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Colours of Karnataka & Goa
Suggested Itinerary of South India
MYSORE – CITY OF OLD WORLD CHARM
Arrive in Bangalore and enjoy your first visions of India: the Bull Temple and Tipu Sultan's beautiful timber Summer Palace; then visit his exquisite tomb at Seringpatnam. But your destination is Mysore, a princely capital with a rich heritage of Maharaja's palaces and tranquil gardens, sacred temples, lagoons and waterfalls.
FROM HILLS TO SEA - CHIKMAGLUR TO MANGALORE
En route for Chikmaglur you will visit Sravanabelagola, an ancient Jain pilgrimage centre where a monolithic statue looks down from the top of a hill. From Chikmaglur you'll have the opportunity to visit fascinating local temples and see the ravishing stone carvings of Halebid, once capital of the Hoysalas. On to the beaches and estuaries of Mangalore, a city of caves, temples, churches and gardens.
TRANQUILLITY BY THE OCEAN - GOKARNA RETREAT
Where two rivers meet the sea, the pilgrimage town of Gokarna offers a haven of peace and natural beauty for the weary traveller. Here's a chance to rest and unwind at the luxurious Swa Swara resort. Private villas in lush gardens above a pristine beach form a small slice of paradise where you can relax, practise yoga and enjoy the pleasures of Ayurvedic massage.
GENTLY NORTHWARDS VIA GOA TO MUMBAI
A long-favoured destination for visitors to India, Goa combines a lush and beautiful coastline with a reputation for warm hospitality and fabulous cuisine. From your base in the luxurious Taj Exotica Hotel, you can explore the Indo-Portuguese heritage of this unique Indian state or simply dream away the hours on the beach. Then it's a flight to Mumbai and a tour of India's largest city with its unique colonial heritage before your return flight to London.
All trips can be tailor-made. Click 'here' or call 0870 499 1111 for a quotation or more information.
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ITINERARY:
- Fly overnight London to Bangalore with British Airways. Arrive early hours. Transfer to hotel. o/n Taj West End.
- Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing of Bangalore. Drive to Mysore via sightseeing of Seringpatnam. o/n The Metropole Hotel. (B)
- Mysore, sightseeing. o/n The Metropole Hotel. (B)
- Drive Mysore to Chikmaglur via sightseeing of Sravanabelagola. On arrival at leisure. o/n Taj Garden Retreat. (B)
- Chikmaglur,sightseeing of Belur & Halebid. o/n Taj Garden Retreat. (B)
- Drive Chikmaglur to Mangalore. Afternoon at leisure. o/n Taj Manjuran. (B)
- Drive to Gokarna. On arrival at leisure. o/n Swa Swara. (B)
- Gokarna, at leisure. o/n Swa Swara. (B)
- Gokarna, at leisure. o/n Swa Swara. (B)
- Drive Gokarna to Goa. On arrival at leisure. o/n Taj Exotica. (B)
- Goa, at leisure. o/n Taj Exotica. (B)
- Goa, at leisure. o/n Taj Exotica. (B)
- Fly Goa to Mumbai. Sightseeing of the city. o/n The Leela. (B)
- Fly Mumbai to London with British Airways. (B)
PRICES:
COLOURS OF KARNATAKA & GOA
HIGH SEASON (OCT-APR) FROM £2452
LOW SEASON (MAY-SEPT) FROM £2203
Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, including meals and flights as per itinerary. Alternative departure airports, airlines and business class supplements available on request. Meals as per itinerary: (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner. For more information see Booking Conditions.
ALL TRIPS CAN BE TAILOR-MADE. FOR A QUOTATION OR FOR MORE INFORMATION +44 (0)870 499 1111or email info@westernoriental.com
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