9 Day Best of Karnataka and Goa

• Day 01 Reach Bangalore

  - Reach Bangalore on your own and check-in at hotel at least by 02:00 PM.
  - Orientation meeting at hotel. The tour manager will meet you at hotel.
  - 03:00 PM, proceed for thesightseeing(Visit Vidhan Sabha, Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, etc)
  - Evening start crawling the famous pubs of Bangalore (we crawl 3-4 pubs), play drink games and enjoy music. One shotin every pub will be included and the dinner (included) will be provided in the last one.
  - Night in Bangalore

  Bangalore - Bangalore is also called the "Pensioner's Paradise" and the "Garden City of India" which is a metropolitan city of India with large population and most amazing places to see. Bangalore is also known as Silicon Valley of India. It is located in the state of Karnataka and is also known as hub of the IT industry. There are various places in Bangalore that are worth visiting which includes temples, museums, gardens, palaces etc.Bangalore is famous for its information technology sector. It is also the cosmopolitan city in the country. it has plenty of things to share with the tourists coming from other countries.

  Bangalore Palace- An open patio offers rooms for concerts, exhibits and cultural events. Special features within the palace structure include exquisite carvings, paintings and portraits of the Viceroys, Maharajas and other renowned individuals. Inside the palace complex you will find an amusement park called as Fun World. The Royal Architectural Masterpiece, decorates turreted parapets, battlements, defended towers and archesmodelled on Windsor Castle in England.

  Lalbagh- Lalbagh in Bangalore is a renowned botanical garden (Bengaluru). A diversity of plants and wildlife are housed in this garden. There are numerous bird species, such as Myna, Common Egret, Parakeets and Pond Heron, etc.

• Day 02 Bangalore - Hospet (327Kms/ 6-7 hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Hospet
  - Lunch break en-route (Not included)
  - Check-in at hotel
  - No sightseeing because of the long drive
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)
  - Night in Hospet

  Hospet- Hospet is the largest town of the Bellary district in central Karnataka, formally known as Hosapete. This town is along the river Tungabhadra only 12 kilometres from Hampi. Krishna Deva Raya, one of Vihayanagara's most famous monarchs, founded the town in the year 1520.

• Day 03 Hospet- Hampi- Badami (150 Kms/ 4 hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Badami via visiting Hampi en-route
  - Visit Lotus Mahal (Chitragani Mahal) and Elephant stables
  - Lunch break (Not included)
  - Check-in at hotel.
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)
  - Night in Badami

  Hampi- Hampi was the capital of the splendid capital of the powerful Vijayanagara Empire amid the beautiful bouldered terrain along the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Established by Harihara and Bukka in 1336, the city was pillaged in 1565, for six months before it was abandoned, by the Muslim kings of the Deccan.Now a desolate city is the former great city of victory. The remains of these ancient structures, however, resisted the devastations of time and man and nevertheless remind us of the majesty of a period that passed away.

  Lotus Mahal - Without visiting Lotus Mahal a tour to Hampi is incomplete. It is a beautiful palace constructed with an architectural character that seems like a construction by its lotus. In the Zenana Enclosure, a separated region which is utilised by Vijayanagara's real ladies, this beautiful structure is situated.The Lotus Mahal is otherwise known as the Kamal Mahal. The major attraction of the palace is its magnificent and unequivocal design. This is one of just a few amazing buildings in Hampi that was not damaged or destroyed during the attack on the town.

  Elephant Stable - The Elephant Stable at Hampi is an imposing building used for the protection of the Vijayanagara royal elephants. In the area just outside Zenana Enclosure is the elephant stable. The Mughal antique on Hampi resulted to the demise of the Vidjayanagara Empire in 1565 AC. This is among relatively few structures that had not suffered major damage. The old stable is still now a key attraction for tourists.

• Day 04 Badami

  - Breakfast
  - Full-day sightseeing of Badami
  - Visit Aihole, Pattadakal and Ancient cave temples of Badami
  - Lunch break (Not included)
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)
  - Night in Badami

  Badami -Badami has a significant part in Karnataka's historical history 23 Km from Pattadakal. The entrance of a valley between two Rocky Mountains lies picturesquely in Badami. Badami's magnificent sculptures and sandstone cliffs give rise to numerous stories from the past. It is only one step away from four rock-covered groves ornamented with old carved pillars and bracket figures, made out of red sandstone. The cellars overlook the lake of Agastya Theertha, with a collection of BhutanathaTemples on its shores.

