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Hoysala Temples Package – Belur and Halebid (02 Nights 03 Days)

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Bangalore – Belur – Hiremagalur – Sringeri – Kigga – Hariharapur – Shakatapuram – Halebid – Belavadi – Bangalore PACKAGE ITINERARY Day 1 – BANGALORE – BELUR – HIREMAGALUR – SRINGERI On arrival at Bangalore airport/railway station early in the morning, meet our representative who will take you to Sringeri by road. On the way, we will stop at Belur to visit its famous ancient temple. Afterwards, we will head to Hiremagalur located near Chikmagalur district. Here, we will visit the popular Kodandarama Temple. After offering prayers at the Kodandarama Temple, we will continue our drive to Sringeri. On reaching, check in at the pre-booked hotel and rest for some time. Thereafter, we will leave to visit Vidyashankara Temple and Sri Sharada Temple. Sringeri is a famous town located in Karnataka state in India. It is known for its temple Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada Peetam that is one of the four Hindu Advaita mutts established by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Belur is a town that lies in Karnataka state and is acknowledged for its Chennakeshava temple. The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur is one of the supreme examples of Hoysala architecture. The Chennakesava Temple (Vishnu) as the centre piece encircled by the Kappe Chennigraya temple built by queen of king Vishnuvardhana, Shantaladevi, is one of the major attraction of Chennakeshava temple complex. Hiremagalur is another popular town of Karnataka famous for its Kodandarama Temple that portrays Rama, his consort Sita, and brother Lakshmana, as they would have appeared as per a Hindu wedding procession, with Sita to the right of Rama. Day 2 – SRINGERI – KIGGA – HARIHARAPUR – SHAKATAPURAM – SRINGERI In the morning after breakfast, we will leave to visit the famous temples around Sringeri. We will start our day tour with a visit to Kigga. Situated around 9 km from Sringeri, Kigga is a small village that is known for its Rishya Shringeshwara temple (Rishya Shringa). After offering prayers in Rishya Shringa temple, we will head towards Hariharapura, a pilgrimage center nestled in the Koppa Taluk. The Adi Shankaracharya Sharada Lakshmi Narasimha Peeta, a Mutt of Goddess Sharadamba located on the banks of Tunga River is the major attraction of Hariharapura. Thereafter, we will proceed to Shakatapuram, a divine place lies on the banks of Tunga River. Here, we will visit a 600 year old mutt known by name Shri Vidya Peetam. Later, we will retun back to our hotel in Sringeri for a comfortable overnight stay. Day 3 – SRINGERI – HALEBID – BELAVADI – BANGALORE On the last day after breakfast in the morning, we will check out from our hotel in Sringeri and drive to Bangalore. On the way, we will stop to visit the wonderful Hoysala architecture at the temples of Halebid and Belavadi. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Bangalore. On arrival, get direct transfer to Bangalore airport/ railway station to catch flight or train for onward journey.

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Golden Triangle of Karnataka with Temples of Tamilnadu (10 Nights 11 Days)

