Karnataka Explorer(5 Nights, 6 Days)

Day 1: Arrival in Bangalore & Sightseeing

The journey begins with your arrival in Bangalore, the "Silicon Valley of India." Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of some of the city's key attractions.

1. Lal Bagh Botanical Garden: Visit Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, a beautiful and historic garden known for its Glass House and a wide variety of plants.
2. Cubbon Park: Explore Cubbon Park, a sprawling green space in the heart of the city, which is a great place to relax.
3. Vidhana Soudha: You will get a view of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka, which is a magnificent building.
4. ISKCON Temple: Visit the ISKCON Temple, a beautiful and modern temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Day 2: Bangalore to Hampi

1. After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Bangalore and begin your long journey to Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The drive takes approximately 7-8 hours. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and have the rest of the day to relax and prepare for the upcoming tour.

Day 3: Hampi Sightseeing

Today is dedicated to exploring the magnificent ruins of Hampi, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

1. Vitthala Temple and the Stone Chariot: Visit the famous Vitthala Temple, known for its musical pillars and the iconic Stone Chariot.
2. Royal Centre: Explore the Royal Centre, which includes the Queen’s Bath and the beautiful Lotus Mahal.
3. Elephant Stables: You will also visit the Elephant Stables, a magnificent building that was used to house the royal elephants.
4. Anegundi Village: You will also visit Anegundi Village, located across the Tungabhadra River, which is believed to be the mythical kingdom of Kishkindha from the Ramayana.

Day 4: Hampi - Aihole - Pattadakal - Badami

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Hampi and drive to Badami. The journey takes approximately 3-4 hours. Along the way, you will visit the famous temple complexes of Aihole and Pattadakal.

1. Aihole: Visit Aihole, known as the "Cradle of Indian Architecture," with over 125 temples.
2. Pattadakal: Visit Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a magnificent group of temples.
3. Badami Caves: Upon arrival in Badami, you will check into your hotel and visit the famous Badami Caves, a set of four cave temples carved out of the soft sandstone rock.

Day 5: Badami to Hubli

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Badami and drive to Hubli. The journey takes approximately 2-3 hours. The day's itinerary will be adjusted to include some of the destinations the user mentioned, while acknowledging their location.

1. Mahabaleshwar Temple (Gokarna): While visiting the Mahabaleshwar Temple in Gokarna is not feasible as part of this itinerary, you will visit some of the local temples in the Hubli area.
2. Hubli: Upon arrival in Hubli, you will check into your hotel and have the rest of the day to relax or explore the local market.

Day 6: Hubli to Bangalore Departure

1. Your tour of the beautiful landscapes of Karnataka concludes today. After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Hubli and begin your long journey back to Bangalore Airport for your onward journey. The drive is a very long one, approximately 6-7 hours, so a timely departure is essential.

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 itinerary in a private vehicle (e.g., sedan, SUV, etc.).
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.