All of Karnataka, India: 15-Day Tour Featuring Hampi, Badami, & Aihole's Hidden Gems

Tour Guests will arrive at Bengaluru Airport as per their Scheduled flight. Upon arrival they will meet tour manager at the airport and proceed to Hampi- an ancient village dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will join the group on their own. The transfer charges to reach the designated place or hotel will be borne by the (J&L) guests. Night Stay in Hampi/Hosapete Dinner Pakoda with Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack en route to Hampi, Coconut water during the sightseeing

Today we explore Hampi - Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is also the “World’s Largest Open-air Museum” We experience an Auto rickshaw tour to explore the most iconic sights of Hampi. We see Virupaksha Temple, Vitthala Temple and the Stone Chariot followed by a visit the underground Shiva temple, Royal centre (Queen’s Bath, Lotus mahal) and the Elephant Stables. Further we visit Lakshmi Narasimha Temple- one of the most imposing sculptures found in the ruined town of Hampi. Further we enjoy a Coracle ride to experience the Hippie Side of Hampi. In the evening we have some free time for shopping. Today’s Sightseeing Shiva temple Royal centre Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Enjoy a Coracle ride Night Stay in Hampi/Hosapete Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tetre Pack juice and one Dry Snack during Hampi tour, Tea/Coffee and Pakoda during evening

Today we proceed to Badami- a masterpiece sculpted out of ancient red sandstone. Upon arrival we visit Badami Caves and Bhutnatha Group of Temples. Further we visit Pattadakal- UNESCO World Heritage site to see the grand Vipruksha Temple. Followed by visit the 5th century stone temples at Aihole- once the capital of Chalukya Dynasty known for intricate stonework. Further we proceed back to Hampi Today’s Sightseeing Badami Caves Bhutnatha Group of Temples Pattadakal Night Stay in Hampi/Hosapete Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Coconut Water and one Dry Snack during Badami tour, Tea/ Coffee at Aihole, Tea/Coffee on the way back to Hampi

Today we proceed to Dandeli - known for Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Upon arrival we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tea/ Coffee/ Soft Drink along with one Dry Snack en-route to Dandeli

Today we enjoy white water rafting and Zipline. Later, we experience Jeep Safari at Dandeli wildlife sanctuary. Here we can spot wild animals like Crocodile, Bison, Black Panther, Sloth Bear, Elephant, Tigers, Leopards etc with number of reptiles and birds. Today’s Sightseeing Enjoy white water rafting Zipline Experience Jeep Safari at Dandeli wildlife sanctuary Night Stay in Dandeli Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tea/Coffee & Pakoda during Dandeli Sightseeing

Today we proceed to Karwar- A small quaint town of Karnataka. Here we visit Rock garden- which displays a set of exhibits related to village life, different tribes of people, their daily activities and culture. Further we proceed to Gokarna- a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus Today’s Sightseeing Rock garden Night Stay in Gokarna Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tea/ Coffee/ Soft Drink along with one Dry Snack en-route to Gokarna

Gokarna Today morning we proceed to Om beach- Famous for being naturally shaped like the auspicious symbol Om. Here we have free time to enjoy water sports activities like Banana boat, Jet Ski, Bumper boat ride, parasailing at your own cost. We then visit Kudle beach and Mahabaleshwar Temple - a 4th-century CE Hindu temple followed by a walking tour of Gokarna and a scenic sunset at Gokarna Beach. Today’s Sightseeing Om beach Kudle beach Mahabaleshwar Temple Walking tour of Gokarna Night Stay in Gokarna Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Coconut Water at Beach in Gokarna

Gokarna – Yana – Gokarna Today we visit Yana Rocks- an ideal destination for pilgrims, trekkers, and nature-lovers. Here we trek through the cool and breezy hills which brings us to the foot of the mountain where the rock formations begin. We then visit a Cave Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which lies below these shikharas. Further we visit Sahastralinga- an ancient site on the riverbed of river Shalmala. The location where around a thousand lingas are carved on rocks in the river and on its banks. Today’s Sightseeing Yana Rocks Sahastralinga Night Stay in Gokarna Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Ice Cream/Soft Drink along with one dry snack at Yana Rock

Today we proceed to Honavar- a scenic town with Arabian sea on one side and western ghats on the other. Upon arrival we enjoy a beautiful walk throuth Kandla Mangrove Board. Later we leave for Murdeshwar- a beautiful beachside pilgrim town. Upon arrival we visit Murdeshwar Temple- a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple features the second-highest statue of Lord Shiva from all over the world and is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Arabian Sea on all sides. We then visit Gopuram- from here we get the Magnificent view of Murdeshwar town. In the afternoon we arrive at Udupi- a quaint town of Karnataka. Upon arrival we visit Sri Krishna Math- Founded in the 13th century, this is one of the oldest Udupi temples standing till date. Further we visit a beautiful Malpe Beach- one of the finest beaches in Karnataka Today’s Sightseeing Walk through Kandla Mangrove Board Murdeshwar Temple Sri Krishna Math Malpe Beach Night Stay in Udupi Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Limboo Soda and one Dry Snack at Murudeshwar, Tea/Coffee at Honavar, Tea/ Coffee and one dry snack en-route to Udupi, Coconut water ate Malpe Beach

