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Goa Beaches and South India Vacation

Goa Beaches and South India Vacation Tour Map
Circuit : Bangalore -Mysore- Somnathpur - Sravanabelgola - Hassan - Hospet -Pattadakal - Aihole - Badami - Goa -Mumbai
Duration : 15 Nights \ 16 Days

Goa Beaches and South India Vacation enables you to visit some of the exotic sights of Indian Heritage and coastal beaches. In this tour package you would be visiting the ancient temples in Karnataka state which includes old cities of Chalukya dynasty in Southern India like Hospet, Pattadakal , Aihole , and Badami. The unique architecture of rock temples and cave temples would definitely fascinate you. Moving further we would take you to the exquisite sea shores of Goa. The beaches and churches are what Goa famous for. You would be getting all kinds of assistance from us and enjoy at fullest during your stay in exotic Indian locations.

Cultural Discoveries :

Bangalore : Capital city of Karnataka and fastest growing metropolis
Mysore : A historical city of Mughal era, famous for forts and palaces .
Hassan : A small town of scenic beauty provides base for temple trail in Karnataka.
Badami : City of Archaeological importance having ancient buildings of unique architecture.
Goa : A former colonial region of Portuguese famous for exotic beaches and churches

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Special Features :

  • Visit the rock temples and Cave temples in Hospet and Badami.
  • Visit the ancient sight of and archaeological importance.
  • Witness the cities and their unique temple architecture of Chalukya Dynasty.
  • Enjoy at popular beaches in Goa.
  • Shopping in the street markets of Goa.
  • Camp fire and disco night in Goa beach resort.

Detailed Itinerary :

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» Day 01 : Bangalore

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Airport, Bangalore
Airport, Bangalore

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Welcome to India at Bangalore airport. You will be greeted by our representative. He will be there with you assisting in all the custom formalities at airport. He will take you straight to our selected hotel in Bangalore where we have already booked a room for you. After check in formalities get your room keys and rest in your room. Order the lunch of your own choice and that would be served quickly by room service. It is recommended to have rest today after a long journey by air. Take dinner at time and go to bed in the comfort of your room.

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» Day 02 : Bangalore - Mysore

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Bangalore Palace

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Get up early in the morning and have breakfast served in the room. Today we would visit the capital of Karnataka state in India, a fast growing metropolis also known as city of gardens. Get in to the car and start our city tour with the first attraction of the place Cubbon Park located in the heart of the city is the Cubbon Park. This is a beautiful park spread in a area of 300 acre. It has a public library and the museum. The famous Vidhan Soudha and many Greco-colonial style buildings of the British era like the Public Library and the High Court are also located here. Vidhana Soudha is a magnificent post independence structure showcasing the traditional architecture. Form there we would move further to visit Bangalore Palace and Tipu’s Palace must see tourist spot in Bangalore. This is a palace and fort of Tipu Sultan. The splendid construction is so adorned with the architecture of Mughal era.

For lunch we would take you to good restaurant in Bangalore which offers authentic Karnataka cuisine. Post lunch we would visit 65 feet high depiction of Lord Shiva. Then after We would go to Bull temple dedicated to Lord Shiva’s Vahan (vehicle ) Nandi bull. The monolithic statue of sitting bull draws a large number of people every day. After visiting the country’s second largest aquarium containing a good collection of varied aquatic life, we would drive straight to the airport and fly to the adjacent city of Bangalore , Mysore. Our flight would land in Mysore in night and we would transfer to our hotel from airport. Our hotel is booked there and after check in formalities go to your rooms and get fresh. Post dinner take rest tonight in the hotel.

