Classical Karnataka Tour

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Classical Karnataka Tour

Tour Itinerary

Days 1 : Arrive Chennai

Arrive Banglore and transfer to the hotel. Bengaluru" – A traveller's delight. A Verdant city amidst the Serene greenery filled with loads of fun and colorful delights. Known as the "Garden City Of India" and also as the "Silicon Valley of India" Bengaluru is the capital of 'Karnataka' and one of most Scenic and Pristine Metropolitan cities in India. In the evening visit Vidhan Sabha, the seat of state legislature, and Tipu's Palace which was his summer residence and other important places.

Days 2 : Bangalore - Mysore (140 Kms – 03 Hours drive)

Drive to Mysore visiting enroute. Srirangapatnam - The capital of Tipu Sultan's empire visiting The Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Tipu's Palace known as the Daria Daulat Bagh. On arrival at Mysore Check-in at the hotel. Mysore erstwhile capital of Kingdom of Mysore famous for opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former rulers. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-oldDevaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood Evening free for leisure and own activities.

Days 3 : Mysore

Morning sightseeing tour of city visiting Mysore Palace, Bull Temple, Art Gallery. Afternoon visit Somnathpur Temple located at 38 kms from Mysore, this temple build in 1258 is one of the best example of Hoysala architecture.

Days 4 : Mysore - Hassan (130 Kms – 3.5 Hours drive)

Morning drive to Hassan. Afternoon visit Belur&Halebid Temples a guided tour of Belur and Helebid Temples. The temples of Belur and Halebid are best known for their south Indian architecture. The temples are carved with scripts of Hindu mythology. The 12th century temple at Belur has many figures known as Madanikas or dancers. It has many pillars of different designs. Later the capital was shifted to Dwarasamudram (Halebid).Both these temples have carving of Puranas, the Upanishads and other mythological characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. With these exquisite designs one loses himself in its beauty.

Days 5 : Hassan-Bangalore (180 Kms – 4.5 Hours drive)

Morning drive to Bangalore enroute visiting Sravanbelgola. The Gommateshwara Bahubali a 57-foot (17 m) high monolithic statue at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) in Jainism. On arrival at Bangalore straight drop at the airport for flight to onward destination.