10N/11D Ancient Empires & Coastal Temples - Hampi Ruins, Royal Palaces & Nilgiris

Bangalore, Hampi, Mysore, Ooty · 10 nights / 11 days · India

Hampi Ruins, Royal Palaces & Nilgiris. Stay plan: Bangalore (1N) – Hampi (3N) – Mysore (2N) – Ooty (2N) – Bangalore (2N). Arrive Bangalore, depart Bangalore.

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Bangalore

   Arrive at airport / railway station. Meet our tour representative and commence your scenic drive to Bangalore. Check in at hotel/resort. Garden City and Silicon Valley of India: Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, ISKCON Temple, and bustling commercial avenues. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Bangalore.

   Overnight: Bangalore

2. Day 2 — Bangalore to Hampi Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Hampi through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Hampi and check in at hotel. UNESCO World Heritage site of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire ruins: Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple with musical stone pillars, Stone Chariot, and Tungabhadra boulder landscapes. Overnight stay in Hampi.

   Overnight: Hampi

3. Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Hampi

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Hampi. UNESCO World Heritage site of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire ruins: Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple with musical stone pillars, Stone Chariot, and Tungabhadra boulder landscapes. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Hampi.

   Overnight: Hampi

4. Day 4 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Hampi

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Hampi. UNESCO World Heritage site of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire ruins: Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple with musical stone pillars, Stone Chariot, and Tungabhadra boulder landscapes. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Hampi.

   Overnight: Hampi

5. Day 5 — Hampi to Mysore Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Mysore through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Mysore and check in at hotel. The Heritage City of Palaces: Magnificent Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, and vibrant silk & sandalwood markets. Overnight stay in Mysore.

   Overnight: Mysore

6. Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Mysore

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Mysore. The Heritage City of Palaces: Magnificent Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, and vibrant silk & sandalwood markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Mysore.

   Overnight: Mysore

7. Day 7 — Mysore to Ooty Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Ooty through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Ooty and check in at hotel. Queen of Nilgiri Hill Stations: Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake boating, Doddabetta Peak, and sprawling tea estates. Overnight stay in Ooty.

   Overnight: Ooty

8. Day 8 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Ooty

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Ooty. Queen of Nilgiri Hill Stations: Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake boating, Doddabetta Peak, and sprawling tea estates. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Ooty.

   Overnight: Ooty

9. Day 9 — Ooty to Bangalore Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bangalore through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bangalore and check in at hotel. Garden City and Silicon Valley of India: Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, ISKCON Temple, and bustling commercial avenues. Overnight stay in Bangalore.

   Overnight: Bangalore

10. Day 10 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Bangalore

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Bangalore. Garden City and Silicon Valley of India: Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, ISKCON Temple, and bustling commercial avenues. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Bangalore.

    Overnight: Bangalore

11. Day 11 — Bangalore - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning darshan/views, check out from hotel. Complete any pending souvenir shopping and proceed on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/heritage properties on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Special Entry Darshan coordination / VIP assistance where applicable.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated South India destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Madurai / Trivandrum.
• Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera charges at religious shrines.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, boat rides on backwaters/lakes, or toy train tickets.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like traffic congestions, bandhs, flight delays, or extreme weather conditions.