DAY-01 BANGALORE-MYSORE


Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. It is called the Garden City for it's delicate blossoms and greenery that impart a unique beauty to this lovely city. The weather is the city's best feature, with pleasant summers and bearable winters. Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city, where different cultures and customs exist. Kempe Gowda founded the city in 1537 - today it is a bustling and diverse city, with ancient arts that flourish alongside the Silicon Plateau of India
This morning you will be given the city tour of Bangalore.
Later leave Bangalore for Mysore by road.
Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance. Mysore was the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty which ruled the state of Karnataka for some 150 years till the independence of the country from the British. These kings were great patrons of art and culture and Mysore was the cultural capital of the south under the rule of the Wodeyars. The Wodeyars made the Dasara festival an event.
Overnight at the hotel.


DAY-02 MYSORE


Breakfast at the hotel.
The Jewel Crown of Karnataka The capital city of great Wodeyars, legendary Kings, is a dream city where a rich culture is preserved to this day in its magnificent palaces. Beautifully laid out gardens, imposing buildings, broad avenues and exquisite temples. The Palace dominates the center of the city and is indeed fairytale spectacle. An extraordinary amalgam of styles from India and around the world crowds the lavish interior, along with a gallery of European and Indian objects.
Marvel at the 4,8m tall monotith, Nandi, a celestial bull at the 12th century. Chamundeshwari temple atop the Chamundi Hill, in the mythological books there is a reference of Mahishasur or the Buffalo headed demon King who is believed to have lived here, Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi hills killed this demon there.
Overnight at the hotel.


DAY-03 MYSORE-HASSAN


Breakfast at the hotel.
Leave Mysore for Hassan by road.

HASSAN
Hassan is a picturesque town in the heart of malnad with a pleasant climate, is about 180 KM from Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. The Hoysalas brought world wide acclaim to the district through their unique style of Architecture
Late afternoon drive to Hassan, overnight in Hassan

DAY-04 HASSAN-BANGALORE


Morning after breakfast visits Belur: The soapstone temple of Belur dates back to the 12th century. It's exterior shows a variety of intricate carved sculpture and friezes: the interior contains several exquisite panes and richly carved pillars. An amazing piece is a frieze depicting different bhavas of the Bharatnatyam dance form. The elaborate details could only be carved because soapstone is so soft when it is first quarried and only hardens after a period of exposure to air.
Later leave for Bangalore by road.
Arrive Bangalore and you will be transferred to the airport/railway station.