South India Golf Tour

Arrival at International Airport of Bangalore. Meeting and assistance at the airport, traditional Welcome with flower garlands, private transfer from International terminal to Hotel. Upon arrival at Hotel check in & Overnight

After breakfast enjoy a session of golf. Afternoon visit Bangalore city, being the capital city of Karnataka is one of the most important metropolises of India. It is a vital center of science, aeronautics and electronics. Situated 1000 m above sea level, this garden city has pleasant weather round the year. The Lalbagh, one of the finest botanical Gardens of India, Cubbon Park laid in 1864 sprawling across 300 acres, and Vidhana Soudha built in 1956 housing The State Legislature and Secretariat, are the main attractions of Bangalore city. After visit return back to Hotel & Overnight.

Morning after breakfast leave for a visit to “Nrityagram” – “Nritya” Means Dance & “Gram” Means Village hence it is a village / centre for learning various traditional South Indian Dances Like Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Odisssi, Manipuri etc. Post Visit enjoy a session of golf. Return back to Hotel & Overnight.

Morning after breakfast leave by surface for Mysore . Enroute visit the old capital of Srirangapatnam – 16kms from Mysore stand the ruins of Hyder Ali’s and Tipu Sultan’s capital, from which they ruled much of southern India during the 18th century. In 1799 the British finally conquered them with the help of disgruntled local leaders. Tipu’s defeat marked the realeginning of British territorial expansion in southern India. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon leave for golf course to play golf. Night at hotel.

Mysore (Karnataka) – the former capital of the princely state, Mysore is Karnataka’s second largest city. It is the city of royal palaces, sandalwood and a centre for the manufacture of incense sticks. Mysore has been named after the mythical Mahisuru, where the goddess Chamundi slew the demon Mahishasura. The Mysore dynasty was founded in 1399, but up until the middle of the 16th century its rulers, the Wodeyars, were in the service of the Vijayanagar emperor. With the fall of the empire in 1565 the Mysore rulers were among the first to declare their independence. Apart from a brief period in the late 18th century when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan usurped the throne, the Wodeyars continued to rule until independence in 1947.

Morning after breakfast leave for golf course to play golf. Afternoon visit Mysore palace, Chamundi hill later visit Sandalwood carving workshop and silk weaving factories. After Visit return back to hotel. Overnight in hotel.

Mysore Palace – dominating the city’s skyline is the most resplendent architectural structure in Mysore – the palace, seat of the maharajas of Mysore. Its style is a healthy combination of Dravidien, Indo-Saracenic, Oriental and Roman styles. An earlier palace burnt down in 1897 and the present one, designed by English architect Henry Irwin, was completed in 1912 at a cost of Rs 4.2 million.
Chamundi Hill – the temple of goddess Chamundeswari stands atop this hill which has one thousand steps to climb. The temple has an imposing seventy-storeyed “Gopuram” depicting the goddess in all her moods and forms. A giant statue of the demon Mahishasura built in mortar is nearby. Half-way to the top of the hill is a monolithic granite figure of Nandi, the sacred bull.

Onboard Train Golden Chariot Must be Thusday
Morning after breakfast Leave by surface to Hassan enroute visit Shravanabelagola temple. Upon arrival at hassan we will reach directly to Railway staion to start 03 night journey by Luxury train. 03 night on train Named as Golden Chariot. After lunch proceed with all passenger to visit Belur Helebid, Return back to train and continue train Journey. Overnight on board Train.

Sravanabelagola – a great centre for Jain culture is situated at a distance of about 91km from Mysore and is famous for its colossal statue of Gomateshwara who is also referred to as Lord Bahubali. Sravanabelagola has a long historical pedigree going back to the 3rd century BC when Chandragupta Maurya came here with his guru, Bhagwan Bhadrabahu Swami, after renouncing his kingdom. In the course of time Bhadrabahu’s disciples spread his teachings all over the region, firmly establishing Jainism in the south. He withdrew from the material world and entered the forest, where he began to meditate in complete stillness until he attained enlightenment. Thestatue depicting Bahubali in this serene state stands atop Indragiri Hill and is reached by 614 rock-cut steps.

Belur-12km-Halebid – the Hoysala temples at Halebid and Belur are the cream of one of the most artistically exuberant periods of Hindu cultural development. Their sculptural decoration rivals that of Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh) and Konarak (Orissa), or the best of European Gothic art. Belur (35km): On the banks of the Yagachi River, Belur was the first capital of the dynasty. The temples stand in a courtyard with the “Chennakesava Temple” (1116) near the center. One of the earliest of its type it took a century to complete. Helebid (31km): The ancient capital of the Hoysala Empire was founded in the early 11th century as “Dvarasamudra”. It was destroyed by the armies of the Delhi Sultanate in 1311 and 1327, after which it was deserted and later renamed Halebid (Old Capital).

