Goa – Hubli – Bijapur – Hampi – Vijayanagara – Tungabhadra – Hassan – Hasanamba – Mysore – Kabini – Nilgiri – Ooty – Palakkad – Guruvayoor – Kochi – 17 Days

Goa, one the smallest states is known world over for its exquisite beaches. In addition to being a gourmet’s delight, the Portuguese charm of yesteryears in Goa will warm your hearts. Hubli, or Hubballi, is a city in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Nrupatunga Betta hill offers sunset and city views. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the centuries-old Chandramouleshwara Temple has black granite pillars and ornate carvings. Gardens surround Unkal Lake, which features a statue of monk Swami Vivekananda in its centre. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Hampi the capital of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire ruled by the great and just ruler Krishnadevaraya is located on the banks of river Tugadbhadra. The ruins of Hampi is now a UNESCO world heritage site housing a number of temples and monuments and is a never to be missed tourist place. Hassan is a town and the district headquarters of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is named after the Hasanamba temple. The historic city of Mysore houses a number of historical monuments and witnessed many battles which shaped the destiny of modern India. Kabini, wilderness unlimited located along the banks of river Kaveri is a nature enthusiast’s dream come true. Tiger, leopard, elephant along with flora and fauna endemic to Western Ghats gives thrills unlimited. Yet another birder’s destination is Masinagudi the sleepy town along the Western Ghats bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu epitomized by the famous elephant Rivaldo and his best friend, the ardent nature lover, Mark Davidar. The mist laden Ooty is symbolized by the Nilgiri mountain toy train that is acclaimed by UNESCO as a heritage journey of a lifetime. The heritage of Palakkad still thrives though its people and remains unchanged over centuries. Nila or Bharatapuzha along whose banks many a famed hero of Kalaripayattu emerged is also symbolized by its immortal writers and heritage monuments. Palakkad fort, located right in the middle of the city is a must see monument along with Kalpathy, the heritage tourist village. You cannot get any closer to elephants and learn them better than at the elephant camp near the famous Guruvayoor temple. Kochi was ranked seventh in the list of top 10 cities to visit during 2020 by lonely planet. The Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, Kumbalangi tourist village and Fort Kochi are some of the places out of the many more surprises in store for the visitor. This industrial hub of Kerala is definitely tops the list among the must see places in Kerala.