Day BY Day
Day 1
Arrive Bangalore International AirportUpon arrival you will be welcomed by our representative & transferred to hotel. Bangalore - India's "garden city" is a delightful mix of the traditional and modern. Housing many fascinating legacies of richly carved temples, imposing mosques and trappings of a royal past. Bangalore today is a major industrial and commercial center and, is also well known for being the "Silicon Valley" of India because of the concentration of major IT companies here. Overnight stay at Bangalore.
Day 2
Tour BangaloreAfter breakfast embark on city tour of Bangalore, visit the Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery - one of the oldest in the country, established in 1886, which is endowed with relics from prehistoric Mohenjodaro period. Then drive past the Vidhana Soudha, the High Court and the Nandi Bull Temple. Overnight stay at Bangalore
Day 3
Drive Bangalore - Hospet (6 to 7 hrs)Today we drive to Hampi - was the capital city of the powerful south Indian Vijayanagar Empire who ruled the south India during 14th to 16th century AD. The ruins of Hampi, as it is known today, is a vast open museum. There were opulent palaces, marvellous temples massive fortifications, baths, markets, aquaducts, pavilions, stables for royal elephants, and elegantly carved pillars. On arrival check in. Overnight at Hospet.
Day 4
Tour HampiAfter breakfast visit to Hampi ruins - was the capital city of the powerful South Indian Vijayanagar Empire. The ruins of these historical monuments have stood the ravages of man and time and still evoke memories of the grandeur of a bygone era. The city is such that the pupil of the eye has never seen a place like it. There were opulent palaces, marvellous temples, massive fortifications, baths, markets, aquaducts, pavilions, stables for royal elephants, and elegantly carved pillars. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at Hospet.
Day 5
Drive Hospet - Hassan (6 hrs)This morning drive to Hassan - an ideal base to explore these historical sites. The region of Hassan had been under the control the Hoysalas from 11th to 13th century AD. It was during this period that the great temples of Belur and Halebid were constructed. Hassan was also greatly influenced by Jainism. It became a well-known centre of Jain literature. This busy little town has a pleasant climate throughout the year.
Enroute tour of Belur - a star shaped temple with hand lathe-turned filigreed pillars and sculptures will take your breath away. It is the only Hoysala temple still in active worship. Friezes of charging elephants, each different from the other, mythological figures, military scenes, dancers and musicians, and elaborate decorative motifs charge the imagination. Later visit Halebeedu (Halebid) - 17 kms away the ancient capital of the Hoysalas, the temple perched on a star shaped base amidst lawns. Its walls are richly carved with an endless variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylised animals, birds, and friezes depicting the life of the Hoysala kings. Overnight stay at Hassan.
Day 6
Drive Hassan - Mysore (3 hrs)After breakfast we drive to Mysore - the Sandalwood City. It is preserved to this day with its magnificent palaces, beautiful laid out gardens, imposing buildings and many ancient temples. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Time for leisure. Overnight stay at Mysore.
Day 7
Tour MysoreToday after breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Mysore. Upon a hill overlooking the city is the temple to Chamundeswari, its patron goddess. The major tourist attraction is the "Mysore Palace", the beautiful profile of this walled Indo-Saracenic Palace, the seat of the Maharajas of Mysore, graces the city skyline, rebuilt in 1912. The Mysore Arts and Crafts Centre is famous for its fine craftsmanship in wood, ivory, sandalwood and silk. The tour also includes a visit to the Zoological Gardens and the St. Philomena's church, one of the largest churches in the country, built in the Victorian Gothic style. Overnight at Mysore.
Day 8
DepartureBid farewell. Today we transfer to Bangalore International airport for your onward flight.
