Explore the rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage of Karnataka through Mangalore, Halebidu, Hassan, Chitradurga, Hospet, Bijapur and Hubli on our Heritage of Karnataka With Goa 8 nights and 9 days tour. With this, enjoy a beach escape to Goa, which gives you some much needed time off!
Arrive at Mangalore and check in your hotel. Later, proceed for a temple tour to Manjunatha Swamy Temple, Mangaladevi Temple, Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple, the famous Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple and one of the holiest Hindu temples Kateel DurgaParameshwari Temple, situated by the Nandini River.
Overnight at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and drive to Hassan. Enroute visit Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu, dedicated to Lord Shiva and the largest monument in Halebidu. On arrival at Hassan, check into your hotel. Later, proceed for your tour covering Bhagavan Gomateshwara Bahubali, Belur Sri Chennakeshava Temple, the star shaped fort built by Tipu Sultan, Manjarabad Fort, and the 800-year old Hasanamba Temple.
Overnight at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and drive to Hospet, located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Enroute visit the splendid Chitradurga Fort, Sri Ekanatheshwari Temple, the pre-historic Chandravalli Cave Temple and Jogimatti, a hill station in Chitradurga.
Check in and stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for full day tour of Hampi where you can explore the magnificent ruins of the Kingdom of Vijayanagara. See the Vittal Temple ruins, known for the iconic stone chariot and musical pillars. Explore 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. Also visit the Lotus Mahal and Zanana Enclosure. Lastly visit Virupaksha Temple, the oldest shrine on the site.
Overnight at the hotel in Hospet.
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and drive to Bijapur. Check in your hotel and later visit Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Roza, The Taj Mahal of the Deccan, built by Adil Shah II for his queen.
Overnight at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and drive to Hubli. Check into your hotel at Hubli and after freshening up, proceed for your tour covering Indira Gandhi Glass House, Chandramouleshwara Temple, Nrupatunga Hill and Someshwara Temple, which are the best attractions of the city.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to visit South Goa, which has some of the best places to visit in Goa. Explore Old Goa Church, which is a part of the Churches and convents of Goa - a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mangeshi Temple and Colva Beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy beach hopping in North Goa covering Anjuna, Vagator, Aguada, Calangute and Baga Beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed on your journey back home.