Golden Chariot Destinations Enroute

Kempegowda founded the new city Bangalore, back in 1537 and christened the city as ‘Bangalore’. The city’s main attractions are it's temples and gardens. Bangalore is also India's IT hub! Hence is also called India’s little Silicon Valley!

A wildlife sanctuary located on the bank of the famed Kabini River houses the Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole (Kabini). The park used to be the hunting retreat of the Mysore Maharajas,during the yester years. The wild animals that you may see in the Nagarhole Park are the sambar, chital, elephant, gaur, wild boar, the tiger, and also the leopard. The Nagarhole Park also has a vast variety of birds.

Bandipur is approximately 80km south of the Mysore city,along the Mysore-Ooty Road. The Bandipur Reserve also houses wonderful wildlife! with interesting locales, set against the so very picturesque backdrop of the Nilgiri mountain range. It once was the hunting abode of the Mysore Maharajas. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sanctuaries,to enjoy a jungle safari along with wildlife photography!

A visit to Mysore is sure to be memorable, with its royal buildings palaces! You explore the palaces that have been built by the Wodeyar Kings. Mysore, was once the State’s capital and is also rich in the tradition of literature and handicrafts music, dance and art. Mysore is also very famous for its sandalwood and it’s silks, as well. Pick up some for yourself!

It is a heritage destination known for its island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan. The fortress houses Tipu’s mosque with twin minarets, Wellesley Bridge and dungeons the place where British officers were imprisoned

Located in the Hassan district some 38 kms far from the city centre, Belur is another heritage site known for its Hoysala Temple Complex. The centre of attraction here is the Chennakesava Temple, built by Hoysala Vishnuvardhana to commemorate and celebrate victory over the Cholas. The intricate sculptures and carvings of the temple are examplry of the fine craftsmanship of the Hoysala architecturures.

Halebid,was once the Hoysala kingdom’s capital and is about 27 kms away from Hassan. It remains home to the finest Hoysaleswara Temple famous for its sculptural architecture. The walls motifs are the Hindu deities and sages,apart form various stylized animals and birds,that depict the life and culture of the Hoysala Kings.

Shravanabelagola is actually a Jain pilgrimage centre and is famous for Asia's largest monolithic statue of the Lord Gomateswara. Its stands 58 ft tall, on top of the picturesque Vindhyagiri Hill.

A view at twilight of the Hampi village may leave you spell bound! It’s a World Heritage Center famous for it’s Vijaynagar Kingdom’s ruined stone architecture. The largest empire of the post-Mughal India, Vijayanagar is spread over three states- Maharashtra,Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.It’s invasion by the Mughals left behind ruins of the empire of Vijayanagar. The ruins of the capital of Vijayanagar; Hampi covers an area of atleast 26 sq kms and it echoes the grandeur and splendor of the erstwhile Vijayanagar Empire.

Badami is renowned for its sculptures that are located at the mouth of a rift in between two rocky hills. The attraction here that wonders the sight seers is the 18 armed Nataraja, striking 81 dance poses! Stunning indeed!

Goa, is the pearl of the East and happens to be a paradise for the beach buffs! The scenic, serene and pure beaches of Goa are a hub of music and dance, as well. Old Goa is home to the erstwhile Portuguese heritage. Goa has also lately earned the title of being India's very own little ''Las Vegas''! It has a vibrant entertainment, beach safari and a happening nightlife, which includes cruises and parties!