Incredible Temples & Goa Beach Tour 16 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The Incredible Temples & Goa Beach Tour will begin with your arrival in Kolkata. Explore the British Raj monuments and Kali Temple, then fly to Bhubaneshwar and visit the Hindu collection of temples. Stay at a beach resort in Puri and cruise on the Chilika Lake. Fly to Bangalore & visit a few magnificent palaces, and wonderful temples of Karnataka that illustrate the variety of architecture prevalent in various periods. At the end, unwind on the sun-kissed beaches of Goa.
Day 1 Arrive Kolkata
On arrival at Kolkata airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest time is free and easy to relax. O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Kolkata
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day city tour of Kolkata visiting Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple & other landmark monuments of the city. O/n at the hotel.
Day 3 Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar (Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Bhubaneswar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Later, city tour, visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (Only Hindus can enter the sanctum). Also visit Khandagiri, Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts. O/n at the hotel.
Day 4 Bhubaneshwar - Puri (60kms)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Puri via visiting Konark Sun temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Pipili, the appliqué work village & Raghurajpur artisan village. Further visit, Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Also, visit the world-famous lord Jagannath temple (Only Hindus can enter the sanctum). O/n at the hotel.
Day 5 Puri - Chilika Lake (55kms one way)
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to visit Chilika Lake, the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent & home to some threatened species of plants and animals. Enjoy a boat ride, then drive to Puri, check in at the hotel. O/n at the hotel.
Day 6 Puri - Bhubaneshwar/ Bangalore (flight)
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport to board the flight for Bangalore. On arrival, assistance & transfer to the hotel. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Later, visit Lal Bagh Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Fort, Tippu Summer Palace & Bull Temple. Drive past Vidhana Soudha & Secretariat. O/n at the hotel.
Day 7 Bangalore - Mysore (150kms)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mysore en route to visit Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a 10th-century beautifully carved temple complex located in Srirangapatna. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Later visit Mysore Palace, Chamundeswari Temple, Nandi Bull Temple, City Palace & St. Philomenas Church. O/n at the hotel.
Day 8 Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Hassan (140kms)
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to visit Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura. Then, after driving to Hassan via visiting Shravanabelagola, one of the most important Jain pilgrimage sites. Arrive in Hassan, check in at the hotel. O/n at the hotel.
Day 9 Hassan - Hampi (330kms)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Hampi en route to visit Chennakeshava Temple, built by the Hoysala Empire in 1117 AD in Belur. Next, visit Hoysaleshwara Temple, a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Halebidu. Continue driving to Hassan and check in at the hotel. O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Hampi
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site 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. O/n at the hotel.
Day 11 Hampi - Lakkundi - Gadag - Badami (150kms)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Badami via visiting Trikuteshwara & a few ruined Temples in Gadag. And Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara temples in Lakkundi. Continue driving to Badami, check in at the hotel. O/n at the hotel.
Day 12 Badami, Aihole & Pattadakkal
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to visit Aihole, a historical site & home to over 125 beautiful Chalukyan temples and monuments from the 6th to 12th century. And Pattadakal is a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temple complexes built in the 7th and 8th centuries CE. Return to Badami, visit the cave temples, Badami Fort and Agastya Lake. O/n at the hotel.
Day 13 Badami - Goa (250kms)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Goa, check in at the hotel. Rest time is free and easy to relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 Goa
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Old Goa monuments, 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 past the charming beaches such as Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar, and Baga Beach. O/n at the hotel.
Day 15 Goa
Breakfast at the hotel. Day free and easy to relax and explore the city on your own.
Day 16 Goa - Departure (Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel. As per the flight schedule, transfer to the airport to board the flight for the onward destination.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 15 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- Badami x 2 night 3* - Rajsangam Hotel/ The Heritage Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Badami x 2 night 4* & 5* - Badami Court/ Krishna Heritage DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 1 nights 3* - Ramada/ The Rialto DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 1 nights 4* - Fortune Select JP Cosmos/ Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 1 nights 5* - ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ ITC Windsor, a Luxury Collection DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bhubaneswar x 1 nights 3* - Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bhubaneswar x 1 nights 4* - Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bhubaneswar x 1 nights 5* - Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Goa x 3 nights 3* - Varca Le Palm/ Lambana Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Goa x 3 nights 4* - Lemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Goa x 3 nights 5* - Zuri Varca Goa White Sand Resort & Casino/ Alila Diwa Goa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 night 4* - Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights 3* - Malligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights 5* - Hyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hassan x 1 night 3* - Candy Southern Star/ Pavanputra Resort & Spa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hassan x 1 night 4* & 5* - Hosyala Village Resort/ The Ashok DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kolkata x 2 nights 3* - Regenta Orko's/ The Fern Residency DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kolkata x 2 nights 4* - The Peerless Inn/ The Fern Residency DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kolkata x 2 nights 5* - ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mysore x 1 night 4* - Fortune Park JP Palace/ Grand Mercure DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mysore x 1 nights 3* - Southern Star/Sandesh The Prince DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mysore x 1 nights 5* - Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden/The Windflower Resort & Spa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Puri x 2 nights 3* - Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Puri x 2 nights 4* - The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Puri x 2 nights 5* - Mayfair Waves DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar - Bangalore flight fare approx ₹10500 per person in economy class
- The camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the inclusions
- Expenses of a personal nature, like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Kolkata , West Bengal, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Kolkata Airport
Ends at: Goa Airport
Nearest airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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