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Tour Lotus Mahal (Karnataka)

(adaptable according to your request)

 

    India in miniature”, where there is everything that you can find in the rest of India: Ruins of the Vijayanagar empire in Hampi and the temples of Pattadakal (World Heritage Sites); Jog Falls, the highest waterfalls oin the country; Badami, one of the first workshops of religious architecture in oancient India;the incomparable Halebid and Belur sculptures; the tallest statue carved from a single rock in Shravanbelagola.....

 

TOUR’S DETAILS: 

J 1 :  Bangalore

Welcome in airport. Sigh seeing of Bangalore, who becomes an important industrial center and called the “Silicon Valley” of India. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 2 :  Bangalore –  Mysore

Drive to Mysore, on the way,visit of Sriringapatnam (fortress city) and Sravanbelgola (Jain statue). Road for Somnathpur (exquisite temple dedicated to Vishnu,it is the most complete and the best specimen of Hoysala architecture) Continue towards Mysore. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 3 :  Mysore

Sight seeing of beautiful town of Mysore; famous for its handicrafts, wood, ivory, sandalwood and silk. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 4 : Mysore - Chamundi - Mysore
Drive to Chamundi, this southern city has a very pleasant climate, it’s especially famous for its silk and incenses. Return on Mysore. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 5 :  Mysore – Nagarhole

Drive to the National Park of Nagarhole. The beautiful nature reserve of Nagarhole forms a small island of 643 km2, isolated in the region of Coorg. Ideal to observe Indian elephants. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 6 :  Nagarhole

 Day dedicated to the activities of the jungle: safaris, walk in nature and boat ride on the river. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 7: Nagarhole-  Madikeri
Drive to Madikeri, dubbed " Scotland of India". Visit the fort, Abbey Falls, Nisargadhama. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 8 : Madikeri  -  Kasargod
Drive to Kasargod.
Visit the small village of fishermen. At the sunset visit of Fort Bekal. Overnight at Hotel.

 

J 9 : Kasargod- Hassan
Drive to Hassan.Arrival and transfer at your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. 

J 10 : Hassan – Belur- Halebid- Hassan
Discoverer the magnificent temple of Belur, one of most beautiful example of Hoysala architecture. Visit of many sites around d' Hassan, Halebid & Doddagadavahalli. Back to Hassan and overnight at Hotel.
 

J 11 :  Hassan – Chikmagalur

Drive to Chikmagalur. Chikmagalur is a calm and serene city, surrounded by valleys, streams and coffee-trees with white flowers. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 12 :  Chikmagalur – Malpe

Drive to Udupi and Malpe. Overnight at Hotel near the sea. 

J 13 :  Malpe – Jog Falls

Coastal route for Bhatkal then a mountain road to access toJog Falls, " the highest waterfalls in India". Overnight in lodge on the banks of the falls. 

J 14 : Jog Falls – Hampi

Drive to Hospet and its beautiful landscapes, tipical of Karnakata. Then Hampi, yhr legendary bastion of the Vijayanagar dynasty (14th-16th century). Overnight at Hotel. 

J 15 : Hampi

Visit the site – registered as World Heritage of Humanity, Hampi is the most beautiful and most evocative of the ruins of Karnataka. Old capital of the kingdom Vijayanagara, Hampi is full of surprises. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 16 : Hampi – Pattadakal – Aihole - Badami

Drive to Pattadakal, one of the most important Chalukya cities built along the river and registered World Heritage of UNESCO. Visit in Aihole of the Durga Temple. Road for Badami (registered World Heritage of UNESCO). Overnight at Hotel. 

J 17:  Badami
The lake nestled in the heart of the rocky hills makes of Badami a splendid site. Badami is best know for its splendid caves temples.Overnight at Hotel. 

J 18 :  Badami –  Bijapur

Drive to Bijapur. Bijapur was the capital of the Adil Shah, Muslim dynasty. For this reason, the city has many mosques, beautiful palaces and huge tombs. Overnight at Hotel.
 

J 19 :  Bijapur - Bidar

Drive to Bidar. This old city is rarely on classical tourist tours. However, it contains ruins and monuments from the time it was the capital of Bahmani. Visit the fort and its palaces. Overnight at Hotel.
 

J 20 :  Bidar – Hyderabad

Drive to Hyderabad , picturesque town and city of Nizams, located at the border between North India and South India. Visit the  Fort of Golcondâ,the tower Charminar, the four minarets builds in 1591. Visit the museum at the hotel SalarJung. Overnight at Hotel. 

J 21 :  Hyderabad

Last shopping and transfer to airport. End of our services. 

Included in the price:
Welcome and assistance in airport,
Transfers/Surface transports in a private car (Toyota Innova or Indigo with AC)
Accommodations in luxury hotels or charms (according to your choice), in double room with AC (bath or shower) and breakfast.
Hotel taxes and services,
Insurances. 
Not included in the price:
Other meals and drinks,
Visits and excursions being all optional,

Usual tips with the guides and the drivers,

Personal expenses.

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