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Diamonds & Dynasties of Southern India

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
14 days and 13 nights
India (Hyderabad, Gulbarga, Vijayapura, Badami, Hampi, Goa, Mumbai)
India (Hyderabad)

Description

This historic tour will begins in imperial heritage city Hyderabad. Travel from this Islamic pocket in southern India to the intrinsically Hindu collection of temples at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Hampi and the ancient Vijayanagar Empire to see some of India's most intricate historical stone carvings. Unwind awhile in Goa renowned for its endless beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture. Witness the magic of Bollywood city Mumbai.
This historic tour will begins in imperial heritage city Hyderabad. Travel from this Islamic pocket in southern India to the intrinsically Hindu collection of temples at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Hampi and the ancient Vijayanagar Empire to see some of India's most intricate historical stone carvings. Unwind awhile in Goa renowned for its endless beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture. Witness the magic of Bollywood city Mumbai.

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Hyderabad
On arrival at Hyderabad airport, meet with our office representative, assistance and transfer to hotel, check in. Rest day free for personal activities, relax etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Hyderabad
Breakfast at hotel, explore this wondrous capital, a 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars and Muslim monuments. Visit to Golconda Fort, Qutub Shahi tombs, Charminar Grand Mecca Masjid. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3:
Hyderabad - Bidar – Gulbarga (250kms/ 5hrs)
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Gulbarga en route visiting Bidar Fort & Jami Masjid. On arrival check-in at Hotel, rest time free & easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4:
Gulbarga – Bijapur (152kms/ 3hrs)
Breakfast at hotel city tour of Gulbarga a Hindu city before the Muhammadan conquest. Visit Sharan basaveshwara temple & Hazrat Khwaja Bande Nawaz mausoleum. Afternoon drive to Bijapur check-in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5:
Bijapur – Badami (120kms/ 3hrs)
Breakfast at hotel, city tour visit Gol Gumbaz the most famous monument in Bijapur. Ibrahim Rauza the tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II. The Gun Malik-E-Maidan which means the master of the war front. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6:
Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal – Badami (39kms/ 1hrs One Way)
Breakfast at hotel, full day excursion to visit the elaborate temples at Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal.
Badami also known as Vatapi, is rich with Hindu and Jain temples carved out of sandstone hills. Badami, the capital of early Chalukyas is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. Aihole UNESCO World heritage site famous as the ‘Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture’, Aihole has over 100 temples scattered around the village. Pattadakal UNESCO world Heritage centre has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. Visit the biggest Temple here dedicated to Virupaksha. Rest time free and easy for personal activities relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7:
Badami – Gadag – Lakkundi – Hospet (130kms/ 3hrs Approx)
Breakfast at hotel drive to Hospet en route visit Gadag & Lakkundi.
On arrival check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8:
Hospet & Hampi
Breakfast at hotel, full day to visit Hampi, nestled within the ruins of medieval city of Vijayanagar in the state of Karnataka, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Set in a surreal and beautiful boulder-strewn landscape, Vijayanagara (the City of Victory) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and although the city was destroyed by marauding Moghul invader’s in the 16th century, much of it remains today. The vast site of monuments and ruins, a mute witness to an ear of glories, triumphs and tragedies. The ruins of Hampi are so majestic and imposing that they leave the visitor totally dumbfounded, awestruck and humbled. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9:
Hospet – Goa (300kms/ 6hrs)
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Goa the final destination, with its endless beaches and swaying palms. On arrival at check in at hotel. Rest day free for personal activities relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10:
Goa
Breakfast at hotel, full day sightseeing tour of North Goa covering Churches of Old Goa, Panjim city, Altinho, Dona Paula viewpoint. Rest time to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11:
Goa
Breakfast at hotel, day at leisure for spending time on the beach, touring Goa on your own or relaxing at your resort / hotel.
Optionally visit South Goa Temples, Old Portuguese Manor (without guide). Overnight at hotel.

Day 12:
Goa – Mumbai (Flight)
Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time to explore the city with your driver. Mumbai is a bustling city that blends the old with the new. See the stark contrast of this wealthy city, with its palm-lined streets, art deco homes and fashionable shopping areas amid the chaos of daily life, where cows roam the streets and wallas (local tradesmen) ply their trade. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13:
Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Gateway of India and board a ferry from here to The Elephanta Caves, an island 11kms from Mumbai, proud to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Gateway of India and begin the city tour of Mumbai. Visit fascinating 'Getaway of India' that gives you a ringside view of the 'madness and magic' of MUMBAI - the living city that 'never sleeps'. Visit Includes Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan, Marine drive, Drive passes High Court, Prince of wales Museum, University, Flora fountain, Visit to Crawford Market & Victoria terminus now CST, Babulnath Temple, Banganga tank. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14:
Depart Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 13 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• 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

• Goa - Mumbai flight
• 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 4 StarsHyderabad   Hyderabad - Hyderabad Airport
2 4 StarsHyderabad
3 4 StarsGulbarga
4 4 StarsVijayapura
5 4 StarsBadami
6 4 StarsBadami
7 4 StarsHampi
8 4 StarsHampi
9 4 StarsGoa
10 4 StarsGoa
11 4 StarsGoa
12 4 StarsMumbai
13 4 StarsMumbai
14   Mumbai - Mumbai Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
HyderabadAditya Park/ Red Fox Hotel or similarLemon Tree Hotel/ Fortune Park Vallabha or similarITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection/ Trident Hotel or similar
GulbargaHotel Heritage Inn or similar
VijayapuraSun Hotel/ Hotel Mayura Adilshahi or similar
BadamiBadami Court or similarKrishna Heritage or similar
HampiKrishna Palace/ Kishkinda Heritage Resort or similarHeritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti or similarHyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders or similar
GoaSo My Resort/ Lambana Resort or similarLemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino or similarAlila Diwa Goa/ Radisson Blu Resort or similar
MumbaiHotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil or similarFariyas Hotel/ Sun-N-Sand Hote or similarTrident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central or similar