DAY 01
ARRIVE BANGALORE
Upon arrival at the Bangalore airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Bangalore. Overnight stay at a hotel in Bangalore.
DAY 02
After breakfast, your Bangalore sightseeing tour begins with a visit to Tipu Sultans Summer Palace. It was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan - a powerful king who ruled Mysore from 1782 to 1799. Next, visit the Bangalore Palace built in 1887 featuring beautiful wooden interiors and Tudor and Scottish Gothic style of architecture. It is said that this palace is inspired from the Windsor Castle of England. Overnight stay at a hotel in Bangalore.
DAY 03
BANGALORE – MYSORE [DRIVE 149 KMS 2.30 HRS]
After breakfast, drive to Mysore. Upon arrival with Mysore sightseeing tour with the first visit to Mysore Palace- the former residence of the royal Mysore family. Visit the Jaganmohan Palace, close to the Mysore Palace. It was an alternate retreat for the royal family built during 1861 when the whole Mysore Palace caught fire. The Art Gallery is another feature of this Palace that displays weaponry, musical instruments and a French music calendar. In the evening, visit the Brindavan Gardens located across the river Cauvery for a Musical Light show. Overnight stay at a hotel in Mysore.
DAY 04
MYSORE – HASSAN [DRIVE 111 KMS 2.30 HRS]
After breakfast, drive to Hassan. Proceed with Hassan sightseeing tour with the first visit to the Channekeshava Temple. The Chennakeshava Temple is a complex of 12th-century temples, which are UNESCO-listed sites. Hassan sightseeing tour ends with the visit to Shravanbelgola. It is a popular Jain pilgrimage site that features a magnificent statue of Lord Bahubali. Overnight stay at the hotel in Hassan.
DAY 05
HASSAN – HOSPET [DRIVE 310 KMS 06 HRS ]
After breakfast, drive to Hospet. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure at Hospet. Overnight stay at a hotel in Hospet.
DAY 06
HAMPI SIGHTSEEING
Today we proceed to visit Hampi - a historic town renowned for its impressive set of temples built during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th-century. Here you will see temples with brilliant architecture and magnificent history, making it a must-visit spot for history lovers and architecture buffs. This city is an open-air museum of temples. The major attraction here is the Vitthala Temple wherein the pillars of the temple produce sounds resembling that of musical instruments when tapped. Also, the Lotus Mahal - a lotus-shaped palace - is another attraction here. Walk through the Hampi Bazaar. visit the Queens Bath - built as a private bathing chamber of the King and his queens during the Vijayanagara rule. Overnight stay at a hotel in Hospet.
DAY 07
HOSPET – BADAMI [DRIVE 134 KMS 3 HRS]
After breakfast, drive to Badami. Head for Badami sightseeing tour with the first visit to the man-made Badami Cave Temples dating back to 6th century. There are 4 Badami capital temples here displaying sculptures and prominent carvings of Hindu divinities. The largest Cave temple is the one dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Next, visit the Badami Fort said to be built in 543 AD by Pulakeshi (a King of the Chalukyan dynasty). A series of steep steps leads you the structure of the fort as it perched on a clifftop. Overnight stay at a hotel in Badami.
DAY 08
BADAMI – HUBLI [DRIVE 105 KMS 2.30 HRS]
Head for Hubli sightseeing tour. Visit the ISKCON Temple located in Rayapur, Hubli, formed by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). It is a revered tourist spot that offers a spiritually-uplifting experience. Next, visit the Siddharoodha Math. A holy shrine dedicated to Swami Siddharoodha who visited Hubli in 1877. Later, visit the Chandramouleshwar Temple - a beautifully-carved temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed to be 900-years old. End your Hubli sightseeing tour enjoying the mesmerizing sunset view at the Unakal Lake. Overnight stay at a hotel in Hubli.
DAY 09
DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast, transfer to Bangalore International Airport to board flight for your onward destination.