Goa with Karnataka 07 Nights / 08 Days Tour Ex Goa

Goa 3N + Hospet 3N + Bangalore 1N

Day 01: Arrive Goa

Welcome to Goa Airport, on arrival, meet & greet by our representative, and transfer you to your hotel /resort. In the evening, enjoy a stroll around the beach or indulge in your own activities. Over Night stay in Goa.

Day 02: In Goa

After breakfast, visit to old Goa – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to several magnificent churches and cathedrals, including Basilica of Bom Jesus - this world heritage monument built in 1695, is probably the most visited tourist sight in Goa, the basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, and Mangueshi Temple - a Hindu Temple. A region that enthralls tourists with its calm, beautiful buildings surrounded by huge swathes of green landscapes, that and more is Old Goa. Later visit to Spice Plantation - located in Ponda, a village untouched by pollution. It is spread over large tract of verdant land, which offers the perfect setting for you to soak in a pure unadulterated nature. Here you will be welcomed with herbal tea followed by a guided tour of the plantation in which you will hear about various spices, medicinal plants and their uses. At the end of the guided tour you have the opportunity to pick up some local products before relishing home-cooked healthy and nutritious goan authentic food, in goan style on a banana leaf.
Post lunch visit to Dona Paula Jetty - the Lovers Paradise – this idyllic rocky tourist attraction lies at the spot where the Mandovi and the Zuari rivers meet the Arabian Sea. It provides a magnificent view of the Mormugao harbour on one side and the open stretch of Arabian Sea on the other side, and Miramar Beach - it lies near the confluence of the Mondovi River and the Arabian Sea, as you drive through Panjim - the capital city of Goa, a lovely little town along the banks of the Mandovi river. The town has done an excellent job preserving its Portuguese heritage, and visitors can wander the narrow winding lanes and admire the old houses with their overhanging balconies, enjoy viewing its unique colonial architecture. In the evening enjoy boat cruise (subject to weather conditions) on river Mandovi before heading back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Goa.

Day 03: In Goa

After breakfast, visit to Fort Aguada - set along the Mandovi river's estuary, this imposing fort was built in 1612 by the Portuguese as a defence against the Dutch and the Marathas. Throughout its 450-year history, Fort Aguada is the fortress that was never once conquered, perhaps thanks to its massively thick and high walls. One of its highlights is a 13-metre lighthouse that once used an oil lamp to guide seafarers. Later visit to Calangute beach / Baga Beach / Vagator beach / Anjuna beach - the most happening beaches of Goa. Rest of the day free for own activities. Dinner & overnight stay in Goa.

Day 04: Goa to Hospet (340 km / 9 hours)

After breakast, drive to Hospet to visit Hampi – known for the the rustic yet magnificent ruins of ancient civilizations. On arrival at Hospet, check-in at your hotel. Later proceed to visit Tungabhadra Dam just 5 km from hospet, tt is constructed across river Tungabhadra, this lighthouse is one of the best places to have an eye-catching view of the environment. Dinner and overnight stay in Hospet.

Day 05: In Hospet

After breakfast visit the ancient temples of Hampi, which includes Monolithic Bull, Virupaksha Temple, Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Krishna Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha, Badavi Linga, Underground Shiva Temple, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama Temple, Palace Area, Vijaya Vithala Temple (Stone Chariot), King’s Balance, Purandara Mantapa, Old Bridge Pillars and Queen's bath. Dinner and overnight stay in Hospet.

Day 06: Hospet to Kudalasangama – Aihole – Pattadakal – Mahakuta – Badami - Hospet

After breakfast, day trip to Badami - is famous for its four cave temples - all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. En route visit to Kudalasangama, the holy Samadhi of Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayath faith along with Shiva Linga. Then visit to the ruins of Aihole - has its own historical significance and is called as cradle of ancient Hindu stone architecture, and Pattadakal - one of the UNESCO's world heritage sites flourished to glory during the reign of the Chalukyan dynasty. Later visit the Badami Cave Temples – a complex of four Hindu cave temples. Evening return back to Hospet. Dinner and overnight stay in Hospet.

Day 07: Hospet to Bengaluru (330 km / 6 hours)

After breakast, drive to Bangalore - the Garden City of India. On arrival, Check-In at your hotel. Post lunch visit to Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Iskcon Temple, and Vidhan Soudha. Dinner and overnight stay in Bangalore.

Day 08: Leave Bengaluru with wonderful memories........

After Breakfast transfer you to Bengaluru airport for your onward destination.

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