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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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