Discover Karnataka – A Journey Through Royal Heritage

Day 1: Bangalore – A Silicon Valley

Reach Bangalore and get a warm welcome and then taken to your hotel. Enjoy your day with leisure or discovering your calm environment. The briefing and handing over of documents will be done in a short tour, which will prepare you on the cultural adventure ahead.

Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 2: The Best of Bangalore-Culture and Contrasts

In the morning, after breakfast, see the best of the city:

• The Bull Temple and the large Nandi statue
• Fort of Tipu Sultan, a historical place
• The Vidhana Soudha is a great modern day monument of governance
  

  Pass through flowering jacaranda tree lined streets and shady residential areas.

  Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 3: Bangalore to Mysore – Sri Rangapatna route

Travel to mysore and explore srianganpatna the historic stronghold  of Tipu Sultan .Discover his summer palace and experience the serenity of the Sri ranganathaswamy Temple.

Reach Mysore, a city of palaces, rich silk market and eternal beauty.

Overnight in Mysore.

Day 4: Mysore Royalty & Sculptural Wonders of Somnathpur

Visit the blazing Mysore Palace and then head to the Somnathpur to see the star shaped symmetry and the magnificent carvings of the Chennakesava Temple. Close your day visiting the Chamundeshwari Temple on the top of the hill.

Overnight in Mysore.

Day 5: Temple Artistry Mysore to Hassan via Belur & Halebid

Visit to Hassan, with a stop to visit the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid- the real works of art of medieval Indian stone architecture.

Overnight in Hassan.

Day 6:  Deccan from Hassan to Hospet to Chitradurga Fort.

Depart on a journey to Hospet, pausing along the way at the theatrical Chitradurga Fort, a hilltop fort with some watchtowers and secret passages and a lovely view.

Overnight in Hospet.

Day 7: Hampi the City of Stone and Spirit

wander the ruins of Hampi, once a royal capital filled with stone temples, bazaars, history. Highlights include:

• Virupaksha Temple
• Vittala Temple musical pillars

Queen Bath and Royal Enclosure.

Overnight in Hampi.

Day 8: Hampi to Badami Royal Ruins to Cave Temples

Visit Badami, which is surrounded by red sandstone cliffs. Visit Bhutanatha Temples on the side of Agastya Lake to witness the sunset.

Overnight at Badami.

Day 9: Cave Carvings and Sacred Sites

In the morning, take time to tour the cave temples of Badami, which are of the 6 th century. Look at the Idol of Shiva, Vishnu Jain figures and the which is  first symbols of buddhism.

You should also visit Mallegitti Sivalaya a hill-top gem made by early Dravidian architecture.

Overnight Badami.

Day 10: Bijapur city known for its Domes and Royal   history.

Travel to Bijapur which has Indo-Islamic architecture. Visit:

• Ibrahim Rauza is a beautifully designed tombo complex.

• Jama Masjid the most beautiful mosques .

  Overnight in Bijapur.

Day 11: Gol Gumbaz & Bijapur Grandeurs

Gol Gumbaz is largest domes and the famous whispering gallery.

Visit the museum and the complex around and dig deeper into the historical background of Bijapur.

Overnight in Bijapur.

Day 12: Gulbarga: The Bahmani Sultanate legacy

Visit the city of fort and faith Gulbarga. Now you should Take a tour around the moated Gulbarga Fort and mosque, patterned which is after the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain.

Now you can go  Sufi shrine of Gesu Daraz, the spiritual landmark .

overnight in  Gulbarga.

Day 13: Travel from Gulbarga to Hyderabad (via bidar ) discover the beauty of old Royal Times.

On the way to Hyderabad, visit Bidar Fort.

Visit the Rangin Mahal  which is  known for its beauty woodwork and tile designs. At Arrive in the city of Hyderabad  a beautiful with full of tradition and charms.

Overnight in Hyderabad.

Day 14: Visit royal Hyderabad

Welcome to history at:

• The Golconda Fort where acoustics and panoramic sight are famous

• The calm Qutb Shahi Tombs with landscaped gardens around them
  

  Relax at your hotel then have your last night in this culturally rich city.

  Overnight in Hyderabad.

Day 15: Goodbye with the Memories of Royal India

Breakfast at the hotel, then complete your journey to a onward flight to Mumbai. Depart with the reminders of palaces, temples, forts, and the generous southern Indian hospitality.