Pick up from Bangalore and proceed to Mysore,
Enroute visit Srirangapatna - Island fortress of Tippu Sultan,
the legendary Tiger of Mysore who put up a valiant fight
against British domination. Visit Tippu’s Summer Palace, Mosque, and Sriranganatha Temple,
on arrival check in at Hotel, lunch and proceed to visit
Maharaja Palace-built in 1911-12 by Wodeyar Rulers, the palace
is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its
many attractions is a magnificent gold throne displayed during
the Dasara celebrations. It is an entirely modern structure
continuing the Hindu and Saracenic styles of Architecture, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Garden- the famous gardens at
the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical
fountains and colored lights transform this place into a
magical fairyland. Overnight.
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Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to
Hassan Enroute visit Belur- On the banks of the Yagachi River is
Belur, a star shaped temple with hand lathe-turned filigreed
pillars and sculptures will take your breath away. It is the
only Hoysalas temple still in active worship and Halebid -
Just 17km away from Belur is Halebid, the ancient capital of the Hoysalas. The
temple, perched on a star shaped base amidst lawns, is a
sculptural extravaganza. On arrival check in at Hassan
Southern Star or similar. Evening free. Overnight.
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Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to
Bangalore, Enroute visit Shravanabelagola- A prominent Jain
pilgrim center in Hassan district. Shravanabelagola is home to
Asia’s largest monolithic statue-Lord Gomateshwara here
towers 58ft. Drop to Railway station or airport.
Tour ends
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