Day 1: Arrive Kolkata
Arrival at Kolkata airport, transfer to hotel, and check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Kolkata
Full-day city tour of Kolkata, including Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and other landmarks. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar (Flight)
Transfer to Kolkata airport for a flight to Bhubaneswar. Check-in at the hotel and later visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temples. Explore Khandagiri, Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Bhubaneshwar - Puri (60kms)
Drive to Puri, visiting Konark Sun Temple, Pipili (the applique work village), Raghurajpur artisan village, Ramchandi Temple & Chandrabhaga beach, and Jagannath Temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Puri - Chilika Lake (55kms one way)
Excursion to Chilika Lake, a major wintering ground for migratory birds. Enjoy a boat ride and return to Puri. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Puri - Bhubaneshwar/ Bangalore (flight)
Transfer to Bhubaneswar airport for a flight to Bangalore. Check-in at the hotel. Visit Lal Bagh Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Fort, Tippu Summer Palace & Bull Temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Bangalore - Mysore (150kms)
Drive to Mysore, stopping at Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna. Check-in at the hotel and visit Mysore Palace, Chamundeswari Temple, Nandi Bull Temple, City Palace & St. Philomenas Church. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Hassan (140kms)
Excursion to Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura and visit Shravanabelagola. Drive to Hassan and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Hassan - Hampi (330kms)
Drive to Hampi, enroute visit Chennakeshava Temple in Belur and Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu. Check-in at the hotel in Hampi. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Hampi
Explore Hampi's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex, and ASI Museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Hampi - Lakkundi - Gadag - Badami (150kms)
Drive to Badami, visiting Trikuteshwara and ruined temples in Gadag and Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara temples in Lakkundi. Check-in at the hotel in Badami. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Badami, Aihole & Pattadakkal
Excursion to Aihole and Pattadakal, home to ancient Chalukyan temples. Return to Badami to visit cave temples, Badami Fort, and Agastya Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Badami - Goa (250kms)
Drive to Goa and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Goa
Visit Old Goa monuments, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of Miracles, Church of our Lady of Rosary, Nunnery of St. Monica, Aguada Fort, and Portuguese lighthouse. In South Goa, visit Mangueshi Temple, Shanta Durga Temple, and Margao. Drive past Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar, and Baga Beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: Goa
Day at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Day 16: Goa - Departure (Flight)
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
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