Day 1: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore the city, local markets, and restaurants on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Mumbai
After breakfast, visit the Elephant Caves (closed on Mondays) and explore Mumbai's landmarks, including CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobhi Ghat, and Kala Ghoda Art Precinct. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Mumbai - Bangalore (flight)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Bangalore. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and enjoy a city tour, visiting Lal Bagh Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Fort, Tippu Summer Palace, Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha, and Secretariat. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Bangalore - Mysore (150kms)
Drive to Mysore, visiting the Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna en route. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival and later explore Mysore, including Mysore Palace, Chamundeswari Temple, Nandi Bull Temple, City Palace, and St. Philomena's Church. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Hassan (140kms)
After breakfast, go on an excursion to the Chennakesava Temple in Somanathapura. Then, drive to Hassan via Shravanabelagola, an important Jain pilgrimage site. Check-in at the hotel in Hassan. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Hassan - Hampi (330kms)
Drive to Hampi, with visits to the Chennakeshava Temple in Belur and the Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu en route. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival in Hampi. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Hampi
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, visiting Hazara Rama Temple, King's Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal Enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala Temple Complex, and the ASI Museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Hampi - Lakkundi - Gadag - Badami (150kms)
Drive to Badami, stopping to visit Trikuteshwara Temple and other ruined temples in Gadag. Explore the temples in Lakkundi. Continue to Badami and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Badami, Aihole & Pattadakkal
Go on an excursion to Aihole, known for its Chalukyan temples, and then visit Pattadakal, famous for its Hindu and Jain temple complexes. Return to Badami to explore the cave temples, Badami Fort, and Agastya Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Badami - Hubli (110kms)/ Mumbai (flight)
After breakfast, drive to Hubli for your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.
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