Local Tours 2015

Someshwara Temple, Dharwad

Someshwara temple is one of the oldest and most revered places in the city. It was built during the Chalukya dynasty and from then it evolved as a great religious place. The major features of this place are the surroundings and the idols of Chatrubhuja and Mahishasur Mardini which are very old and were established here by the Chalukya ruler.

Unkal Lake, Dharwad

Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

The UNESCO World Heritage site at Hampi provides a great day trip from Dharwad and we will be pleased to help you make the arrangements. Hampi is the largest archaeology site in the world. The austere, grandiose site of Hampi was the last capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar. Its fabulously rich princes built Dravidian temples and palaces which won the admiration of travellers between the 14th and 16th centuries. Conquered by the Deccan Muslim confederacy in 1565, the city was pillaged over a period of six months before being abandoned. The site is large and is well worth a visit for a day or more. (Dharward to Hampi: 181 Km)

Lotus Palace, Hampi

Ibrahim Rauza, Bijapur

Bijapur is the beautiful and historical district which lies in the Indian state of Karnataka. Historical attractions of the city are very famous where lots of travelers come all over the year. One can find Islamic architecture in the monuments of the city which reflects the historical heritage. Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Jumma Masjid are most visited attractions of the city (Dharward to Bijapur: 206 Km)

Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur

Gol Gumbaz is a famous and large monument in the city. Central chamber is the main attraction of this place as sound is echoed seven times there. A mosque, a Naqqar Khana is also available in this place.

Mysore Palace, Mysore

Situated at the base of Chamundi hills, Mysore is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka and goes by the name of City of Palaces. The city has also been regarded as the cultural capital of Karnataka. In earlier times and till 15th century city was this known as Puragere. The festival of Dussehra is celebrated with joy in this city. (Dharward to Mysore: 485 Km)

Brindavan Gardens, Mysore

The gardens are located at a distance of 19 kms from Mysore city centre and are built across river Cauvery and below Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (also known as Kannambadi) which itself is a magnificent example of engineering and a major tourist attractions. The garden has a botanical park as well as fountains. Boats rides in the lake can also be enjoyed here.

Shivanasamudra Falls, Bangalore

Shivanasamudra is a small island town in the Mandya district of Karnataka. Situated on the banks of the river Cauvery, the area is surrounded by forested hills and lush green valleys.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore

Spread over 240 acres of land, the garden is located in the heart of the city. It derives its name from the two words, 'lal' meaning red and 'bagh' meaning garden and is called so due to the abundance of red roses. The garden dates back to the times of Hyder Ali, a well-know ruller of old Mysore. The botanical garden is internationally famous for its scientific study and conservation of plants since it comprises the largest collection of India's rare tropical plants and many ancient trees.

Shanta Durga Temple, Goa

This is the most famous temple of Goa. Local legends tell of a battle between Shiva and Vishnu, a battle so fierced that Brahma prayed to Parvatti to intervene, she did this by assuming the form of Shantadurga. Goddess Shantadurga placed Vishnu on her right hand and Shiva on her left and thus settled the fight. (Dharward to Goa: 134 Km)

Anjuna Beach, Goa

The Anjuna beach is one of the popular and bustling beaches in Goa that fetches tourists all troughout the year. During the peak tourist season, the Anjuna beach hosts trance parties and the famous flea market.

Taj Mahal, Agra

Agra is counted among one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Taj Mahal, which is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and most beautiful and fascinating masterpiece of mughal era is one of the best tourist places in Agra. (Dharward to Agra: 1 609 Km)

Mehtab Bagh, Agra

Mehtab Bagh is located on the banks of the river Yamuna opposite to the Taj Mahal. Constructed between 1631-1635 CE, this 25 acre bagh is one of the most beautiful gardens of the city. Recent excavations conducted by Archaeological Survey of India revealed a huge octagonal tank eqquiped with 25 foutains on the southern periphery, a small central tank and baradaris on the east.