Goa - Karnataka

Upon arrival at the airport, you are transferred to our Hotel in Goa. Day is Leisure for Own Activities. (Overnight in Goa)

After breakfast we checkout from the hoteland drive to Hospet - Hospet is a satellite town built during thereign of Krishnadevaraya. This is a typical county town of Karnataka situated 13 kms from Hampi and is used by many people who come to see the Vijayanagar ruins at Hampi. On arrival check into hotel. (Overnight in Hospet) 

After breakfast weproceed for a day excursion to Hampi. Hampi was once the seat of the great Vijayanagar Empire and the centre of Hindu rule for over 200 years. It was built in 1336 and today it is one of the most mesmerizing historical sites in South India. Visit the ruins and temples and if time permits a short country boat ride on the river Tungabhadra (optional). Evening back to Hospet. (Overnight in Hospet)  

After breakfast we checkout and drive to Badami. On route sightseeing of Aihole and Pattadakal. Situated 43 kms from Badami, Aihole was the regional capital of the Chalukyas between the 4th and 6th centuries. It is a picturesque village on the banks of the Malapragha River and has as many as 10 temples of ancient origin that are excellent examples of Hindu medieval architecture. The second capital of the Badami Chalukyas, the village of Pattadakal situated 20 kms from Badami was used in particular for the royal coronation ceremonies. There are numerous temples here with the remains of the earliest ones dating back to the 3rd and 4th century. On arrival check in at hotel. (Overnight in Badami) 

After breakfast we begin a half day sightseeing tour of the town. During the 4th and 8th centuries, Badami was the capital of the Chalukyan Empire. The sculptural legacy left behind by the Chalukyas includes some of the finest examples of Dravidian Temples; rock - cut caves, as well as the earliest structural temple in the county. (Overnight in Badami)

After breakfast we checkout and drive to Hubli railway station for the train ride to Goa. (Madgoan railway station). (Overnight on train)

On arrival at Goa you are transferred to Hotel. This 7th day is at leisure for Own activities (Overnight in Goa)
After breakfast in hotel in Goa a second day is at leisure for own activities.  The following morning (10th day) after breakfast checkout from hotel and we drive you to Goa airport for your onward flight. ...full details