Day 01 Arrive Bangalore
Upon arrival at Bangalore Airport, you are met and transferred to your pre-booked hotel
Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Overnight at Hotel
Day 02 Bangalore
 14:30 hrs Report at Hotel Taj West End
14:30-15:15 hrs Drive & halt at Vidhana Soudha
15:15-16:15 hrs Drive & halt at St. Mark’s Cathedral
16:15-17:45 hrs Free time on M.G.Road (Shopping / Cubbon Park / Pub)
18:00-19:00 hrs Drive to Yeshwantpur Railway Station
19:30-20:30 hrs Welcome / Boarding / Dinner on train
21:00-00:00 hrs Train journey to Mysore
Bangalore: A World of Opportunity
The capital of Karnataka is known as the Garden City because of its salubrious climate and greenery. Perched 3,250 feet above sea level, temperatures seldom exceed 30oC (88oF). Founded by Kempegowda, a powerful chieftain, the city is unique with its rich cultural heritage that coexists with its modern day technological and industrial achievements.
Today Bangalore is popularly known as India's Silicon Valley.
Day 03 Mysore
Tour 1: Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary
 07:30-09:30 hrs Including 45 minutes boat ride
Tour 2: Srirangapatna
10:30-12:30 hrs Fort / Daria Daulat
13:00-14:30 hrs Lunch at Hotel Regaalis, Mysore
Tour 3: Chamundi Hill
14:30-16:00 hrs Drive and Return (Stop at Nandi Statue)
Tour 4: Mysore Palace
16:00-17:30 hrs Palace Visit / Cauvery / Elephant Rides
18:00-19:15 hrs Rangayana Cultural Show
19:30-21:30 hrs Dinner at Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel
21:30 hrs Drive back to train
Mysore: A World of Royalty
Mysore has been always associated with the royal families and their patronage, be it the Wodeyars or the Sultans. Mysore is a city known for its resplendent palaces and majestic buildings. A visit to the city conjures up visions of the glory, still evident of the illustrious Wodeyar Kings. This former state capital still retains its tradition in music and dance, art and literature and its time-honoured crafts.
A 141 kms from Bangalore, the city enchants you with its quaint charm, verdant gardens, tree-lined boulevards and its sacred temples.
Mysore, once the state capital, today is a vibrant city teeming with tourists and visitors. It is known the world over for its exotic sandalwood and rich silks. Many culinary delights await those inclined to sample the regional cuisine.
Srirangapatna: The island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan is just 14 km from Mysore city. Inside the fortress is Tipu's mosque with its twin minarets, the Wellesley Bridge and the dungeons where British officers were once imprisoned.
 Kabini: A World of Wildlife
Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole (Kabini), the hunting retreat of the Mysore Maharajas, is definitely the perfect destination for wildlife lovers in South India. The excitement starts with a safari into the heart of the park, where you are sure to spot wild animals in their natural habitat. Some of the popular sightings are elephant, gaur, sambar, chital, wild boar and the more exclusive predators like tiger and leopard. A bird watcher's paradise, the park is home to over 300 species of birds, many of which are endemic to these jungles.
Day 04 Kabini
10:00-12:30 hrs Drive to Jungle Lodges & Resorts – Kabini
12:30-14:00 hrs Lunch / relax at Kabini Lodge
14:00-16:00 hrs Relax / Boat Safari / Nature Walk
16:00-18:30 hrs Jeep Safari / Boat Safari
18:30-19:30 hrs Light dinner at Jungle Lodges & Resort
19:30-22:00 hrs Drive back to train
Mysore Palace:
 Built in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the Palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. The magnificent jewel -studded golden throne of the Wodeyars is displayed here during the Dasara festival.
Brindavan Gardens: Located at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, Brindavan Gardens is one of the best gardens in South India. Spread over 150 acres, Brindavan Gardens has since the 1960s provided the backdrop for many Indian films.
Day 05 Hassan
06:00-08:40 hrs Train journey to Hassan
Tour 1: Shravanabelagola
09:00-11:30 hrs Drive to Shravanabelagola
11:30-12:15 hrs Drive back to train
12:30-14:30 hrs Lunch on train
Tour2: Belur & Halebid
14:30-16:30 hrs Drive to visit Belur
16:30-17:00 hrs Drive to Halebid
17:00-18;30 hrs Halebid tour
19:40-05:30 hrs Train journey to Hospet / Tungabhadra Dam
Belur & Halebid : A World of Worship
 Belur in Hassan district 220 kms from Bangalore and 38 kms from Hassan) is famous for its magnificent Hoysala Temple Complex. The Chennakesava Temple here is the major attraction, built by Hoysala Vishnuvardhana, to commemorate his victory over the Cholas. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures with no portion left blank. It is the only Hoysala Temple still in active worship.
