Karnataka Heritage Explorer (5 Nights, 6 Days)*

Day 1: Arrive in Bangalore –

Upon arrival, check into your hotel and explore the city.

1. Lal Bagh Botanical Garden – Stroll through this historic garden with exotic plants and glasshouse.

2. Cubbon Park – Relax and enjoy the greenery in this large urban park.

3. Vidhana Soudha – Admire the impressive legislative building of Karnataka.

4. Iskcon Temple Bangalore – Visit the spiritual temple with beautiful architecture.

Day 2: Bangalore to Hampi –

After breakfast, drive to Hampi and explore its heritage sites.

1. Vitthala Temple and the Stone Chariot – Iconic temple complex known for its musical pillars and stone chariot.

2. Shiva Temple – Explore the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

3. Royal Centre / Queen’s Bath – Visit the historic royal bath complex.

4. Lotus Mahal – Architectural marvel in the Zenana Enclosure.

5. Elephant Stables – Explore the grand structure where royal elephants were housed.

Day 3: Hampi to Badami via Aihole & Pattadakal –

After breakfast, drive to Badami with stops at Aihole and Pattadakal.

1. Badami Caves – Explore the rock-cut cave temples with historic carvings.

2. Aihole – Visit the ancient temple complex known as the “cradle of Indian architecture.”

3. Pattadakal – UNESCO World Heritage Site with Chalukya-style temples.

4. Grand Virupaksha Temple – Iconic temple in Hampi complex.

Day 4: Badami to Hubli –

After breakfast, drive to Hubli with scenic and cultural stops.

1. Sahastra Lingam – Visit the sacred site with thousands of Shiva lingams.

2. Jog Falls – Admire India’s second-highest waterfall (if route allows).

3. Mahabaleshwar Temple – Explore this historic temple in the region.

Day 5: Hubli to Bangalore –

After breakfast, drive back to Bangalore with a cultural stop.

1. Anegundi Village – Explore this historic village near Hampi, known for its heritage and rural charm.

Day 6: Bangalore Departure –

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Bangalore Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.

Inclusions

1. Accommodation: 2 Nights in Bangalore, 1 Night in Hampi, 1 Night in Badami, and 1 Night in Hubli.
2. Meals: Daily breakfast is included in your stay.
3. Transportation: All transfers and sightseeing tours are included as per the No Of Pax.
4. Sightseeing: All the mentioned locations in the itinerary are included in the tour plan.

Exclusions

1. Lunch and Dinner: Meals other than breakfast are not included.
2. Entry Fees: Entry tickets, camera fees, or any other charges for monuments, museums, and parks are not included.
3. Personal Expenses: Expenses of a personal nature such as shopping, laundry, tips, and phone calls are not included.
4. Travel Insurance: This package does not include travel insurance.
5. Airfare/Train Tickets: This package does not include airfare or train tickets to and from Bangalore.