Panjim Trip Overview
Goa to Archaeological Wonder of Karnataka private extension tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Goa. You will visit Belgaum, Gokak Falls, Bijapur, Hampi, Lakkundi, Gadag & Badami. All these destination are blessed with plethora of monuments built by erstwhile rulers, one surpassing the other in term of architecture, design and expression. Embark on this trip to see the ancient fort, palaces, temple, mosque and nature which include accommodation with breakfast, private transport, Local guide & monuments entrances.
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Duration: 7 days
Starts: Panjim, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Goa to Archaeological Wonder of Karnataka private extension tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Goa. You will visit Belgaum, Gokak Falls, Bijapur, Hampi, Lakkundi, Gadag & Badami. All these destination are blessed with plethora of monuments built by erstwhile rulers, one surpassing the other in term of architecture, design and expression. Embark on this trip to see the ancient fort, palaces, temple, mosque and nature which include accommodation with breakfast, private transport, Local guide & monuments entrances.
Itinerary
Day 1: Goa – Belgaum (125kms/ 3hrs approx)
Pass By: Belgaum, Belgaum, Belgaum District, Karnataka
Pick up from your hotel in Goa or Goa airport and drive to Belgaum check in at hotel.
Stop At: Belgaum Fort, Belgaum 590001 India
Later visit Belgaum Fort believed to have been built by the rulers of Ratt Dynasty in 1204 AD. With shrines of Goddess Durga and Ganapati at the entrance, the architecture fort features a fusion of Chalukyan, Deccan and Indo-Saracenic art forms and the incredible lotus design at the Mukhamantaapa leaves everyone awestruck. There are numerous Hindu and Jain temples and mosques, located inside the fort area. Fort served as an impenetrable barricade against the violent attacks of the enemies. It has undergone many renovations and additions throughout its existence because it played host to a legion of dynasties. The Belgaum Fort shot to fame when Mahatma Gandhi was captured here during the Freedom Movement of India. The fort was constructed after demolishing 108 Jain temples and 101 Shiva temples. Some of the stones and pillars can be seen as a part of the religious shrines over here, like the Jamia Masjid.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sri Kapileshwara Devasthana, Kaplieshwar Rd, Shastri Nagar, Shahapur, Belagavi, Karnataka 590001, India
Kapileshwar Temple a holy shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva considered as the southern Kashi. The temple is located beside the Shahpur Flyover which connects the central city of Belgaum to Shahpur. It is believed that the visit and darshan of the 12 Jyotirlinga scattered all over India will remain incomplete unless started from Kapileshwar Temple. There is a rare cluster of Banyan, Peepal and Ficus trees in the Compound of the Temple. The temple is open for devotees from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rajhansgad Yellur Fort, Belgaum 590005 India
Rajhansgad Yellur Fort one of the most impressive historical places to visit in Belgaum. Archaeological sources reveal that this fort has been ruled by many royal clans of India namely Marathas, Peshwas, Hoysalas, and Bahamanis. Perched high on a hill, one can enjoy trekking up to the fort and admire the spectacular views of the lush green surrounding. Moreover, there is a sweet water well and an ancient Shiva temple, located at the hilltop.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Mary’s Church, VG42+5CQ, Hirekodi, Camp, Belagavi, Karnataka 590009, India
St. Mary’s Church one of the peaceful places to visit in Belgaum The church was built during the time of Britishers thus gives a reminiscence of the past of this city.
Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Belgaum – Gokak Falls – Bijapur (220kms/ 5hrs approx)
Stop At: Gokak Falls, 6 Km From Gokak, On Ghataprabha River, Belgaum 591307 India
Breakfast at hotel, drive back to Bijapur via visiting Gokak Falls. Located on the Ghataprabha River, this is one of the most scenic places to visit in Belgaum. After traveling a meandering course, the river plunges down from an altitude of 171 ft, amid sandstone cliffs and lush green mountains to form Gokak Falls. There is a hanging bridge over the waterfall and one can enjoy stunning views of the cascading stream from there. Other than admiring the beauty of the waterfall and its surrounding, one can also visit age-old Lord Mahalingeshwara temple, located nearby.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Bijapur, Bijapur, Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh
Continue drive to Bijapur, check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Bijapur – Hampi (220kms/ 4hrs approx)
Stop At: Fort Bijapur, RPHP+XGM, Godbole Mala, Vijayapura, Karnataka 586101, India
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Bijapur. Visit The Bijapur Fort which had a plethora of historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty. The Adil Shahi Sultans who ruled nearly 200 years in Bijapur had expended their utmost authority, almost exclusively, on architecture and the allied arts. Each Sultan endeavored to excel his predecessor in the number, size, or splendor of his building projects. As a result, the buildings seen in and around Bijapur Fort and the town have been rightly called as the Agra of South India.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Malik-e-Maidan Canon, Upli Burz Rd, Sholapur, Vijayapura, Karnataka 586102, India
Malik – e- Maidan regarded as the biggest cannon ever made in the history of world, which translates to ‘The Ruler of the Plains’. Located in Gol Gumbaz, the largest masonry dome in the whole of India, the history related to the cannon is more than enough to tempt the travelers to pay a visit to this place. The Ibrahim’s Rouza built by Ibrahim Adil Shah in the 15th century. It consists of mosque and tomb enclosed together in the square compound. Mosque and Tomb are separated from each other by tank and fountain. The mosque has finely crafted arches in its rectangular prayer hall and it’s shaded by chhaja and slender minarets at each corner. The bulbous dome with beautiful rows of petals at its base is enclosed in a square structure giving a majestic look to the mosque.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
After sightseeing drive to Hampi check in at hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Hampi
Stop At: Royal Enclosures, Hampi 4 Km from Hampi, Bellary India
