4 days tour

Highlights Of Karnataka

Highlights Of Karnataka

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

All transfers and sightseeing using an air-conditioned CAR with driver.

Guide

Services of local English speaking guide as per the itinerary.

Others

# Accommodation on twin sharing basis at the above hotel details. # Daily breakfast at the hotel. # Services of local English speaking guides as per the itinerary. # All transfers and sightseeing using an air-conditioned CAR with a driver. # Meeting and assistance by our office representative at all places. # All present applicable taxes.

Accommodation

Hotels foreseen โ€“ 4 star/similar hotels. Chikamagalur: Crystal Inn / or similar hotel for 01 night Mysore: Royal Orchid Metropole / or similar hotel for 02 nights

Not included:

Others

# Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, drinks (alcoholic & non alcoholic), phone calls, Tips at hotels/restaurants/guides and chauffeur, still & video camera charges etc. # Any Lunch & Dinner. # Any monument/park entrance fees (USD 15 per person, subject to change for Foreign nationals), the same will be payable directly by the pax at the monuments. # Air tickets to India and back, India Visa fees and travel insurance etc. # Any domestic air tickets. # Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our and our associate offices control such as flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuation riots, strikes, political unrest, natural disasters etc. # Any other taxes or service charges that could be enforced during travelling period will be extra and needed to be borne by the guests. # Mandatory Christmas / New Year Eve Gala dinner supplement may apply at hotels and may be additional. # Any other expenses not specified above in "Price include" section.

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Karnataka

  • Day 1 Day 1: Bangalore/Chikamagalur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Bangalore/Chikamagalur

      Drive to Chikamagalu, En-route stop at to visit Shravanabelagola.  Atop the Vindhyagiri hill stands Asiaโ€™s tallest monolithic statue, and yet, you need to toil up 600-odd steps for a glimpse of it. Shravanabelagola as a Jain bastion is home to many basadis and is a vital stop to the pilgrim. The 52-foot statue of Bahubali from its high perch has a gaze that takes in the lay of a rather scenic land - a treat you can partake, provided you make the arduous climb up. Continue your drive to Chikamagalur.  Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Chikamagalur/Mysore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Chikamagalur/Mysore

      Today morning drive to famous Hoysala Temples, Haleebeedu & Belur.  Halebeedu, before it became Halebeedu or the destroyed city, was the second capital of the Hoysalas and went by the name Dwarasamudra. Today, the Hoysaleshwara Temple, though the sole survivor of all the grandeur that once was, hitherto the plunder of successive invaders, still tells a mean tale. Once the capital city of the Hoysala dynasty, Belur is home to the Chennakesava Temple known as the โ€™jewel in stoneโ€™ - a title itโ€™s held unsurpassed since 1116 AD. With nearly ten thousand intricately carved sculptures that bring to life, stories from the Hindu myths and routine from the day and age of the Hoysalas, this temple dedicated to the "beautiful" avatar of Vishnu, is indeed the epitome of beauty.  Make a brief stopover in Hassan for lunch break.  Afterward drive to Mysore. Overnight at the hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: Mysore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mysore

      The island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan, Srirangapatna is just 16km from Mysore city. Inside the fortress is Tipuโ€™s mosque with its twin minarets, the celebrated Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Tipuโ€™s Summer Palace, the Wellesley Bridge, and the dungeons where British officers were once imprisoned. Equally impressive is the ornate white-domed Gumbaz, an imposing structure with doors of ebony inlaid with ivory and lacquered with Tipuโ€™s tiger-striped emblem. Also visit Tipuโ€™s Summer Palace (known as the Daria Daulat Bagh) set amidst a lovely garden. Afternoon visit St. Philomena Church, itโ€™s- a Catholic church built in honour of St. Philomena in the Diocese of Mysore. It was constructed in 1936 using a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. All roads in Mysore lead to the Mysore Palace, and rightfully so. An ode to magnificence, the Mysore Palace is a marvel of ornate ceilings, jewelled corridors, open mandaps, stained glass windows, vivid paintings and Wadiyar memorabilia - including the jewelled throne. As the main host of the famous Mysore Dasara, the Palace still has the airs of the headquarters of a sovereign. Mysoreโ€™s other palaces include the Jaganmohana Palace, Rajendra Vilas, Lalitha Mahal (which is now the Lalith Mahal Palace Hotel) and the Jayalakshmi Vilas. Visit colourful Devaraja Market, the market architecture is characterized by a pleasing variance of facade styling and ornamentation with open space designed for easy purchase of fruits, vegetables, flowers and the like. Situated of Sayyaji Rao Road, which was laid over the filled nala (canal), which at one time ran across it, the Devaraja market has shops with meticulously styled frontages and gables. Devaraja Market formed in 1900 now has 722 shops.  Last visit Chamundi Hills, The 12th century Chamundeshwari Temple built in the style of the Hoysalas is no less impressive - it also boasts one of the biggest monolithic Nandi statues. In the evening visit The Brindavan Gardens.  The gardens are located just a level below the dam. Often described as the best example of illuminated terrace gardens in the country, the idea was brainchild of Sir M.Visveshwaraiah and Sir Mirza M ismail, former Devans of Mysuru.  The overall design here displays an orientation of Mughal patterns-with garden paths and a shimmering necklace of fountains. On the South bank there is a pavilion, where visitors can get a breathtaking view of the gardens.  Enjoy musical fountain show in the garden between 1830hrs till 1930hrs. Overnight at the hotel. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Mysore/Somnathpur/Bangalore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mysore/Somnathpur/Bangalore

      Drive to Somanathpur.  Situated in the unobtrusive village of Somnathpur the exquisitely carved, star-shaped Kesava temple with triple towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture. The friezes on its outer walls with their intricately carved rows of caparisoned elephants, charging horsemen, and mythological birds and beasts will leave you spellbound. Beautifully sculpted images of gods, goddesses, and scenes from the epics, as well as the remarkably ornate ceilings in the pillared hall will take your breath away. After the visit drive to Bangalore, upon arrival you will be dropped off at the airport to board the flight for your onward journey. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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