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Bangalore – Bennarghatta – Mysore – Ranganathittu – Nagarhole – Bandipur – Ooty – Coimbatore PACKAGE Day 1 – ARRIVE BANGALORE On arrival at Bangalore airport/railway station, meet our tour representative who will be there for your welcome and smooth transfer to pre-booked hotel in the city. Check in at the hotel and rest for some time. The rest of the day is free at leisure. During your free time, you can either stay back in the hotel and take pleasure of the modern amenities of the hotel or go out to explore the city in your own way. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel in Bangalore. Day 2 – BANGALORE SIGHTSEEING In the morning after, we will embark on the sightseeing tour of Bangalore and visit some of its major tourist attractions such as Lal Bagh also known as Lalbagh is a well known botanical garden in southern Bangalore that was initially commissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, and later finished by his son Tipu Sultan. Afterwards, we will head to Cubbon Park, another interesting park in the city famous abundant flora and fauna plantations. Thereafter, we will head towards Vidhana Soudha, an imposing building constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles. Further, we will be visiting Bangalore Palace, a beautiful palace owned by Mysore royal family and Tipu Sultan’s Palace, an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan. Lastly, we will be visiting the Bull Temple and St. Patrick’s Church before returning back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay. Day 3 – BANGALORE – MYSORE (140 KM / 03 HRS) Today after breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Bangalore and head towards Mysore by road, which is about 3 hour drive. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and rest for some time. Afterwards, we will leave for a day tour of Mysore wherein we will be covering the famous tourist places of the city. We will start our day tour with a visit to the Brindavan Gardens, a beautiful garden located in the state of Karnataka in India adjoining the Krishnarajasagara dam which is built across the river Kaveri. Thereafter, we will head towards Mysore Palace, an official residence and seat of the Wodeyars — the Maharajas of Mysore. The palace houses two durbar halls and incorporates a mesmerizing and gigantic array of courtyards, buildings and gardens. Afterwards, we will explore the natural beauty of Chamundi Hills and spend some quality time around the Mysore Lake. We will also visit the Zoo and St. Philomena’s Church before heading back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay. Day 4 – MYSORE – OOTY (180 KM / 04 HRS) After breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Mysore and drive to Ooty, which will take about 4 hours to reach. On arrival, check in at the already booked hotel and get ready to leave for the local sightseeing tour of Ooty. We will be visiting some of the popular tourist destinations of the city like the Ooty Lake, one of the major attractions of the city. One can enjoy boating in the lake and have a wonderful experience. Afterwards, we will visit the Botanical Garden and Rose garden that are another major tourist spots of Ooty grabbing attention of ample of tourists from around the world. Later, we will return back to the hotel for a comfy overnight stay. Day 5 – OOTY SIGHTSEEING We will have breakfast in the hotel today and afterwards, leave to pay a visit to the rest left attractions of Ooty and have a lifetime experience. We will start our today’s day tour with a visit to the Dodabetta Peak, is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills located at a height of about 2,637 metres. Afterwards, we will head towards Lamb’s Rock, a famous spot on the slopes of the Nilgiri Hills offering the stunning views of Coimbatore plains, tea and coffee estates. Further, we will visit the Government Museum of Ooty. It has items of tribal objects, districts ecological details and representative sculptural arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu state of India. Later return back to the hotel for a soothing overnight stay. Day 6 – OOTY – SALEM, 240 KM / 5 HRS In the morning after breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Ooty and drive to Salem, which is about 5 hour journey. On the way, we will stop to pay a visit to the temple of Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple Tank. It is a historic temple that features wonderful stone carvings of the Yali (mythological dragon), depicted with an actual stone ball inside its mouth. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Salem. On reaching, check in at to the already booked hotel and get ready to leave to visit the popular Steel and textiles factory of Salem and witness its industrial development. Afterwards, we will come back to the hotel for a stress free overnight stay. Day 7 – SALEM – TIRUVANNAMALAI, 170 KM / 5 HRS After breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Salem and drive to Tiruvannamalai. On arrival, check in at the already booked hotel and get freshen up to take Tiruvannamala temple tour. In the evening, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay. Day 8 – TIRUVANNAMALI – CHENNAI (200 KM / 05 HRS DRIVE) After breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Tiruvannamala and leave by road for Chennai, which is about 5 hour journey. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and rest for some time. Thereafter, freshen up and leave to visit St.George Fort, the first English fortress in India, founded in 1644 at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city of Chennai. Afterwards, we

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Karnataka Golf Tour (06 Nights 07 Days)

