Hoysala Marvels
Overview
Okay ! Where are these places ? What’s so good about it ? If these are the questions mingling in your mind then here we are ….ready to take you to the tour of most magnificent, most beautiful, most intricately carved architecture ever built in the history of India.
In a period of 10th to 14th century AD, Hoysala rulers emerged in the South Karnataka region and they ruled the region of Karnataka, parts of Tamilnadu and parts of Andhra. This was an important period in the development of art, architecture, and religion in South India. Rulers of the Hoysala Dynasty built the number of temples in their unique style, today known as Hoysala Architecture Style.
Among all other temples Hoysala Rulers built; Channakeshava Temple at Belur, Hoysaleshwar & Shantaleshwar Temple at Halebidu and Keshava Temple of Somnathpura, have become very popular due to their construction and intricate carving of variety of sculpture. The aesthetics and beauty of these sculptures are truly incomparable.
It is believed that Hoysala rulers erected around 600 beautiful temples in and around Karnataka region. Apart from the above mentioned three temples, there are numerous other temples hidden in the remote regions of Karnataka.
It’s us, who are going to reveal some of these gems for you.
So…. Join us in this magnificent journey of Hoysala Temples…..
DETAILED ITINERARY
Board the early morning flight to Bengaluru. Upon arrival fill your tummies with a good breakfast and proceed toward Hassan.
Arrive in Hassan by lunch, Check into the hotel, and leave to witness some of the most exquisite temples built by Hoysala rulers.
Arrive hotel by evening and relax.
Stay at Hassan
Meal : B + L +D
Highlights
- Visit Laxmi Temple at Doddagaddavalli
Get ready to explore more...
After having a good south Indian breakfast, leave to explore some of the magnificent and intricate temples of the region.
We will visit the Channakeshava temple and experience the beauty of the architecture. Post lunch, we will visit Halebidu and visit another marvel that Hoysala artisans have built.
Arrive hotel by evening and relax.
Stay at Hassan
Meal : B + L +D
Highlights
- Visit Channakeshava Temple, Belur
- Visit Hoysaleshwar & Shantaleshwar Temple at Halebidu
Get ready by morning. Check out from the hotel and leave for Mysuru. En route, let's visit some offbeat temples from the Hoysala dynasty.
Arrive in Mysuru by evening and relax.
Stay at Mysuru
Meal : B + L +D
It's time to end this trail of marvels of Hoysalas. But before leaving the land of Hoysalas, we will visit the most magnificent temple that has remained intact to date. Later drive to the airport and board the late evening flight to home.
Arrive home with the charisma of these intricate temples in mind. We are sure that this aura of the beautiful temples will remain in your soul for a long time.
Highlights
- Visit the Channakesava Temple, Somnathpura
INCLUSIONS
- Local Transport by 2 x 2 AC coach(Depends on group size, seating capacity will be variable)
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing.
- All meals. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea- set menu)
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing
- 1-liter water bottle per person per day
- Expert Fees
EXCLUSIONS
- To and Fro economy class airfare from Pune.
- Govt. taxes of 5% over and above the tour cost.
- Any implementation of new taxes by the government.
- Cost of insurance
- Cost of Pre/Post tour accommodation
- Any extra expenses such that porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set menu.
- Any extra expenses incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization of an individual.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the inclusions.
FEW POINTERS
- If any sightseeing mentioned is not done due to any unforeseen circumstances then an alternate sightseeing will be done.
- A traveler may please note that for domestic and international flights, the baggage allowance will be as per respective airlines baggage policy and weight regulations. Travelers are requested to carry their luggage in accordance with the regulated baggage allowance. Excess baggage will be chargeable and the same is not included in the tour cost. It has to be borne by the traveler.
- Air tickets issued at special rates are normally NON REFUNDABLE and traveler will need to bear the cancellation charges. If a traveler needs an air booking with the refundable option then he/she will need to bear extra fare specified by airline operator.
PAYMENT POLICY
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Tour Cost |
Payment |
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Below package cost ₹ 20, 000 per person |
Full payment at the time of booking |
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Above package cost ₹ 20,000 per person |
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At the time of booking |
40% of the package cost |
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30 days prior to departure |
Remaining 60 % amount |
- Payment can be done via cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, Credit Card/ Debit Card or UPI gateway. Cheque/Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “ANCIENT TRAILS”.
- In case of payment made by cheque, a booking confirmation will be given subject to cheque clearance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Cancellation received no. of days prior to departure |
Cancellation charges applicable per person |
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0-10 |
100% |
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10-20 |
50 % |
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20-30 |
30 % |
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30 and above |
10% |
- For cancellation procedure, a traveler will need to give an application in writing along with an original receipt of booking.
- Please note that if air ticket booking is done with NON-REFUNDABLE airfare then cancellation charges to be borne by the customer and the remaining amount will be refunded as per above cancellation policy.
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