Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangalore
You'll arrive in Bangalore and get picked up at the airport for transfer to your hotel. After checking in and freshening up, spend the day walking through the city's main spots like Lal Bagh Botanical Garden with its impressive collection of plants and trees, Tipu Sultan's Palace which shows off the region's history, Bull Temple, and Vidhana Soudha, the grand government building that's pretty hard to miss.
- Start point
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (We Pick up our Visitors from Airport/Hotels, 01:05 - 23:55)
Included Activities
- Visit Lal Bagh Botanical Garden
- Visit Tipu Sultan's Palace
- Visit Bull Temple
- Visit Vidhana Soudha
Landmarks Lal Bagh Botanical Garden Tipu Sultan's Palace Bull Temple Vidhana Soudha - Day 2
Bangalore to Mysore
After having breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive toward Mysore. The route takes you through Srirangapatna where you can stop and see Tipu Sultan Ruins, then continue to Somnathpur to check out Keshava Temple. From there it's on to Mysore where you'll settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Bangalore)
Included Activities
- Visit Tipu Sultan Ruins in Srirangapatna
- Visit Keshava Temple in Somnathpur
Landmarks Tipu Sultan Ruins Keshava Temple - Day 3
Mysore
Following lunch at your hotel, you'll get into Mysore's attractions. There's Vrindavan Gardens with its classical design, the Chamarajendra Art Gallery for art lovers, the Maharaja's Palace which is quite impressive, and Church of St. Philomena. Later in the day, take a walk through the local market to see what's being sold, then head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Vrindavan Gardens
- Visit Chamarajendra Art Gallery
- Visit Maharaja's Palace
- Visit Church of St. Philomena
- Explore Mysore market
Landmarks Vrindavan Gardens Chamarajendra Art Gallery Maharaja's Palace Church of St. Philomena - Day 4
Mysore to Chikmagalur
You'll have lunch and then drive toward Chikmagalur. On the way, there's a stop at Shravanabelagola, a Jain pilgrimage site where you can see the 17-meter tall Lord Gomateshvara rock carving on Mount Indragiri. It's worth the climb up. Once you reach Chikmagalur, check into your hotel and settle in.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Shravanabelagola Jain pilgrimage site
- View Lord Gomateshvara carving
Landmarks Shravanabelagola Lord Gomateshvara - Day 5
Chikmagalur
After lunch, head out to see Belur and Halebid temples, then continue to Kemmanagundi and Kudremukhi hill stations where the views give you plenty of chances for photos. Later that evening, browse through Chikmagalur's local markets before you check out of the hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Belur Temple
- Visit Halebid Temple
- Visit Kemmanagundi hill station
- Visit Kudremukhi hill station
- Explore Chikmagalur local markets
Landmarks Belur Temple Halebid Temple Kemmanagundi Kudremukh - Day 6
Chikmagalur to Hospet
You'll get breakfast and travel north to Hospet, checking in at your hotel. The day involves seeing the Archaeological Museum, Himavat Kedai Falls, Jogimatti, and Ankali Murugarajendra Matha. By evening you'll be back at your hotel resting from the day's activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Himavat Kedai Falls
- Visit Jogimatti
- Visit Ankali Murugarajendra Matha
Landmarks Archaeological Museum Himavat Kedai Falls Jogimatti Ankali Murugarajendra Matha - Day 7
Hospet to Hampi
After lunch, drive to Hampi which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and check into your hotel. You'll have a bit of time to relax, then start exploring the ruins including Vithali Temple, Victory Chamber of Virupakshi Temple, King's Balance, Lotus Mahal, and Mustard Ganesha before returning to your hotel as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Vithali Temple
- Visit Victory Chamber of Virupakshi Temple
- Visit King's Balance
- Visit Hazara Ramaswamy Temple
- Visit Lotus Mahal
- Visit Mustard Ganesha
Landmarks Vithali Temple Virupakshi Temple Hazara Ramaswamy Temple Lotus Mahal 
- Day 8
Hampi
Following breakfast, you'll explore more ruins around Hampi like Noble's Palace, Tank, and Pushkarini Mahanavami Dibba. There's the option to arrange evening entertainment and you can walk through local markets. You'll check out of the hotel after finishing up the day's activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Hampi ruins
- Visit Noble's Palace
- Visit Tank
- Visit Pushkarini Mahanavami Dibba
- Explore Hampi local markets
Optional Activities
- Arrange evening entertainment
Landmarks Noble's Palace Pushkarini Mahanavami Dibba - Day 9
Hampi to Badami
You'll have breakfast and drive to Badami through the Deccan plains, passing through a gorge between two sandstone mountains which makes for an interesting drive. In the afternoon, see temples carved into rock dating back to the 6th century. Arrive in Badami by evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit temples carved in 6th century
Landmarks Badami Cave Temples 
- Day 10
Badami
After lunch, you'll visit Aihole which many consider the birthplace of Indian temple architecture and the first Chalukya capital, then go to Pattadakali to see its remarkable architecture. You'll also check out Badami's ancient cave temples. The night is spent at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Aihole temples
- Visit Pattadakali temples
- Visit ancient cave temples of Badami
Landmarks Aihole Temples Pattadakali Temples Badami Cave Temples 
- Day 11
Badami to Goa
You'll get an early breakfast and begin a long drive to Goa through the scenic Western Ghats. There's a lunch stop during the journey. Once you arrive in Goa, check into your hotel and spend the evening relaxing at nearby beaches or exploring markets that sell unique bamboo and stone jewelry.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop during the journey)
Included Activities
- Explore Goa beaches
- Explore Goa markets
Landmarks Western Ghats 
- Day 12
Goa
After lunch, explore Goa's beaches, churches, and museums including Banerji Art Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, and Contemporary Art Gallery. Later in the evening, relax back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Goa beaches
- Visit Goa churches
- Visit Banerji Art Gallery
- Visit Sculpture Gallery
- Visit Contemporary Art Gallery
Landmarks Banerji Art Gallery Sculpture Gallery Contemporary Art Gallery - Day 13
Goa to Mumbai
Following breakfast, you'll leave Goa and drive to Mumbai. When you arrive at Mumbai International Airport, a representative will help you connect to your next flight.
- End point
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (We Drop our visitors in Mumbai, 23:55 - 01:05)
- Meals
- Breakfast
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