Day trip from Bangalore to Hoysala temples and Shravanabelagola

• A traditional South Indian breakfast featuring idlis, dosas, and aromatic filter coffee to begin the day. • Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel in Bangalore. • All entry fees for monuments and admission tickets are included, ensuring there are no hidden costs. • A knowledgeable native guide available throughout the visit to the monuments, providing insights and details beyond what is found in guidebooks. • A comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the duration of the tour, allowing you to relax and take in the scenery. • A traditional South Indian lunch that is authentic, local, and fulfilling.

• Drinks containing alcohol (available for purchase) • Personal shopping • Tips

• Infants must sit on an adult’s lap • Not suitable for individuals with spinal injuries • Not advisable for those with cardiovascular issues • Participants should possess at least a moderate level of physical fitness • Most fitness levels can participate — the 700-step ascent at Shravanabelagola is done barefoot, with handrails available and at a relaxed tempo • Exclusively in English — the guide's narration, context, and insights are provided fluently • Minimum age is 4 years — adult rates apply to all guests • Smart casual attire is required — shoulders and knees must be covered at all monument locations • Group size is limited to 8 travelers — designed to be intimate and not crowded • Dependent on favorable weather — cancellations will result in an alternate date being offered

To receive a complete refund, cancellations must be made no later than 24 hours prior to the planned departure time.

Pickup and drop-off will be provided at your hotel or a central location in Bangalore, including the MG Road Metrorail Station.

• Your day starts early, before visiting the monuments. You will be collected from your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and begin your journey through the Karnataka countryside. As Bangalore fades into the background, the view reveals rice fields, temple towns, and the tranquil pace of rural Karnataka passing by. The first stop is for a traditional South Indian breakfast featuring freshly steamed idlis, crisp dosas, and aromatic filter coffee, providing a warm introduction to the region you are entering. • Shravanabelagola — 2,300 Years of Living Faith Here, your knowledgeable guide will meet you at the base of 700 ancient steps, steeped in 2,300 years of living faith. As per Jain tradition, these steps are ascended barefoot. The path is well-worn and easy to navigate, with handrails available, allowing guests in their 60s and 70s to reach the summit comfortably. Your guide accompanies you throughout the journey, sharing the tale of Bahubali — a Jain prince who renounced his throne to stand still in meditation, ultimately immortalized in stone. At the top stands Gomateshwara, a towering 57-foot statue carved from a single granite block over a millennium ago — a breathtaking sight. • Halebidu — Where Every Inch Tells a Story The UNESCO World Heritage site Hoysaleshwara Temple at Halebidu spans over 200 meters of outer wall, intricately adorned with carvings of gods, goddesses, elephants, celestial dancers, and stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Each panel offers unique detail, ensuring nothing is too small to astonish. Your guide goes beyond simple descriptions, helping to interpret the stories behind the stone so that by the end of your visit, it transforms into a narrative. Lunch is provided here, featuring authentic local cuisine that is both satisfying and deeply meaningful. • Belur — The Temple That Took 103 Years to Build The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur was commissioned in 1116 AD by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana and took over a century and three generations to construct. The soapstone carvings, depicting celestial dancers and divine beings with intricate floral motifs, showcase remarkable precision. The jewelry on some dancer sculptures is so finely detailed that it can appear to move. This represents the pinnacle of temple architecture in India. With your guide, you will explore it with the attention and depth it merits. • The Journey Home As you drive back to Bangalore, take this moment to relax and reflect on the day. Your driver will be attentive to any needs during the journey, and you will arrive back in the city by evening, equipped with insights that many visitors to Bangalore miss. With a maximum group size of 8 travelers, this experience is designed to feel personal and memorable.