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» Day 03 : Mysore

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Mysore Palace, Mysore
Mysore Palace

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A beautiful morning in Mysore draws your attention towards its panoramic beauty pervading sandal fragrance. After breakfast we would drive towards Maharajah's palace in Mysore designed by an english architecture. See the splendid interiors and decors in the palace adorned with beautiful precious paintings. From there we would move further towards Chamunda Hill a prominent landmark located at the outskirts of the city. It is 13 kms motor able road, at the crest of this hill is situated Shri Chamundashwari Devi temple. Goddesses Chamunda Devi was the patron diety of the rulers. Do not forget to visit the statue of Mahishasur the demon king , near the temple. Futher we would take you to Ranganathittu, a Bird Sanctuary that houses variety of birds. The place where this sanctuary located , is a group of small islands in the Kaveri river. It is home to a variety of waterbirds, including cormorants, herons, egrets and spoonbills, many of whom migrate here annually from Siberia and North America, to nest and breed. Crocodiles basking in the sun is also a familiar sight here.

Take lunch in a good restaurant serving Karnataka cuisine. After relishing the food drive towards Jagmohan Palace , one of the beautiful buildings in Mysore. The architecture of the palace is predominately Hindu style. It houses an art gallery also , in which you can see paintings , sculptures , and musical instruments of old era. An idea of shopping would be great after much visiting and sight seeing . We would take you to the local markets of down town area where you can buy a good deal of sandal powders, perfumes and silk. When you are through with the shopping we would move onward and drive towards Brindavan garden , just below the dam built on river Cauvery. There is famous reservoir named Krishnarajasagara. Spend some time in the tranquil environment of this beautiful garden. There you would see the major attraction of the garden is “Musical fountain”.this is the special interest of this place having spectacular harmony of water, colors and music in the darkness of night. Transfer to hotel for dinner. Have rest in your room tonight in Mysore.



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» Day 04 : Mysore - Somnathpur - Sravanabelgola

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Sravanabelgola Temples

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Today morning after breakfast we would leave for another tourist destination of Karnataka Somnathpur, the city famous for its temple. We would reach Somnathpur by car driving 35 Kms east of Mysore. Lunch we would be taken enroute. Somnathpur is a tiny village with the everlasting rural stillness. It is situated on the banks of the Kaveri, 140 kms, south-west of Bangalore.

Our first stop at this place would be the temples built by Hoysala kings. The architectural plan of the temple comprises a cruciform-shaped central building containing shrines to Keshava, Janarhana, and Venugolpala ( holy shrined in Indian mythology). After visiting other buildings, temple complexes and their unique architecture we would move further to another destination Sravanabelagola, which means the Monk of the White Pond. Sravanbelagoala is the oldest and the most important pilgrimage centre for the Jains in the country. Reaching there we would see the world's tallest monolithic statue, the 17-meter-high naked statue of Bahubali. Later on we would see the several other interesting Jain temples and monasteries in the city. An evening stroll after a cup of hot tea would refresh you. It is so peaceful here when you roam around temple premises. Watching people performing their daily rituals. Don t miss some of the good photographic moments here. In the late evening we would go to a guest house, already arranged for you. there you would get all the modern facilities and good food. Take rest in your room. Attendant is always in your service taking good care for. After dinner go to your bed in the coziness of your room.

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» Day 05 : Sravanabelgola - Hassan

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Hassan Mosque

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In the morning your attendant would wake you up and serve you bed tea. Place your order for breakfast and get ready. Today we would drive towards Hassan, another beautiful city in the state. Have your breakfast get set to go. We would provide you enroute visit of all the remaining places in Sravanabelgola, which we missed yesterday. At some places which you find more interesting , we would get down and visit leisurely taking your time. We would reach Hassan in the late afternoon. Our room is booked in a luxury hotel. Check in into the hotel and have lunch. After taking rest for few hours, we would go out in the evening to visit the city. After spending some leisure time in the happening places of the city we would return back to the hotel for dinner. Have rest in the hotel.

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» Day 06 : Hassan

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Sultan Hassan and Al Rifai Mosques

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Today morning after breakfast we would leave for Belure and Halebid as there is not so much to explore in Hassan except scenic beauty. It provides a base for a visit to Belure an Halebid. First we would reach Belure. The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple of Channakeshava, its a Hoyasala site. The temple is a star shaped structure and have carvings in black stone which resembles a metal. After lunch we are ready for our next excursion Halebid , 15 kms away from Hassan. There are several strikingly beautiful Hoyasala temples and Jain shrines. Walk around the temple and you would be amazed to see the temple architecture temple, standing on a platform like a casket, is a sculptural extravaganza, richly endowed with most finely detailed scroll work in stone, a must see.

