Coastal and Village life of Karnataka

Day 01 – Arrive Bangalore
Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Bangalore Airport. Bangalore popularly known as the City of Gardens with numerous parks and gardens, blossomed trees and suitable climate throughout the year. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 – Bangalore – Hospet – Hampi (Night Train)
Today morning after breakfast, start your sightseeing tour of Bangalore which includes visit to Tipus Sultan’s Palace – a fine specimen of military architecture of the 18^th century with a two storied structure built of wood, Bull temple at Basavangudi, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park and Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. Evening is free for individual activities.

Evening transfer to the railway station to board night train for Hospet. Overnight on board.

Day 03 – Hampi
Early morning arrive at Hospet railway station and drive to Hampi (20minutes), the World Heritage Center, is the most beautiful and amazing of all the ruins of Karnataka. Once it was capital of Vijayanagar kingdom where kings look after their people.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Post breakfast proceed to experience this World Heritage Site and best way is to take a leisurely walk through the ruins.

Important structure and ruins are divided in two areas, known by the name of Sacred Centre and Royal Centre. Sacred center is located on the banks of river Tungabhadra. Visit Vittthala temple and Virupaksha temple. The Royal Centre have ruins structures of palaces, Royal stables and temples for ceremonial use.

Evening is free for individual activities or relaxations. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 – Hampi
After breakfast, enjoy another day around the ruins. Visit to nearby village and learn more about stories of Kings and previous rulers.

Enjoy some quiet time at Tungabhadra River and meet the priest of temple. Evening is free for relaxation or individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 – Hampi – Hulagol 
Morning after breakfast drive to Hulagol (Approx. 250kms / 05 ½ hours) near the town of Sirsi. Upon arrival check-in at your homestay situated inside the huge farm and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Surroundings of the area is very beautiful with plantation, huge grassland and small lake. You can hear the voice of birds from your room.

Rest of the day is free for leisure walks or individual activities. Overnight at the homestay.

Day 06 – Hulagol 
Morning after leisure breakfast, explore the local area with a visit to Spices farms to understand how they do farming on hillside. Lots of spices like Cardamom, peppercorns and cinnamon is famous from this area.

Later visit small factory where cleaning and processing method is done. This is a good way to learn about the final product which comes in market. Evening is free for leisure walks and interact with local people from village. Overnight at the homestay.

Day 07 – Hulagol – Pavinakurva
Morning after breakfast drive to Pavinakurva (approx. 90kms / 02hours). It is a small village on costal line covered with palm trees.

Upon arrival, check into the guesthouse. During your stay, you will be living in small and simple guesthouses with normal facilities. All meals will be fresh cooked by villages with food from their own farms.

Rest of the day is free for leisure walks around village or spend time at beach. Overnight at the guesthouse.

Day 08 – Pavinakurva
Today morning after breakfast, enjoy fishing activity and visit the village to see boat prepared by local fisherman with handicraft and traditional paintings on them.

This area is rich in crops like Rice and cashew nuts, see how harvesting is done. Afternoon visit agriculture farm and followed with a visit to Crab & fishing farm. Later, see traditional dance performance by local artist of village. Overnight at the guesthouse.

Day 09 – Pavinakurva
Today relax morning at beach or spend some time playing local games with children’s. In afternoon, witness cooking process and enjoy a traditional meal with a local family. Overnight at the guesthouse.

Day 10 – Pavinakurva – Goa
Morning after breakfast drive to Goa (approx. 170kms / 03 ½ hours). Arrive in Goa and transfer to the bungalow for check-in. Rest of the day is free for your leisure activities or relax at beach. Overnight at the bungalow.

Day 11 – Goa 
Today, you can also practice meditation and yoga in the calm surroundings of this bungalow. Rest of the day is free for your leisure activities and also enjoying various Ayurvedic treatments. Overnight at the bungalow.

Day 12 – Goa 
Today, you can also practice meditation and yoga in the calm surroundings of this bungalow. Rest of the day is free for your leisure activities and also enjoying various Ayurvedic treatments. Overnight at the bungalow.

Day 13 – Goa – Bangalore (By Flight)         
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight for Bangalore. Upon arrival, afternoon is free to explore local market or individual activities.

In time transfer to the airport to connect international flight for onward destination.