Fixed Dates for Pre Tour : 13 to 16 Sep ‘2008
Fixed Dates for Post Tour : 20 to 23 Sep ‘2008

Days

City & Programme

Hotels

Nights

Day 01

Arrive Bangalore - Mysore

Lalitha Mahal Palace
(Standard Room)

01

Day 02

Mysore - Hassan

Hoysala Village
(Standard Room)

01

Day 03

Hassan - Bangalore

Taj Residency
(Superior Room)

01

Day 04

Leave Bangalore

 

 


Out Nett Quote in US Dollars would be:-

Tour Price on per person basis in US Dollars

02 Pax

Cost of Land arrangements on Bed & Breakfast basis

USD 445 Per pax

Supplement for single

USD 205

Supplement for single pax traveling alone

USD 407


Supplement for Airfare
:

Sectors

AIR FARE (In USD) on Economy Class

Hyderabad / Bangalore

USD 100 Per Pax


Our above package quotation includes:-
Accommodation in sharing double room basis as per the category of rooms & hotels mentioned above or similar.
Stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Assistance and all transfers – airport/hotel/airport.
Air Conditioned transportation as per the Itinerary.
Local English speaking guide service for sightseeing.
Entrance fees to the monuments.
Current Government taxes.

Above quotation does not include:-
Any Meal (Lunch or Dinner) unless specified.
Any airfare (Domestic & International flight).
Visa fee & Airport tax.
Tips to the guide, driver, and restaurants.
Porterage at the airport and hotels.
Any expenses of personal nature such as, drinks, laundry, telephone calls, insurance,
camera fees, excess baggage, emergency / medical cost etc.
Any increase in costs beyond our control such as fuel and airfare increase, additional Government levies and taxes etc


  Tour Itinerary

Day 01             Arrive Bangalore
                         Bangalore / Mysore (160 Kms. / 4 Hrs.)
Meeting assistance on arrival and drive to Mysore , enroute visiting Srirangapatnam : Ancient temple dedicated to Sri Ranganathaswamy - it is the form of Lord Vishnu, It is a beautiful example for both Vijayanagara and Hoysala Styles of Architecture, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace- The summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, built fully by wood is today a museum devoted to Tipu Sultan. Gumbaz- it is an imposing structure where the mortal remains of Hyder Ali, his wife and Tipu Sultan were confined.

After visit drive to Hassan, on arrival check in at Hotel
Afternoon, visit Mysore : This salubrious and charming city lies 770-m above sea level is an easy-going city famous for it's silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense centre. The city is steeped in history. The Mysore Palace, built in Indo - Saracenic style is one of the largest and most brilliant palaces in India. It's a kaleidoscope of stained glass, mirrors, gilt and colours. There are beautiful carved wooden doors, mosaic floors, as well as exquisite paintings.

Halfway up the Chamundi Hill is the Nandi Bull, a 4.8 m monolith. It was carved out of solid rock and is one of the largest in India. Hordes of pilgrims come here throughout the year. Right on top, is the 2000-year-old Chamundeswari Temple. The temple provides atypical festive atmosphere without overwhelming religious overtures. St. Philomen’s Church,  This is a beautiful Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must-see.  Roman Catholic Church was built in A. D 1840. 1 Km from Mysore Palace on the Bangalore highway, the then king of Mysore

Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV laid the foundation for construction of the church in 1933.  The stained glass windows, made in France, over looking the apse, showing the birth of Christ, Baptism of Christ by St. John the Baptist, the last supper and the crucifixion of Christ are works of art.  The altar bears the statute of St
Overnight on Hotel

Day 02       Mysore / Hassan (115 Kms. / 2 & ½ Hrs.)
After breakfast, drive to Hassan, on arrival check in at Hotel


Afternoon excursion  Belur and Halebid :
Belur: 30km from Hassan, Belur is a tourist attraction with its exquisite temples. Located on the banks of river Yagachi, the Chennakeswara Temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It took 103 years to complete and you can see why when you see it. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures friezes with no portion kept blank. The interior of the temple is even better and contains many exquisite panels and richly carved pillars. The Veeranarayana Temple and other smaller shrines are also worth visiting.

Halebidu: 14km from Belur and 39km from Hassan, the Hoysaleswara Temple of Halebidu is a wealth of sculptural details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of gods, goddesses, animals, birds and dancing girls giving importance to the minutest details. Yet no two facets of the temple are the same. Two massive monolithic bulls guard the temple. Despite 86 years of hard work, the temple is not completed

Overnight on Hotel

Day 03       Hassan / Bangalore (175 Kms. / 4 & ½ Hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Bangalore, on arrival check in at Hotel


Afternoon visit Bangalore city: city has a number of tourist places. Apart from the numerous gardens, it also has some historical sites and other places of interest. 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.
The Government Museum of Bangalore (one of India's oldest museums Closed on Monday) 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, is located on the southern fringes of the city. The 18th-century Tipu Sultan's Fort and Bangalore Palace are other important places of interest to the traveler. The 16th-century, Dravidian-styled temple dedicated to Nandi the Bull is an important place of worship.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 04                  Leave Bangalore.
After breakfast in time transfer to airport to board international flight for onward destination