BEACHES OF GOA & VIJAYANAGAR KINGDOM

14 Days

Itinerary

Day 01 :
Arrive Mumbai

Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it's India's largest city.

Meet our rep at the airport general arrival lounge and transfer to hotel Check-in 14:00hr & free time to enjoy hotel facilities

Day 02 :
In Mumbai

Breakfast in the hotel, meet the guide in the lobby @ 08:00 am

It is imperative to see some of the major highlights of the city and experience the local food.

Lunch in local Iranian Café/ Restaurant

The city's also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry. Dinner & overnight at hotel

Day 03 :
In Mumbai – Elephanta Caves

Breakfast in hotel

Meet guide in the lobby @ 9 am – we leave for Gateway of India, overlooking Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924 & photo-stop iconic Taj Hotel

We board a ferry from the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The ferry ride takes approximately one hour and offers scenic views of the Mumbai harbor. Upon arrival at Elephanta Island, you can walk or take a toy train to the cave complex. 

Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The caves which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Box lunch

Dinner in local restaurant & overnight in hotel *Elephnata Caves are closed on Monday

Day 04 :
Mumbai – Goa by train (Vandebharat train)

Early morning, arrive CSMT station @ 05:00 am (box lunch)

Departure @ 05:35 am – the train journey from Mumbai to Goa via the Konkan region is beautiful, with a splendid view on the way.

Arrive in Goa, transfer to the hotel, free time & relax Dinner in the hotel & overnight

Day 05 :
In Goa

Breakfast in the hotel, leave the hotel by 9 am

GOA, its long history as a Portuguese colony before 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations.

We will visit Bom Basillica Church - the iconic church is a pilgrimage centre and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The basilica is located in Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier. Also visit relics of St Francis Xavier

Also, visit the ruins of the Augustinian Convent

Photo-stop Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church

Lunch in local restaurant – typical Goan food

After lunch drive to Fort Aguada - the grand Fort of Aguada was constructed 1612 by Portuguese to prevent the entry of ships into the River Mandovi thus protecting old Goa from the attacks of Dutch and Marathas. Aguda Fort is one of the major heritage sites in Goa state.  

Evening drive back to hotel, dinner & overnight in resort

Day 06 :
In Goa

Free time to enjoy resort facilities & beach NO lunch, NO dinner

Day 07 :
Goa – Gokarna – Hampi

Breakfast & check-out @ 08:30 am

Meet guide in the lobby and embark your vehicle and have a beautiful approx 4hr drive via Gokarna to Hampi

On the way we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant

Arrive at the hotel in Hampi around 5 pm, relax in the room Dinner & overnight in the hotel

Day 08 :
In Hampi

Breakfast in the hotel, meet the guide in the lobby @ 08:00 am

Hampi, is beleived to be the ancient „Kishkinda“ of Hindu epic & mythological book „Ramayana“. This is the time where the Monkey Kingdom existed. This place is traditionally associated with Lord Shiva and his consort Girija.

This city was the most prosperous and wealthy during the Vijayanagara Empire.  By the end of 13th century, the Islamic invasion seriously affected and damaged India. Between 1332-1342 AD the Sangama Brothers founded the spendid city of Vijayanagara with Hampi as the capital.

This is UNESCO site, visit some of the beautiful and monolothic stuctures – Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Vihnupada Shrine, Hemkuta Group of Temples, Virupaksha Temple, Krishna Temple, Stone Chariot, Bazaar, Narasimha Shrine, Badavi Linga & lastly the excavated ruins of the Rangamahal, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stable

Lunch en-route

Back to hotel late afternoon Dinner & overnight in the hotel

Day 09 :
Hampi – Hospet – Bengaluru

Breakfast, check-out 9 am

We stop in Tungabhadra Dam, the Dam supports many districts with water.

Later continue to Bengaluru – lunch enroute

Evening arrive hotel, relax Dinner & overnight in the hotel

Day 10 :
In Bengaluru

Breakfast in the hotel, meet the guide in the lobby @ 9 am

Today we do some beautiful sites of the city - The center of India's high-tech industry “Silicon Valley of India”, the city is also known for its parks and nightlife. By Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is a Neo-Dravidian legislative building. Former royal residences include 19th-century Bangalore Palace, modeled after England’s Windsor Castle, and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an 18th-century teak structure.

Lunch in a local restaurant

Continue to explore the city Dinner & overnight in hotel

Day 11 :
Bengaluru – Mysuru

Breakfast in the hotel, check-out @ 9 am

Mysuru was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood.

On the way to the city, you will visit the Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoo, Mysore Lake, and the St Philomena Church.

Lunch in a local restaurant

In the evening, we visit Brindavan Garden, built in 1932. The garden was renovated in 2005, the renovation included sprucing up the musical fountain using a digitised system. Dinner in local restaurant & overnight at the hotel

Day 12 :
In Mysuru

Breakfast in the hotel, meet the guide in the lobby @ 9 am

Today we explore the city - Mysuru (formerly Mysore) is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical palaces, vibrant festivals, and traditional crafts. It's often called the "City of Palaces" due to its magnificent structures like Mysore Palace, and is famous for its silk sarees, sandalwood products, and the grand Dasara festival.

You will visit Cubbon Park, Tippu Sultan’s Summer Palace, The Mayo Hall, Attara Katcheri,

Lunch in local restaurant

Also visit Mysore Palace, Jagmohan Palace and Art Gallery, Lalitha Mahal Dinner & overnight in the hotel

Day 13 :
Mysuru – Bengaluru

Breakfast at leisure, check-out 12:00hr – box lunch

Arrive Bengaluru by 3 pm, check-in and relax Dinner & overnight at the hotel

Day 14 :
Check-Out

Breakfast at leisure, check-out 12:00hr – box lunch

Arrive Bengaluru by 3 pm, check-in and relax Dinner & overnight at the hotel

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BEACHES OF GOA & VIJAYANAGAR KINGDOM