Halebid in Hassan district is 27 kms away from Hassan and was the capital of the Hoysalas. It has one of the finest Hoysala temples. The Hoysaleswara Temple, perched on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural extravaganza. Its walls are richly carved with an endless variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylized animals, birds and friezes depicting the life of the Hoysala Kings.
Shravanabelagola, 52km from Hassan, is an important Jain pilgrim centre. It is home to Asia's largest monolithic statue Lord Gomateswara here towers 58 ft., looming atop the picturesque Vindhyagiri Hill. Every 12 years, Jain pilgrims gather here to participate in a splendid head-anointing ceremony.
Day 06 Hospet
Tour 1: Hampi Sacred Centre
08:30-11:30 hrs Drive to Sacred Centre & back
13:00-15:00 hrs Lunch / relax on train
Tour 2: Royal Centre & Vittala Temple Complex
15:00-19:00 hrs Tour & Crafts Bazaar
Hampi: A World Heritage Site
 If dreams were made out of stone, it would be Hampi. Hampi has been classified as a World Heritage Center and is one of the major tourist destinations in India.
Hampi, the seat of the famed Vijayanagara empire was the capital of the largest empire in post-moghul India, covering several states. The Vijayanagara empire stretched over at least three states -Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. The destruction of Vijayanagar by marauding Moghul invaders was sudden, shocking and absolute.
Although in ruins today, this capital city once boasted riches known far beyond the shores of India. The ruins of Hampi of the 14th Century lies scattered in about 26 sq. km area, amidst giant boulders and vegetation.
Protected by the tempestuous river Tungabhadra in the north and rocky granite ridges on the other three sides, the ruins silently narrate the story of grandeur splendor and fabulous wealth.
The splendid remains of palaces and gateways of the broken city tells a tale of man's infinite talent and power of creativity together with his capacity for senseless destruction. A visit to Hampi is a sojourn into the past. Most of the important structures and ruins are located in two areas, which are generally referred to as the Royal Centre and the Sacred Centre.
A visit to Anegundi village by traversing the gushing Tunga Badra river on a coracle is an experience that provides the guests with a glimpse into the traditional country life in Karnataka.
Day 07 Gadag
 06:00-08:00 hrs Train journey to Gadag
08:30-10:30 hrs Drive to Hotel Badami Court, Badami
Tour 1: Aihole & Pattadakal
10:30-13:00 hrs Drive & tour
13:00-15:30 hrs Lunch / relax / Crafts at Hotel Badami Court
Tour 2: Badami Caves
16:00-18:00 hrs Badami Caves Tour
18:00-20:00 hrs Drive to Gadag
20:00-05:30 hrs Train journey to Vasco
Badami: A World Heritage Site
 Badami is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. The exquisite sculptures and the rust red sandstone cliffs of Badami tell many a tale of yore. The first sculptural embellishment to dazzle the eye is the 18 armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses.
Pattadakal, with its beautifully chiseled temples is a World Heritage Site located on the banks of the Malaprabha River. It bears testimony to the richness of the Chalukyan architecture. Pattadakal reached its pinnacle of glory under the Chalukyan Kings and was once used as a ceremonial center where kings were crowned.
Aihole is acclaimed as the "Cradle of Hindu Temple Architecture". Aihole has over a hundred temples scattered around the village. The most impressive one is the Durga Temple with its semi- circular apse, elevated plinth and the gallery encircling the sanctum.
The oldest temple here is the Lad Khan temple dating back to the 5th Century. The Hutchimalli Temple out in the village - has a sculpture of Vishnu sitting atop a large cobra. The Revalphadi Cave - dedicated to Shiva - is remarkable for its delicate details. There are hundreds of temples strewn in the villages nearby.
Day 08 Goa
09:30-11:30 hrs De-board the train after breakfast
Upon Arrival at Goa Railway Station you are met and transferred to your pre-booked Hotel
Goa: A World of Golden Beaches
 Also known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan.
The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the world.
But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer.
Besides the natural beauty, the fabulous beaches and sunshine, travellers to Goa love the laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the Goan people. After all, more than anywhere else on planet earth, this is a place where people really know how to relax.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 09 Leave Goa (Checkout at 1200 noon )
Today you are transferred to Goa Airport to board flight for Mumbai , Upon Arrival at Mumbai Airport you are met and transferred from Domestic to International Airport to board Flight for your onward journey
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