Silk and Sandal tour is a very interesting tour that will take you through the most prominent and offbeat destinations of Karnataka. Travel through the alleys of Karnataka including its enchanting and beautiful cities and historically notable destinations.
Day 01 - Arrive Bangalore + Sightseeing
Day 02 - Bangalore to Mysore (3 Hrs Approx.)
Day 03 - Mysore to Shravanabelagola - Hassan (3 Hrs. Approx.)
Day 04 - Hassan to Hassan ( Belur & Halebidu)
Day 05 - Hassan to Hospet (6 Hrs Approx.)
Day 06 - Hospet - Hampi - Hospet (30 min)
Day 07 - Further explore Hampi
Day 08 - Hospet to Aihole & Pattadakal & to Badami (3 Hrs)
Day 09 - Badami Sightseeing
Day 10 - Badami to Hubli airport to your flight. Tour Ends.
Day 01 - Arrive Bangalore + Sightseeing
On arrival Bangalore you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. In afternoon visit Bangalore Palace, the National Gallery of Modern Art (it’s a colonial mansion with a beautiful garden), Tipu Sultan's Palace (explore Indo-Islamic architecture), Lalbagh Botanical Garden (it’s a Mughal style garden). In evening visit Cubbon Park (a popular place for walkers, joggers and nature lovers). Enjoy overnight stay in hotel.
Day 02 - Bangalore to Mysore (3 Hrs )
Morning after having breakfast, drive towards Mysore, upon arrival check in your hotel. Afternoon visit Mysore Palace (it has brilliant architecture and intricate craftsmanship work), Lalitha Mahal (the palace adorned with Belgian crystal chandeliers and Persian carpets), Jaganmohan Palace (house of art work), the railway museum, St Philomena church. In evening visit Brindavan garden (enjoy the magical fountain show with music). Enjoy overnight stay in hotel.
Day 03 - Mysore to Shravanabelagola - Hassan (3 Hrs)
Start your day with delicious breakfast; then proceed towards Hassan and en-route visit Shravanabelagola. First we will visit Bahubali Gomateshwara Temple (famous for the Bahubali statue), Chamundaraya Basadi, Odegal Basadi. Upon arrival in Hassan check in into hotel & do take rest. Enjoy overnight stay in hotel.
Day 04 - Hassan to Hassan ( Belur & Halebidu)
tart your day with a delicious breakfast then proceed for excursion to Halebidu. First visit Hoysaleswara Temple (it’s a 12th the century temple dedicated to lord shiva), Halebidu Archaelogical Site and Kedareshwara Temple. Then proceed to Belur and visit Chennakesava Temple (famous for extensive craving with stone & art work), the Narasimha Pillar (a magnificent stone pillar), Madanikas (it’s a beautiful temple), after long day return to Hassan and enjoy comfortable overnight stay in hotel.
Day 05 - Hassan to Hospet (6 Hrs Approx.)
Morning after having breakfast drive towards Hospet, upon arrival take some rest & in the evening visit Tungabhadra river (enjoy beautiful view of dam), Louts mahal, the archaeological museum, Hazara Rama temple (dedicated to lord Ram built by royal family), Viruprakesh temple. Return to hotel for comfortable overnight stay.
Day 06 - Hospet - Hampi - Hospet (30 min)
Morning after having breakfast proceed to Hampi (famous for its historical places) visit Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hanuman Temple, Hemakuta Hill, Saasivekaalu Ganesha Temple, Queen Bath (a royal bathing complex), Riverside ruin (it is a rock craved sculpture of shiva linga), return to Hospet for comfortable overnight stay in hotel.
Day 07 - Further explore Hampi
Morning after having breakfast, proceed for another day excursion to Hampi. First visit Sri Virupaksha Temple, Matanga Hill, Daroji Bear Sanctuary, the Tungabhadra Dam and local market. Return to hotel for comfortable overnight stay in Hospet.
Day 08 - Hospet to Aihole & Pattadakal & to Badami (3 Hrs)
After having delicious breakfast in morning, drive towards Badami en-route visit Aihole, Durga temple, Lad khan temple, Ravanapadhi temple (dedicated to lord shiva); also visit Pattadakal Sangameshvara Temple, Pattadakal Jain temple. Upon arrival at Badami check-in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09 - Badami Sightseeing
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready to explore Badami, visit Badami cave temple, Bhutanatha group of temples, Mallikarjuna group of temples and Badami fort. Explore local market in evening and enjoy
Day 10 - Badami to Hubli airport for your flight.
After breakfast drive towards Hubli and visit Chandramouleshwara temple, and then get transferred to the Hubly airport to board your flight for onward journey.