Breakfast at hotel city tour of Hampi. Visit Royal enclosures an open air museum. Apart from giving the visitor a glimpse into what life was like under the Vijayanagara rulers, it also showcases the architectural excellence of the era and the level of destruction the city witnessed after the decline of the Vijayanagara kings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hazara Rama Temple, Near Zenana Enclosure And Lotus Mahal, Hampi India
Hazara Rama Temple one of the prime attractions this site was used only for ceremonial processions and is renowned among devotees for its bas-relief sculptures that represent important events that occurred in Ramayana. It is one of the popular temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The walls of this temple are adorned with 15th century art work, such as carvings of elephants, horses, soldiers and dancing girls.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: King’s Balance, 8FRF+9M2, Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India
King’s Balance, remember all those fanciful tales of Kings weighing themselves with gems, rubies and gold? Well, it’s at Hampi where they seem to take on life with King’s Balance being one such pleasant affirmation. 5 meters tall and carved out of stone, King’s Balance appears like a lonesome archway left standing, but peer closely and you can spot the three loops on the beam where the balance must have hung.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dasara Dibba, Royal Enclosure, Hampi 583239 India
Mahanavami Dibba another popular attraction in Hampi, which was constructed by the King Krishnadevaraya after his win over Udayagiri (in present-day Orissa). This ancient site is the tallest structure in the Royal Enclosure of Hampi and can be easily observed from nearby places due to its height. Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple a statue of Laxmi Narasimha carved out of a single block of stone.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Virupaksha Temple, Rambo, Hampi India
Virupaksha Temple this temple still in worship, known as ‘Shri Lokeswara-Maha-Sila-prasada’ was built by Lokamahadevi, the Queen of Vikaramaditya to commemorate her husband’s victory over the Pallavas of Kanchipuram. It closely resembles the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram on plan and elevation and represents a fully developed and perfected stage of the Dravidian architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lotus Mahal, Sh 131, Hampi 583239 India
Vithala & Lotus Mahal a nice place with sufficient time greens and romantic ambience in zenana enclosure. The features of building is marvellous and splendid. Vithala Temple Complex a 16th century structure that is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. It is a ‘must see’ site for all because of its beautiful, complex carvings and magnificent architecture, which is not matched by any other structure located here. This temple, situated on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River, represents the original South Indian Dravidian temple architectural style.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
Rest time free and easy to relax in your hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Hampi – Lakkundi – Gadag – Badami (180kms/ 4hrs approx)
Pass By: Lakkundi, Lakkundi, Gadag District, Karnataka
Breakfast at hotel drive to Hampi. En-route visit ruined temples at Lakkundi & Gadag.
Stop At: Nanneshwara Temple, Lakkundi India
Lakkundi is full of ruined temples like Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara and many more.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Trikuteshwara Temple, Gadag Village, Gadag India
Trikuteshwara temple a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva had three lingas mounted on the same stone in the town of Gadag. There is a shrine dedicated to Saraswathi in this temple and it has carved columns.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Badami, Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Continue drive to Badami check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Badami
Stop At: Badami Cave Temples, Badami India
Breakfast at hotel city tour of Badami. Visit Badami Caves Temples a complex of temples an example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Badami was the capital of the early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka in the 6th to 8th centuries. Badami Fort known for its beauty and rich history associated with Chalukyas and the Pallavas. Open Air Museum get a sense of the splendour of all three towns, visit a ‘natural’ National Museum in Badami. This is an area where the artisans tried out their art rock-cut steps, caves and incomplete idols tried out as a first draft are cordoned off here.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Group of Monuments in Pattadakal, Pattadakal India
Pattadakal Temple Complex a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples. Located on the west bank of the Malaprabha River a UNESCO World Heritage site build by Chalukya. The Hindu temples are generally dedicated to Shiva, but elements of Vaishnavism and Shaktism theology and legends are also featured. The friezes in the Hindu temples display various Vedic and Puranic concepts, depict stories from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavata Purana, as well as elements of other Hindu texts, such as the Panchatantra and the Kiratarjuniya. The Jain temple is only dedicated to a single Jina. The most sophisticated temples, with complex friezes and a fusion of Northern and Southern styles, are found in the Papanatha and Virupaksha temples. The Virupaksha temple is an active house of Hindu worship.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Durga Temple, 2VCJ+7Q8, Aihole, Karnataka 587124, India
Durga Temple Aihole an example of southern (Dravidian) architectural type, with a later northern type superstructure imposed upon it-an incongruity apparent from the fact that the superstructure is a square structure clumsily fitted over an apsidal cella.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meguti Jain Temple, India, Karnataka, Aihole, Lamp
Meguti Jain Temple placed is on a raised platform with a flight of steps leading to the large, pillared mukhamandapa. Ravanapadhi Cave temple Aihole the 6th century cave temple is dedicated to Shiva. A broken column lines up with the cave entrance, which opens to the southwest. The cave is dramatically recessed on a deep ledge, with free-standing shrines on either side. Rest time free and easy to relax in your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Badami – Goa (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel drive to Goa and drop off to your hotel or airport in Goa.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