Next we would see another famous temple, Keddareshwara Temple where the sculptor's virtuosity seems to have surpassed even the goldsmith's skill in its sheer intricacy. About a km from the Halebid temples is the Basti hills where there are Jain Bastis with gleaming black stone pillars. Return back to the hotel in Hassan in the evening. Have freshly cooked dinner in your room. Overnight stay in the hotel.

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» Day 07 : Hassan - Hospet

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Temple in Hospet

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Morning after breakfast we would get ready to extend our journey for Hospet. The tourist importance of Hospet lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the medieval Vijayanagar Empire, situated about 13 kms away. We would drive stright towareds Hampi. Visit the Ruins of Hampi sactered over a large area in the city.

The ruins of these structures silently narrate the story of grandeur splendor and fabulous wealth of Vijayanagar empire. The splendid remains of palaces and gateways of the broken city tells a tale of men infinite talent and power of creativity together with his capacity for senseless destruction. No doubt that you would get some rare photographs and videos here. Also visit Tungabhadra Dam in Hampi , harnesses the sweet waters of the Tungabhadra River. At the base of the dam is a garden styled along Japanese lines where we can have our packed lunch together. In the scenic beauty of the nature. After having a Narial Pani ( coconut water) from the road side stalls we would mover further to visit next sight. We would go to Vithala Temple complex a splendid monument with its 56 musical pillars. See the famous Stone Chariot with stone wheels that actually revolve. The guide there would tell about its significance in the temple. Photographs must be taken here. After that we would be visiting the House Of victory built by the king Krishna Dev Raya on his victorious trip to Orissa and Kings Balance. You would be surprised to know the amazing fact of this balance that Kings were weighed here against grains, money , and gold to distribute them among poor. After visiting these places we would drive towards a guest house already arranged in Hospet. Where we would have dinner and spend night .

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» Day 08 : Hospet - Pattadakal

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Nandi in Pattadakal

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After having your bed tea get ready and have breakfast served by attendant. After relishing the lip smacking breakfast we would drive for our onward journey to Pattadakal , a historical place in the state of Karnataka. We would transfer straight to the hotel which we have booked for you. Dinner would be served on arrival. Have rest in the hotel tonight. Next morning we would explore the city.


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» Day 09 : Pattadakal

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Kashivishvanatha Temple, Pattadakal
Kashivishvanatha Temple, Pattadakal

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Get up early in the morning and have breakfast. Today we would visit the historical temples in Pattadakal. The city represents the culmination of early Chalykyan art and have a set of nine temples. We would try to visit all temples in a full day of sight seeing. The Virupaksha temple , probably the most beautiful of all temples here is in the south Indian style, it faces east towards the Malaprabha river. This temple has carvings depicting scenes from the puranas in each of the 18 pillars in the mukhamandapam. There are also carvings of Ravananugrahamurthy, Narasimha, Gajendramoksham, the dance of Shiva. ( All these are deities in Hindu Mythology). Nearby is the Mallikarjuna temple, very similar to the Virupaksha temple but on a much smaller scale. Post lunch we would visit remaining temples in Pattadakal and at go to Papanatha temple. It is decorated with scenes from the Ramayana. We would also visit the Jain temple from the period of the Rashtrakootas (9th century) here at Pattadakal. In the night drive towards hotel. Take rest after dinner.


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» Day 10 : Pattadakal - Aihole

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Durg Temple , Aihole
Durg Temple, Aihole

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After a sound sleep in the night you must must be feeling fresh today. Get ready and have breakfast , today we would move towards Aihole , an ancient city and the first capital of early Chalukya dynasty in Karnataka. We would reach there in the late afternoon. We would stop at a street restaurant en route for lunch. And drive straight towards our pre- booked hotel in Aihole. Check in into the hotel and take dinner in night. Overnight stay at the hotel in Aihole.

