Discover the city of Bangalore with its 16th-cnetury Tipu’s Palace, the original mud-brick fort built, and Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, regarded as one of the most richly diverse botanical gardens in South Asia; and experience Mysore during a bicycle tour along the narrow alleyways through neighborhoods and past historic colonial structures
Take in Chikmagalur, the first area in India to plant coffee and it offers the best of the Western Ghats
Explore the rich history of Hampi, seat of the fabled 14th-century Vijaynagar Empire, which created an epoch in South Indian history that transcended regionalism
See the fascinating Cave Temples of Badami, dating from the late 6th to 7th centuries; and visit the small town Aihole, featuring about 125 stone temples dating from 5th century
Delve into the local cuisine of Goa, where food is a way of life, and this culinary adventure helps you understand the basics of this renowned cuisine, the spices that go into making each flavorful and well-known fish curry or vindaloo