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Bangalore – Mysore – Madikeri – Coorg PACKAGE ITINERARY Day 1 – BANGALORE On arrival at Bangalore airport, meet our tour representative who will be there for your warm welcome and thereafter to transfer you to your already booked hotel in Bangalore. Check in at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing overnight stay. Bangalore, the IT hub of India, is a well developed city that offer a complete comfort expected by the tourists. Right from its major attractions, shopping centres, night life to amazing dining spots, the city never fails to impress travellers and rule over their heart. Day 2 – BANGALORE Today we will start our day a bit early in the morning to reach Karnataka Golf Association Course at 06.30AM to enjoy Golf. After playing golf for some time, we will return back to the hotel around 10AM for breakfast. Thereafter, we will leave for sightseeing tour of Bangalore city and cover some of its major tourist attractions including Lal Bagh, Tipu’s summer Palace, the Botanical Gardens and the Bull Temple. Later in the evening, we will head towards Arts & Crafts Centre Emporium for shopping. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel in Bangalore. Day 3 – BANGALORE / MYSORE Again, we will wake up early to reach Karnataka Golf Association Course at 06.30AM and have another amazing golf session with other group members. Afterwards, return back to the hotel at around 10 AM for morning breakfast. Thereafter, we will check out from the hotel in Bangalore and drive to Mysore. On the way, we will stop at Srirangapatna to visit Tippu’s Summer Palace, Ranganatha Temple, etc. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to our final destination i.e. Mysore. On reaching, check in at the pre-booked hotel and rest for some time. Later in the evening, we will be visiting Brindavan Gardens. After exploring the beautiful garden, we will return back to the hotel for a comfortable night stay. Mysore or Mysuru is a popular city located in Karnataka state in India and labelled as the City of Palaces. It offers a perfect blend of ancient architecture and rich culture heritage that attract travellers from around the world. Day 4 – MYSORE We will start our day with a golf session at Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Golf Club in Mysore. For this, we need to reach the Golf Club at 6:30AM. After enjoying Golf, we will be back to the hotel for breakfast. The day is fixed for the local sightseeing tour of Mysore city. In our day tour, we will be leaving to visit the famous Maharaja Palace, Chamundi Hill and Jaganmohana Art Gallery. The evening is free at leisure to explore the real natural beauty of the place. Later, be back to the hotel for a stress free overnight stay. Day 5 – MYSORE / MADIKERI – COORG Today reach Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Golf Club to 6:30AM to enjoy your favourite sport and have a good start of your new day. Afterwards, return back to the hotel for breakfast. After having breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Mysore and drive to Coorg. On the way, we will stop at Madikeri, which is about 125 kms away from Mysore to explore the beautiful hill station. It is also known as Scotland of India. After spending some quality time here, we will embark on our journey to Coorg, our final destination for the day. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and relax. Later in the evening, we will be visiting the Onkareshwara Temple and Raja Seat. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel in Coorg. Coorg, prevalently known as Scotland of India, is a beautiful place to have a break from the daily routine and spend some quality time right in the lap of the nature. It is listed among the most visited places in Karnataka state of India because of its spectacular tourist destinations. Day 6 – COORG The day is free to explore the jewels of Coorg by own as per your preferences. Some of the major tourist attractions of Coorg you can explore during your free day are. Day 7 – COORG / BANGALORE & DEPARTURE On the last day of the tour, we will have breakfast in the morning and afterwards, get direct transfer to Bangalore airport, which is about 265 kms away to catch the flight for onwards destination.

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Chikmagalur Temple Package (03 Nights 04 Days)

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Bangalore – Belur – Chikmagalur – Hiremagalur – Sringeri – Horanadu – Halebid – Belavadi – Bangalore PACKAGE ITINERARY Day 1 – BANGALORE – BELUR – CHIKMAGALUR – HIREMAGALUR – SRINGERI On reaching Bangalore airport/railway station early in the morning, meet our representative who will be there for your welcome and afterwards to transfer you to you already booked hotel in Sringeri. On the way, we will stop to at Belur to visit its famous temple i.e. Chennakeshava temple. The temple is famous for its Hoysala architecture. After exploring this beautiful temple, we will head towards Hiremagalur which is located close to Chikmagalur famous for its Kodandarama Temple. The temple is devoted to Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Goddess Sita. After having darshan in the temple, we will head towards our final destination i.e. Sringeri. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and leave to visit the two famous temples of Sringeri – Vidyashankara Temple and Sri Sharada Temple. Later we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay. Sringeri is well known town in Karnataka for its temple Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada Peetam. It is also known as Sringeri Sharada Peetham. It is one of the four Hindu Advaita maths established by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Day 2 – SRINGERI – KIGGA – HARIHARAPUR – SHAKATAPURAM – SRINGERI In the morning after breakfast, we will leave to visit the famous temples near Sringeri. Our day tour will start with a visit to Kigga. Situated 9 km away, Kigga is a tiny temple village that houses Rishya Shringeshwara temple. Afterwards, we will head to Hariharapura, a popular pilgrimage center that lies in the Koppa Taluk. The Adi Shankaracharya Sharada Lakshmi Narasimha Peeta, a Mutt of Goddess Sharadamba located on the bank of Tunga river is one the major highlight of Hariharapura. Thereafter, we will proceed to Shakatapuram, a holy place nestled Tunga River’s bank. One can witness a 600 year old mutt situated on the bank of Tunga river named, “Shri Vidya Peetam”. After exploring these ancient temples and religious spots, we will return back to our hotel in Sringeri for a comfortable overnight stay. Day 3 – SRINGERI – BALEHONNUR – HORANADU Today after breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Sringeri and leave by road for Balehonnur. Located on the bank of River Bhadra, Balehonnur is a tiny city in Chikmagalur district. It is famous for holding one of the oldest temples in Karnataka state of India i.e. Sri Rambhapuri Mutt. After exploring this small beautiful city, we will have lunch and thereafter, head towards Horanadu. Nestled on the bank of Bhadra river in Chikmaglur district, Horanadu is a beautiful village that is blessed with abundant natural beauty and vegetation. The place is famous for its Annapoorneshwari Temple On reaching, check in at the pre-booked hotel and rest for some time. Later in the evening, we will pay a visit to Annapoorneshwari Temple to offer prayers. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in the hotel in Horanadu. Day 4 – HORANADU – HALEBID – BELAVADI – BANGALORE & DEPARTURE On the last day of our tour, we will have breakfast in the morning and check out from the hotel to proceed to Bangalore. On the way, we will stop at Kalasa to visit the Kalaseshwara Temple. We will also explore the amazing Hoysala architecture at the temples of Belavadi and Halebid. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Bangalore. On reaching, get direct transfer to Bangalore airport or railway station to catch flight or board train for onward destination.