Morning arrival at Hospet. After breakfast visit first part of famous temples of Hampi. Return abck to Train for Lunch and rest. Later after noon second part of temples and bazaar. Dinner and Overnight on board Train.

Hospet (Karnataka) – is used as a base to Hampi since it offers a variety of accommodation. Hampi – known as the “The town of victory”, Vijayanagar, is 13km from Hospet town. Hampi was once the seat of the Vijayanagar Empire and a great centre of Hindu rule for 200 years from its foundation in 1336, although there may have been a settlement in the area as early as 1,000 years before then. The city was enormously wealthy, “greater than Rome”, with a market full of jewels and palaces plated with gold, having held a monopoly of trade in spices and cotton. It was very well fortified and defended by a large army. With the defeat in 1565 at Talikota at the hands of the Deccan Sultans, the city was largely destroyed. Today the stark and barren area of 26 sq km on the right bank of the river Tungabhadra has the ruins of the great empire strewn across it.

Morning arrival at train station Gadag from here we will go by surface to Hotel Badami court. After breakfast leave for visit of Aihole & Pattadakal. Return to badami , lunch and afterwards visit Cave of Badami. Route to Train station. Dinner and Overnight on board Train..

Aihole – was the first Chalukyan capital, but the site was developed over a period of more than 600 years from the 6th century AD and includes important Rashtrakuta and Late Chalukyan temples, some dedicated to Jain divinities. It is widely regarded as the birthplace of Indian temple architectural styles, and the site of the first built temples, as distinct from those carved out of solid rock. Most of the temples were originally dedicated to Vishnu, though a number were subsequently converted into Saivite shrines.

Badami – occupies a dramatic site squeezed in a gorge between two high red sandstone hills. Once called ‘Vatapi’, after a demon, Badami was the Chalukyan capital from 543-757 AD. The ancient city has several Hindu and Jain temples and a Buddhist cave. For a short time the Chalukyas lost control of Badami to the Pallavas in the mid-7th century and were finally defeated by the Rashtrakutas. They were followed by the Western Chalukyas, the Yadavas, the Vijayanagaras, the Bijapur emperors and the Marathas.

Morning after breakfast arrival at Old Goa railway station and transfer to hotel. Upon arrival check in. rest for some hours. Afternoon Visit old goa churches. Rest of the day to relax on goa beaches.Night at hotel.

Panjim (Panaji) (Goa) – is one of India’s smallest and most pleasant state capitals. Built on the south bank of the wide Mandovi River, it officially became the capital of Goa in 1843 when Old Goa was finally abandoned. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is Panaji’s main church. The original construction was consecrated in 1541. Panaji was the first port of call for voyages from Lisbon, so Portuguese sailors would visit this church to give thanks for a safe crossing before continuing to Old Goa. Fontainhas & Sao Tome: Just west of the Ourem River, these old Portuguese districts are Panaji’s most interesting areas. The narrow cobbled streets, tiled buildings, shuttered windows and tiny overhanging balconies present an atmosphere more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than of India. The Chapel of St Sebastian stands at the end of a picturesque street in Fontainhas. Although it dates only from the 1880s, it contains a number of interesting features, in particular a striking crucifix that originally stood in the Palace of the Inquisition in Old Goa.

Morning after breakfast play golf at your hotel as golf course is located on beach. Rest of the day for beach or leisure activities. Afternoon visit of Spice Plantations in Goa & Lunch . Post Lunch return back to hotel & Free for day. Overnight

Morning after breakfast morning free for beach or leisure activities. Afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival room for wash and change. Here trip ended with Farewell dinner. Transfer to airport to connect flight for home destination.

Bangalore Golf Club ( www.bangaloregolfclub.com)

Jayachamaraja Wodiyar Golf Club – Mysore (www.jwgolfclub.com)

Goa – Golf Course ( www.the leela-goa )

Kit is available on Charges (Golf Sticks) on Per Person per Game basis at all golf courses.

Golf Courses at Intl. Level: Bangalore Golf Club (18 Holes), Mysore Golf Club (18 Holes), Goa Golf Club (18 Holes)

Men / Ladies handicap: Bangalore: Men 30 / Ladies 30 >> Mysore: Men 24 / Ladies 36 >> Goa No Handicap Required.

Note: Membership card from the Home Country is Mandatory at all golf courses in India.