Best of Karnataka with Goa

Once you arrive at the Bangalore airport, you will meet an IHPL representative who will assist you in transferring to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities, such as interacting with the locals, exploring the surroundings on foot, relishing the local delicacies, visiting the famous markets, etc. Overnight stay in Bangalore.

After breakfast on the second day, begin sightseeing. Visit the city's major tourist attractions, including Vidhana Soudha, Nandi Temple, Lal Bagh Botanical Garden etc. Overnight in Bangalore.

On the 3^rd day of the tour, after breakfast, drive to Mysore. On the way, visit Srirangapatna, the capital of Tipu Sultan, to explore its famous attractions, including the Srirangapatna Fort and Dariya Daulat Bagh. When you reach Mysore, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities, such as interacting with the locals, exploring the surroundings on foot, etc. Stay overnight.

The following day, after breakfast, hit the road to Madikeri, also known as Mercara, a beautiful hill town in Karnataka. After reaching your destination, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. Later, get ready to visit Madikeri Fort – erected by Mudduraja in the second half of the 17th century, Abbey Falls (Abbi Falls or Abbe Falls), and Nisargadhama – an island in River Kaveri, which is often visited as a picnic spot. Overnight stay.

On day 5, after breakfast, begin driving to Hassan. On arrival, check in to your hotel and take a rest. The evening is free for leisure activities- explore the surroundings on foot or visit the famous Jain and Hindu temples. Overnight in Hassan

After breakfast, leave for a day trip to Shravanabelagola, one of the most well-known religious sites of Jain devotees. There, you can see a 57-foot-tall monolithic statue of Bhagwan Gommateshvara Bahubali, who is considered the protector of Shravanabelagola. It is here that King Chandragupta died in 298 BC after he had become a Jain monk. Return to Hassan for an overnight stay.

On the 7^th day of the tour, hit the road to Hospet, a small but beautiful town. On reaching, check-in your hotel. Post lunch, the day is free. Explore its picturesque beauty, relish the local delicacy, or interact with the locals. Stay overnight.

On Day 8^th of the tour, the group visited the Belur and Halebid temples, which are proposed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The temples, constructed in the 12th century, are famous for their South Indian architecture. They contain carvings from Puranas and Upanishads and characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The group returned to Hospet for an overnight stay.

In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, which was once the royal capital of the Chalukyas. On the way, halt at Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole is a beautiful temple complex constructed by the rulers of the Chalukya Dynasty. Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with around 10 temples that exhibit a mix of Indian architectural styles. On arrival at Badami, check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the surroundings on foot or relax. Stay overnight.

Day 10, post breakfast, is scheduled for sightseeing in Badami, where you cover attractions such as Rock-Cut cave temples – carved between the 6^th and 8^th centuries, Badami Fort – erected by King Pulakeshi II during the 5th century, Tipu's Fort – erected by Tipu Sultan during the 18^th century and Bhutanatha Temples - a temple complex constructed between the 7^th and 11^th centuries with sandstone shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Stay overnight.

Today, post breakfast, begin driving towards Goa. En-route visit Belgaum. It features some splendid tourist attractions, such as Kamal Basati- a Jain temple located within Belgaum Fort; Jama Masjid – a beautiful mosque, The Kapileshwar Temple – consisting of Shiv Murt, Ganesha Temple, Guru Datt Mandir, Shri Sai Mandir as well as Navagraha temple. The last visit was to the Ananthashayana temple, erected by King Krishnadeva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire. On arriving in Goa, complete the check-in formalities at your pre-booked hotel. If time and energy permit, you can take a leisure walk at the beach or shop at the flea markets. You can also visit the beach shacks or popular nightclubs to get a feel of Goa's rocking nightlife. Stay overnight.

Days 12, 13, and 14 in Goa will be action-packed. Enjoy fun activities such as a leisure walk, sunbathing, and swimming at famous beaches like Baga, Calangute, Vagator, Dona Paula, Anjuna, etc. If you love adventure, you can try parasailing, banana rides, jet skiing, water scooters, windsurfing, etc. The Portuguese churches of Goa, including St Francis Xavier Church, Church of St Cajetan, Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, etc., are prime attractions. Be sure to visit Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort, and Mangueshi (Mangeshi) Temple. If you love wildlife, explore the wildlife around Goa by visiting Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary or Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Overall, from 12 to 14 days, you will get the best of Goa and cover each aspect of its tourism.

After breakfast, drive to the airport to board a flight from Goa Airport. From here, board the flight for your onward destination.