Karnataka

Global Journey

Imperial Escapes – Karnataka Heritage & Goa Discovery
(8 Days / 7 Nights)

Route: Bangalore → Mysore → Hassan → Aihole → Pattadakal → Badami → Hampi → Goa


Day 1 – Bangalore → Mysore (145 km / 3.5 hrs)

Highlights:

  • Arrival in Bangalore and drive to Mysore
  • Visit the magnificent Mysore Palace
  • Chamundi Hill & Nandi Statue
  • Stroll through Devaraja Market
  • Evening visit to Brindavan Gardens (Musical Fountain)
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  • Overnight: Mysore
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Day 2 – Mysore → Hassan (120 km / 3 hrs)

Highlights:

  • Drive to Hassan
  • Visit Belur – Chennakesava Temple
  • Visit Halebidu – Hoysaleswara Temple
  • Discover the masterpieces of Hoysala architecture
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  • Overnight: Hassan
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Day 3 – Hassan → Aihole → Pattadakal → Badami (330 km / 7–8 hrs)

Highlights:

  • Early departure
  • Explore Aihole – the cradle of Indian temple architecture
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Pattadakal
  • Continue to Badami

Drive to Thanjavur.

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  • Overnight: Badami
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Day 4 – Badami → Hampi (140 km / 3 hrs)

Highlights:

  • Visit Badami Cave Temples
  • Agastya Lake
  • Bhutanatha Temple
  • Drive to Hampi
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  • Overnight: Hampi
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Day 5: Hampi

Visit Chettinad region:

  • Full-day exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Virupaksha Temple
  • Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot
  • Lotus Mahal
  • Elephant Stables
  • Queen's Bath
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  • Overnight: Hampi
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Day 6 – Hampi → Goa (320 km / 6–7 hrs)

Highlights:

  • Scenic drive through the Western Ghats
  • Arrival in Goa
  • Relax on the beach
  • Sunset by the Arabian Sea
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  • Overnight: Goa
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Day 7 – Goa

Highlights:

  • Old Goa Churches
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus
  • Se Cathedral
  • Panaji & Fontainhas Latin Quarter
  • Optional spice plantation or river cruise
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  • Overnight: Goa
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Day 8 – Departure

Highlights:

  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Goa Airport
  • Departure with unforgettable memories of Karnataka and Goa.
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  • Journey Ends
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