Mangalore Beach - Karnataka - India

Bangalore - Chikmagaluru - Hampi - Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal - Gokarna - Mangalore

09 nights / 10 days

Upon arrival at Bangalore you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to Chikmangalur. Enroute tour of Belur - a star shaped temple with hand lathe turned filigreed pillars and sculptures will take your breath away. It is the only Hoysala temple still in active worship. Friezes of charging elephants, each different from the other, mythological figures, military scenes, dancers and musicians, and elaborate decorative motifs charge the imagination. Later visit Halebeedu (Halebid) - 17 kms away the ancient capital of the Hoysalas, the temple perched on a star shaped base amidst lawns. Its walls are richly carved with an endless variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylised animals, birds, and friezes depicting the life of the Hoysala kings. Lets start our journey to drive to a destination which is known as “ Coffee land of Karnataka ” i.e Chikmangalur.Upon arrival check-in into hotel and relax for rest of the day. Overnight at Chikmangalur.

Post breakfast, drive to reach the base point of highest peak in Karnataka i.e Mullayangiri. Mullayanagiri peak is one of the best treks in Karnataka. The peak gets its name from a small temple at the summit, which is dedicated to a sage Mullappa Swamy, who is believed to have meditated at the cave near the summit. Lets reach campsite of Mullayangiri to trek to view lush greenery & beautiful view of Chikmangalur. In the afternoon post 3 pm , drive to visit Hebbe falls , Hebbe falls is located near the popular Green Hill station of Kemmangundi Chikkamagaluru District, it is among the most beautiful waterfalls in Karnataka. Overnight at Chikmangalur.

Post breakfast, check-out from hotel to enjoy your drive & sit back and enjoy your drive to Hampi. Hampi is situated along the banks of Tungabhadra River, Hampi is one of the best places of heritage in India . Hampi is an extremely significant place in terms of history and architecture as it stands within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is an open museum of architecture, religion, and history dotted with innumerable gems that were hewed from stones. Overnight at Hampi.

Post breakfast , lets explore the heritage site of Hampi. Hampi has a heritage site has been divided in 4 heritage walks which one can explore and cover most of the places.

1st half

The walk trail will take you back five hundred years, to the life and times of the Rayas. Join this walk to learn about these kingdoms first founded in the 14th century and the Rayas who ruled them, countering foreign invasions and uniting South India for nearly two centuries. You will learn about their lifestyle, their culture, social and political lives and the magnificent structures of the royal city. Visit: Devaraya's Palace, Audience Hall, Secret Chamber, Hazara Rama Temple, Queen's Bath & Palaces, and Elephant Stables.

2nd half : Visit to Vijaya Vithala temple.

This walk will take you on a journey through the Vithalapura Bazaar that leads to the famous Vijaya Vithala Temple - once a pilgrim centre for the devotees and saints of Lord Vishnu. Though considered a pinnacle of temple architecture, this temple complex remains a historical enigma as we don't know when the original shrine was built. This is the same temple renowned for its musical stone pillars and the famous stone chariot. Visit Vithalapura Bazaar, Kalyani and Vijaya Vithala Temple.

Evening is at leisure, overnight stay at Hampi.

Post breakfast check-out from hotel to drive to visit another UNESCO site I.e Badami, Badami is famous for its rock cut monuments such as the Badami cave temples, as well as the structural temples such as the Bhutanatha temples, Badami Shivalaya and Jambulingesvara Temple. Overnight in Badami.

Post breakfast check-out from hotel to drive to Aihole, where you will move at the highest point of the Meguti Hill to recognize some Neolithic Dolmens. Likewise explore the Ravanphadi caverns and a few different temples as Galaganatha temple, Durga temple, Jyotirlinga temple and chakra gudi. Continue touring Pattadakal, where you will get the chance to explore the UNESCO World Heritage temple complex and find out about the relationship of two diverse temple design that incorporates North Indian Nagara style and South Indian Dravidian style of temple structures. You can visit Mallikarjuna temple, jambulinga temples also. Overnight stay in Badami.

Post breakfast check-out from hotel to drive to costal region of Karnataka and explore some the beaches in Gokarna. Upon arrival check-in into hotel and relax , in the evening its the time to walk to the shore of Om beach to enjoy the fresh breeze. Overnight in Gokarna.

After breakfast , the day is at leisure to explore the walk on the banks of beaches and enjoy in taking part in some of the water activites. (water activites by own) Overnight in Gokarna.

Post breakfast check-out from hotel to drive to Mangalore. Enroute tour Murdeshwar - is a small coastal town in Karnataka that has so much more than what meets the eye. It is famous for the world's second tallest Shiva statue, the town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murdeshwar Temple. Later drive from Murdeshwar to Mangalore via Maravanthe beach, Maravanthe is a uniquely positioned beach in Coastal Karnataka with Arabian Sea on one side and Souparnika river on the other. Overnight in Mangalore.

After breakfast, check-out from hotel to drive towards Mangalore airport for onward journey.

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