India Tours & Travel Packages

Tourism in States & Cities of India

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai

Assistance by our representative on arrival at Mumbai International airport, transfer to hotel, relax & overnight in Mumbai.

Day 02: Mumbai

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Mumbai at 1000 hrs, covering Elephanta Caves which is approachable by motorboats from gateway of India, cruise for a hour to Elephanta Caves which are known for its stone carvings & vegetable painting which dates back to 12th Century AD, The caves are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the paintings on the statues still glows as it was painted very recently. Cruise back to gateway of India, you can have a good lunch at the Taj Mahal Hotel here, later visit Prince of Wales museum, Marine drive also known as queens necklace in the night, Mahalaxmi Temple & Dhobi Ghat - Indian Laundry System. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 03: Mumbai - Goa (By air at 1200 hrs / arr at 1300 hrs)

After breakfast checkout & transfer to airport to board the flight for Goa at 1200 hrs, assistance on arrival in Goa at 1300 hrs, transfer to Beach Resort, rest of the day free to enjoy at the Beach of Goa, overnight in Goa.

Day 04: Goa

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Goa visit the famous churches in Goa such as Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, The Basilica of Bom Jesus which contains the remains of St Francis Xavier, St. Augustine church consisted of eight chapels, a convent and one of the best libraries in Goa. The Se Cathedral, dedicated to St Catherine, is the largest church in Goa. Evening enjoy cruise over Mandovi River, relax & overnight in Goa.

Day 05: Goa - Bijapur (300 kms - 5 to 6 hrs)

After breakfast checkout & drive to Bijapur, on arrival transfer to hotel. Day free to relax, After freshen up take a walking tour of Bijapur village to overlook the monuments. Evening free to relax, overnight in Bijapur.

Day 06: Bijapur

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Bijapur visiting The old city of Bijapur surrounded by fortified walls. Monuments of the city built during Adil Shahi Dynasty are its main attractions. The main attraction in the city is Gol Gumbaz or the Rounded Dome, located in the eastern end of the walled city. In Other attractions Ibrahim Roza is situated in the western outskirts of the city. Gagan Mahal, now mostly in ruins still has enough attraction to pull you there. Near the citadel you can have a good look on attractions such as Sat Manzil (Seven-storied palace), Bara Kaman (twelve arches), and Jala Manzil (water pavilion). Other important attractions in the city are Jama Masjid, Taj Bawdi (water tank), Upli Burj (watch tower), Mehtar Mahal (palace built by the sweepers), and Asar Mahal. Evening free to relax, overnight in Bijapur. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 07: Bijapur - Badami (150 kms - 3 hrs)

After breakfast checkout & drive to Badami, on arrival transfer to hotel. Day free to relax for some time, later take a sight seeing tour of Badami visit Badami, the one time capital of the Chalukyas, is noted several temples, some structural & other rock-cut, of the 6th & 7th Centuries. Visit Badami Caves: this group of 4 cave temples have been carved out of the hill opposite Badami fort. The Chalukyan king, Mangalesha (598-610)AD) was responsible for the completion of these cave temples. Of the four, three are Brahmanical, while the fourth is Jain. Nearly 2000 steps have to be climbed to reach the cave. Later visit Badami Fort strategically situated on top of the hill, the fort encloses large granaries, treasury impressive temples on top of the northern end of the hill. Malegitti Shivalaya, perhaps the oldest temple of the lot, Evening free for individual activities, overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 08: Badami – Aihole – Pataddakal – Hampi (125 kms – 4 to 5 hrs)