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SRINGERI TEMPLE TOUR PACKAGE (02 Nights 03 Days)

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Bangalore Temple Tour Package (02 Nights 03 Days)

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Bangalore PACKAGE ITINERARY Day 1 – BULL TEMPLE – GAVI GANGADHARESHWARA – OMKAR HILLS – RAJA RAJESHWARI TEMPLE – ISKCON – RAGIGUDDA ANJANEYA TEMPLE On arrival at Bangalore railway station/airport, meet our executive who will be there for your welcome and afterwards, to transfer you to your already booked hotel. Check in at the hotel and enjoy mouth watering breakfast served in the hotel premises. Afterwards, we will leave for the sightseeing tour of the city and visiting its major tourist destinations. We will start day tour with a visit to the famous Bull Temple. Afterwards, we will visit Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Omkar hills, Rajarajeshwari Temple, ISKCON Temple, Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple. After exploring these places, we will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay. Bull temple is located in Basavanagudi and dedicated to Nandi Bull, the temple has been constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture with a huge idol of Nandi Bull inside the temple. Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is a famous temple devoted to Lord Shiva. It is known for its exemplary Indian rock-cut architecture made out of inexplicable stone discs in the courtyard allowing the Sun to shine in certain time of the year. The temple have a rare idol of the God of fire, Lord Agni. Omkar hills is a spiritual place situated in one of the highest spots in Bangalore. It is a home to many old temples such as Sri Vana Durga Temple, Sri Matsya Narayana Temple, Sri Dwadasha Jyotirlinga (12 Shiva lingams) Temple, Sri Ganapathi Temple and Sri Nagadevata Temple. Rajarajeshwari Temple is nested in posh area of RajaRajeshwari Nagar in Bangalore South. It has been built as per the guidelines of Agama Shastra in Dravidian style of architecture. The six feet tall idol of Goddess Raja Rajeshwari made with attractive stones is one of the major attraction of the temple. ISKCON Temple is a hillock temple devoted to Lord Krishna. Built in the Neo-Classical style, the temple attract thousands of visitors from across the globe.Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple is a temple devoted to Hanuman. It has a Shivalinga and the shrine of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman in the same arcade. Further, there is a smaller temple devoted to Navagrahas, Ganesh and Rajarajeshwari right at the bottom of the small hill. Day 2 – MALLESHWARAM CIRCLE MARAMMA – KADU MALLESHWARA – GANGAMMA TEMPLE – DAKSHINA MUKHA NANDI THEERTA TEMPLE – HALASURU SOMESHWARA TEMPLE – SURYA NARAYANA TEMPLE – SHIVA STATUE In the morning after breakfast, we will leave to visit the other left popular temples of Bangalore city. In our today’s day tour, we will be visiting Circle Maramma Temple, Kadu Malleshwara Temple, Gangamma Temple, Dakshina Mukha Nandi Theerta Temple, Halasuru Someshwara Temple and Surya Narayana Temple. We will also visit Murugeshpalya to see the Shiva Statue in the evening. Afterwards, we will return back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay. Maramma Temple is a temple devoted to Goddess Maramma and counted among one of the major tourist attractions of the city. Kadu Malleshwara Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bangalore city devoted to Lord Shiva. It is situated in Malleswaram constructed during the rule of King Venkojirao Bhonsle of Thanjavur using Dravidian architecture. Gangamma Temple is one of the popular temples of Bangalore. It is dedicated to Goddess Ganga representing the river Ganga (Ganges), the only River Goddess of Hindu Mythology. Dakshina Mukha Nandi Theerta Temple in Malleshwaram is dedicated to Lord Shiva. One can witness the water falling from the mouth of Nandi (Bull – Vehicle of Lord Shiva) on Shiva Linga and going straight into Kalyani (a small pond) in front of the Lord. This is one of the major attractions of the temple. Halasuru Someshwara Temple is another one of the oldest temples of Bangalore. It was constructed in the 16th century by Kempe Gowda I. The temple’s architecture is its major attraction that grabs tourist’s attention. It showcases the perfect blend of Vijayanagara and Hoysala, Chola architecture. Surya Narayana Temple of Bangalore is one of the few temples in India devoted to Lord Surya Narayana (Sun God). It is designed in Chola style with 3.25 feet idol along with Prabhavalli. Day 3 – MEENAKSHI SUNDARESHWAR TEMPLE – CHAMPAKADHAMA TEMPLE On the last day of our tour, we will be visiting Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple and Champakadhama Temple. After exploring these two ancient temples, we will return back to the hotel and rest for some time. Later in the evening, we will check out from the hotel and get direct transfer to Bangalore airport/railway station to board flight or train for onward destination. Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple is beautiful temple located at Bannerghatta Road. It is a small version of the original Madurai temple located in Tamilnadu. The idol of Lord Sundareshwar is located in the center of the temple along with the idol of Goddess Meenakshi nestled on the other side of the temple. Champakadhama Temple is nestled in quaint surroundings in Bannerghatta. It was built back in 12th century under the ruler Tamilarasa during Hoysala period. The temple is devoted to Lord Champakadhama, the personification of Lord Vishnu.

