The touristic importance of this lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the Medieval Vijaynagar Empire, (around 15 kms) is the most evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Hospet – Hassan: After breakfast drive to the further destination Hassan. Take an excursion to Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoysala architecture. Famous of them is The Channekeshava Temple, which took 103 years to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Hassan - Shravanbelgola – Hassan: After an early breakfast, drive to Shravanbelgola. 51 kms south – east of Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim centers. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali – the world's tallest monolithic statue. Rest of the day you will remain free to explore the surroundings. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Hassan – Madikeri: After an early breakfast journey to Madikeri, a place which is called as the "Scotland of India". On arrival check in hotel, refresh yourself and commence tour of Madikeri Fort, Abbey Falls, Nisargadhama – Known for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Madikeri – Mysore: After breakfast drive to Mysore. On arrival, check in hotel. Refresh yourself & visit, Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills – Towering over the city, these hills are 13 kms away from Mysore. Halfway up is the Nandi bull, 4.8m monolith. Brindavan Gardens – A site to be loved. The musical fountains & colorful lights transform this place into a fairy land. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Mysore - Sirangapatnam – Bangaluru: Early in the morning after breakfast drive to Bangalore en-route visiting Sirangapatnam . capital of the warrior – King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are well worth a visit. In the evening, drive to Bangalore. On arrival check into hotel. Rest of the time local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Bangaluru – Mumbai (Bombay): After breakfast commence sightseeing of Bangalore, explore the "city of gardens". We will take you to Vidhan Sudha – It houses the State's Legislature and Secretariat, Nandi Temple – One of the oldest Temple, popularly known as the Bull temple. In the evening take your flight to Bombay. On arrival at Bombay transfer to hotel near by the airport where we will be holding the rooms for wash & change. Later having your dinner drive to international airport take onward flight back to home. End of our services.


