Pune to Bangalore - Explore The Architecture Marvel of Karnataka

Duration	Destination	Departure
9 days and 8 nights	India (Pune, Kolhapur, Belgaum, Badami, Hampi, Hassan, Bangalore)	India (Pune)

Description

Pune to Bangalore - Explore The Architecture Marvel of Karnataka tour will begin with pick up from your Pune hotel/ airport. You will visit Hindu collection of ancient temples at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Hampi, Belure & Halebidu, built by Chalukyas, Vijayanagar & Hoysala Empire. Along with visiting some of India's most intricate historical stone carvings, you will also visit the palace museum at Kolhapur & Belgaum Fort & Bangalore city. Our transport will remain on disposal at your service and can be used for going out for dinner and any optional activities within the cities.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & 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.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & 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.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & 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.

Program

Day 1:
Pune - Kolhapur (235kms)
Pick up from your hotel in or Pune airport and drive to Kolhapur check in at hotel. Later visit Mahalakshmi Temple & Bhavani Mandap an imposing old palace.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Kolhapur - Badami (260kms)
Drive to Badami via Belgaum. Visit Belgaum Fort, Kapileshwar Temple & St. Marys Church. Arrive Badami check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole a historical site & home to over 125 beautiful Chalukyan temples and monuments from 6th to 12th century. And Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temples complex built-in 7th and 8th century CE. Return to Badami visit cave temples, Badami Fort and Agastya Lake.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Badami - Hampi (140kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting Trikuteshwara & few ruined Temples in Gadag. And Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara temples in Lakkundi. Continue drive to Hampi check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
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: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Hampi - Hassan (330kms)
Drive to Hassan enroute visit Chennakeshava Temple built by Hoysala Empire in 1117 AD in Belur. Next visit Hoysaleshwara Temple a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Halebidu. Continue drive to Hassan check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Hassan - Bangalore (200kms)
Drive to Bangalore via visiting Shravanabelagola one of the most important Jain pilgrim enters. It is also one of the oldest temple where a 17m high naked Lord Bahubali (gomteshwara) the world tallest monolithic statue, is placed. It is situated on the picturesque Vindhyagiri Hill overlooking the town. Continue drive to Bangalore and check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Bangalore
Visit Lal Bagh Garden, Cubbon Park, The Bangalore Fort, Tippus Summer Palace & The Bull Temple. Also drive pass Vidhana Soudha & the Secretariat.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 9:
Bangalore - Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Daily breakfast & 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	4 StarsKolhapur	Pune - Pune Hotels or Pune Airport   Pune
2	4 StarsBadami	Belgaum
3	4 StarsBadami
4	4 StarsHampi
5	4 StarsHampi
6	4 StarsHassan
7	4 StarsBangalore
8	4 StarsBangalore
9		Bangalore

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Kolhapur	Veeksar The Fern/ Citrus Hotel or similar	Sayaji Hotel/ Nisarg Resort Kolhapur or similar
Badami	Badami Court or similar	Krishna Heritage or similar
Hampi	Malligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace or similar	Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti or similar	Hyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders or similar
Hassan	Southern Star/The Ashhok or similar	Hosyala Village Resort or similar
Bangalore	The Pride/ Trinity Isle or similar	Lemon Tree Premier/ The Capitol or similar	ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ ITC Windsor a Luxury Collection or similar