Poetry in Stone Tour - Shravanabelagola, Belur & Halebidu with Breakfast & Lunch
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 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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Itinerary
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Stop At: Kunigal, Kunigal, Tumkur District, Karnataka
Our first stop is about an hour after the start of the tour for an authentic local breakfast freshly prepared and served in an open rustic setting
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Shravanabelagola, Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka
Post breakfast we move on to Shravanabelagola. An over 2300 years old town acclaimed as a seat of learning and spiritualism and is today a major pilgrimage centre of one of India's ancient religions, Jainism. Our objective here is to scale a moderately steep hill with about 700 steps barefoot to marvel at one of the tallest monolithic sculpture in the world carved over a millennia ago. The beautiful statue and the idyllic countryside visible from the top is a visual treat.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hassan, Hassan, Hassan District, Karnataka
We break our journey here for a sumptuous and tasty buffet lunch served in a quiet and lush garden.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Belur, Belur, Hassan District, Karnataka
Post lunch we make our way to see some of the best collection of stoneworks not seen anywhere else in the world.
We will explore the Sri Chennakeshava temple here with its amazing dancing maidens perched on the exteriors of the walls and marvel at the sheer beauty and stone imagery on the pillars and ceiling inside. Get ot know a bit about Hinduism and and its a
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Halebid, Halebid, Hassan District, Karnataka
Our final stop of this tour is the over 800-year-old Hoysaleswara temple with sculptures and stone carvings that exist nowhere else. The richness in detail and the sheer volume of carvings on the over 200 meters long outer walls of this temple - of Hindu gods, scenes from Indian epics, animals, flowers, mythical beasts and design patterns are spellbinding and sure to leave you speechless.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- All entry Fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central Bengaluru
- Service of a Cultural/Heritage Expert for the duration of the Tour
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan or Coach
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Personal Shopping
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Language English only
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Minimum age is 4 years
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Dress code is smart casual
- Wheelchair not accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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