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Goa to Badami Extension Tour
Goa to Badami Extension Tour
Goa to Badami Extension Tour
Goa to Badami Extension Tour
Goa to Badami Extension Tour

Goa to Badami Extension Tour

By Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is S$816 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Embark on a captivating extension tour from Goa to Badami, immersing yourself in the historical and architectural marvels of Karnataka. Day one begins with a scenic drive to Badami, where you'll check into your hotel before exploring the iconic Badami Cave Temples, showcasing remarkable Indian rock-cut architecture. Discover the majestic Badami Fort and delve into the region's rich history at the Open Air Museum. On day two, venture to Pattadakal and Aihole, UNESCO World Heritage Sites renowned for their ancient Hindu and Jain temples, including the intricately designed Papanatha and Virupaksha temples. Conclude your journey with a return to Goa, where memories of Karnataka's cultural heritage linger long after your departure.

Activity location

  • Badami
    • Badami, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Badami
    • Badami, Karnataka, India

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Price using 3 star hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00-15:00
  • English

Stay in 3 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$816.00 x 1 AdultS$816.00

Total
Price is S$816.00
Price Using 4 Star Hotel in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00-15:00
  • English

Stay in 4 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$861.48 x 1 AdultS$861.48

Total
Price is S$861.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the programme.
  • What's includedWhat's includedGovernment taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled drinking water in the car.
  • What's includedWhat's included1 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBreakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedMonument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the programme
  • What's includedWhat's includedAssistance on arrival at the airport.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny flight ticket.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCamera charges at monuments if any.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals other than mentioned in inclusions.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExpenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge and optional activities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Goa - Badami (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.
Badami
  • 4h
Pick up from your hotel in Goa and drive Badami check in at hotel. Later visit Badami Caves Temples a complex of temples an example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Badami was the capital of the early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka in the 6th to 8th centuries. Badami Fort known for its beauty and rich history associated with Chalukyas and the Pallavas. Open Air Museum get a sense of the splendour of all three towns, visit a ‘natural’ National Museum in Badami. This is an area where the artisans tried out their art rock-cut steps, caves and incomplete idols tried out as a first draft are cordoned off here.
Day 2: Badami - Goa (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Pattadakal
  • 1h
Breakfast at hotel excursion to visit Pattadakal & Aihole the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Pattadakal Temple Complex a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples. Located on the west bank of the Malaprabha River a UNESCO World Heritage site build by Chalukya. The Hindu temples are generally dedicated to Shiva, but elements of Vaishnavism and Shaktism theology and legends are also featured. The friezes in the Hindu temples display various Vedic and Puranic concepts, depict stories from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavata Purana, as well as elements of other Hindu texts, such as the Panchatantra and the Kiratarjuniya. The Jain temple is only dedicated to a single Jina. The most sophisticated temples, with complex friezes and a fusion of Northern and Southern styles, are found in the Papanatha and Virupaksha temples. The Virupaksha temple is an active house of Hindu worship.
Shri Durga Temple Complex
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Durga Temple Aihole an example of southern (Dravidian) architectural type, with a later northern type superstructure imposed upon it-an incongruity apparent from the fact that the superstructure is a square structure clumsily fitted over an apsidal cella. Huchamalli Temple Aihole home to shrines of Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. It was built in the 7th century AD and is considered one of the earliest groups of temples in Aihole. The sanctum is inclusive of a pradakshinapatha and a Northern style rekhanagara tower; and contains lattices on the external walls. Another small temple that dates back to the 11th century AD is situated to the north of this temple. At this temple, the entrance hall in front of the sanctum was introduced for the first time. Meguti Jain Temple the distinction of being the only temple in Aihole which can clearly be traced back to 634 AD. Perched above a small hill, this temple, though incomplete, represents the early development of the Dravidian style of architecture. Built without mortar, the Meguti Jain Temple placed is on a raised platform with a flight of steps leading to the large, pillared mukhamandapa. Ravanapadhi Cave temple Aihole the 6th century cave temple is dedicated to Shiva. A broken column lines up with the cave entrance, which opens to the southwest. The cave is dramatically recessed on a deep ledge, with free-standing shrines on either side.
Goa
After sightseeing drive back to Goa and drop off to your hotel or airport in Goa.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBadami
    • Badami, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBadami
    • Badami, Karnataka, India

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