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Bangalore: Shravanabelagola + UNESCO Belur & Halebidu Tour
Bangalore, India
$359.64
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Overview
In this awe-inspiring journey, you will discover that stone was clay in the hands of a breed of legendary sculptors, the likes of which are no longer around. We will explore a variety of fascinating sites from different eras. These include ancient UNESCO World Heritage Hindu temples with mind-blowing carvings and a millennia-old giant monolithic statue perched on an idyllic hilltop. Breakfast and lunch are included in the price
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Poetry in Stone Tour
Duration: 14 hours
Authentic Breakfast: Authentic Breakfast
Pickup included
Duration: 14 hours
Authentic Breakfast: Authentic Breakfast
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 15 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- All Monument entry fees and Admission tickets.
- A certified and erudite guide will lead you from the first monument onwards
- Hassle free pick up and drop off included
- Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional lunch.
- Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional breakfast.
- Tour in comfort in an A/C vehicle
- Gratuities
- Personal Shopping
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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KunigalOur first stop is about an hour after the start of the tour for a sumptuous breakfast freshly prepared and served in a rustic setting. Our accompanying guide will introduce you to a variety of local dishes.
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ShravanabelagolaAfter breakfast, we travel to Shravanabelagola, an ancient 2300-year-old town. It is a seat of learning and spiritualism and a significant pilgrimage centre of one of India's ancient religions - Jainism. Our goal here is to climb barefoot about 650 steps on sacred Vindyagiri hill. The reward is the bewildering sight of an over 1000-year-old monolithic Gomateshwara sculpture, among the world's tallest monolithic sculptures. The beautiful statue and the idyllic countryside visible from the top are a treat to the eyes.
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Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy TempleOur next two stops are UNESCO World Heritage Sites with some of the best stone carvings found nowhere else in the world. With our accompanying guide, we first explore the stunning 900+ years old Chennakeshava temple commissioned and consecrated by Hoysala King, Vishnuvardhana, in 1116 AD. The exquisite carvings in stone, be it the dancing maidens on the exterior overhang of the temple, the gleaming schist pillars or the intricate domed ceiling, are spellbinding. We break for an authentic lunch at a local eatery.
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Hoysaleswara TempleOur final tour stop is the over 900-year-old Hoysaleswara temple with sculptures and stone carvings that exist nowhere else. The richness in detail and the sheer volume of carvings on this temple's over 200-meter-long outer walls - of Hindu gods, scenes from Indian epics, animals, flowers, mythical beasts, and design patterns are spellbinding and sure to leave you speechless.
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Bangalore: Shravanabelagola + UNESCO Belur & Halebidu Tour
Bangalore, India
$359.64
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!