Fort Palaces Temples and Beach (11 Days)

Fort Palaces Temples and Beach (11 Days)

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

Itinerary

Day 1: Hyderabad

Pass By: Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Hyderabad District, Telangana
On arrival at Hyderabad airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free for personal activities relax.

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, Salar Jung Museum, Hussain Sagar, Charminar and Grand Mecca Masjid.
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 3: Hyderabad - Bidar - Gulbarga (280kms/ 5hrs approx)

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: 2 hours

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

Day 4: Gulbarga - Hampi (280kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Gulbarga Fort, 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 Hampi check-in at Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

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

Day 5: Hampi

Stop At: Hazara Rama Temple, Near Zenana Enclosure And Lotus Mahal, Hampi India
Breakfast at hotel 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, King's Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.
Duration: 8 hours

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

Day 6: Hampi - Lakkundi - Gadag - Badami (180kms/ 4hrs approx)

Stop At: Lakkundi, Lakkundi, Gadag District, Karnataka
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Badami via visiting Lakkundi & Gadag (Guide service not available in Lakkundi & Gadag, subject to availability local guide will be hired by our driver). Arrive Badami check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 7: Badami - Pattadakal & Aihole (40kms one way)

Stop At: Aihole, Bagalkot district India
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion visits to Aihole & Pattadakal both UNESCO World heritage site.
Aihole is a major archaeological site featuring over one hundred and twenty stone and cave temples from fourth century through the twelfth century CE. Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. The site is spread over about 5 square kilometers.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Pattadakal, Pattadakal, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Pattadakal, represents the high point of an eclectic art under the Chalukya dynasty. An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary, can be seen there. One masterpiece from the group stands out – the Temple of Virupaksha, built c. 740 by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate her husband's victory over the kings from the South.Return to Badami and city sightseeing.
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 8: Badami - Goa (250kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel drive to Goa check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax on the beach.

Duration: 4 hours

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


Day 9: Goa

Stop At: Panjim, Panjim, North Goa District, Goa
Breakfast at hotel. Goa coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda. Full day city tour of Goa covering Churches of Old Goa, Panjim city, Altinho, Dona Paula viewpoint and famous beaches. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 8 hours

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

Day 10: Goa

Stop At: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel day free and easy to relax and the beach and explore the sites of your interest with your driver.
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 11: Goa - Departure

Pass By: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.