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» Day 11 : Aihole

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Hoehlen Tempel, Aihole

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Open your eyes in the beautiful morning of Aihole. Breakfast would be served in your room as per your order. First we would visit the Ravanaphadi temple , a rock temple with a rectangular shrine and a rock cut Shivlingam. There are two groups of the temple Kontigudi group and Lad khan temple. We would visit both these groups of temples. After spending some time in the pages of history we would go to the modern markets of Aihole . Have lunch in a famous food joint of the city and taste the exotic Karanataka cuisine. Post lunch take a stroll in the down town markets of Aihole. You can shop for some artistic handicrafts and stone statues. There after we would visit Huchappayyagudi temple which has a curvilinear tower (shikhara) over the sanctum. After visiting Galaganatha group of temples we would leave to the hotel and take rest after dinner.

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» Day 12 : Aihole - Badami

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Badami Temple
Badami Temple

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Today after breakfast we would transfer to the most famous historical place in Karnataka is Badami. After a long drive we would reach the city in the evening. Lunch would be arranged in between the journey. A star luxury hotel is booked already in Badami. We would reach the hotel and check in there. After dinner Overnight stay at hotel in Badami.

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» Day 13 : Badami

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Badami Temple
Badami Temple

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Get ready after breakfast we would drive to see the tourist attractions of Badami. This old city was the ancient capital of Chalukya dynasty and picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. We would visit the famous four cave temples in Badami- all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. In the first cave you would enter the gates and encounter the doorkeepers of Shiva, passing them , here you would see the Eighteen armed Natarajan ( Dancing Shiva) striking eighty one dance poses. We would visit all other three temples in which the third temple is the largest and ornamental dedicated to lord Vishnu. There is a reservoir overlooking the cave temples dotted with the temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. After visiting them we would go for lunch in the afternoon . Post lunch drive towards the must see temple of Bhutanath that lent its name to the lake beneath the cave temples. Spend some leisure time in the tranquil environment of the lake. A good spot for photography. Before going back to the hotel we would stroll around the markets of Badami. In night return back to your hotel room and have dinner.

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» Day 14 : Badami - Goa

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Goa
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Today get up early and take breakfast in time . We would head towards Goa , 350 Kms and 07 hrs of drive. For lunch we would stop at a motel and have your favorite food there and we would take fuel for car. Continuing our journey we would reach Goa in late evening . We would transfer straight to one of the best star luxury hotel in Goa, we have already booked. Check in into your room and relax. Meanwhile dinner would be served in your room. Take full rest in night to chill out in Goa next day.

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» Day 15 : Goa

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Goa Beach

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Wake up early in the morning and have American breakfast in your room. Its time to get ready and Goa is a tourist Paradise. We would explore the famous beaches and historical churches and forts in Goa which have kept the legacy of Portuguese's alive. First we would go to Arjuna Beaches and Colva beaches . Enjoy in the basking sun and and play in the sand. Enjoy the beach life in Goa. Walking on the sand bare footed and Having a coconut water from the beach vendors is fun. After visiting The Chapel of St. Sebastian we would go for lunch in an exotic open air restaurant in Goa along sea shore. You would love the sea food here. Enjoy your leisure time on the streets of Goa. See the Goa's lifestyle. In the evening we would take you on a shopping spree in local markets of the city. Buy souvenir's of this magnificent land as a memorable sojourn which can be local handicraft items or sea shells or t-shirts and printed clothes styling hippies of 60’s in Goa. Cashew nuts are another must buy items while shopping in Goa. Return back to the hotel for sumptuous dinner. You can enjoy the night out or party thrown by the hotel resort facing the sea. Where you can dance whole night and enjoy your drink. Overnight stay in the hotel.

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» Day 16 : Goa - Mumbai

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Airport, Mumbai
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Get up in the morning and have breakfast in your room . Today morning we have to transfer to the Mumbai from there we would take you to the air port so that you could get the flight for your home town. Our representative would drop you at the air port. Fly back to home taking fond memories of this journey with us.

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