Today we proceed to Belur- the quaint little town is set elegantly on the banks of river Yagachi, here we visit Chennakeshava Temple- The Magnificent shrine dedicated to Lord Vijayanarayan, one of the twenty four incarnations of Vishnu. Then we drive towards Halebid and visit Hoysaleswara Temple- a 12 century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening we arrive at Hassan. Today’s Sightseeing Chennakeshava Temple Hoysaleswara Temple Night Stay in Hassan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tea/ Coffee at Belur, Pakoda with Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack en route to Hassan

Today we visit Shravanabelagola to see statue of lord Bahubali (Gomteshwara). Later we proceed to Coorg – The Scotland of India. En route we visit Tibetan Monastery and Tibetan Market at Bylekuppe. Today’s Sightseeing Shravanabelagola Tibetan Monastery Tibetan Market Night Stay in Coorg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Coconut water at Hassan, Tea/Coffee & Onion Bonda (Pakoda) and one Dry Snack en route to Coorg, Momos at Tibetan market

Today we visit Dubare Elephant Camp, which is primarily an elephant-capturing and training camp of the forest department at the edge of Dubare forest. Experience White Water Rafting at Dubare Camp (Sub to operation). We then enjoy a walking tour of coffee plantation followed by a visit to Abbey waterfalls – nestled between coffee and spice plantations, the waterfall is a combination of many streams that come together and fall into a pool of water that flows and merge into River Kaveri, Raja’s seat – it offers a breath-taking view of towering hills, green valleys, studded with paddy fields. Today’s Sightseeing Dubare Elephant Camp White Water Rafting Walking tour of coffee plantation Abbey waterfalls Raja’s seat Night Stay in Coorg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Coconut Water at Dubare Elephant camp, Coffee at coffee plantation

Today we visit The Hanging Bridge at Cauvery Nisargdhama. Here we also visit Bird Park and spend some peaceful time. We then proceed to Mysore – known as The City of Palaces, is the second fastest growing city in Karnataka after Bangalore. We visit Brindavan Gardens – famous for its symmetric design and illuminate terrace gardens. Today’s Sightseeing The Hanging Bridge at Cauvery Nisargdhama Brindavan Gardens Night Stay in Mysore Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Pakoda with Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack en route to Mysore

Today we explore Mysore city, – a historical palace and the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty who ruled the Kingdom of Mysore, Mysore Zoo – one of the oldest and most famous zoos in India and home to a wide range of species, Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum – only museum in India that is dedicated to sand sculptures. Later we visit Nandi Bull Statue – more than 350 years old is one of the oldest icons in Mysore, Shri Chamundeshwari Temple – a 17th century temple dedicated to goddess Durga. We then witness the Mysore Palace illumination in the night (subject to operation). Today’s Sightseeing Mysore Palace Mysore Zoo Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum Nandi Bull Statue Shri Chamundeshwari Temple Night Stay in Mysore Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mysore Pak during city tour

Today we proceed to Banglore. Here we visit we visit HAL Aerospace Museum – a museum cum heritage centre exclusively meant for preserving the heritage of the aviation industry. It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge! Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Veena World tour. See you all! Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home. Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will leave the group after the scheduled program. The transfer charges to reach their respective airport/cruise/rail/bus terminal will be borne by the (J&L) guests. Tour concludes. Please note: Airline: On group tours, we generally fly with the airlines that are group-friendly. Group tours are based on economy class, if you wish to travel by Premium Economy / Business Class / First Class, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability. During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you to carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey. Transport: For transfers and sightseeing we use small cars / Tempo Travellers / Mini or big coaches depending on the respective tour group size. The seating arrangement in the coach is based on booking priority. Seat numbers 1 & 2 are reserved for Tour Managers and Tour Guides. Seat numbers 3 & 4 are reserved as Prime Seats which can be availed by paying an additional cost. In case of small cars there will be 4-6 guests in one car as per the capacity and guests occupy the seats on rotation basis. If you wish to utilise the vehicle solely for yourself or your family or you would like to upgrade the vehicle, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability. Sightseeing attractions: Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice. Sometimes due to rush or changes in the reservation system, entrance to the sightseeing attractions may be unavailable; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible or refund of the entry fee will be given. Hotels: The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Veena World’s guests in the past. Kindly check your respective hotels before booking your tour. Room Sharing: Sometimes, two single unfamiliar travellers (gender - alike) share a room, should read the instruction paper along with the terms & conditions and abide by the same. Meals: On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary. In case of early arrival or late departure due flight timings, guests will be provided an additional meal/s without any extra cost. In case of connecting flights, if the transit time exceeds beyond three hours, guests will be provided with a meal/meal coupon. Generally, meals are provided in the restaurants. On certain occasions, packed meals will be provided for the ease of itinerary operation/sightseeing. Breakfasts are generally Indian or Continental whereas, lunches and dinners are in the form of set menu and are Indian OR Indian along with a regional dish OR regional cuisine OR popular street food. At religious places due to restrictions, only vegetarian food will be served. At all other places, meals are a combination of Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian food items. Today’s Sightseeing HAL Aerospace Museum Breakfast & Lunch Tea/Coffee and two Dry Snacks en route to Bangalore