Goa to Belgaum, Bijapur & Badami Extension Tour

Duration	Destination	Departure
5 days and 4 nights	India (Belgaum, Vijayapura, Badami)	India (Goa)

Description

Goa to Belgaum, Bijapur & Badami private extension tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Goa. You will visit ancient large Fort complexes in Belgaum, Bijapur & Badami. Imposing ancient Temple complexes in Pattadakal & Aihole which are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will also visit old palace, museum & mosques in the cities. Package tour is combined with inclusion of accommodation with breakfast, transport by AC vehicle, local guide in each cities & monuments entrances.

Category
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 4 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. • 4 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:
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.
O/n 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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Bijapur - Badami (120kms)

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 Badami check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
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 5:
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.
• 4 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 Stars or similarBelgaum	Goa - Goa Airport
2	4 Stars or similarVijayapura
3	4 Stars or similarBadami
4	4 Stars or similarBadami
5		Goa - Goa Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 Star Hotels	4 Star Hotels
Belgaum	Native by Chancery Hotels/ UK 27 The Fern or similar	Regenta Resort Belagavi/ Fairfield by Marriott Belagavi or similar
Vijayapura	The Fern Residency/ Sun Hotel or similar
Badami	Badami Court or similar	Krishna Heritage or similar