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Bangalore Hampi Bijapur Tour (05 Nights 06 Days)

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Bangalore – Hospet – Hampi – Banashankari – Badami – Mahakuta – Pattadakal – Aihole – Bijapur – Hubli PACKAGE ITINERARY Day 1 – BANGALORE On arrival at Bangalore airport/railway station, meet our representative who will be there for your welcome and afterwards, to transfer you to your already booked hotel. Check in at the hotel and get freshen up to leave for local sightseeing tour Bangalore city. In our day tour, we will be covering some of the major attractions of Bangalore city such as Tipu’s Palace, Lalbagh, Bull Temple, Museum, Vidhana Soudha (Outside view), Ancient Halasur Someshwara Temple Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, and Shiva Statue at Murugeshpalya. Later in the evening, we will enjoy shopping at MG Road and Brigade Road. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in the hotel in Bangalore. Bangalore is a well developed city that depicts the face of modern India. Apart from being the IT hub, the place is counted among the major tourist spot because of its various old monuments, gardens and museum. Day 2 – BANGALORE – HOSPET In the morning after breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and leave by road for Hospet. On the way, we will stop to visit the Chitradurga Fort, also known as Yelu Suttina Kote. After exploring this beautiful fort, we will continue our drive to Hospet. On reaching, check in at the hotel and rest for some time. The evening time is free for shopping or exploring the local surroundings. An overnight stay in the hotel in Hospet. Hospet, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a significant religious centre. The place is home to the famous Virupaksha Temple and many other monuments that belong to this old city. Day 3 – HAMPI Today after breakfast in the morning, we will leave for the sightseeing tour of Hampi, which is a about 13 kms away. During our day tour, we will be covering the famous tourist destinations of the place including Virupaksha Temple, Sister Stones, Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Badavi Linga, Krishna Temple, Underground Temple, Lotus Mahal, Mint House, Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama Temple, Mahanavami Dibba, Palace Area, etc. After Lunch, we will pay a visit to the Vijaya Vittala Temple (Stone Chariot), Purandara Mantapa, King’s Balance and Old Pillar Bridge. Later in the evening, we will visit Tungabhadra Dam Garden and Musical Fountain. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel in Hospet. Hampi is a beautiful village and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites located near Hospet town in the Karnataka state of India. Dotted with many historic monuments, valleys and hills around, the place attract thousands of visitors every year. Day 4 – HOSPET – BANASHANKARI – BADAMI – MAHAKUTA – PATTADAKAL – AIHOLE – BIJAPUR After breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Hospet and leave for Bijapur by road. En-route, we will stop to visit Banashankari Temple and Badami Cave Temples. Thereafter, we will have lunch and after lunch, we will visit the Mahakuteshwara Temple at Mahakuta, Virupaksha. Pattadakal Mallikarjuna, Aihole Durgadagudi and other temples. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Bijapur. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and enjoy a stress free overnight stay. Day 5 – BIJAPUR In the morning after breakfast, we will embark on the day tour of Bijapur and explore some of its major attractions. In our day tour, we will be visiting Jamia Masjid, Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Roza, Upari Burj, Malike-e-Maidan and Bara Kaman. The evening time is free for shopping in the local markets of Bijapur. Later, we will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay. Bijapur is a small yet beautiful district lies in Karnataka state in southern India. It is known for its historical significance and ancient monuments that were built during the Adil Shahi dynasty. Day 6 – BIJAPUR – HUBLI On the last day of our tour after having breakfast in the morning we will check out from the hotel and drive to Hubli Railway Station/airport, which is about 190 Km away. From Hubi railway station/airport, board the train or flight for onward destination.

