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11 Nights / 12 Days Destination: Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Hassan - Hampi - Badami - Pattadakal & Aihole - Goa - Mumbai  Day 01: Arrive Mumbai (Bombay) Tonight arrive in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), India's most cosmopolitan city where you are greeted and escorted to your hotel. Day 02: Mumbai Sightseeing - Bangalore Morning embark tour of Mumbai includes the British-built arch "Gateway of India," the Hanging Gardens and Malabar Hills where Mumbai's rich and famous live, Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, and Marine drive. In the afternoon fly to Bangalore, one of the most beautiful and well-planned information technology cities of India. Check into your hotel. Day 03: Bangalore - Mysore (139 kms) In the morning, tour the "Garden City" of Bangalore; including a visit to Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the Mysore Arts and Crafts Center, the bull temple, and the colorful and bustling markets. Enjoy an afternoon drive to Mysore, en route stopping at Srirangapatnam where the legendary warrior Tipu Sultan built his island fortress and Summer Palace. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Day 04: In Mysore Mysore is a beautiful city of stately palaces, gardens, parks and museums. Today your tour of Mysore includes visits to City Palace, Chamundi Hill, and the colorful and aromatic spice markets. At Chamundi Hill, you will find Nandi, a monolithic image of Shiva's Bull, which is always garlanded with flowers and held in high esteem by Hindus. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, enjoy the beautiful and exquisitely illuminated Brindavan Gardens, which sprawls amid gorgeous cascading fountains. Day 05: Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Hassan (130 kms) In the morning drive to Hassan, en route visiting Belur - This quaint hamlet is 30 kms from Hassan-is located on the bank of the river Yagachi. It was once the capital of Hoysala Enpire, Today unforgettable for its exquisite temples. Halebid.- is 27 kms north-west of Hassan and 17 kms east of Belure. The temples of Halebid - like those of Belure - bear mute testimony to the rich, culture heritage of Karnataka, which dates back to 13th century during Hoysala Dynasty, and Hoysaleshwara Temple at Halebid. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Day 06: Hassan - Hampi Today we drive to Hampi. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. 
Day 07: In HampiMorning sightseeing tour of Hampi - the 14th century capital city of the Vijayanagara empire lies in the Deccan Heartland, in the state of Karnataka. The ruins spread over an area of more than 26 sq. kms protected by the tempestuous rive Tungabhadra in the north and by rocky granite ridges on the other three sides. A terrain such as this was excellent for a capital city that needed to be vigilant and spend a further day in the heart of the lost empire. Explore Hampi at your own pace. Its monuments- like its centuries- old patience & wisdom- most be savored bit by bit. Overnight stay at Hospet. Day 08: Hampi - Badami (250 kms) This morning you will drive to Badami. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Badami, renowned for its rock-cut temples, forts and inscriptions. Day 09: Pattadakal and Aihole Enjoy your full day excursion to Pattadakal and Aihole. Pattadakal is a World Heritage site and has temples representing the early Chaulakya architecture. Aihole is a town with as many as 70 temples dating from AD 600 to 750. Day 10: Badami - Goa This morning drive to Goa, known for its numerous beaches. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Day 11: In Goa Your exploration of Goa takes you to the Patriarch's Palace, Dona Paula Beach, Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, and the church of St. Francis of Assisi. Dona Paula Beach is located on the world's largest natural harbor. Afternoon is at leisure. Day 12: Goa - Mumbai - Onward Destination your morning is at leisure. Evening flight to Mumbai (formerly Bombay). After dinner, bid farewell to India, and depart on your international flight. Detailed Itinerary & Price
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