Karnataka With Wildlife & Beach In Goa - PI-0256
Stretching from the evergreen forests of Western ghats to the scrub jungle of plains, this trip takes you across the picturesque state of Karnataka. The forest reserves of the state are then followed by the relaxing sandy beaches of Goa where you can unwind in the tranquil setting of calm beaches and beautiful resorts.
Day 1: Hyderabad
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - Thursday, November 28, 2024
Arrive at Hyderabad international airport by our airport representative and transfer to hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Hyderabad - Bidar - Gulbarga
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Saturday, November 30, 2024
Morning after breakfast in hotel, leave for Gulbarga (250 Kms - 05/06 Hours drive), en route stopover at Bidar to visit the 15th century
Bidar Fort and the Bahmani tombs. Arrive Gulbarga, and check in to hotel and later visit the remarkable 15th century Jama Masjid. Evening return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Gulbarga - Bijapur
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Sunday, December 1, 2024
Morning after breakfast in hotel leave for Bijapur 160 Kms 3-4 Hours drive. Check into the hotel later leave for a tour of Bijapur visit, Mohammad Adil Shah built Bijapur during the 17th century. Visit the
Gol Gumbaz or the round dome. This structure has the largest dome unsupported by pillars to be found in India and the second largest in the world. Later visit
Ibrahim Roza, a beautiful tomb built by Adil Shah II for his queen, evening return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: Bijapur - Badami
Sunday, December 1, 2024 - Monday, December 2, 2024
Morning after breakfast in hotel leave for the early 6th century temples of Badami (132kms/3 hrs) en-route visit Aihole as the "cradle of Indian architecture", Aihole has over 100 temples scattered around the village. Arrive and check in to hotel. Later, a visit of Badamai to the rock cut caves, the Mahakuteshwara Temple and the Northern Fort. Overnight at Badami Court.
Day 6: Badami - Pattadakal - Hospet
Monday, December 2, 2024 - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Morning after breakfast in hotel The capital of the early Chaulkyas, Badami is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. Badami is famous for it's four cave temples. Leave for Hospet (160 kms/6hrs) and en-route stop at Pattadakal situated on the bank of the Malarapbha river and has ten major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. Overnight at Hospet.
Day 7: Hospet - Hampi - Hospet
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
After breakfast in hotel, A base to take a tour of Hampi or Vijayanagara (1 hrs drive) one of the largest empires in the history of India- in ruins. Explore the ruined kingdom and visit
Vithala Temple Complex,
Virupaksha Temple,
Mustard Ganesh,
Hazara Rama Temple,
Lotus Palace,
The Queen s Bath and
The Queen s Bath and later return back to Hospet for overnight stay.
Day 8: Hospet - Dandeli
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - Thursday, December 5, 2024
After breakfast drive to Dendeli.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9: Dandeli
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Friday, December 6, 2024
Morning and evening jungle excursion to the park. Overnight at the Jungle Lodge.
Day 10: Dandeli - Goa
Friday, December 6, 2024 - Saturday, December 7, 2024
After breakfast drive to Goa approx 125 Kms 3 Hours Drive. On arrival check in to Hotel. Goa-s beaches are its crowning glory. In reality the coasting is one long, palm - fringed delight, the powdery sands - usually silver, occasionally dusted golden - only interrupted from time to time by inlets, estuaries or headlands. Whether secluded and peaceful or broad and lively, they exist for all to enjoy and for none are private. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Goa
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Full day free to relax on the Beach in Goa.
Day 12: Goa
Sunday, December 8, 2024 - Monday, December 9, 2024
Full day free to relax on the Beach in Goa.
Day 13: Goa - Mumbai
Monday, December 9, 2024 - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
On time assistance transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai domestic airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14: Mumbai
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - Wednesday, December 11, 2024
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour around Mumbai. Visit attractions like the
Gateway of India,
Elephanta caves, Marine Drive and the
Prince Wales Museum. In the evening, transfer to the airport for onward destination.
