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Day 01: Bangalore or Mumbai
Arrive
Bangalore or Mumbai from your home country, Garland welcome,
assistance and transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Morning free
to relax. Late morning transfer to the domestic airport, board
flight to Hyderabad.
Hyderabad endearingly called Pearl City, the
fifth largest city in India, is famous, the world over, for
its twinkling pearls, glass embedded bangles and the delectable
Hyderabadi cuisine besides monuments of great hitorical interest.
Evening we will make a short drive to visit the most famous
monument of Hyderabad, Charminar (180 ft high), is located
in the centre of the old city. Just few steps away from Charminar
is Mecca Masjid, one of the Indias largest mosques.
O/n Hotel
DAY 02 Hyderabad
Morning after breakfast visit the Birla Temple which stands
for its grand fusion of Khajuraho and Buddha gaya of North
Indian and Rajagopurams of South Indian architecture. Evening
visit the Lumbini Park situated on the banks of Hussain Sagar
Lake, a picturesque park with variety of attractions, offering
beautiful entertainment with musically synchronised water
fountain. O/n Hotel.
DAY 03 Hyderabad To Bidar To Gulbarga
Morning
after breakfast drive to Bidar (about 140 km/ 03 hrs)
a tiny district steeped in history. The Fort, the Cannons,
Palaces in ruins, the magnificent tombs and the massive monuments,
all combine to make a visit to the one-time capital of the
Bahamani and Barid Shahi dynasties. Proceed to Gulbarga (about
110kms/ 02 hrs), check into the hotel. Evening stroll around
the small city. O/n Hotel.
DAY 04 Gulbarga
To Bijapur
Today upto afternoon we will do the sightseeing of Gulbarga,
a Hindu city before the Mohammedan conquest, Gulbarga is a
unique synthesis of two cultures. We will start our tour with
the Fort. The most important monument in Gulbarga is probably
the Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah. The tomb of the great Sufi
saint, Khwaja Syed Mohammead Gesu Daraz. After sightseeing
proceed to Bijapur (about 150kms/ 03hrs), check into the hotel.
The rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 05 Bijapur
Today we have a full day to visit the Bijapur. Morning after
breakfast we will make a short drive to the Gol Gumbaz, the
tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah, boasts of the second-largest tomb
in the world.. Jumma Masjid has been called one of
the finest mosques in India. The rest of the day free to relax.
O/n Hotel.
DAY
06 Bijapur To Badami
Morning after breakfast drive to Badami (about 132kms/ 03hrs)
the capital of early Chalukyas is picturesquely situated at
the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. Check into
the hotel. Afternoon we make a short drive to visit the Cave
temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. Climb a flight
of steps to reach the ancient caves all hewn out of
sand stone on the precipice of a hill. The largest and most
ornamental is the third cave temple dedicated to Vishnu. Here
are some splendid carvings of the Hindu pantheon. Overlooking
the cave temples is a reservoir and also visits the Bhootha
Natha temples that lend their name to the lake just beneath
the cave temples. Take a dip in this green tranquil lake.
It is said to have healing properties. O/n Hotel.
DAY 07 Badami
After breakfast drive to Aihole (2hrs), famous as the Cradle
of Indian Temple Architecture, Aihole has over 100 temples
scattered around the village. Wherever one looks, its
temples that meet the eyes. Intricately carved rich in detail,
quiet and peaceful. Mute witnesses of a bygone era. Visit
the oldest temple here is, perhaps, the Lad Khan temple dating
back to the 5th century. The interior is filled with fascinating
carvings. Dating back to the 6th century the Ravalphadi Cave
Temple celebrates the many forms of Siva. Not-to-be-missed
is the Konthi Temple Complex (Kwanthi Gudi), the Uma Maheshwari
Temple, the Jain Meguti Temple and the two-storied Buddhist
Temple. Drive back to Pattadakal, a world Heritage centre,
it has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture.
Visit the biggest Temple here is dedicated to Virupaksha.
Stop now at the Malliarjuna and Papanatha temples- dedicatedly
chiselled and rich in detail. The detailed descriptions in
the sculptors of the temples give an insight into the social
life to those days. Back to Badami. O/n Hotel.
DAY 08 Badami To Hospet
Morning after breakfast drive to Hospet (about 240kms/ 06
hrs), check into the hotel. Hospet is the nearest small market
town, and a base for seeing Hampi. Evening visit The Tungabhadra
Dam (6km). The rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 09 Hampi
Morning
we make a short trip to Hampi (01hr), also known as
THE FORT OF VICTORY VIJAYANAGARA, situated on
the banks of the river Tungabhadra in the region of Bellary,
is a vast site of monuments and ruins, a mute witness to an
era of glories, triumphs and tragedies. The ruins of Hampi,
are so majestic and imposing that they leave the visitor totally
dumbfounded, awestruck and humbled. Visit the Virupaksha Temple,
rises majestically at the western end of a 670m long street
that was once the famous Hampi bazaar. This is the only temple
at Hampi that is still used for worship. The most splendid
monument of Hampi is undoubtedly The Vitthala Temple Complex.
The 56 pillars in the main hall produce musical notes when
struck. Hampi is full of such surprises. Back to Hospet. O/n
Hotel.
DAY 10 Hospet To Chikamagalur
Today we will start our journey early morning to Chikamagalur,
(about 290kms/ 7hrs) enroute visits the Fort of Seven Rounds
in Chithradurga. Drive through the Indias major Coffee
growing area and check into the hotel. The rest of the day
free to relax from the tiring journey. O/n hotel.
DAY 11 Chikamagalur To Hassan
Morning after breakfast we drive to Belur. It was once the
capital of the Hoysala Empire, today made unforgettable for
its exquisite temples.
The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple
of Chennakeshava Temple built by the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana
in 1117 A.D, is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture.
After visiting this temple we move to Halebedu (17kms from
Belur). The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the
rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Visit the Hoysaleswara
Temple, dating back to the 12th century, standing on platform
like a casket, is a sculptural extravaganza, richly endowed
with most finely detailed scroll work in stone. Also visit
the Jain bastics. O/n Hotel
DAY 12 Hassan To Mysore
Morning after breakfast drive to Mysore (about 125kms/03hrs),
check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the Mysore Palace, built
in 1912 in the Indo-Saracenic style. Evening we will drive
to Chamundi Hills, towering over the city, these hill are
13 kms away from Mysore. Half way up is the Nandi Bull, a
4.8 m monolith. Right on the top is the 2000-year-old Chamundeswari
Temple. O/n Hotel.
DAY
13 Mysore To Bangalore
Morning after breakfast drive to Bangalore (about 140kms/
03hrs), check into the hotel. This bustling capital city of
Karnataka, is also known as Garden City and Silicon Valley
of India. Late afternoon visit the Vidhan Soudha, a magnificent
building housing the State Legislature and Secretariat. It
is built entirely of Bangalore granite in the Neo-Dravidian
style. The rest of the day free to relax or stroll around
the bazaars. O/n Hotel.
DAY 14 Bangalore
The full day to relax before you starting the journey to your
home country. Stroll around the avenues to find some good
sandalwood carvings and handicrafts to put you in memory of
your tour to Deccan. Late night transfer to the International
airport, board flight to your home country.
DAY 15
Fly to your home country.
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