Discover Karnataka

Arrive in Bangalore and proceed for Bangalore sightseeing. Visit Cubbon Park, established in 1870, and Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. Then drive to the majestic Bangalore Palace and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Later, visit Lal Bagh, Nandi Temple and Srirangapatna before arriving in Mysore.

On arrival at Mysore, check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit the famous Brindavan Gardens to enjoy the light and sound show.

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After breakfast, check out of the hotel to proceed to full day sightseeing of Mysore, including KrishnaRajaSagara Dam, the 12th century Chamundeswari Temple, Jaganmohan Palace and the opulent Mysore Palace.

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After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, drive to the hill station of Chikmagalur, which literally means “The Land of the Younger Daughter”. This scenic hill station is home to many coffee plantations.

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After breakfast in the hotel, proceed for full day sightseeing of Chikmagalur covering Baba Budan Giri, Mahatma Gandhi Park, Ratna Giri Bore, Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple and the Coffee Museum.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out to drive to Chitradurga. After checking in, proceed for your tour to the Chitradurga Fort built on and around several mountains and hence, has steep inclines.

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After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, check out and later proceed to Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its ruins. Visit the Vijaya Vittal Temple ruins, known for the iconic stone chariot and musical pillars.

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After breakfast, proceed to the full day sightseeing of Hampi where you see the magnificent ruins of the Vijaynagara Empire starting with Queen's Bath with its Indo-Islamic influences and the Hazara Rama Temple, which was a ceremonial temple for the kings. It has artwork on its walls and the entire story of Ramayana is carved as well. Also visit the Lotus Mahal and Zanana Enclosure. Lastly visit Virupaksha Temple, the oldest shrine on the site.

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After breakfast, check out of the hotel to drive to Badami. After checking in, visit the Badami Cave Temples, with intricate carvings and sculptures in each of its four temples.

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After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Badami, including the Bhutanatha temples that face the Agastya lake. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, these are made of sandstone.

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