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Hyderabad to Aurangabad Drive to Explore the Man-made Wonder of India

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
7 days and 6 nights
India (Hyderabad, Nanded, Aurangabad)
India (Hyderabad)

Description

Tour will begin with pick up from Hyderabad airport. Visit to Golconda Fort & 400 year-old metropolitan city Hyderabad teeming with bustling-bazaars and Muslim monuments. Then head to Nanded via visiting magnificent Bidar Fort & tombs of Bahmani Sultans. Visit the Sikh gurudwara at Nanded & drive to Aurangabad with stopover visit of grand Aundha Nagnath temple. Explore the caves of Ajanta & Ellora two unique UNESCO WHS dating from 2nd century BC to and 11th century AD. Tour will end with drop off at Aurangabad airport.
Tour will begin with pick up from Hyderabad airport. Visit to Golconda Fort & 400 year-old metropolitan city Hyderabad teeming with bustling-bazaars and Muslim monuments. Then head to Nanded via visiting magnificent Bidar Fort & tombs of Bahmani Sultans. Visit the Sikh gurudwara at Nanded & drive to Aurangabad with stopover visit of grand Aundha Nagnath temple. Explore the caves of Ajanta & Ellora two unique UNESCO WHS dating from 2nd century BC to and 11th century AD. Tour will end with drop off at Aurangabad airport.

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:
Arrive Hyderabad
On arrival at Hyderabad airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in (Hotel check in/ out time 12PM). Rest time free for personal activities relax, you can take a walk to have a glance of the city, visiting local markets and restaurants. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Hyderabad (B)
City tour of Hyderabad a 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars and Muslim monuments. City tour of Hyderabad, explore 400 year old metropolitan city teeming with bustling bazaars & Muslim monuments. Visit Golconda Fort renowned for its diamond mines that have given the world famous Kohinoor and Darya-i-noor diamonds. The ancient fort complex of Golconda will charm you with its history, tinged with legends and anecdotes. Qutub Shahi Tombs a group of small and big mosques and tombs built by the rulers of the Qutub Shah dynasty on a raised platform and have a dome-shaped structure. Charminar built in 1591 by Quli Qutub Shah is an identifying landmark of Hyderabad. It is also famous for the market that sprawls around it called Laad Bazaar. Salar Jung Museum (Friday closed) a treat for tourists famous for being the third largest museum in the country, having the largest antiques collection dating back to the first century. Chowmahalla Palace (Friday closed) the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizams entertained their official guests and royal visitors. Birla Mandir made of pure white Rajasthani marble the temple beauty leaves you awestruck. Also drive pass Hussain Sagar Lake one of the largest man made lake renowned for its monolith of Lord Buddha placed right at the center of the lake. Overnight at hotel. Rest time free to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3:
Hyderabad - Nanded (305kms) (B)
Drive to Nanded via Bidar.
Visit Bidar Fort one of the magnificent forts rebuilt by Sultan Ahmed Shah Wali of Bahmani Dynasty, when his capital was moved from Gulbarga to Bidar in 1430 AD along with a number of Islamic monuments. The Bidar fort is a specimen of the Persian architecture, surrounded by three miles long walls and comprising 37 bastions, triple moat & seven gates. Bahmani Tombs the 12 tombs of Bahmani Sultans are huge structures with beautiful arches, niches and lofty domes. The Rangeen Mahal built in the mid-16th century, the tile work and the granite with mother-of-pearl inlay work are the exclusive features of the citadel walls. Narasimha Jhira a wonderful cave temple situated on the outskirts of Bidar town dedicated to the lion god Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Temple is known for its natural beauty and is considered to be very sacred. Continue drive to Nanded check in & overnight at hotel.

Day 4:
Nanded - Aurangabad (265kms) (B)
Visit Hazur Sahib Gurudwara one of the five takhts in Sikhism built at the place where Guru Gobind Singh Ji left his earthly life. The inner room of the gurdwara Angitha Sahib is built over the place where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated., built at the place where Guru Gobind Singh Ji left his earthly life. The inner room of the gurdwara Angitha Sahib is built over the place where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated. Drive to Aurangabad via visiting Aundha Nagnath (Nageshwaram Temple) built by the Seuna (Yadava) dynasty in 13th century. Arrive Aurangabad check in & overnight at hotel.

Day 5:
Aurangabad (B)
Excursion to visit the Ellora Caves (Tuesday closed), a UNESCO World Heritage Site from about 200 BC. to 650 AD. There are 34 monasteries and temples at Ellora, belonging to the three different religions Buddhism, Hinduism & Jainism. Grishneshwar Temple one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. On way back visit Daulatabad Fort one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan. Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara built in 1678 is a sons loving tribute to his mother, Panchakki which discharged water on the wheel to power the flourmill and grind grain for the pilgrims & Aurangabad Caves artificial caves that were dug out of soft rock during the 6th & 7th century. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6:
Aurangabad - Ajanta (210kms round) (B)
Excursion to Ajanta (Monday closed). The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta were discovered by the British officers in 1819 while hunting tiger. Ajanta Caves were first mentioned in the writings of the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang who visited India between AD 629 and 645. The Caves at Ajanta are older than those at Ellora which date from about 200 BC to 650 AD. Thirty beautiful Buddhist Caves with mesmerizing sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha`s life as well the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Five of these Caves are Chaityas (Place of worship) while the other twenty five are Viharas (monasteries). Ajanta Caves are divided in two categories based on two schools of Buddhist thought - Hinayana Caves and Mahayana Caves. Drive back to Aurangabad for overnight stay.

Day 7:
Aurangabad - Departure (B)
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 6 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

• Any flight tickets.
• 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 StarsNanded
4 4 StarsAurangabad
5 4 StarsAurangabad
6 4 StarsAurangabad
7   Aurangabad - Aurangabad 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
NandedGurudwara Sarai or similar
AurangabadAmarpreet Hotel/ Key Hotel The Aures or similarAmbassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel or similarWelcomHotel Rama International/ Lemon Tree Hotel or similar