KARNATAKA SPECIAL 8N/9D

 

Day 1 - Mangalore – Udupi 

Aarrive at designated reporting place, report to coach, proceed to Udupi. Visit Delta beach, Kemmannu Hanging Bridge. Evening free for relaxation.

Extra Topping : Gadbad ice cream at Udupi.

 

Day 2 -  Udupi – St. Marry’s Island – Murudeshwar 

Proceed to St. Marry's Island by ferry, This is a small and very scenic island. Vasco da Gama visited this island before he went to Kozhikode. Enjoy free time at this island and take photos at the very clean and beautiful beach. Later return back to Udupi and proceed to Murudeshwar.

 

Day 3 - Murudeshwar 

Morning proceed to visit Murudeshwara Shiva Temple - which houses the world's second largest Shiva statue. We also visit Cave Sculptures of Murudeshwar which depicts beautiful narration of the story of Aatmalinga. Later you can also visit the top floor of Raja Gopura at your own cost to get a bird eye view of Lord shiva statue and the surrounding area. Evening enjoy free time at Murudeshwar beach.

 

Day 4 - Murudeshwar – Netrani Island – Hubli 

Morning proceed to Netrani Island by ferry, which is famous for Scuba diving. Arrive at Hubli in the evening.

Extra Topping : Tea/Coffe/ Soft drink en-route to Hubli.

 

Day 5 - Hubli – Badami 

Morning proceed to Badami – formerly know as Vatapi, it was the regal capital of Badami Chalukyas.

 

Day 6 - Badami – Aihole – Patadakallu – Hospet 

Today we visit three small town of Karnataka i.e. Badami, Aihole and Patadakallu, which are also UNESCO sites famous for many temple complexes of Hindu and dravidian architecture style. Morning we explore Badami caves – a Hindu and Jain temple complex. these temples are carved out of soft sandstone and supported by stone columns and brackets. Get astonished by the various intricate stone carvings at these temples. Later proceed to Aihole to explore various temple remains. It is a tranquil village situated on the banks of Malaprabha river and referred as 'cradle of hindu / dravidian temple architecture'. Travel to Patadakallu to witness the impressive series of temples including the masterpiece 'The temple of virupaksha' built by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate her husband's victory.

Extra Topping : Soft Drink at Badami Caves.

 

Day 7 - Hospet – Hampi – Hospet 

Explore Hampi - a medieval Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar and also a UNESCO site. Hampi originally known as Pampa-kshetra was the Capital of Vijaynagar. Millions of touriest visit Hampi to see the temples, its monolithic sculptures and monuments for their excellent workmanship. Visit monuments like Shri Virupaksha Temple, Statue of Lakshmi Narasimha, Sri Krishna Temple, Shri Vijayavitthala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Royal Palace remains, pushkarni, Elephant Stables etc. Return to Hosapete in the evening.

Extra Topping : Tea / Coffee at Elephant Stables

 

Day 8 - Hospet – Anegundi Village– Hubli 

Proceed to Hubli. En-route visit Anegundi village previously called as KishKindha situated on the banks of Tungabhadra river and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy thrilling coracle ride (subject to operation) on Tungabhadra river. Arrive at Hubali in the evening.

Extra Topping : Tea/Coffe/ Soft drink en-route to Hubli.

 

Day 9 - Departure from Hubli 

Board the flight to your hometown. Tour Concludes!

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