Day 01 : ARRIVE MUMBAI
On
your arrival by international flight, meet and greet at the airport and
transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai. The Gateway of
India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi
memorial was once used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai.
Considered as one of the best museums in the country. Also visit Marine
Drive, known as Queen's Neckless, Juhu is a 5-km-long beach that attracts a
large number of visitors on any day of the week. Visit gardens like the
Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and Chowpatty gives you the view
of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.
Day 02 : MUMBAI - HYDERABAD
Morning: Assistance and transfer to airport in time to connect flight to
Hyderabad. On arrival in Hyderabad, assistance and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon City sightseeing tour. The Charminar occupies the centre of the
city and dominates its landscape. The Hussain Sagar is a large tank whose
blue water provides a pleasant backdrop to the city's landscape. Salar Jung
Museum is one of the best-known museums in India where you can find private
collections of the Nizams. Other important attractions in the city include
Naubat Pahad (a hilltop tourist spot), State Central Library (one of the
best libraries in India), and the Osmania University.
Day 03 : HYDERABAD - BIDAR - GULBARG - BIJAPUR
Morning drive to Bijapur enroute visit Bidar. You can see the fortress and
its palaces, mosques, a madarsa or college and the royal tomb (Rangin Mahal)
composed of glazed mosaics imported from Kashan in Northern Persia, Zenana
Mahal. Further in Gulbarga see Bahamani tombs, known as 'Haft Gumbaz' or
'Seven Domes' with the memorial of the four kings of this dynasty. Also
visit fort of Gulbarga. See Jama Masjid, a rare example of a mosque in India
with no open courtyard. Arrive Bijapur late in the afternoon and check in at
hotel.
Day
04 : BIJAPUR - BADAMI
Morning drive to Badami. Arrive Badami and check - in at hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Badami including; Gol Gumbaz, Mohammed Adil Shah's Tomb,
which has the world's second largest dome (unsupported by pillars), Jama
Masjid, built in 1558- 80 during the Bahamani period. Ibrahim Rauza, a tomb
and a mosque, is an attractive garden retreat; Mihatyar Mahal and Begum
Mahal.
Day 05 : IN BADAMI
Full day excursion to Aihole, with most of the 'Shikaras' in Indo-Aryan
style. Visit to the rock-cut temples before departure to see temples of
Pattadkal where the evolution of windows and pillared halls made the temple
more decorative and larger. Visit Virupakha Mallikarjuna and other temples
Day 06 : BADAMI - HOSPET
Morning visit the Caves, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Shiva, The Jains and
Buddhist with frescoes and paintings, and two beautiful lakeside temples
(Bhutnath Temples). Explore Badami's 6th and 7th century rock cut shrines.
Later drive to Hospet. Arrive Hospet and check - in at hotel.
Day 07 : HOSPET - HAMPI RUINS - HOSPET
Day return excursion to Hampi, the beautiful capital of Vijaynagar Empire.
Visit the Lotus Temple with its famous stone chariot, musical pillars and
incredible sculpture work. The Hazar Rama Temple depicts the story of
Ramayana in great detail
Day 08 : HOSPET - DANDELI
Morning drive to Dandeli via the Jain temples at Lakundi and the cotton
market at Gadag. Arrive Dandeli and check in at a Wildlife reserve.
Afternoon enjoy a Jeep safari in the park.
Day 09 : DANDELI - GOA
Morning enjoy Safari and later drive to Goa and on arrival check in at
hotel
Day
10 : IN GOA
Morning City sightseeing tour of Old Goa including Panaji, the capital of
Goa and most happening city. Mapusa Bazaar is considered as the oldest
weekly fair on the Konkan Coast. Shri Mangesh Temple in Madgoa is the most
sacred place for the Goanese Hindus. Shri Shanta Durga Temple is dedicated
to Goddess of peace, Shanteri. Shri Ramanath Temple is a part of Shri
Ramanath Panchayatan, a temple complex at Ponda.
Day 11 : IN GOA
Day free at leisure or to stroll along the beach.
Day 12 : GOA / MUMBAI
Morning: Transfer to airport in time to connect flight to Mumbai and on
arrival in Mumbai transfer to hotel.
Day 13 : MUMBAI / DEPART
Day free for independent activities. Later transfer to international
airport in time to board flight for onward destination.
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