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Places Covered : Delhi - Goa - Badami - Hampi - Mysore - Bangalore - Delhi
Duration
: 8 Nights / 9 Days.
Day 01 : Arrival
Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi. Our car will receive you at the airport and transfer you to Hotel for overnight.
Day 02 : Delhi - Goa
After breakfast, transfer to the airport by the same car. Depart Delhi
Arrive Goa
and you will be received at the airport and transferred to Hotel by private vehicle.
GOA: Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the world. But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. Much of the real Goa is in its interiors, both inside its buildings and in the hinterland away from the coastal area.
In the afternoon, visit Fort Aguada and Calangute beach by the same vehicle with an English speaking guide:
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 03 : Goa
Today, after breakfast, depart for sightseeing of Old Goa by the same vehicle with an English speaking guide visiting:
Enjoy a city tour of Old Goa visiting Dona Paula, Panjim city via Miramar
beach, churches Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Assisi. Margao
city. Chandor village, Braganza House, Colva Beach.
Evening enjoy a cruise on River Mandovi (direct payment basis)
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04 : Goa
Today drive around Dona Paula and to the villages of Aldona & Corjuem:
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05 : Goa - Badami
Early in the morning, depart for Badami by the same vehicle arriving Hotel .
Afternoon visit the Caves.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06 : Badami - Hampi
After an early breakfast, depart for Hospet (Hampi) by the same vehicle stopping enroute to see Pattadakal and Aihole.
Hampi and Pattadakal are the two most famous heritage towns of Karnataka. Included in the list of world heritage sites by UNESCO, these towns are a must visit for all those undertaking Karnataka tours. These are historical sites that highlight the temple ruins of Karnataka. A tour to Hampi and Pattadakal is like a gateway to the historical facet of Karnataka
Hampi is a World Heritage Centre
HAMPI, the seat of the famed VIJAYANAGARA empire was the capital of the largest empire in post-mogul India, covering several states. The Vijayanagara Empire stretched over at least three states - Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. The destruction of Vijayanagar by marauding Moghul invaders was sudden, shocking and absolute. They reduced the city to ruins amid scenes of savage massacre and horrors beggaring description.
Visit Hampi Bazaar known to be a "very beautiful street with very beautiful
houses", Virupaksha Temple.
Overnight in Hotel .
Day 07 : Hampi - Mysore 
After breakfast, depart for Mysore by the same vehicle stopping enroute to see Halebid & Belur Temples at Hassan.
After seeing the temple ruins, continue driving to Mysore arriving Hotel late in the evening.
Overnight in Hotel .
Day 08 : Mysore - Bangalore - Delhi
Mysore, the capital city of the Wodeyars has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. There's an old world charm about the city that reaches out and leaves no one untouched. Mysore,or Mahishur as it was called then, traces its history back to the mythical past, when Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi Hills killed the wicked buffalo-headed demon, Mahishasura.
After breakfast, do sightseeing of Mysore city visiting Mysore Palace,
Chamundi Hills, St. Philomena's Church, Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery.
After the sightseeing, drive to Bangalore arriving the airport in time for your flight to Delhi.
Depart Bangalore
Arrive Delhi Change flights
Day 09 : Depart Delhi
End of tour.
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