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Karnataka Mukti Kshetra Tour Package (04 Nights 05 Days)

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Bangalore – Udupi – Gokarna – Shankaranayana – Horanadu – Belur – Bangalore PACKAGE ITINERARY Day 1 – BANGALORE – KUKKE SUBRAHMANYA – DHARMASTHALA – KATEELOn reaching at Bangalore airport/railway station, meet out tour representative who will be there for your welcome and drive to Kateel. En-route, we will stop at Kukke Subrahmanya and Dharmasthala to visit their ancient temples. Afterwards, drive to our final destination i.e. Kateel. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and enjoy a relaxing overnight stay. Kukke Subrahmanya is a popular religious centre that is surrounded by lush green forest and hills. Located on the banks of the Kukke Subrahmanya Kumaradhara River, it is an ideal place to boost your spirituality. Dharmasthala is the holy abode for Hindu devotees. The major attraction of this place is the Sri Manjunathaswamy Temple where one can have a darshan of Lord Manjunatha Swamy (Shiva). Day 2 – KATEEL – UDUPI – KUMBASHI – KODESHWARA – GOKARNA We will wake up early in the morning and get ready to visit Durgaparameshwari Temple, one of the famous temples of Kateel situated on the bank of Nandini River to offer prayers to Goddess Durgaparameshwari. Afterwards, we will return back to the hotel for breakfast. Enjoy delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel in Kateel and leave by road for Gokarna. On the way, we will stop at Udupi to visit its famous Sri Krishna Temple and other popular temples located nearby such as Chandramouleshwara Temple and Anantheshwara temple. After visiting these temples, we will continue drive to Gokarna. En-route again we will take a short break to visit Kodeshwara and Kumbashi temple. On reaching, we will check in at the already booked hotel and take pleasure of a comfortable overnight stay. Day 3 – GOKARNA – MURUDESHWARA – KOLLUR MOOKAMBIKA Today, we will again wake up early in the morning and get ready to visit Mahabaleshwara Temple, one of the famous temples of Gokarna. Thereafter, we will head to Tamra Gowri and Ganapathi temple at Gokarna. After visiting these temples and offering prayers, we will return back to the hotel for breakfast. Enjoy delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel and drive to Kollur Mookambika. En-route, we will stop at Murudeshwara and visit the Murudeshwara temple. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Kollur. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and get ready to visit the famous Mookambika temple of the town. Later, we will return back to the hotel to have a comfortable overnight stay. The Mahabaleshwar temple is one of the holy places of Gokarna. It preserves the Atma Linga of Lord Shiva. According to the legend, the Atma Linga was given to Demon King Ravana by Lord Shiva to make his kingdom an unbeatable fortress. Murudeshwara town is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea. It is popular for the Lord Murudeshwara Temple, second tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the world and 20 storied Gopuram which is built at the temple. Day 4 – KOLLUR – SHANKARANAYANA – SRINGERI – HORANADU Today after early morning bath, we will leave to visit Sri Mookambika Temple at Kollur, a holy site amongst Hindu devotees. After darshan, we will return back to the hotel for breakfast and thereafter, check out from the hotel to leave by road for Horanadu. On the way, we will stop to visit Shankaranarayana Temple, one of the rare temples to see the confluence of Lord Narayana (Vishnu) and Lord Shankara (Shiva). Afterwards, we will head to Sringeri, which is situated on the banks of Tunga River and is the first mutt site established by Adi Shankaracharya. Vidya Shankara Temple and Sri Sharadamba Temple are the major attraction of Sringeri. The Vidyashankara After visiting these two temples, we will continue our drive to our final location for the day i.e. Horanadu. On reaching, check in at the hotel for an overnight stay. Horanadu is located in Chikmagalur district. It is indeed a place of charming natural landscape. One of the major attractions of the place is its ancient temple of the goddess Annapoorneshwari which has been restored and renamed the Adi – Shaktyatmaka Shree Annapoorneshwari. Day 5 – HORANADU – KALASA – HALEBID – BELUR – BANGALORE On the last day of the tour, we will have breakfast in the morning and afterwards, check out from the hotel to leave for Bangalore. On the way, we will stop at Kalasa to visit the Kalaseshwara Temple and to see the wonderful Hoysala architecture at the temples of Belur and Halebid. Thereafter, we will continue our drive to Bangalore. On reaching, get direct transfer to Bangalore railway station/airport to board train or flight for onward journey.

