Embark on an extraordinary grand heritage journey through the royal, architectural, and coastal landscapes of peninsular India. Covering Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra, this 14 Nights / 15 Days circuit showcases the opulent palaces of Mysore, the magnificent Hoysala temple carvings of Belur and Halebid, the sprawling boulder-strewn ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire in Hampi, and the rock-cut cave architectures of Badami, Ajanta, and Ellora.
Arrive Bangalore and transfer to hotel.
Later visit Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Bull Temple, and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Bangalore.
After breakfast, drive to Mysore.
Enroute visit Srirangapatnam Temple.
In the evening, visit Brindavan Garden.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Mysore.
After breakfast, visit Mysore Palace, Chamarajendra Art Gallery, Chamundi Temple, the statue of Demon Mahishasura, Government Silk Factory, and Government Sandalwood Oil Factory.
Later drive to Hassan, visiting the monolithic Jain pilgrim site of Shravanabelagola enroute.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Hassan.
After breakfast, take an excursion to Halebid and Belur, ancient capitals of the Hoysala Empire.
In Halebid, visit the 12th-century Hoysaleswara Temple.
Proceed to Belur to visit the Chennakeshava Temple complex.
Return to Hassan for overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Hospet.
Evening free to explore the local area.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Hospet.
Morning visit to Hampi (Vijayanagara), the grand ruined capital of one of the largest empires in Indian history.
Explore the royal pavilions, monolithic sculptures, and sacred temples among the boulders.
Return to Hospet for overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Badami.
Enroute visit Aihole, revered as the "cradle of Indian rock temple architecture" with over 100 temples scattered around.
Stop at Pattadakal to visit the ten major temples showcasing early Chalukyan temple styles.
Arrive Badami and check in to hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, explore Badami, the capital of the early Chalukyas situated between rugged red sandstone hills.
Visit the four famous rock-cut cave temples and Agastya Lake.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Badami.
After breakfast, drive down through the Western Ghats to Goa.
In the evening, explore the coastal beach area.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Goa.
After breakfast, visit Anjuna Flea Market, Dona Paula, and the famous colonial Portuguese churches of Old Goa.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Goa.
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board your flight to Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) via Mumbai.
Arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit Aurangabad Caves and Daulatabad Fort.
Excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Ajanta Caves, renowned for ancient Buddhist rock murals and sculptures (Note: Ajanta Caves remain closed on Mondays).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Aurangabad.
Morning excursion to Ellora Caves, home to the Kailash Temple carved out of a single monolithic rock (Note: Ellora Caves remain closed on Tuesdays).
In the evening, board your flight to Mumbai.
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for overnight stay in Mumbai.
Transfer to the jetty for a boat excursion across the harbour (9 km) to visit Elephanta Caves.
Later visit Kamala Nehru Park, Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhavan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India, Crawford Market, and Flora Fountain.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Mumbai.
After breakfast, assistance and transfer to Mumbai International Airport for your onward flight.
