Overview

Route : Delhi-Bangalore-Hospet-Badami-Hampi-Hassan-Coorg-Kabini-Mysore-Bangalore-Delhi

Discover the southern state of Karnataka , a state with extraordinary historical, natural and cultural wealth which remains less explored.
From the astounding ruins of the Vijaynagar empire at Hampi, exquisite rock cut temples of Badami, Pattadakal and Halebid , and giant monolithic statue of Shravanbelagola t Karnataka will  surprise you at every step of the tour.by the amazingarchitectural styles and extraordinary craftsmanship of ancient artisans and sculptors.
If the architecture and history of the first phase dazzle you, the second phase of the tour will take you to the misty coffee plantation of Coorg , thrilling wildlife safari at Bandipur and Nagarhole National parks and the city of beautiful colonial buildings – Mysore. 
This tour is a scintillating smorgasbord of culture, nature and tradition of  the southern state of Karnataka.

13 Nights 14 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

15 nights Accommodation as per hotels selected
Transfers and sightseeing by exclusive vehicle with all toll tax, parking fuel and driver allowance
Wildlife safari at Nagarhole National Park in shared safari car and naturalist
English speaking experienced guides at every destination
All monument entry fees
Assistance at arrival and departure
24 x 7 assistance over phone, whatsapp and mail
** We can also provide accompanying guide for the entire tour.

What is NOT included in the tour

Personal expenses like laundry, tips & gratuity, telephone charges.
Flight or train tickets.
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

Frequenty Asked Questions(FAQ)

FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
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Trip Garde / Difficulty
This trip is of Level 2 (Easy) category.
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Best Time to visit and climate:
The best time for this trip is November - March. April onwards is summer and then the monsoon prevails from July to October.

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Brief Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive in Delhi
Transfer to Hotel. Rest and relax.
Day 2 – Delhi-Bangalore-Badami
Transfer to Bangalore by Air
Afternoon Bangalore Sightseeing 
Day 3 - Bangalore - Hampi
Transfer to Hampi (340 Km / 5.5 hrs).
Day 4 - Hampi
Explore Hampi (UNESCO Heritage)   : Shri Vijayavtthala Temple, Stone Chariot, Rama Temple, Virupaksha Temple, , Stepped Well, Elephant Stable.
Day 5 – Hampi-Badami-Pattadakal-Aihole-Hampi
Transfer to  Badami (  104 km / 3.5 hrs)
Explore Badami: Cave Temple, Dattatreya Temple, Malegitti Shivalaya, Bhutanatha Temple
Transfer to Pattadakal ( 22 Km )
Explore Pattadakal ( UNESCO Heritage) : Virupaksha Temple, Sangameshvara Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, Kashivisvanatha Temple, Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara temples
Transfer to Aihole( 15 Km )
Explore Aihole   : Durga Temple, Huchimalli Temple, Ravalphadi Cave Temple, Jain Meguti Temple, Ladkhan TempleTransfer to Hampi ( 140 km / 3 hrs)
Day 6 – Hampi
Hikes around Hampi
Trek to Matunga Hill
Tungabhadra Hike
Day 7 – Hampi-Hassan
Transfer to Hassan (340 km / 6 hrs), on the way visit Halebid & Belur.
Day 8 – Hassan - Coorg
Transfer to Coorg (200 km / 4.5 hrs), on the way visit Shravanbelagola.
Day 9 –  Coorg
Rest and relax in Coorg.
Day 10 – Coorg - Kabini
Transfer to Kabini (170 km / 4.5 hrs)
Day 11 – Kabini
Morning - Jeep Safari in Nagarhole National Park
Afternoon - Jeep Safari in Nagarhole National Park
Day 12 – Kabini
Morning - Boat Cruise in Kabini
Afternoon - Jeep Safari in Nagarhole National Park.
Day 13 – Kabini-Mysore
Transfer to Mysore (90 km / 2 hrs)
Afternoon Sightseeing.
Day 14 – Mysore
Morning visit to Ranganathittu bird sanctuary & Nandi Hills.
Day 15 – Mysore-Bangalore-Delhi
Transfer to Bangalore Airport ( 180 km / 4 hrs)
Fly to Delhi & transfer to international airport.

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