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Shaiva Kshetras (Shiva Temple) Tour Of Karnataka (03 Nights 04 Days)

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Bangalore – Nanjanagud – Mysore – Dharmasthala – Dhareshwara – Gokarna PACKAGE ITINERARY Day 1 – BANGALORE – NANJANAGUD – MYSORE On arrival at Bangalore airport/railway station meet our tour representative who will be there for your welcome and thereafter, we will drive to Mysore. En-route, we will stop at Nanjanagud to offer prayers in its ancient temple – Nanjundeshwara Temple. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Mysore. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and take pleasure of a relaxing overnight stay. Nanjanagud is popular for the ancient Nanjundeshwara Temple also called as Srikanteshwara Temple which is situated on the bank of Kapila River or Kabini River. It is also called as Varanas of the South. The word Nanjundeshwara means lord who drank poison to save the earth. Thus, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Day 2 – MYSORE – DHARMASTHALA In the morning after breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Mysore and drive to Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala. On reaching, check in at the pre-booked hotel and rest for a while. Afterwards, leave for Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala, one of the significant temples of Karnataka state of India. Further, we will visit one of the major attractions of Dharmasthala i.e. Manjunathaswamy Temple to offer prayers to Lord Manjunatha Swamy (Shiva). Thereafter, we will visit Rathnagiri to witness the statue of Gommateshwara and Badinade (Annappa) Betta, and Sri Rama Kshetra located on the banks of Nethravathi river. Later, we will return back to the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay. Day 3 – DHARMASTHALA – DHARESHWARA – GOKARNA After breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Dharmasthala and leave for Gokarna. Before proceeding to our next destination we will pay a visit to Kateel Temple to get the blessings of Goddess Durgaparameshwari. Afterwards, we will head to Udupi to visit the world famous Sri Krishna Temple and the famous nearby Chandramouleshwara Temple and Anantheshwara temple. After offering prayers at these temples, we will continue our drive to Gokarna. On the way, we will stop to visit Dhareshwara Temple, one of the Pancha Kshetras of Lord Shiva. Thereafter, we will drive straight to Gokarna. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and have a relaxing overnight. Day 4 – GOKARNA – JOGFALLS – BANGALORE & DEPARTURE On the last day of our tour, we will start our day a bit early in the morning and get ready to visit two popular temples of Gokarna – Tamra Gauri Temple and Mahabaleshwara Temple. After having Darshan in these two famous temples, we will proceed to Ganapathi Temple for Darshan of Lord Ganesha. Later, we will return back to the hotel to have breakfast and afterwards, check out to drive to Bangalore. On the way, we will stop to visit the well acknowledged Jogfalls, which is formed by the Sharavathi River. At Jogfall, water is falling from an altitude of 253 m (830 ft). It is India’s second-highest forceful waterfall. After enjoying at Jogfall, we will continue our drive to Bangalore. On reaching, get a direct transfer to the airport/railway station to board flight or train for onward destination.

