KARNATAKA TOUR GLIMPSE OF UNESCO WHS*
Overview
Karnataka Tour Glimpse of Unesco WHS* Tour Package Itinerary : – Bombay – Elephanta Caves – Wales Museum – Goa – Badami – Pattadakal – Hampi – Hassan – Srirangapatnam – Mysore – Ooty – Thrissur – Thattekkad – Cochin – Alleppey Cochin
The World Heritage Day 2022 theme was ‘Heritage and Climate’ to promote conservation and protect heritage sites. India- the sixth largest number of sites in the world. As of 2022, there are approx.. 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. Visit some jewels the heart and soul of India the Elephanta Caves in Mumbai to narrow cobbled lanes of the ancient walled city of Pattadakal – ten major temples of Chalukya era. Beside the Fort Aguda built by Portuguese Colonial ruler on the shore of Mandavi River in 1612 or Augustine Tower in 1572. Enjoy famous Mathanga Hills during sunset and lighting of Hampi Heritage Site at night, or riding Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train passing through thick forest- hills. A highlight of the tour is an overnight cruise on the Kerala backwaters through a network of lakes, lagoons and canals and coconut palms to glimpse rural life on backwaters. Capture romantic sunset views at Cochin– this is Unforgettable India !!
ARRIVE BOMBAY
Arrive Bombay Airport. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
BOMBAY Visit of ELEPHANTA CAVES. / PRINCE OF WALES MUSEUM
Morning after breakfast drive towards starting Jetty to board boat for Elephanta Caves. Visit of caves. 12.30 hrs back to Jetty. Lunch at local restaurant in Colaba area. After lunch visit India’s premium Art & History Museum in grade – 1, Heritage Building (Prince of Wales Museum). Evening at Gateway of India, Dinner + Overnight at hotel.
BOMBAY - GOA
This morning have your breakfast, later transfer to Airport to catch flight to Goa. On arrival check in to hotel followed by lunch. After lunch visit FORT AGUDA and its beach. Stay at FORT during SUNSET. Unesco Site : The Fort Aguda built by Portuguese Colonial ruler On the beach at Shore of Mandavi River in 1612 – protecting Old Goa from attacks of Dutch and Marathas. Later drive back to Hotel. Evening free at leisure or visit BEACH / POOL. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
GOA
Morning after breakfast drive to visit World Heritage Sites: Visit ST. AUGUSTINE TOWER - The Church & Monastery of St. Augustine build in 1572. Along side visit BASILICA of BOM JESUS also called St. Francis Xavier’s Tomb build in 1594. Afternoon drive to PANJIM. Lunch at local restaurant in town. Visit around Panjim city. After lunch we drive back to hotel. Evening free at leisure or explore Beach. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
GOA – BADAMI
This morning we catch our Train from MADGAON STATION (GOA) to GADAG: On arrival we Drive (1.5 hrs – 70 KM) to reach BADAMI. On Arrival check in to hotel, have some rest. Later we visit CAVE TEMPLE & BHUTNATH TEMPLE, after visit STAY FOR SUNSET VIEW. After sunset return to hotel. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
BADAMI – PATTADAKAL
After breakfast we drive to PATTADAKAL visit Group of Monuments – MALIKARJUNA TEMPLE, SANGAMESHWAR TEMPLE. (WHS) WORLD HERITAGE SITE: Ten major temples of Chalukya era. After visit we drive PATTADAKAL – AIHOLE: (14 KM - 25 Minutes). On arrival we visit Cradle of Indian Architecture- more than 100 temples the oldest one: The Ladkhan Temple –Durga TEMPLE & its sites. After visit we will have lunch at nearest Restaurant. Post lunch we drive to HAMPI. On Arrival Check in to hotel and wash-change. Later drive to MATHANGA HILLS. To view SUNSET and lighting of HAMPI HERITAGE SITE at Night. Back to hotel, Dinner / overnight at hotel.
