Veiled Gems of South India Tour Package

Bangalore (1 nights)

International arrival

Bangalore:

It is India's equivalent to 'Silicon Valley!' Erstwhile 'The Garden City', Bangalore is now known as India's 'Silicon Valley' and the 'Lake City'. One of the world's fastest growing cities, it boasts affable gardens, tree-lined avenues, large parks, designer malls and houses some of India's largest software and IT parks.

Mysore (2 nights)

Drive from Bangalore to Mysore (139km, 3.5hrs)

Mysore:

Stride back in time! All roads in Mysore lead to the Mysore Palace. Built in indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches, and colonnades, the palace is a treasure trove of superb carvings and works of art from all over the world, and is splendidly illuminated on Sundays and public holidays.

Activities:

Visit the Mysore Mahrajah’s Palace and the temple located within the complex; the Chamundi Hills and the temple perched on top of it; wonder at the paintings at the Raja Ravi Verma Gallery in Jagmohan Palace. Visit the famous Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Vrindavan gardens, the silk factory where you can see the master weavers at work and Srirangapatnam, the former capital of Tipu Sultan.

Chikmaglur (2 nights)

Drive from Mysore to Chikmaglur (180km, 4hrs)

Chickmagalur:

Encapsulating natural canvas nestled in the Baba Budan hills; Chickmagalur is a tranquil, immaculate town full of scenic surprises filled with hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms. Situated 251 kms from Bangalore, it is a trekker's delight with stony mountain trails.

Activities:

Let the world drift away as you enjoy vitalizing strolls and treks through coffee plantations, set against the backdrop of stately mountain ranges; go on nature walks and listen to the sounds of nature.

Hampi (2 nights)

Drive from Chikmaglur to Hampi (270km, 7hrs)

Hampi:

Grandeur in stone! Set amidst a boulder speckled landscape, this once capital of the mighty Vijayanagar kingdom, is a world heritage site with eloquent ruins in the Sacred Center and Royal Center, containing what once were palaces, baths, pavilions, royal stables and ceremonial temples.

Activities:

Tour the 'king's balance,' the stunning 'queen's bath' with its arched corridors, and lotus shaped fountains; visit the two storied Lotus Mahal, the huge Elephant Stables, the mesmerizing musical pillars at the Vitthal Temple, the awe inspiring Stone Chariot, the Virupaksha Temple and the monolith of Ugra Narasimha.

Badami (1 nights)

Drive from Hampi to Badami (105km, 2.5hrs)

Badami:

Cradle of architecture picturesquely situated at the mouth of an abyss between two rocky hills, the exquisite structures and Badami's rust red sandstone cliffs tell many a tale of yore…famous for its four ancient rock-cut caves replete with carved pillars and bracket figures, hewn from red sandstone on a hill.

Activities:

Visit the famous rock cut temples - dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries; experience the rich blend of Nagara and Dravidian styles of architecture in the temples and sculptures that grace Badami.

Goa (3 nights)

Drive from Badami to Goa (350km, 8hrs)

Mumbai:

Enthralling ecstasy of sun, sand and sea! Goa, with its conglomerate of cultures and a remarkable congregation of magical coastline speckled with fishing villages, Hindu temples, mosques, Portuguese bequest of churches and piazzas, astonishing beaches, scrumptious cuisine and water sports, make it the definitive tropical bliss!

Activities:

Explore the vibrant markets of Goa, especially the Anjuna Flea Market; relax by the lovely beaches taking in the sun, sand and sea.

Mumbai (0 nights)

 Flight from Goa to Mumbai

Mumbai:

Hotel required. Take the connecting Flight back home.