Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Meals

• 13 Breakfast at Hotel • 2 Dinner at Hotel

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 1 Night in Bangalore • 2 Nights in Mysore • 2 Nights in Nagarhole • 2 Nights in Kodagu • 1 Night in Chikmagalur • 2 Nights in Hampi • 1 Night in Badami • 1 Night in Gulbarga • 1 Night in Hyderabad Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Others

• 13 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays • Daily breakfast at hotel • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle • English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Badami and Hyderabad. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • 2 jungle safari at Nagarhole National Park with Professional Naturalist • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Guide

• English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Badami and Hyderabad. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Not included:

Insurance

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore

On the day of arrival at Bangalore airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at airport for transfer to your hotel. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to Bangalore visit the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the 16th century Bull Temple and drive pass to the Vidhana Soudha. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Bangalore - Srirangapatna - Mysore (184 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bangalore - Srirangapatna - Mysore (184 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore via en-route visit Srirangapatna fort and Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple also visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Tipu Sultan’s summer palace. Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later evening visit to Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: At Mysore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: At Mysore

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace, famous for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from the world over, the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Mysore - Nagarhole (51 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mysore - Nagarhole (51 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Nagarhole, one of India’s premier Tiger reserves and the world’s largest congregation of Asiatic elephants. Take a boat safari on the Kabini river. Upon arrival at Nagarhole check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: At Nagarhole
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: At Nagarhole

Today early morning safari to explore the park further. As well as the sizeable tiger and elephant populations, leopards, dhole and sloth bears also reside in the park along with over 300 species of birds. In the afternoon later drive back for refresh yourself to enjoy Coracle ride at Kabini river. In the evening enjoy jeep or elephant ride at Nagarhole.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Nagarhole - Kodagu (Coorg) (80 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Nagarhole - Kodagu (Coorg) (80 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today early morning proceed for your thrilling wildlife safari tour, later move back to your hotel and refresh yourself and check out from hotel, later transfer to Kodagu. Upon arrival at Kodagu, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: At Kodagu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: At Kodagu

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Kodagu, visit Tala Cauvery, Bagamandala, also visit Raja’s seat, Omkareshwar Temple, Raja’s Tomb, and Abbey falls.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Kodagu - Chikmagalur (156 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kodagu - Chikmagalur (156 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Chikmagalur, via en-route visit Dubare Elephant Camp, Tibetan Monastery and Nisargadhama. Upon arrival at Chikmagalur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Chikmagalur - Hampi (300 Kms / 7 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Chikmagalur - Hampi (300 Kms / 7 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Hampi. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: At Hampi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: At Hampi

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later visit the famous ruins of Hampi, the Virupaksha Temple - It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva. Also visit the popular Vittala Temple - Ruins of a temple known for creative architecture such as a moving stone chariot & musical pillars. To the east of the hall is the famous Stone Chariot with stone wheels that actually revolve. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Hampi - Badami (146 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hampi - Badami (146 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later check out and drive to Badami. Upon arrival at Badami check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour to Badami, visit the Rock Cut Cave Temples, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive under your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient caves - all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. There are four caves temples here. The first three belong to the Vedic faith and the fourth cave is the only Jain Temple in Badami. The first cave temple - past Shiva’s door Keepers - and there he is the eighteen-armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses. The largest and most ornamental is the third cave temple dedicated to Vishnu. Here are some splendid carvings of the Hindu Pantheon, Narasimha - the half man and half lion avatar of Vishnu, Hari Hara, the composite god who is half Shiva a half - Vishnu.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Badami - Gulbarga (280 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Badami - Gulbarga (280 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Gulbarga, it is the cultural bank of Karnataka. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. After refresh yourself proceed to visit Gulbarga, architecture is the prime attraction with the Gulbarga Fort or the Bahmani Fort being the perfect example of it. An attraction not to miss would be the 14th century Jama Masjid which has 80 domes topping it. Later move back to your hotel for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: Gulbarga - Hyderabad (240 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Gulbarga - Hyderabad (240 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Hyderabad. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. After refresh yourself proceed to visit the monumental Golconda fort, originally built in 1518. Later explore the old city of Hyderabad, highlights include the magnificent Chowmahalla Palace complex, the lively Laad bazaar and the Char Minar, a masterpiece of Qutub Shahi architecture. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: Departure From Hyderabad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Departure From Hyderabad

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later transfer to Hyderabad airport to board the flight for your home.

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Karnataka Highlights

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Itinerary of your trip Karnataka Highlights

Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore

Day 2: Bangalore - Srirangapatna - Mysore (184 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 3: At Mysore

Day 4: Mysore - Nagarhole (51 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 5: At Nagarhole

Day 6: Nagarhole - Kodagu (Coorg) (80 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 7: At Kodagu

Day 8: Kodagu - Chikmagalur (156 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 9: Chikmagalur - Hampi (300 Kms / 7 Hrs)

Day 10: At Hampi

Day 11: Hampi - Badami (146 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Day 12: Badami - Gulbarga (280 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Day 13: Gulbarga - Hyderabad (240 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 14: Departure From Hyderabad

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