Overview
Karnataka is a state of India located on the Southwestern side of the Arabian Sea coastlines. Bengaluru (the previous name is Bangalore) is the capital of Karnataka and it has 30 districts. Karnataka’s official language is Kannada. Bengaluru is famous for its nightlife, shopping, and IT hub. Mysore is famous for temples and Mysore Palace. Karnataka is the seventh-largest state in India and the first largest state in South India.
Itinerary
On reaching Bangalore airport/railway station early in the morning, meet our representative who will be there for your welcome and afterward to transfer you to you already booked a hotel in Sringeri. On the way, we will stop at Belur to visit its famous temple i.e. Chennakeshava temple. The temple is famous for its Hoysala architecture. After exploring this beautiful temple, we will head towards Hiremagalur which is located close to Chikmagalur famous for its Kodandarama Temple. The temple is devoted to Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Goddess Sita. After having darshan in the temple, we will head towards our final destination i.e. Sringeri. On reaching, check-in at the already booked hotel and leave to visit the two famous temples of Sringeri - Vidyashankara Temple and Sri Sharada Temple. Later we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.
In the morning after breakfast, we will leave to visit the famous temples near Sringeri. Our day tour will start with a visit to Kigga. Situated 9 km away, Kigga is a tiny temple village that houses Rishya Shringeshwara temple. Afterward, we will head to Hariharapura, a popular pilgrimage center that lies in the Koppa Taluk. The Adi Shankaracharya Sharada Lakshmi Narasimha Peeta, a Mutt of Goddess Sharadamba located on the bank of Tunga river is one of the major highlights of Hariharapura. Thereafter, we will proceed to Shakatapuram, a holy place nestled by the Tunga River's bank. One can witness a 600-year-old mutt situated on the bank of Tunga river named, "Shri Vidya Peetam". After exploring these ancient temples and religious spots, we will return back to our hotel in Sringeri for a comfortable overnight stay.
Today after breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Sringeri and leave by road for Balehonnur. Located on the bank of River Bhadra, Balehonnur is a tiny city in the Chikmagalur district. It is famous for holding one of the oldest temples in Karnataka state of India i.e. Sri Rambhapuri Mutt. After exploring this small beautiful city, we will have lunch and thereafter, head towards Horanadu. Nestled on the bank of Bhadra river in Chikmaglur district, Horanadu is a beautiful village that is blessed with abundant natural beauty and vegetation. The place is famous for its Annapoorneshwari Temple On reaching, check-in at the pre-booked hotel and rest for some time. Later in the evening, we will pay a visit to Annapoorneshwari Temple to offer prayers. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in the hotel in Horanadu.
On the last day of our tour, we will have breakfast in the morning and check out from the hotel to proceed to Bangalore. On the way, we will stop at Kalasa to visit the Kalaseshwara Temple. We will also explore the amazing Hoysala architecture at the temples of Belavadi and Halebid. Afterward, we will continue our drive to Bangalore. On reaching, get direct transfer to Bangalore airport or railway station for onward destination.
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Breakfast in Hotels
- All sightseeing by Private Vehicle
- Tour with all transfers including airport/railway station pick up and drop
- Toll, Driver Allowance, Permit, Parking charges
Cost Excludes
- Entry tickets for sightseeing, garden, jeep safari, etc
- Any personal expenses
- Room service and special orders
- Camera/Video fees for sightseeing locations
- Any extra excursion or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary
- Any additional charges which are due to political or climatic conditions