Hubli to Badami, Kali Tiger Reserve & Goa Beach Tour

Duration	Destination	Departure
7 days and 6 nights	India (Badami, Dandeli, Goa)	India (Hubli)

Description

The tour will begin with pick up from Hubli airport. Explore Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu & Jain monuments built between 6th to 12th century CE by Chalukyas by cutting sandstone rocks. Next head to Anshi National Park a Tiger reserve and enjoy safari in majestic Western Ghats. At the end unwind on the sun-kissed beaches of Goa and enjoy the never ending beach parties that make night brighter than days. Our transport will remain on disposal at your service and can be used for going out for dinner and optional activities within the cities.

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The tour will begin with pick up from Hubli airport. Explore Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu & Jain monuments built between 6th to 12th century CE by Chalukyas by cutting sandstone rocks. Next head to Anshi National Park a Tiger reserve and enjoy safari in majestic Western Ghats. At the end unwind on the sun-kissed beaches of Goa and enjoy the never ending beach parties that make night brighter than days. Our transport will remain on disposal at your service and can be used for going out for dinner and optional activities within the cities.

Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 6 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. • 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Anshi National Park with forest department naturalist. • 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. • 6 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. • 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Anshi National Park with forest department naturalist. • 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. • 6 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. • 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Anshi National Park with forest department naturalist. • 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:
Hubli - Badami (140kms)

Pick up from Hubli airport and drive to Badami via visiting Trikuteshwara & few ruined Temples in Gadag. And Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara temples in Lakkundi. Continue drive to Badami check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel.

Day 2:
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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Badami - Anshi National Park (225kms)

Drive to Anshi National Park (Kali Tiger Reserve), check in at resort. Later jeep safari in parks located amid the majestic Western Ghats. The park is home to hundreds of species of wild animals, endemic birds, herbs, shrubs, and reptiles, overlooking the Kali river which flows through it. O/n at resort.
Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 4:
Anshi National Park (Kali Tiger Reserve) - Goa (140kms)

Morning Jeep safari in the national park. Optionally you can also indulge in white water rafting (up to grade 3 level) at the gushing Kali river. After Safari and optional activities drive to Goa check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Goa

Visit Old Goa monument the Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of Miracles, Church of our Lady of Rosary and Nunnery of St. Monica, The Aguada Fort and Portuguese lighthouse. In South Goa visit Mangueshi Temple, Shanta Durga Temple & Margao. Drive Pass the charming beaches such as Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar, and Baga Beach.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Goa

Day free and easy to relax on the beach and personal activities.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Goa - Departure

As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 6 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.
• 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Anshi National Park with forest department naturalist.
• 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 StarsBadami	Hubli - Hubli Airport
2	4 StarsBadami
3	4 StarsDandeli
4	4 StarsGoa
5	4 StarsGoa
6	4 StarsGoa
7		Goa - Goa Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Badami	Badami Court or similar	Krishna Heritage or similar
Dandeli	Nature Nest/ Dandeli Chalet Homestay or similar	Magenta Resort/ Mysa - Dandeli Lodge or similar
Goa	So My Resort/ Lambana Resort or similar	Lemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino or similar	Alila Diwa Goa/ Radisson Blu Resort or similar