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Karnataka is as a tourist paradise. The herds of elephants, bison, gaur and langur roaming across Bandipur and Nagarahole,
the Yakshangana dancers bedecked with jewels and colorful costumes swinging vigorously, the turbulent leap of Sharavathi
at Jog falls, the myriad colored fountains of Brindavan, the ethereal glow of Mysore Palace splendidly lit up and the beaches
of Karwar which Tagore described as the best in the world are sights for Gods.The Sun setting behind a hundred hillocks at
Agumbe, the granite boulders and hill forts of Bellary and Chitradurga, the temples of Badami and Aihole scooped out of caves,
the monolithic Gomata colossus, tall and serene and the granite bull of Chamundi, the devastated ruins of Hampi, not to
mention the world's most exquisite Hoysala temples and the domes of Golgumbaz make this land a tourist paradise

BEST OF KARNATAKA
USD 799 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS

06 Nights/ 07 Days Goa/Bangalore/Mysore/ Belur /Halebid / Hampi /
Hospet / Aihole/ Pattadakal / Badami / Goa

DAY 01 GOA > BANGALORE > MYSORE

Morning transfer to airport for Bangalore flight. Assistance on arrival & transfer by surface transportation
directly to Mysore. On arrival check into Sandesh the Prince hotel. Balance day free. Overnight in hotel

DAY 02 A T MYSORE

After breakfast tour of Mysore. Visit the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. The palace is of harmonious
syntheses of hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures
which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery; drive upto Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and for
a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. Afternoon free. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 03 MYSORE > BELUR > HALEBID > MYSORE

After breakfastfull day excursion to Belur and Halebid. The Chenna Kesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago
is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are
master pieces of Hindu art. On the way also visit Sravanbelgola. At Sravanbelgola, hewn out of a single rock
and visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara which is bathed with milk and
honey once every 12 years. Return to Mysore hotel for overnight.

DAY 04 MYSORE > HAMPI > HOSPET

Morning after breakfast drive to Hospet. On arrival check into hotel. Later visit Hampi. The once beautiful
capital city of Vijayanagar Empire - greater than Rome, had palaces, temples & sculptures, spread all over. The
city was razed to the ground by the Sultanates of South in 1565. Some of the interesting ruins remaining are the
Virupaksha, Vittala and Hazara Rama temples huge Ganesha and Narasimha images, the elephant stables,
the Queen's Bath, carvings on the Ramachandra temple & Lotus Mahal. Return to hotel for overnight.

DAY 05 HOSPET > AIHOLE > PATTADAKAL > BADAMI

After breakfast drive to Badami stopping at Aihole & Pattadakal on the way. Aihole is the cradle of stone temple
architecture of the southern Dravida School. The oldest temple, Lad Khan goes back to the 5th century A.D.
There are 70 temples in this group. The Durga temple is noted for its sculptures. The Meguti temple is built of 630
small stone blocks. The Ravanaphadi Cave has some beautiful carvings. Pattadakal, referred to as Petrigal, reached
its pinnacle of glory under the Chalukya kings from 7th to 9th centuries. The oldest in this group is the Sangham -
eswaraTemple. The Mallikarjuna Temple has pillars depicting life of Krishna. Virupaksha temple has sculptures
and panel scenes from the epics, the Ramayana & Mahabharata. The Papanatha Temple has impressive
carvings on pillars and ceiling. On arrival check into hotel for overnight.

DAY 06 BADAMI

After Breakfast, tour of Badami. Badami also known as Vatapi is rich with Hindu and Jain temples carved out
of sand stone hills. The carved temples date back to the 6th century. Of these, three are Hindu and one Jain.
Sculptured out of solid rock they are adorned with carvings. The Fort, on top of a hill encloses large granaries,
treasury & a watch tower. The Malegitti Shivalaya temple set on the summit of a hill is built of stones
without mortar. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 07 BADAMI > GOA

After breakfast time at leisure. Later in time transfer by surface transport to Goa. Drop at airport/station

END OF OUR SERVICES

USD 799 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS #SINGLE SUPPLEMENT USD 499

USD RATES APPLICABLE TO FOREIGNER'S AND NON RESIDENT INDIANS

October thru April

Include

Accommodation in airconditioned standard rooms,on twin sharing basis with daily breakfast at all places

All surface, including arrival /departure transfers, at all places mentioned in itinerary using non aircon transportation

Sightseeing & Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary using non aircon transportation

Services of local English speaking guide at all places of visit, inclusive of monument entrance fees

All presently applicable Taxes

EXTRAAIRFARE : GOA-BANGALORE @ USD 130 PER PERSON
COST VALIDITY - September 2008

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