09 DAYS
Bangalore
Bangalore
Culture and Heritage
October to March
Bangalore – Mysore – Hassan– Hospet (Hampi) – Badami – Bangalore
Tailor-made as per hotel category and travel date
Upon arrival at the Bangalore airport. Our representative would assist you to your pre-booked hotel. After checking into the hotel and having lunch, you can visit the sights in Bangalore. You can visit many beautiful attractions, including Bull Temple, Lal Bagh, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON temple, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, and Cubbon Park. Later return to the hotel and stay overnight.
After a delicious breakfast, take a road trip to Mysore, known as the city of palaces. Rest for a while in the hotel, then start sightseeing. You can visit Mysore Palace; it is one of the most visited monuments in India. Have a look at the most beautiful botanical park in Mysore, i.e., Brindavan Gardens. Brindavan Garden has colored lighting and decorated fountains. You can have a scenic view of the city from the top of Chamundi Hills, located very close to Mysore. Later return to the hotel and stay overnight.
Morning after breakfast, proceed towards Hassan & check into the hotel upon arrival. After resting, proceed to explore the temples of Belur and Halebid. The temples are an excellent example of South Indian heritage architecture. The site is one of the most popular in South India & it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the ancient temples you can visit include the Chennakeshava Temple, the Vir Narayan Temple, and the Chennigaraya Temple. Overnight stay in Hassan.
Morning after breakfast, proceed to Hospet. The journey is quite long (around 400 kms). Reach the hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Hospet is a small but beautiful town. You can roam around in the evening and explore Hospet’s culture. Overnight stay at your hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Hampi. After breakfast, proceed on a full-day sightseeing tour of Hampi, exploring its magnificent temples and ancient ruins, including the sacred Virupaksa Temple, the iconic Vittala Temple with its famous Stone Chariot, the Lotus Mahal, the Elephant Stables, the Hazara Rama Temple, and Hemakuta Hill. Later, enjoy breathtaking sunset views over Hampi’s dramatic, boulder-strewn landscape for an unforgettable experience. Overnight stay at the hotel.
This morning, after breakfast, drive to Badami. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Later, proceed to Badami for sightseeing. Visit the ancient Cave Temple – built between the 6th & 7th centuries, the caves are made of Badami sandstone. It is easy to understand the architecture of these four caves. Later, visit the Bhutanatha Temple in the evening. Overnight stay in Badami.
Morning: after breakfast, proceed on a full-day excursion to the Pattadakal and Aihole Temples. Both sites are home to many ancient temples. These sites are listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The temples are the classic example of Dravidian, Northern & Indo-Aryan architecture. Evening drive to Hubli railway station to board an overnight train journey to Bangalore. Overnight on the train.
Upon arrival at Bangalore Railway Station, meet our representative and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. After check-in, relax and unwind at the hotel or spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Kempegowda International Airport for your onward flight. Depending on your flight schedule, you may relax at the hotel or explore some nearby attractions in Bangalore before departure. Later, proceed to the airport to board your flight for your return home.