Deccan & Dravin Temples in South India

Duration	Destination	Departure
16 days and 15 nights	India (Hyderabad, Gulbarga, Vijayapura, Badami, Hampi, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjāvūr, Chettinad, Madurai)	India (Hyderabad)

Description

The private tour will begin in Deccan region Hyderabad an imperial city with historic Golconda Fort & Salarjung Museum. Then proceed to Bidar, Gulbarga and Bijapur ruled by Muslims dynasties having many landmark left to admire their art. Further drive to Badami & Hampi to visit centuaries old UNESCO World Heritage Monuments expanded in complexes. Thereafter fly to Chennai gateway city for visiting Dravin Temples few active, few non active, small to largest temple complexes.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes Assistance on arrival at airport. 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Bottled drinking water in car. Government taxes. Price does not include Hubli - Chennai & Madurai - Hyderabad flight fare approx INR 9,500 per person in economy class. Camera charges at monuments. Meals other than mentioned in day plan. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Gratuities & optional activities. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes Assistance on arrival at airport. 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Bottled drinking water in car. Government taxes. Price does not include Hubli - Chennai & Madurai - Hyderabad flight fare approx INR 9,500 per person in economy class. Camera charges at monuments. Meals other than mentioned in day plan. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Gratuities & optional activities. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes Assistance on arrival at airport. 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Bottled drinking water in car. Government taxes. Price does not include Hubli - Chennai & Madurai - Hyderabad flight fare approx INR 9,500 per person in economy class. Camera charges at monuments. Meals other than mentioned in day plan. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Gratuities & optional activities. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Hyderabad
Arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Rest time for personal activities.
O/n at hotel.

Day 2:
Hyderabad
Explore 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars & Muslim monuments. Visit Golconda Fort Complex, Qutubshahi Tombs, Charminar, Mecca Mosque, Salarjung Museum & Chowmohalla Palace.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Hyderabad - Gulbarga (260kms)
Drive to Gulbarga via visiting Bidar Fort, Mahmud Gawan Madarsa & Bahmani Tombs. Arrive Gulbarga check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Gulbarga - Bijapur (170kms)
Visit Gulburga fort & Jama Masjid. Drive to Bijapur, check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Bijapur - Badami (120kms)
Visit Bijapur Fort including Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gol Gumbaz, Jama Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan Canon, Mehtar Mahal & The Ibrahims Rouza. Drive to Badami check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole home to over 125 Chalukyan temples & Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu & Jain temples. Also visit Badami Fort, cave & Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Hampi
City tour of Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9:
Hampi - Hubli (170kms)/ Chennai
Transfer to Hubli airport to board flight for Chennai. On arrival transfer hotel check in at hotel. Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Later visit UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11:
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
Drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 12:
Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13:
Thanjavur - Chettinad (140kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Chettinad via visiting Trichy Ranganathaswamy Temple & Rock Fort Temple. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 14:
Chettinad - Madurai (90kms)
Visit few 19th-century mansions embellished with marble & teak. Drive to Madurai check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 15:
Madurai - Hyderabad
Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad. Arrival transfer to hotel, check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 16:
Hyderabad - Departure
As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

Assistance on arrival at airport.
15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in car.
Government taxes.

Price does not include

Hubli - Chennai & Madurai - Hyderabad flight fare approx INR 9,500 per person in economy class.
Camera charges at monuments.
Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Gratuities & optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	3 StarsHyderabad	Hyderabad - Hyderabad Airport or your hotel in the city
2	3 StarsHyderabad
3	3 StarsGulbarga
4	3 StarsVijayapura
5	3 StarsBadami
6	3 StarsBadami
7	3 StarsHampi
8	3 StarsHampi
9	3 StarsChennai
10	3 StarsMahabalipuram
11	3 StarsPondicherry
12	3 StarsThanjāvūr
13	3 StarsChettinad
14	3 StarsMadurai
15	3 StarsHyderabad
16		Hyderabad

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Hyderabad	Aditya Park/ Red Fox Hotel or similar	Lemon Tree Hotel/ Fortune Park Vallabha or similar	ITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection/ Trident Hotel or similar
Gulbarga	Hotel Heritage Inn or similar
Vijayapura	Sun Hotel/ Hotel Mayura Adilshahi or similar
Badami	Badami Court or similar	Krishna Heritage or similar
Hampi	Malligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace or similar	Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti or similar	Hyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders or similar
Chennai	Raj Park/ MGM East Woods or similar	The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan or similar	ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace or similar
Mahabalipuram	INDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort or similar	Ideal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort or similar	Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman's Cove or similar
Pondicherry	Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International or similar	Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa or similar	Palais De Mahe/ La Villa or similar
Thanjāvūr	Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers or similar	Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort or similar	Svatma or similar
Chettinad	Chidambara Vilas/ Chettinadu Mansion or similar		Visalam Cgh Earth or similar
Madurai	Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency or similar	GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel or similar	Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai or similar