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Goa to archeological Wonder of Karnataka

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
7 days and 6 nights
India (Belgaum, Vijayapura, Hampi, Badami)
India (Panaji)

Description

Goa to archeological Wonder of Karnataka private extension tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Goa. You will visit Belgaum, Gokak Falls, Bijapur, Hampi, Lakkundi, Gadag & Badami. All these destination are blessed with plethora of monuments built by erstwhile rulers, one surpassing the other in term of architecture, design and expression. Embark on this trip to see the ancient fort, palaces, temple, mosque and nature which include accommodation with breakfast, private transport, Local guide & monuments entrances.
Goa to archeological Wonder of Karnataka private extension tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Goa. You will visit Belgaum, Gokak Falls, Bijapur, Hampi, Lakkundi, Gadag & Badami. All these destination are blessed with plethora of monuments built by erstwhile rulers, one surpassing the other in term of architecture, design and expression. Embark on this trip to see the ancient fort, palaces, temple, mosque and nature which include accommodation with breakfast, private transport, Local guide & monuments entrances.

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Goa - Belgaum (125kms)
Pick up from your hotel or Goa airport and drive to Belgaum check in at hotel. Later visit Belgaum Fort, Kapileshwar Temple, Rajhansgad Yellur Fort & St. Marys Church.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Belgaum - Bijapur (220kms)
Drive to Bijapur via visiting Gokak Falls. There is a hanging bridge over the waterfall. One can also visit age-old Lord Mahalingeshwara temple located nearby. Arrive Bijapur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Bijapur - Hampi (220kms)
City tour of Bijapur. Visit Bijapur Fort which has a plethora of monuments built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty and include Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gol Gumbaz, Jama Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan Canon, Mehtar Mahal & The Ibrahims Rouza.
After sightseeing drive to Hampi check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Hampi
City tour of Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Hampi - Badami (180kms)
Drive to Badami. Enroute visit Lakkundi full of ruined temples like Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara and many more. Further drive to visit Gadag Trikuteshwara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and has three lingas mounted on the same stone. There is a shrine dedicated to Saraswathi in this temple and it has carved columns. Continue drive to Gokarna check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole a historical site & home to over 125 beautiful Chalukyan temples and monuments from 6th to 12th century. Few important monuments in Aihole include the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave Temples, Huchimalli Temple, Meganagudi group, Gowda Temple and the Huchappayyagudi Temple amongst numerous others. And Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temples complex built-in 7th and 8th century CE. The various temples that one must visit are Virupaksha Temple, Jain temple, Papanatha temple, Galaganath temple, and Sangameshwara temple. Return to Badami & visit cave temples, Badami Fort and Agastya Lake.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Badami - Goa (250kms)
Drive to Goa and drop off to your hotel or airport in Goa.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 Belgaum   Panaji - Goa Airport or your hotel in the city
2 Vijayapura
3 Hampi
4 Hampi
5 Badami
6 Badami
7   Goa

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
BelgaumRegenta Resort Belagavi/ Fairfield by Marriott Belagavi or similar
VijayapuraThe Fern Residency/ Sun Hotel or similar
HampiMalligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace or similarHeritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti or similarHyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders or similar
BadamiBadami Court or similarKrishna Heritage or similar