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Architecture with Beach & Hills Bangalore to Mumbai

15 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bengaluru. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites including Hampi, Pattadakal, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
02 Visit major landmarks in Bangalore, Mysore, Goa, Lonavala, and Mumbai
03 Discover temple architecture at Belur, Halebedu, Aihole, and Badami
04 See Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna Fort, and Ranganthaswamy Temple
05 Enjoy beach time and sightseeing in Goa
06 Visit Hampi’s temple complexes, royal enclosures, and ASI Museum
07 Experience hill scenery in Chiplun and Lonavala
08 Travel with private transport, guided sightseeing, breakfast, and included monument entrances

Travel from Bangalore to Mumbai on a 15-day journey through South and West India, combining grand architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, sacred temples, historic cities, beaches, and hill landscapes. Along the way, explore Bangalore and Mysore, the temple towns of Hassan, Belur and Halebedu, the remarkable ruins of Hampi, and the heritage sites of Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal.

The itinerary also includes time to unwind in Goa, discover the Western Ghats around Chiplun and Lonavala, and finish with Mumbai’s iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. With accommodation, breakfast, private transport, guided sightseeing, and monument entrances included, this tour offers a broad introduction to India’s cultural and scenic diversity.

Travel from Bangalore to Mumbai on a 15-day journey through South and West India, combining grand architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, sacred temples, historic cities, beaches, and hill landscapes.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bangalore, Mysore, Mumbai, Goa, Hampi, Pattadakal, Badami, Lonavala

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrive BangaloreOn arrival at Bangalore airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time to relax.Overnight at hotel.

Day 02

Bangalore - Mysore (145kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel sightseeing in Bangalore. Visit Lal Bagh Garden, Vidhana Soudha and Bangalore Palace & Fort. Later drive to Mysore check in at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 03

Mysore - Srirangapatna - Shravanabelagola - Hassan (140kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel visit Mysore Palace & Srirangapatnam Fort & Ranganthaswamy temple. Later drive to Hassan en route visit Shravanabelagola Jain temple. On arrival check in and overnight at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 04

Hassan - Hampi (330kms/ 7hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel check out and proceed to visit Hassan, Halebedu & Belur temple. After sightseeing drive to Hampi check in at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 05

HampiBreakfast at hotel city tour of Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, King's Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.Overnight at hotel.

Day 06

Hampi - Badami (195kms/ 4hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel, drive to Badami via visiting Lakkundi & Gadag (Guide service not available in Lakkundi & Gadag, subject to availability local guide will be hired by our driver). Arrive Badami check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.Overnight at hotel.

Day 07

Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal (70kms/ round)Breakfast at hotel. Excursion visits to Aihole & Pattadakal both UNESCO World heritage site.Aihole is a major archaeological site featuring over one hundred and twenty stone and cave temples from fourth century through the twelfth century CE. Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. The site is spread over about 5 square kilometers.Pattadakal, represents the high point of an eclectic art under the Chalukya dynasty. An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary, can be seen there. One masterpiece from the group stands out – the Temple of Virupaksha, built c. 740 by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate her husband's victory over the kings from the South.Return to Badami and city sightseeing.Overnight at hotel.

Day 08

Badami - Goa (235kms/ 5hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Goa check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax on the beach.Overnight at hotel.

Day 09

GoaBreakfast at hotel. Goa coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda. Full day city tour of Goa covering Churches of Old Goa, Panjim city, Altinho, Dona Paula viewpoint and famous beaches. Rest time free and easy to relax.Overnight at hotel.

Day 10

GoaBreakfast at hotel full day to relax on the beach and explore the sites of your interest with your driver.Overnight at hotel.

Day 11

Goa - Chiplun (340kms/ 7hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Chiplun. Enroute you can visit Singhudurg fort. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest time to explore the surrounding.Overnight at hotel.

Day 12

Chiplun - Lonavala (210kms/ 5hrsapprox.x)Breakfast at hotel sightseeing in Chiplun a hill station in forested Western Ghats range. Visit SawatSada Waterfall Soaring waterfall, best seen during monsoon season, with a wading pool & serene surroundings. Parshurama Temple a temple of Lord Parshurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu. Gowalkot a small fort located on the southern bank of Vashishti River. This fort is guarded by the river on three sides and a trench on the fourth side.Afternoon drive to Lonavala check in at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 13

LonavalaBreakfast at hotel, sightseeing in Lonavala, a hill station surrounded by green valleys. The Karla Caves and the Bhaja Caves are ancient Buddhist shrines carved out of the rock. These are caves carved from solid granite rocks around 160 BC. It has an Ashoka stambh at the entrance. The caves have rooms for the monks who resided here a prayer hall and a huge stupa. It also has the temple of Ek Veera the goddess of the Koli flock who are the original residents of Mumbai. They feature massive pillars and intricate relief sculptures. South of the Bhaja Caves sits the imposing Lohagad Fort, with its 4 gates. West of here is Bhushi Dam, where water overflows onto a set of steps during rainy season.Overnight at hotel.

Day 14

Lonavala - Mumbai (80kms/ 2hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel, drive to Mumbai check in at hotel. Later Mumbai city tour. Visit the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (museum). Marine Drive which runs along the shoreline, starting at Nariman Point and up to Malabar Hill. Hanging Gardens laid out in 1881 these formally laid out gardens have a notable collection of hedges shaped like animals. Maharashtra State Assembly (view from outside), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), a UNESCO World Heritage Site (view from outside), Dhobhi Ghat see the city's famous open-air laundry in action, Prince of Wales Museum (Monday closed) a heritage museum comprises of a number of ancient artifacts & Mani Bhawan.Overnight at hotel.

Day 15

Mumbai - DepartureBreakfast at hotel, as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bengaluru. 8 cities · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
14 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Government taxes.

What's Not Included

Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Hotels used or similar
Bangalore x 1 nights
3* - Ramada/ The Rialto
4* - Fortune Select JP Cosmos/ Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake
5* - ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ ITC Windsor a Luxury Collection
Mysore x 1 nights
3* - Southern Star/Sandesh The Prince
4* - Fortune Park JP Palace/ Grand Mercure
5* - Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden/The Windflower Resort & Spa
Hassan x 1 night
3* - Candy Southern Star/ Pavanputra Resort & Spa
4* & 5* - Hosyala Village Resort/ The Ashok
Hampi x 2 nights
3* - Krishna Palace/ Kishkinda Heritage Resort
4* - Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti
5* - Hyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders
Badami x 2 nights
3* - Rajsangam Hotel/ The Heritage Resort
4* / 5* - Badami Court/ Krishna Heritage
Goa x 3 nights
3* - Varca Le Palm/ Lambana Resort
4* - Lemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino
5* - Zuri Varca Goa White Sand Resort & Casino/ Alila Diwa Goa
Chiplun x 1 night
3* - Hotel Saisha/ Hotel Oasis
4* / 5* - The Riverview Resort
Lonavala x 2 nights
3* - Chandralok Hotel/ Viola Beacon Resort
4* - Countryside - Resort by Meritas/ Citrus Hotel
5* - Fariyas Resort Lonavala/ The Machan
Mumbai x 1 nights
3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil
4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel
5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central
As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel. We can also provide pick up from any hotels in Bangalore.