Diamonds and Dynasties of Southern India (14 Days)

Diamonds and Dynasties of Southern India (14 Days)

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hyderabad

Pass By: Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Hyderabad District, Telangana
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.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Hyderabad

Stop At: Golconda Fort, Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad 500008 India
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Hyderabad - Bidar – Gulbarga (250kms/ 5hrs)

Stop At: Bidar Fort, Bidar India
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Gulbarga – Bijapur (152kms/ 3hrs)

Stop At: Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Kalburgi Town, Gulbarga India
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Bijapur – Badami (120kms/ 3hrs)

Stop At: Gol Gumbaz, Murud Janjira, Vijayapura India
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal – Badami (39kms/ 1hrs One Way)

Stop At: Aihole, Bagalkot district India
Breakfast at hotel, full day excursion to visit the elaborate temples at Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Pattadakal, Pattadakal, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Badami – Gadag – Lakkundi – Hospet (130kms/ 3hrs Approx)

Stop At: Lakkundi, Lakkundi, Gadag District, Karnataka
Breakfast at hotel drive to Hospet en route visit Gadag & Lakkundi.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Hospet, Hospet, Bellary District, Karnataka
On arrival check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Hospet & Hampi

Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Hospet – Goa (300kms/ 6hrs)

Stop At: Hospet, Hospet, Bellary District, Karnataka
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Goa

Stop At: Dona Paula, Dona Paula, North Goa District, 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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Goa

Stop At: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel, day at leisure for spending time on the beach, touring Goa on your own or relaxing at your resort / hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: South Goa District, South Goa District, Goa
Optionally visit South Goa Temples, Old Portuguese Manor (without guide).
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Goa – Mumbai (Flight)

Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Mumbai

Stop At: Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, 19 Laburnum Road Gamdevi, Mumbai 400007 India
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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Depart Mumbai

Pass By: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for your onward destination.
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Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.