Mysterious of the Deccan

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  France - Bangalore

  Welcome at Bangalore airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 2

  Bangalore – Mysore

  After breakfast, departure to Mysore. On the way, visit the summer palace of Srirangapatnam (the former capital of the kingdom of Mysore). Afternoon, visit of Chamundi Hills. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 3

  Mysore

  After breakfast, departure for a visit to the local market (Devaraja Arsh Market). Then, drive to Somnathpur where one of the most famous Vishnu temples is located. Return to Mysore. In the afternoon, visit of the Mysore royal palace dating from the 20th century. (On Sundays, the palace is decorated with millions of lights around the palace, please consult us.) Overnight at the hotel.

• day 4

  Mysore – Hassan

  After breakfast, drive to Hassan, which is known for one of the most famous temples of the Hoysala dynasty. In the afternoon, departure to Belur and Halebid where we will visit two sublime temples dating from the 11th and 12th centuries in this region, dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. The temples are known for their remarkable hand-carved sculptures. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 5

  Hassan – Hospet

  In the morning, after breakfast, departure for Hospet. Picnic lunch. Stop along the way to take photos of the rice fields and coconut trees. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 6

  Hospet - Hampi – Hospet

  In the morning, after breakfast, departure to Hampi for an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site. The site is located in the richest city of India, dating from the 14th to the 16th century. Hampi was ruled by the last Hindu dynasty, the Vijayanagar Empire. The city is divided into two parts: the first, the royal city, and the second, the sacred city. Visit in the sacred city: Virupaksha Temple, Hajararama Temple, the monolithic statue of Narasimha. Visit in the royal city: the magnificent Queen's Bath, the Lotus Palace pavilion, the elephant stables, and the Zenana enclosure, which housed the king's harem. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 7

  Hospet – Badami

  Departure in the morning towards Badami. On the way, visit the temples of Aihole and Pattadkal. Lunch in Badami. In the afternoon, visit the caves of Badami where you will find sculptures of Shiva, Vishnu, and Jain prophets carved into the red sandstone. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 8

  Badami – Goa

  After breakfast, departure to the old Portuguese city of Goa, where you can find Portuguese architecture and cuisine. Check-in at the hotel. Free afternoon by the sea. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 9

  Goa

  The day is dedicated to visiting the Catholic cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in the city of Goa, as well as the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which houses the body of St. Francis Xavier, and other churches with Portuguese architecture. Stroll through the lively market. Free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 10

  Goa - Departure

  After breakfast, transfer to Goa airport to take the return flight. End of our services.