  Ailohle Pattadakal -The cities of Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami are for anyone interested in art and architecture. Situated amid tough outcrops, the cities of Aihole, Pattadakkal and Badami, which dominated Central and Southern India between the 5th and 12th centuries, were built by the Halukya dynasty. Each has several magnificent rock-cut temples representing diverse colourful Indian mythology stories and chronicles ancient civilization's architectural splendour.

• Day 05 Badami-Hubli-Dandeli (175 Kms/ 4-5 hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Dandeli via visiting Hubli
  - Visit Chitradurga Fort in Hubli
  - Check-in at hotel.
  - You may have lunch at hotel if reach by lunch time.
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)
  - Night in Dandeli

  Hubli- Hubli is Karnataka's second biggest town and the city of Dharwad is the agglomeration town with the largest urban zone in Bangalore. Hubli is North Karnataka's capital and one of the fastest developing towns.Hubli was known in the ancient times as Rayara Hubli and Purballi. In Ancient Hubli there existed the Temple of Bhavani Sankara and the Jaina vasti. The main farmed and exported cotton, iron and salt-peter were Hubli. The city prospered as a commercial area during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire. Hubli was afterwards the ruler of the Mughals in the 17th century, and later Rayara Hubli was adopted by Savanur Nawabs and an expansion was built called Majidpura.

  The Chitradurga Fort is the first and most important structure in the minds of tourists simply stating the name of the region. It is classed as "Giridurga," i.e., a Hill Fort, this powerful stronghold with 7 concentric walls. This seven-pinnacle hill is known as the "Chinmuladri" which has seven rows around a central hill named 'toppada kola,' which is on the eastern and northeastern slopes on hill Hidimbeshwara and on the western side, on the south side is the Kahalebatheri and on the southern side are the Lal-Bathheri and the Nallikayisiddappa.

• Day 06 Dandeli

  - Breakfast
  - Morning enjoy Whitewater Rafting in Dandeli
  - Afternoon an open jeep Jungle safari at Dandeli wildlife sanctuary
  - Lunch& Dinnerat resort (Included)
  - Evening enjoy fire camp.
  - Night in Dandeli

  This day is dedicated for jungle activities. Morning we go for a thrilling Whitewater rafting and in the afternoon for a Jungle safari on an open jeep.

  Dandeli - In the West Indian state of Karnataka, Dandeli is a town. Dandeli's wildlife sanctuary is home to creatures such as black spruce, monkeys, elephants and many types of birds with its pathways and deep woods. At the entrance of the calestone Kavala Caves lies a temple noted for its stalagmites. The Kali Tiger Reserve is situated west of the grounds, Anshi National Park.Dandeli is a wonderful town huddled among the endless mountains of Western Ghats. Dandeli, which has long been recognised across the country for the rich teakwoods, has also drawn many large businesses into its rich natural resources – the forest, the river and the fertile soil – in the decades before and after independence. Today, the picturesque city is a renowned tourist resort. People pick Dandeli for a real experience in the natural lap.
  This region was named part of Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve in 2006, measuring 339,87 square kms (83,980 hectares). On 4 June 2015, under the Elephant project, the state government of Karnataka formally informed the Dandeli Elephant Reserve.
  The elephant reserve covers a surface area of 2.321 km2 comprising 475 km2. Dandeli, which was designated in 2002, is the second reserve of elephant after Mysuru. Some 200 kinds of birds are known as the huge hornbill and the Malabar Pie Hornbill. One of the biggest bird species is known as Dandeli.

  Whitewater Rafting - King of water sports, Whitewater rafting is for those who love to run the currents of the river. Whistling Woodzs offers very high quality and robust rafts which meet all your safety requirements while enjoying the experience. Our qualified, authorised and controlled rafters will be able to explain the shades of rafting, the hold on to huge speeds, the necessity of a safety jacket and the strength of a robust helmet. So, as you start your adventure which extends across undulating terrain and exciting rapids up to 12 km, you will frequently miss a breath of heart and shrike when you can't contain your delight.
  
  While you are on the raft there is no moment of quiet so that you drink not just the water but also the delight. Once your ride starts, you may traverse the whole distance for more than an hour. Remember to click on Instagram-worthy images, take awesome videos, enjoy the fun-filled experience. Remember, very few individuals would have had Whitewater rafting, therefore you had a lot to gloat about it!

  Whitewater Rafting timings: Morning: 8:00AM – 10:30AM
  Distance Covered: 9kms
  Total Duration: 2.5hours
  Assembly point: Restaurant

  Please note- if in case Whitewater rafting is not possible due to high water level in river, we shall do some other activity like, Jungle trekking, Bird watching or Boating.

