Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival / Bangalore
Late night arrival Meeting and assistance upon arrival as our representatives welcome you and escort you to your car.
Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.
Welcome to India, or as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Overnight at Hotel Lemon Tree Hotel - Ulsoor Lake, Bangaluru (Superior Room)
Day 2 : Bangalore
guided tour of Bangalore
Bangalore has a number of tourist places. Apart from the numerous gardens, it also has some historical sites and other places of interest that are worth visiting and seeing. The Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat, built in 1954, is the main attraction of this city. It is a marvel of modern architecture and is a fine amalgamation of traditional Dravidian and modern styles. Cubbon Park, the 120-hectare park located near the Vidhan Soudha, has a number of neo-classical style government buildings. The Government Museum of Bangalore (one of India's oldest museums) and the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum are important museums within the city. The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, which holds a number of flower shows, especially during the Republic Day (26th January), is located on the southern fringes of the city. The 18th-century Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace are other important places of interest to the traveler.
Today, we will proceed on a guided tour of Bangalore.
Overnight at Hotel Lemon Tree Hotel - Ulsoor Lake, Bangaluru (Superior Room)
Day 3 : Bangalore / Srirangapattanam / Somnathapur / Mysore (196 Kms) (03 Hrs Drive)
Srirangapattanam
All the major dynasties of the South have left their relics and monuments here for us to get transported into the world of South Indian art & architecture. The Srirangapatnam Fort, protected by a double wall, is the center of attraction here. It was built in 1454 by Thimmanna, a local head and later renovated by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
Somnathapuram
We ride 40 Kms to Somnathapuram, a place well known for its elaborate carvings and miniature sculptures. A Hoysala temple dedicated to Lord Kesava is also located here.
Mysore
The city of lingering aroma of Jasmine, Musk, rose, sandalwood, etc. This is so because Mysore is one of the major manufacturers of incense sticks through scores of family owned factories. The city is also a crafts center. It is an extremely friendly and easy going city and at an altitude of 770 meters it has a wonderful climate. The Maharaja’s Palace (1907) is a huge building in Indo - Saracenic style of architecture; it hosts an extravaganza of stained glass, mirrors, gilt and gaudy colors, beautifully carved wooden doors, mosaic floors and a series of historically important paintings.
After breakfast we will drive to Mysore. Enroute we will visit Srirangapattanam & Somnathapuram.
Upon arrival, check into your Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Royal Orchid Metropole (Royal Wing Room)
Day 4 : Mysore
Mysore
The city of lingering aroma of Jasmine, Musk, rose, sandalwood, etc. This is so because Mysore is one of the major manufacturers of incense sticks through scores of family owned factories. The city is also a crafts center. It is an extremely friendly and easy going city and at an altitude of 770 meters it has a wonderful climate. The Maharaja’s Palace (1907) is a huge building in Indo - Saracenic style of architecture; it hosts an extravaganza of stained glass, mirrors, gilt and gaudy colors, beautifully carved wooden doors, mosaic floors and a series of historically important paintings.
Following breakfast, we will proceed on a guided CityTour of Mysore
Overnight at Hotel Royal Orchid Metrpole (Royal Wing Room)
Day 5 : Mysore / Shravan Belagola / Hassan (148 Kms) (03 Hrs drive)
Shravan Belagola
The site of the 17mtr monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali - believed to be the world’s tallest monolithic statue. From here we will continue our drive to Hassan. We stop a few times for pictures such as a line of village women carrying grass over their heads in huge sprawling bundles - the head hardly visible.
Following breakfast drive to Hassan. Enroute visiting Shravan Belagola, one of the oldest and the most important pilgrimage centers for the followers of Jain religion.
Upon arrival check in to your Resort
We are free to explore Hassan independently on foot.
Overnight at Hoysala Village Resort (Superior Cottage)
