Pune To Bangalore - Explore The Architecture Marvel Of Karnataka 9 days
- Covid-19 Safe
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
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.
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.
O/n 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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Hassan - Bangalore (200kms)
Drive to Bangalore via visiting Shravanabelagola one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. 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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Bangalore - Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at airport
- 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- 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
- Badami x 2 nights Badami Court DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Badami x 2 nights Krishna Heritage DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 2 nights ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ ITC Windsor a Luxury Collection DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 2 nights Lemon Tree Premier/ The Capitol DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 2 nights The Pride/ Trinity Isle DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights Hyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights Malligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hassan x 1 nights Hosyala Village Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hassan x 1 nights Southern Star/The Ashhok DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kolhapur x 1 nights Sayaji Hotel/ Nisarg Resort Kolhapur DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kolhapur x 1 nights Veeksar The Fern/ Citrus Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- 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
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: Pune , Maharashtra, India
Pick up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Pune Airport
Ends at: Bangalore Airport
Nearest airport: Pune Airport (PNQ)
Eco Features:
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Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and 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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