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Karnataka Splendour:

Please find itineary as follows: Sllendour Karnataka

Day 01 : Arrival Bombay: Meeting and assistance on arrival followed by transfer to Hotel.O/N Hotel.

Day 02: Bombay: Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Gateway of India to board the Luxury Launch to visit Elephanta Caves. Afternoon city tour of Mumbai visiting Prince of Whales Museum, Hanging Garden, Dhobi Ghat and Jain Temple. O/N Hotel.

Day 03: Bombay/Belgaum/Badami ( Flight/ 192 KMS - 5 HRS) : Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Airport. Fly to Belgaum. On arrival transfer to Badami.This place is noted for several temples,some structural and other rock-cut of the sixth and seventh centuries.Day Free. O/N Hotel.

Day 04: Badami: Breakfast at Hotel. Morning visit the Badami Caves.This group of four cave temples has been carved out of the hill opposite Badami Fort.Among the most spectacular sculptures is the well known 18 armed Shiva that embodies 81 dance poses.The Badami Fort would be the next point of visit.O/N at Badami.

Day 05: Badami/Aihole/Pattadakal/Hospet (192 KMS - 5 HRS) : Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Aihole (46 Kms) . This place is known as the cradle of Hindu Temple architecture. You will marvel at the sight of over 100 temples scattered all over the village.Drive to Pattadakal 17 kms from Aihole.Here a group of about 10 Temples surrounded by numerous minor shrines and plinths represents the best of Chalukyan architecture. Drive to Hospet for O/N .

Day 06: Hospet/Hampi/Hospet ( 22 Kms - 30 MINUTES): Hampi was the medievel 14th Century capital of the fabulous Vijaynagar Empire.It witnessed a grand renaissance in art and architecture that is evident in the immaculately preserved temples and monuments that dot the historic landscape.In Hampi our visit will include the Lotus Mahal,Queen's bath,Virupaksha temple,Monolithic Narasimha and the Elephant's stable. O/N Hotel. Sllendour Karnataka

Day 07: Hospet/Hassan ( 275 KMS - 6 1/2 HRS) : Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Chikmagalur. On arrival relax at this beautiful resort. O/N Hotel.

Day 08: Hassan/ Belur/Halebid/Mysore (200 KMS - 5 HRS) : Breakfast at Hotel.Drive to Belur. Famous for the Hoysala architecture. The main place to visit is the Chennakesava temple which is famous for its sculptures.We proceed to Halebid.The temples here are richely carved with an endless variety of Hindu deities sages,stylised animals,birds and friezes depicting the life of Hoysala Kings. Continue to Mysore for O/N.

Day 09: Mysore: Breakfast at Hotel. Morning tour of Mysore visiting The Mysore Palace,& St Philomena's Church. Afternoon visit Srirangapatna - the summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. Evening at Leisure. O/N Hotel.

Day 10: Mysore/Kabini River Lodge (80 KMS - 2 HRS): Breakfast at Hotel. Drive To Kabini- famous for the wildlife.Here activities will include Jeep safaris,elephant rides,Coracle rides, nature walks. O/N at Kabini River Lodge

Day 11: Kabini/Mysore Railway Station/Madras (80 KMS -2 HRS - TRAIN) : Early morning Jeep safari.Return to hotel for Breakfast.Drive to Mysore railway station to board train to Madras. Dep 1420 Hrs Arr 2130 hrs. On arrival transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.

Day 12: Madras/Mahabalipuram (70 KMS - 2 HRS) : Breakfast at Hotel. Morning city tour of Madras visiting Fort St George,Fort Museum,Sri Parthasarathy Temple & Kalakshetra.. Afternoon Drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Day free to relax on the beach. O/N Hotel. Sllendour Karnataka

Day 13: Mahabalipuram: Morning City tour of Mahabalipuram visiting Arjuna'sPenance,Krishna Mandapam,Five Rathas & Shore Temple.Rest of the day free to relax on the beach.

Day 14: Mahabalipuram/Madras Airport ( 70 KMS -2 HRS) : Breakfast at Hotel. Morning free. Evening transfer to Madras Airport to connect International Flight.

Day 15: Departure Madras: Flight for onward destination.

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