  Wildlife sanctuary: This region was named part of Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve in 2006, measuring 339,87 square kms (83,980 hectares). On 4 June 2015, under the Elephant project, the state government of Karnataka formally informed the Dandeli Elephant Reserve.

  The elephant reserve covers a surface area of 2.321 km2 comprising 475 km2. Dandeli, which was designated in 2002, is the second reserve of elephant after Mysuru. Some 200 kinds of birds are known as the huge hornbill and the Malabar Pie Hornbill. One of the biggest bird species is known as Dandeli

  Open Jeep Jungle safari timings: Afternoon: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  Afternoon reporting time for safari: 03:30 PM

• Day 07 Dandeli- Goa (110 Kms/ 2-3 hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Goa.
  - Lunch break (Not included)
  - Check in at hotel
  - Afternoon proceed for a half-day city tour of North Goa
  - Visit Panjim and old Goa churches
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)
  - Night in Goa

  In 1961, Goa was emancipated from Portuguese control as a small, green land on the western coast of India, India's 25th state of the Union. The territory of Union of Goa, Daman & Diu was created as a distinct state till 30 May 1987. Goa has an area of 3702 km2 and includes two income areas of the Nord Goa and South Goa districts. In the northern Terekhol River it is defined by Goan State Boundaries, in the east and south it divides from that of the Maharashtra, in the east and the west from the Arabian Sea. Goa is located at 594 km from the west coast of India (by route) from Mumbai town.
  
  Goa is one of the top choices for the beach lovers. Thousands of tourists visit Goa every year from all over the world for its beaches. Goa is also famous among the nightlife lovers.
  
  In comparison with other Indian states Goa is not very populous, but is one of India's most visited sites in terms of tourist footfall. Goa is mostly renowned for beaches, as it has over 30 beaches, but is also one of the most popular tourist sites in India, thanks to its architecture and culture.It is also the greatest party location for seafood enthusiasts. It will certainly not disappoint the water sports fan.

• Day 08 Goa

  - Breakfast
  - Goa bicycle tour
  - Lunch break (Not included)
  - Afternoon free to explore Goa on own
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)
  - Night in Goa

  Highlights of Bicycle tour
  500 years old story of Panjim
  The Latin Quarter which is a UNESCO World heritage walk site
  Goan Bakeries & Cafes
  The growing wave of Street Art in Panjim
  Alleyways which will give you serious gardening goals
  
  Interesting for:
  History enthusiasts, Instagrammers, Exploring Goa beyond its beaches
  
  Distance Covered: 9kms
  Total Duration: 2.5hours
  Starting time: 6:30 AM
  

• Day 09 Goa - Tour End

  Tour ends after breakfast at hotel.

  Tour Ends

Guaranteed Departure Dates :

Cost Includes

• 08 nights’ accommodation on double sharing basis at hotels mentioned.
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner.
• All meals during the stay in Dandeli
• All land transfers using AC vehicle.
• Entry fees, monuments fees, Parking fee, road taxes, village visits and local sightseeing as per programme
• Pub-hopping in Bangalore (Including dinner)
• Whitewater Rafting in Dandeli
• Open jeep Jungle safari in Dandeli
• Bicycle tour in Goa
• Services of accompanying English-speaking escort.
• GST

Not Included

• Any Camera/Video Camera Fees
• Any Insurance
• Any Airfares / train fares
• Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, snacks or refreshment, room service orders, mini bar usage, conveyance, porterage etc apart from those clearly mentioned above.
• Any other expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances
• Any change / new tax imposed by the Government
• Supplement charges charged by hotel during Christmas, New Year’s period, festival time, if any
• Any other services not mentioned in the "package include" section

Other Important Information

• Mobile phone service is available in the region for selective networks only. It may not be active at all destinations.
• In India there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• General hotel Check in / Checkout time: 12 noon
• Prices are subject to change with any increase in the tariff, fuel prices, forest fees, amendment in Government taxes etc.
• Supplement charges charged by hotel during Christmas, New Year’s period, festival time, if any
• Itinerary is subject to last minute change due to local strikes etc

Following documents would be require in order to process the Inner line permit (ILP) for Indian Nationals visiting Nagaland:

1. Copy of photo ID card such as Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport and Voter ID Card etc. of each person with address mentioned in it. (Pan Card not accepted).
2. Recent coloured passport sized photograph.

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