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Bangalore – Chitradurga – Hampi Tour (04 Nights 05 Days)

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Bangalore – Hospet – Hampi – Bangalore PACKAGE ITINERARY Day 1 – BANGALOREOn arrival at Bangalore airport/railway station, meet our representative who will be there for your welcome and smooth transfer to your already booked hotel. Check in at the hotel and have breakfast served in the in-built restaurant of the hotel. Afterwards, leave for local sightseeing tour of Bangalore city. In our day tour, we will be exploring some of the major tourist attractions of the city including a visit to Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Bull Temple at Basavanagudi, Tipu’s Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Vidhana Soudha (only outside view), Cubbon Park, Visvesvaraya Technological Museum and ISKCON Temple. Later in the evening, we will proceed to Commercial Street for shopping. An overnight stay in the hotel in Bangalore. Bangalore also known as the IT hub or Garden city of India is a popular tourist place that today represents the modern India. Right from the historical places, gardens to museum and temples, the city is blessed with many interesting tourist spots that are worth visiting. Day 2 – BANGALORE – HOSPET In the morning after breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Bangalore and drive to Hospet. En-route, we will stop at Chitradurga and visit its famous Chitradurga Fort. Built by the dynastic rulers of the region between the 10th and 18th centuries, this fort is constructed in a series of seven concentric defence walls with various passages, warehouses for grains and oil, a citadel, mosque, ancient temples and water reservoirs. After exploring the fort, we will have lunch and continue our drive to Hospet. On reaching, we will check in at the already booked hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay. Hospet is a small city located in Bellary district in central Karnataka state of India. It is famous for its ancient monuments that hold great historical significance. The city is also popular for large production of steel and iron. Day 3 – HAMPI Today after having delicious breakfast in the morning, we will embark on a day tour to Hampi, which is about 13 kms away from Hospet. In our day tour to Hampi, we will be covering some of its major tourist spots such as Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Hazara Rama Temple, Badavi Linga, Virupaksha Temple, Mint House, Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Krishna Temple, Sister Stones, Vijaya Vittala Temple (Stone Chariot), Lakshmi Narasimha, Underground Temple, Elephant Stables, Lotus Mahal, Palace Area, Queen’s Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, King’s Balance, Old Pillar Bridge and Purandara Mantapa. Later in the evening, we will visit Tungabhadra Dam Garden and Musical Fountain and spend some quality time. Afterwards, we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay. Hampi is an important world heritage site in India that still holds the ruins of the past. Once served as the capital of the Vijaynagara Empire, it has today turned into a famous tourist destination of India that attracts travellers from around the world. Day 4 – HOSPET – ANEGUNDI AND KISHKINDHA After breakfast in the morning, we will leave for a day tour to Anegundi and Kishkindha by road. Anegundi is a beautiful village located on the northern bank of Tungabhadra River. On reaching, we will explore some of its major tourist attractions including Pampa Sarovara, Aramane (a ruined palace), Huchappayana matha temple (with black-stone pillars and dance sculptures), Ranganatha temple, Navabrindavan and Kamal Mahal. Afterwards, we will have lunch and proceed to our next destination of the day i.e. Kishkindha, a legendary kingdom of the Vanara King Sugriva, the younger brother of Vali. It is the place where he ruled with the help of his minister, Hanuman. Today, this place is famous for its religion and historical significance. The evening time is free for shopping or your own activities. Later, we will return back to the hotel in Hospet for a relaxing overnight stay. Day 5 – HOSPET – BANGALORE On the last day of our tour, we will have breakfast in the morning and check out from the hotel in Hospet to drive to Bangalore. On reaching Banaglore, get direct transfer to the airport/railway station to board flight or train for onward destination.

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