HAMPI
Morning have breakfast later Full Day visit of IMPORTANT SITES of HAMPI. Lunch at local restaurant in site area. Evening back to Hotel. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
HAMPI – HASSAN
This morning early have your breakfast, later we have a LONG DAY drive to Hassan. Enroute we stop for a lunch break. Post lunch we will drive our onward journey to Hassan. On arrival check in to hotel. Evening free at leisure. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
HASSAN
Today we have Full Day Excursion to visit BELUR (32 KM / 40 MINS). On arrival we visit Belur World Heritage Sites. After visit we drive to HALEBEEDU (22 KM / 30 MINS) from Belur. On arrival you’re your lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit Halebeedu site. & drive return back to HOYSALA VILLAGE (25 KM / 40 Min.). Evening visit its village and Hassan City. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
HASSAN – SRIRANGAPATNAM – MYSORE
DAY 10 HASSAN – SRIRANGAPATNAM – MYSORE (130 KM / 2.5 hrs.) Morning after breakfast leaving for Mysore. 6 KM before Mysore, stop at SRIRANGAPATNAM – Sri Rangaswamy Temple – the town surrounded by Kaveri River. Every year 14 Jan – Makar Sankrati is big festival held here. After visit drive another 20 minutes to reach Mysore. On arrival check in to hotel followed by lunch. After we visit MYSORE PALACE & CHAMUNDI HILL TEMPLE. After Visit drive to local bazaar. Dinner / Overnight at hotel 1830 hrs.
MYSORE - OOTY
This morning we drive to Ooty after having our breakfast. On arrival check in to hotel followed by Lunch. Post lunch we visit Botanical Garden 2400 mt. Above sea level – known for rate trees-species – variety of plants – flowers, favourite place for students of plant science. Visit Doddabetta Peak: 2623 mt. Highest peak of South India if one can walk at the top. Later we drive towards our hotel. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
OOTY: TOY TRAIN
Morning after breakfast drop at Ooty Station to board TOY TRAIN for 25 km ride till Coonor, where our Vehicle will receive us. NILGIRI MOUNTAIN RAILWAY: passing though plantations, thick forest- hills, tea estates. On arrival at Coonor will Visit Dolphin’s Nose Falls, Kotagiri Temple and Tea Estates on way back to Ooty. Lunch at Coonor. After lunch 1500 hrs drive back to Ooty. 25 KM / 1 hr drive to reach our hotel. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
OOTY – THRISSUR
Today we drive to Thrissur. Enroute stop for lunch and photographs. Late afternoon arrive at Thrissur. Visit via GURUVAYOOR – Punnathur Kotta ELEPHANT SANCTURY watch Bathing- eating elephants in camp. After visit drive to hotel. Evening visit Potters Village. Dinner + Overnight at hotel.
THRISSUR – THATTEKKAD
Morning after breakfast drive to Thattekkad. Thattekkad is famous for Bird Sanctuary with the richest bird habitat in peninsular India. This is also called Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Located on the northern bank of the Periyar River. The area of 25 sq. km. with tropical – semi evergreen forests with more than 250 Bird Species are here. On arrival check in to hotel followed by lunch. After visit Bird sanctuary. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
THATTEKKAD – COCHIN – ALLEPPEY
This Morning we drive for 120 KM /3.5 hrs to reach COCHIN. Just short break at Cochin. After short drive to Alleppey, on arrival at ALLEPEY JETTY. Board on HOUSE BOAT - Last two days you will be House Boat. Passing through small canals – visiting local villages, church-temples. BACK WATER TRIP. Overnight at Houseboat.
HOUSE BOAT
Today full day at house boat with all meals. Overnight at Houseboat.
ALLEPPEY – COCHIN DEPARTURE
After breakfast we drive to Cochin. Visit Chinese Net, Old Church at FORT COCHIN area. Last day to shop spices, silk In Cochin. Evening after dinner transfer to airport to board your onward journey flight to home. TOUR END