Day 1: Bengaluru
Upon arrival at the Bangalore international airport our office representative will meet you and transfer you the hotel assigned.
Post breakfast at the hotel in the morning, transfer by road to Mysore. On the way, visit Srirangapatnam approx 145 Kms 04 Hours drive .The town is famous for a very ancient temple dedicated to Sri Ranganathaswamy, a form of Lord Vishnu. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A0G','BLR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Other attractions</a> include the Jumma Masjid (a Mosque) and the Daria Daulat Gardens. Near Srirangapattana is the Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary, which is the breeding site for several bird species, including the Painted Stork, Open-billed Stork, Black-headed Ibis, River Tern, Great Stone Plover and Indian Shag. The Karighatta (Black Hill) and its temple of Lord Srinivasa is situated a few kilometres from the town. The deity is that of Kari-giri-vasa (one who resides on the black hill). The renowned Nimishambha temple is located in the near by district of Ganjam.The summer palace of Tipu Sultan is also a very interesting place.
Day 3: Mysore
After breakfast in hotel sightseeing of Mysore visiting Tipu Sultan Palace and Somnathpur.According to Hindu mythology, the area around Mysore was known as Mahishuru or Mahishapuram. It was ruled by a demon, Mahishasura. The demon was killed by the Goddess Chamundeshwari, whose temple is situated atop the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AHE','MYQ','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Chamundi Hills</a>. Mahishuru later became Mahisuru and finally came to be called Maisuru, its present name in the Kannada language. The anglicised form of the name is Mysore.Mysore is called the City of Palaces because of the number of palaces situated in the city, including Amba Vilas popularly known as Mysore Palace, Jaganmohana Palace which has now been converted into an art gallery, Rajendra Vilas also known as the summer palace, situated in the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AHE','MYQ','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Chamundi Hills</a>, Lalitha Mahal which has now been converted into a hotel and Jayalakshmi Vilas, which is now on the University of Mysore premises.
Day 4: Mysore
After breakfast drive to Nagarhole approx 100 Kms 03 Hours Drive.<a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'NNP','NHL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Nagarhole National Park</a> (Kannada: ???????? ??????? ????????), also known as "Rajiv Gandhi National Park", is located 94 kilometers (58 mi) from Mysore in Karnataka in South India. It is spread between Kodagu district and Mysore district. Located to the northwest of Bandipur National Park, Kabini reservoir separates the two. The exclusive hunting reserve of the former rulers of Mysore, the park has rich forest cover, small streams, valleys, and waterfalls Afternoon Jungle safari.Nagarhole has a large elephant population; and tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and sloth bears are found in viable numbers. The large predators prey on a variety of ungulates, like gaur, sambar deer, chital (spotted deer), common muntjac, four-horned antelope, mouse deer and wild boar. Gray langurs, lion-tailed macaques and bonnet macaques represent the primates in the park. On the surrounding hills outside the park occurre Nilgiri tahrs and Nilgiri langurs.
Morning and afternoon Jungle safari, nature walks.The enchanting 247 square-mile park was originally designated as a game sanctuary. Nagarhole, in the Coffee land of Coorg was declared a National park in 1974. It has recently been renamed 'Rajiv Gandhi National Park.' Gentle slopes and shallow valleys surround it on all sides. Huge herds of Asian Elephants flock here together and it is blessed with wildlife abundance. You find a variety of trees and shrubs often making it a sanctuary for illegal timber traders. Among reptiles, the marsh crocodile, monitor lizard, rock python and several other species can be found. Aquatic and terrestrial tortoises, frogs, toads and tree frogs and a myriad insects, including some very colourful butterflies, adorn this lovely southern jungle of India.
Day 6: Nagarhole
After breakfast drive to Hassan.
Day 7: Nagarhole
After breakfast drive to Hospet approx 395 Kms 08 Hours drive.Hospet was built by Krishna Deva Raya, one of the rulers of Vijayanagara in memory of his mother Nagalambika. The city was named Nagalapura, however people referred to the city as Hosa Pete meaning New City. An area between Hampi and Hospet is still called as Nagalapura. It was the entrance gate to the city of Vijayanagara for all travellers coming from Goa and West Coast. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
After breakfast in hotel, A base to take a tour of Hampi or Vijayanagara (1 hrs drive) one of the largest empires in the history of India- in ruins.Hampi is identified with the historical Kishkindha, the Vanara (monkey) kingdom mentioned in the Ramayana. The first historical settlements in Hampi date back to 1 CE.
Day 9: Hassan
After breakfast drive to Badami.The rock-cut Badami Cave Temples were sculpted mostly between the 6th and 8th centuries. The four cave temples represent the secular nature of the rulers then, with tolerance and a religious following that inclines towards Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. cave 1 is devoted to Shiva, and Caves 2 and 3 are dedicated to Vishnu, whereas cave 4 displays reliefs of Jain Tirthankaras. Deep caverns with carved images of the various incarnations of Hindu gods are strewn across the area, under boulders and in the red sandstone. From an architectural and archaeological perspective, they provide critical evidence of the early styles and stages of the southern Indian architecture.
After breakfast excursion trip of Patadakal & Aihole Temples.Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas.[2] Here they built over 125 temples in various styles and is said to be a laboratory of experiments in rock cut architecture. Pulakesi I, one of the greatest rulers of this dynasty, moved the capital to Badami nearby. Badami was then known as Vatapi. It is from these temples that the Chalukyas gained their experience and went on to build the great temples of Pattadakal. The first phase of temple building in Aihole dates back to the 6th century CE, the second phase up to the 12th century CE. Some temples were even built as early as the 5th century CE. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Hospet
After breakfast drive to Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. On arrival check in to Jungle Lodge. Afternoon jungle safari.Wildlife enthusiasts will find Dandeli quite appealing and ultimately fall in love with its abundant wildlife diversity. The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary offers you the rare glimpse of the Black Panther. Other inhabitants of this sanctuary include the sambhar, bison and the Malabar giant squirrel. Don't be surprised if you see giant iguana, king cobra and tiger in the dense forests surrounding Dandeli.
Goa-s beaches are its crowning glory. In reality the coasting is one long, palm - fringed delight, the powdery sands - usually silver, occasionally dusted golden - only interrupted from time to time by inlets, estuaries or headlands. Whether secluded and peaceful or broad and lively, they exist for all to enjoy and for none are private. Overnight stay.
Full day free to relax on the Beach in Goa.Goa's beaches are speckled with quaint little beach shacks that serve ice cold beer and spicy Goan cuisine. Candolim is the birth place of Abbe Faria, a Goan Freedom Fighter and the Father of Hypnotism. When we stay at Candolim, we usually book one of the rent-back apartments a stone's throw away from the beach.
Day 14: Hospet
Full day free to relax on the Beach in Goa.Agonda is a virgin stretch of beach twelve kilometres from Palolem and, until recently, was undiscovered by tourists. It is sometimes frequented by day picnickers. The waters are crystal clear and its easy to see the bottom of the shore while swimming. Watch out for the sharp barnacles if you decide to climb any of the rocks there.
After breakfast on time assistance transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai.Arrive Mumbai and transfer to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16: Badami
After breakfast transfer to the airport to catch the flight for onward destination.