It appears calm and collected, awaiting that first rush of visitors in the cool morning. There they come cameras-a-ready angling them such to get the vast panoramic expanse of its steadfast moorings on a road quite empty of traffic at this hour near the great gates. The guides arrive, softly share some cautionary words about photography and then you’re off each chamber a world of awesome wonders each architectural detail an aesthete’s’ delight. As you wander the great halls and open airy rooms Wodeyar history and creative visions unfold in multitudinous ways. By the end of the tour its gilded interiors and majestic proportions are a blur of mind-boggling ornamentation and fantastical palatial splendour. Karnataka Heritage Tours provides heritage tour of Karnataka including Badami, Hospet, Hassan, Mysore, Belgaum. In Karnataka heritage tour, tourist will explore the palaces, forts, architectures and ancient Indian arts live.
On arrival at Bangalore Airport or Railway Station, proceed to Mysore by road. Upon arrival check in to hotel and relax for a while. Later proceed to visit Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace and Chamundi Hill, followed by sightseeing of Brindavan Garden and The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam. Stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Hassan by road. En route stop at Sravanbelagola and visit the 17.7mtr high monolithic statue of first Jain sage Gomateshwara Bahubali and the various painting. Later continue drive towards Hassan and upon arrival check in to hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay in Hassan.
After breakfast, start your day by visiting some famous excursions of Belur and Halebidu which is known as Twin cities nearest to Hassan. Visit Chennakesava Temple, Ekatachala Temple and Narasimha Pillar which used to rotate on its own axis and intricately carved Mohini Pillar in Belur. Later visit the ancient Hoysala sculpture and Architecture of Hoysaleswar Temple, Dikutachala Temple, Shantaleswara Temple and Kedareswara Temple. After sightseeing return back to hotel in Hassan for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Hospet. En route visit Chitradurga which is at a distance of 189 km from Hassan. Later continue drive towards Hospet which is 128 km away from Chitradurga. Once you reach Hospet, check in to hotel and relax. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Post breakfast start your day by visiting famous heritage sightseeings of Hospet and Hampi which includes Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Hazara Rama Temple and Oueens Bath. Later visit some famous excursions of Hampi which are Lotus Mahal and Monolith Statue of Narsimha. Overnight stay in Hospet.
After breakfast, get ready to visit Pattadakal which is known as the famous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cave Temples, Virupaksha Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple and Papanatha Temples decorated with detailed scenes from the epics and the ninth century Jain Temples. Later visit Aihole which is a village having a historic temple complex. Here, visit the Temple Lad khan, which dates back to AD 450 and is probably Aihole's oldest building. Temple of Durga, Hulchimalli Temple, Buddhist Temple and one of the finest temples, The Ravana Phadi that is carved out of sandstone. By the evening come back to hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will head towards Belgaum. On arrival at Belgaum, check in to the hotel and freshen up. Later, proceed to visit some famous places of Belgaum which includes Belgaum Fort, Mahadev Temple, Kote Kere (Fort Lake) and Kapileshwara Temple, Parasgad Fort, Kittur Fort and Palace. Overnight stay in hotel in Belgaum.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Hubli airport or railway station for onward journey.
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