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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 7 days and 6 nights | India (Hyderabad, Badami, Hampi) | India (Hyderabad) |
Seven days private tour include Hyderabad, Badami, Lakkundi, Gadag & Hampi in its itinerary. While in Hyderabad you will visit Golconda Fort, Charminar & Salarjung Museum. In Badami visit ancient monuments at Pattadakal and Aihole (Both UNESCO World Heritage Sites), some of the major attractions are the Lad Khan temple, the Durga temple, the Mugti temple, the Ravanaphadi cave, Sanghameswara Temple, the Mallikarjuna Temple, Virupaksha temple & the Papanatha Temple. Further drive to Hampi via visiting Gadag & Lakkundi ruined temples. Explore Hampi an ancient village dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) from the Vijayanagara Empire. Visit the 7th-century Virupaksha Temple, Vithala Temple Complex, Royal enclosures, Hazara Rama Temple, King's Balance and revived Hampi Bazaar.
Day 1:
Hyderabad
On arrival at Hyderabad airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities. 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 - Badami (430kms) (B)
Drive to Badami. On arrival check in at your hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4:
Badami (B)
Excursion to visit Aihole a historical site & home to over 125 beautiful Chalukyan temples and monuments from 6th to 12th century. Few important monuments in Aihole include the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave Temples, Huchimalli Temple, Meganagudi Group Temple, Gowda Temple and the Huchappayyagudi Temple amongst numerous others. And Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temples complex built in 7th and 8th century CE. The various temples that one must visit are Virupaksha Temple, Jain temple, Papanatha temple, Galaganath temple, and Sangameshwara temple. Also visit Badami Cave consist of four separate temples, each holding intricate carvings & depictions. Badami Fort perched on the top of a cliff accompanied by two Shivalaya complexes dating back to the 5th century & watchtower atop hill. And Agastya Lake surrounded by red sandstone temples. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5:
Badami - Hampi (180kms) (B)
Drive to Hampi, enroute visit Gadag a place of historical importance, famous for its ancient Hindu & Jain temples and medieval architecture. Constructed between the 10th to 12th CE by the Kings of Chalukyan Empire, the Trikuteshewara Temple is famous for its style of architecture and the temple has three Shivalingas carved out of a single rock. And Lakkundi a heaven of ancient temples ruins and step wells. It is a place of antiquarian interest with more than 50 ancient temples scattered all over the village, 101 stepped wells built during the rule of the Chalukyas, Seuna, Kalachuris and Hoysalas. These temples are most famous for their ornate and elaborate furnishing. Arrive Hampi check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 6:
Hampi (B)
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. Although the city was destroyed by marauding Moghul invaders in the 16th century, much of it remains today. The vast site of monuments and ruins are 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. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala Temple Complex, Lotus Mahal & ASI Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
Hampi - Hyderabad (380kms) (B)
Drive to Hyderabad and drop off to your hotel or airport.
• 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.
• 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.
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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| 1 | 5 StarsHyderabad | Hyderabad - Hyderabad Airport |
| 2 | 5 StarsHyderabad | |
| 3 | 5 StarsBadami | |
| 4 | 5 StarsBadami | |
| 5 | 5 StarsHampi | |
| 6 | 5 StarsHampi | |
| 7 | Hyderabad - Hyderabad Airport |
| Place | 3 star hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
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| Hyderabad | 3 Stars | Lemon Tree Hotel/ Fortune Park Vallabha or similar | ITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection/ Trident Hotel or similar |
| Badami | 3 Stars | Krishna Heritage or similar | |
| Hampi | 3 Stars | Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti or similar | Hyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders or similar |
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