After breakfast checkout & drive to Hampi, enroute visit Aihole is situated 51 kms before Badami on the banks of the Malapravha River and is the next phase of the Chalukyan temple architecture. It was the first capital of the Chalukyan Empire. On the road to Aihole, just outside this town, you see two temples dating to the 6th century; buried until recently, a French archaeologist uncovered them with the help of the local villagers. The remains of the city walls tell you of the importance this city once enjoyed. In 4 sq. kms. Both inside and outside the walls, there are approx. 100 temples, varying in size and style; this is truly where the Chalukyas began experimenting with temple architecture. The banks of the river have nagara styled temples of North India as well as Dravidian styled temples of the South. Some of the temples here also have a distinct flavour of Muslim architecture. Pattadakal also lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River, 19 kms from Badami. The original name for this place was Pattada Kisuvolal, Pattada meaning coronation of kings, which was conducted here. This second capital of the Chalukyan Empire is a World Heritage site known for its temples, which were constructed in the 7th and 8th centuries. There are ten temples here; some built in the northern nagara style and some in the Dravidian style of the south, though some of the temples incorporate both styles to a certain degree. A fine example of southern architecture is the Vijayeshwara temple, renamed Sangameshwara in honour of Lord Shiva. Though unfinished, this temple exhibits a nice parapet and multi-storey tower. Proceed to Hampi, on arrival transfer to hotel, evening free to relax, overnight in Hampi. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 09: Hampi

After breakfast visit Virupaksha temple this temple is located at the base of Hemakuta hill and has been a place of worship since the 7th century. It began as a small shrine but was enlarged by the Vijayanagara kings, Hemakuta hill temples, Bal Krishna temples, Narsimha statue, Zenana enclosures, elephant stables, stepped tanks and kings' palace. Evening free for individual activities, overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 10: Hampi - Chitradurga - Hassan (380 kms - 7 hrs)
After early breakfast checkout and drive to Hassan enroute visiting Chitradurga visit the famous fort and Ganesha Temple in Chitradurga. The city of Chitradurga itself is said to be named after the Fort of Seven Rounds (of walls). On arrival transfer to hotel, evening free to relax after the long drive, overnight in Hassan.

Day 11: Hassan
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of famous Hassan Temples The Halebid & Belur.
Halebid - 27 kms visit The Hoyasaleswara Temple, dating back to the 21st century, is astounding for its wealth of sculpture details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of Gods and Goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls. Yet no two facets of the temple are the same. This magnificent temple - guarded by a Nandi Bull - was never completed despite 86 years of labour.
Later visit Belur - 17 kms from Halebid, visit The Shennakeshava temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It took 103 years to complete this architectural marvel. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and frescos, with no portion left blank. Viranarayana Temple and the smaller shrines are worth a visit.

Day 12:  Hassan - Mysore (115 kms  - 3 hrs)

After breakfast checkout  and drive to Mysore enroute visiting Shravanbelgola Statue, This 17 meter high Jain statue was made in the 10th century. It is of prince Bahubali who stood in meditation for so long that plants grew up around him; later proceed to Mysore, on arrival transfer to hotel. After freshen up take sight seeing tour of Mysore visit Lalitha Mahal palace which has now converted to 5 star deluxe hotel, Mysore Palace & Museum, Chamundi Temples on Chamundi Hills, and visit Musical Gardens of Brindavan in the evening. Relax & overnight in Mysore.

Day 13:  Mysore - Somnathpur -  Bangalore (139 kms - 3 hrs)

After breakfast checkout and drive to Somnathpur, a town famous for the temple built by the Hoysala kings. The beautiful building of the Keshava temple built in 1268 is the major attraction here. The walls of this star-shaped temple are covered with sculptures in stone depicting various scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavad-Gita and the life and times of the Hoysala Kings. Later proceed to Bangalore, enroute visit Tomb of Tipu Sultan at Srirangapatnam, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to visit the famous MG road, relax & overnight in Mysore.

Day 14: Bangalore

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Bangalore visiting the Parliament house called Vidhan Soudha, Government Museum, Tipu Sultan Palace, Central Library, Bull Temple & Gardens called Lal Bagh & Cubbon Park. Evening free to walk on MG Road, overnight in Bangalore. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 15: Bangalore - Back Home

After breakfast checkout & transfer to Bangalore International airport to board the flight back home.

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