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Art and Treasures of Karnataka, Goa and Mumbai

Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinaions Covered : Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Hampi - Hospet - Hampi - Hospet - Pattadakal - Aihole - Badami - Goa - Mumbai - Elephanta Caves - Departure - Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves - Aurangabad / Mumbai (Fly)

Mysore Palace

Day 01 : Arrival in Bangalore
Upon arrival you will be met and assisted with the transfer to your hotel Day at leisure with the opportunity for an afternoon sightseeing tour of the city. Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 02 : Bangalore - Mysore (150km, 4hours)
Enroute from Bangalore to Mysore visit the summer palace of Tippu Sultan at Srirangapatanam, with unique frescoes on the internal walls. In Mysore you will have the afternoon at leisure to explore the markets and bazaars of the city. Overnight in Mysore.

Day 03 : Mysore
Your full day of sightseeing tour in Mysore visits the Maharaja's Palace - a veritable treasure trove of art and historical relics, the folklore Museum with a wealth of carvings, puppets and ceremonial headwear, and the Jagamohan Palace. Later you will visit the Devaraja fruit and vegetable market and overnight in Mysore.

Day 04 : Mysore - Hassan (140kms / 4hrs)
Drive to Hassan via Sravababelogola- an important Jain pilgrimage centre. Afternoon sightseeing tour around the temples of Belur, and Halebid, and overnight in Hassan.

Shri Murugan Temple, Hampi

Day 05 : Hassan - Hospet (340kms / 7hrs)
Full day's drive with stops along the way for lunch and refreshments. Overnight in Hospet.

Day -6 : Hospet - Hampi - Hospet
Full day excursion to Hampi, 30 minutes drive away. It is recommended to have 2 days at Hampi to explore this vast site fully and to view the incredible rocky landscapes and temples in a variety of lights. The most splendid monument of Hampi is undoubtedly the Vithala Temple Complex with its 56 musical pillars but there are many other points of interest including Virupaksha Temple, the Queen's Bath and the Elephant stables. Overnight in Hospet.

Day 07 : Hampi
Another day to explore this remarkable site, the Tungabundra river and walk up to some scenic lookout points. Overnight in Hospet.

Day 08 : Hospet - Pattadakal - Aihole - Badami
A full day's drive to Badami with stops along the way to take in the ancient Chalukya capitals and some very early examples of Hindu temple architecture. Overnight in Badami.

Day 09 : Badami - Goa 190 km, 5 hours
Morning drive to Goa and afternoon relaxation at the beautiful beaches of Goa. Overnight in Goa.

Days 10 & 11 : Goa
2 Full Days in Goa to relax on the beach and explore the rich heritage of this, India's smallest state. In Old Goa there is a wealth of churches, while nearby is the Aguada Fort. 2 nights in Goa.

Day 12 Goa - Mumbai
The morning is free for lazing on the beach and then transfer to Goa airport to your mid afternoon flight to Mumbai. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon free for exploring the markets or just soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of India's largest city. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 13 : Mumbai - Elephanta Caves - Departure
After breakfast take a boat to Elephanta Caves, located 90 minutes out of Mumbai. These magnificent caves, containing beautiful reliefs, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu god Lord Siva, are now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are thought to date back to the 9th to 12th centuries. At the conclusion of your excursion, either transfer to the international airport for your flight home, or to the domestic airport for flight to Aurangabad. If making the extension, overnight in Aurangabad.

Optional 2 Day Aurangabad extension.

Day 14 : Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Aurangabad
Full day excursion to Ellora Caves, a magnificent group of rock-cut shrines of Ellora, representing three different faiths, Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain which were excavated during the period from 5th to the 13th century AD. Overnight in Aurangabad.

Day 15 : Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves - Aurangabad / Mumbai (Fly)
After breakfast take an excursion to Ajanta Caves which were rediscovered in 1819 after centuries of obscurity. Later drive back to Aurangabad airport to catch the evening flight back to Mumbai. And transfer to your international flight home.

NOTE : Please note that this, and all other itineraries on this website, are suggested programmes only and can be modified to suit your individual needs and interests.