Deccan Tour with Andhra and Karnataka

Blessed with the epitomes of modern day lifestyle and culture, the regions of Deccan, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are the exemplary emblems of affluent past as well. All the three regions boast natural beauty that lures the senses of nature lovers. A history buff and architecture aficionado can visit the scores of historic present in these regions. A visit to any of these three regions is a unique experience in itself and if the tour is arranged in the same go, the delight amplifies to several folds.

This 12 Nights and 13 Days of itinerary take the travellers to Deccan Tour with Andhra and Karnataka. The major destinations covered in the itinerary are Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gulbarga, Bijapur, Badami, Hospet, Hassan, Mysore, and Bangalore. These regions slot in several archetypes of ancient historic genius and several other things of tourist interest making these regions sublime place to travel for the travellers of altered and assorted sense of taste.

Day 1: Mumbai (Arrival)

On arrival at the Mumbai airport/railway station, meet our representative who will be there for your welcome and thereafter for your smooth transfer to your already booked hotel in the city. Check in at the hotel and rest for some time. The rest of the day is free at leisure. During your free time, you can take pleasure of modern amenities available in your hotel or go for a leisurely walk to explore the beauty or night life of the city. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel in Mumbai.

Day 2: Mumbai Sightseeing

In the morning after breakfast, we will leave to visit Elephanta Caves, One of the major tourist attractions of Mumbai city. Situated 10 kms away from the 'Gateway of India', the caves are located on a separate island. Thus, visitors need to board the motor boat to reach the island. Constructed in the 7th century, Elephanta Caves are a group of rock-cut caves devoted to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, we will explore other tourist attractions of Mumbai that include a visit to the Gateway of India, a monument built during the British Rule in Mumbai City. Further, we will be visiting Prince of Wales Museum, a premier art and history museums in India that houses over 60,000 art objects. Afterwards, we will be visiting Hanging Gardens also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens. They are terraced gardens that are perched at the top of Malabar Hill on its western side offering stunning sunset views over the Arabian Sea. Later, we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 3: Mumbai – Hyderabad, by flight

After breakfast in the morning, we will drive to the airport to board the flight to Hyderabad. On arrival at Hyderabad airport, meet our tour representative who will be there for your smooth transfer to your already booked hotel. Check in at the hotel and get ready for the half day local sightseeing tour of Hyderabad. In our half day tour, we will be visiting Mecca Masjid also known as Makkah Masjid. It is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad and the largest mosques in India. Afterwards, we will head towards Faluknuma Palace, which is regarded as one of the finest palaces in Hyderabad. Next, we will be visiting Salarjung Museum. It is an art museum located at Darushifa that is listed among one of the three National Museums of India. Thereafter, we will head towards Charminar, a famous monument and mosque located in Hyderabad constructed in 1591 CE. Later, we will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Hyderabad – Gulbarga (220 km)

Today after breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Hyderabad and drive to Gulbarga. En-route, we will stop at Bidar to visit the Bidar Fort which was built in 15th century and the Bahmani tombs, the huge domed tombs of the Bahmani kings located in Ashtur. It was built to house the remains of the sultans. After exploring the fort and tomb in Bidar, we will continue our drive to Gulbarga. On reaching, we will check in at the pre-booked hotel. Later, we will visit the 15th century Jama Masjid. In the evening, we will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Gulbarga – Bijapur (170 km)

In the morning after breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Gulbarga and drive to Bijapur. On reaching, check in at the already booked hotel and get ready to leave for the local sightseeing tour of Bijapur. In our day tour, we will be visiting Gol Gumbaz Ibrahim Roza. It was built by Adil Shah II for his beloved queen. Later in the evening, we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 6: Bijapur – Badami (130 km)

After breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Bijapur and drive to Badami to visit its ancient temples. En-route, we will be visiting Aihole- the "Cradle of the Indian Architecture". On reaching, we will check in at the hotel already booked in advance. Thereafter, we will get ready and leave to visit the Mahakuteshwara Temple, one of the most famous Hindu temples devoted to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams. Further, we will head toward Northern Fort and Badami rock-cut caves that are located in the Bagalkot district in the north part of Karnataka state in India. They are regarded as the perfect example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Later, we will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Badami – Hospet (130 km)

Today after breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Badami and drive to Hospet. En-route, we will stop in Pattadakal, known for its ten medieval temples representing Chalukyan architecture. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Hospet. On arrival, check in at the already booked hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 8: Hospet

In the morning after breakfast, we will leave for a day tour to Hampi. Here, we will be exploring the ruins of Hampi kingdom. Later, we will return back to our hotel in Hospet for a comfy overnight stay.

Day 9: Hospet – Hassan (320 km)

After having healthy morning breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Hospet and drive to Hassan. On reaching, check in at the pre-booked hotel. The evening is free at leisure. During your free time, you can either opt to rest in your hotel room or go out for a leisure walk and explore the beautiful surroundings of Hassan. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 10: Hassan – Mysore (120 km)

Today after morning breakfast, we will embark on the local sightseeing tour of Belur, a town famous for its Chennakesava Temple, one of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship and Halebid, home to some of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. After exploring these beautiful places, we will drive to Mysore. On arrival, check in at the already booked hotel and take pleasure of a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 11: Mysore

Post breakfast, we will leave for the local sightseeing tour of Mysore where in we will be visiting some of the major attractions of the city such as Tipu Sultan Palace. Located in Bangalore, it is the summer residence of the king and is a perfect example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Further, we will head towards Somnathpurm; a town situated 35 km from the historic Mysore city in Mysore district in Karnataka state in India. It is famous for the Chennakesava Temple constructed in 1268 CE under Hoysala Empire King Narasimha III. Later in the evening, we will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 12: Mysore – Bangalore (150 km)

After having healthy breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Mysore and leave for Bangalore by road. En-route, we will visit Srirangapatnam, a town located in Mandya district in Karnataka state in India. The town is famous for its religious, cultural and historic significance. Thereafter, we will continue our drive to Bangalore. On reaching, check in at the pre-booked hotel and rest for some time. Later in the afternoon, we will leave for the local sightseeing tour of Bangalore- the IT hub of India. In our day tour, we will be visiting some of the major tourist attractions of the city such as The Bangalore Fort & Palace, Vidhan Soudha and Lal Bagh. Afterwards, we will return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 13: Departure from Bangalore

On the last day of the tour after having breakfast in the morning we will check out from the hotel and get direct transfer to the airport/railway station to board flight or train for onward destination.

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