Bengaluru Trip Overview
Your private four day tour starts in Bangalore. You will visit Chikmagalur, Belur, Halebid and Mysore. Halebid flourished as the capital of the Hoysala Dynasty for 150 years. Belur is located on the banks of the river Yagachi. The temples of Belur and Halebid are best known for their south Indian architecture. They are carved with scripts of Hindu mythology. Mysore, also known as the Ivory City, is one of India’s most opulent cities. It is famous for its silk saris, sandalwood and handicrafts. Attractions include prehistoric sites, monuments, museums, temples, mosques, and churches. The historic city of Mysore is famed for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, gardens and tree lined streets. Your four days in this unique region will allow you to explore its treasures.
Highlights:
Chennakesaya Temple in Belur
Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu
Mysore Palace
Brindavan Gardens
Visit to Srrirangapatnam
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Bengaluru, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Your private four day tour starts in Bangalore. You will visit Chikmagalur, Belur, Halebid and Mysore. Halebid flourished as the capital of the Hoysala Dynasty for 150 years. Belur is located on the banks of the river Yagachi. The temples of Belur and Halebid are best known for their south Indian architecture. They are carved with scripts of Hindu mythology. Mysore, also known as the Ivory City, is one of India’s most opulent cities. It is famous for its silk saris, sandalwood and handicrafts. Attractions include prehistoric sites, monuments, museums, temples, mosques, and churches. The historic city of Mysore is famed for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, gardens and tree lined streets. Your four days in this unique region will allow you to explore its treasures.
Highlights:
Chennakesaya Temple in Belur
Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu
Mysore Palace
Brindavan Gardens
Visit to Srrirangapatnam
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangalore / Shravanabelagola / Chikmagalur
Stop At: Shravanabelagola, Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka
This morning you’ll be picked up in Bangalore and driven to Chikmagalur, en route visiting Shravanabelagola. This town is one of the important tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) for those of the Jain faith. In Shravanabelagola, you can see the Bahubali Statue which is one of the tallest monolithic stone statue in the world carved out of a single block of granite. You will continue on to Chikmagalur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.
Day 2: Chikmagalur / Belur / Halebid / Mysore
Stop At: Belur, Belur, Hassan District, Karnataka
After breakfast, visit Belur to see the magnificent Chennakesaya Temple with its intricate sculptures. It is one of the largest and most famous Hindu temples of medieval Indian art. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vijayanarayana, one of the twenty four incarnations of Vishnu.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Halebid, Halebid, Hassan District, Karnataka
You will then go to the town of Halebid. Here, visit the Hoysaleshwara Temple, with its succession of friezes depicting the tableaus of everyday life in ancient times. The temple was built in the 12th century and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Continue to Mysore.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.
Day 3: Mysore Sightseeing
Stop At: Mysore Palace, Office Of The Deputy Director, Mysuru Palace Board, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Explore Mysore, the cultural capital of the state of Karnataka. The people of Mysore are famous for their peaceful attitude and helpful nature. Your guided tour will visit the Mysore City Palace, one of India’s most spectacular royal buildings. The Palace was the seat of the Wodeyar Maharajas, who ruled the kingdom from 1399 to 1950. You will see the extravagant opulence and fine details of the interior. Admire the paintings, elaborate architecture, the intricately carved doors, mosaic floors and stained glassed windows.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Brindavan Garden, Mysuru (Mysore) 576103 India
Then visit the beautiful Brindavan Gardens, known for their symmetric designs and illuminated terrace gardens. The gardens contain an array of illuminated, cascading fountains and flowering plants.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay
Day 4: Mysore / Bangalore
Stop At: Srirangapatnam Fort, Srirangapatna On River Cauvery, Mandya India
Drive back to Bangalore, enroute visit the island fortress and Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan in Srirangapatnam. It came into prominence during the rise of Hyder Ali and his famed son Tipu Sultan, who converted it into a fortified city. It was the power center of South India for a long time, before Tipu Sultan lost the last of the four battles against the British East India Company. Your tour will show you the numerous historic and religious monuments here. Continue your drive to Bangalore. (B)
Kindly Note : Hotel check out time 1200 Hours
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
