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India Tourist Info
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Art and Architecture Tour
Duration : 13 Days / 12 Nights
Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Hyderabad - Gulbarga - Bijapur -
Badami - Hospet - Hampi - Hospet - Dandeli - Goa - Mumbai
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Gateway of India - Mumbai Morning arrival Mumbai. After
Meeting / assistance at airport, transfer to Hotel. Afternoon Proceed for
city tour of Mumbai visiting Gateway of India, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat,
Marine Drive, Juhu, Chowpatty, Hanging Gardens and the Kamla Nehru Garden.
Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 02: Mumbai - Hyderabad

Art & Architecture of Hyderabad
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Transfer to airport to connect flight for Hyderabad - Nijams rich
legacy.. Arrive Hyderabad and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour
of Hyderabad including visit to 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 cityâs
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.
Overnight in Hyderabad.
Day 03: Hyderabad - Gulbarga (241 kms / 05 hrs
drive)
Drive to Gulbarga from Hyderabad. On your way , visit
Bidar (140 kms / 03 drive from Hyderabad) and roam around the place for some
time. Bidar is an old town with beaches, hill stations, Wildlife Sanctuaries
and myth. Bidar was the capital of Bahmani kings. Afterthat drive to
Gulbarga. It was ruled by many dynasties such as Chalukyas, Tughlaq,
Bahamini and Mughals. Gulbarga Fort, Khwaza Bande Nawaz Dargah and Jumma
Masjid are the major attractions of Gulbarga. Overnight in Gulbarga.
Day 04: Gulbarga - Bijapur (170 kms / 03 hrs
drive)
Morning proceed to Bijapur and check in at hotel. In the
afternoon visit the major sites of Bijapur. This district is famous for
monuments like Gol Gambuz, Jama Masjid and Ibrahim Rauza. Overnight in
Bijapur.
Day 05: Bijapur - Badami (132 kms / 03 hrs
drive)
Afternoon drive to Badami. On arrival, transfer to Hotel.
Day free for leisure. Overnight in Badami.
Day 06: Badami
Pattadakal Temple Full day excursion to Aihole with most
of the 'Shikaras' in Indo-Aryan style. Then visit the rock-cut temples
followed by the temples of Pattadakal with large and decorative windows and
pillared halls. Visit Virupakha Mallikarjuna and other prominent temples at
Pattadakal. Overnight in Badami.
Day 07: Badami - Hospet (310 kms / 07 hrs drive)
Badami is famous for it's four cave temples. Leave for
Hopset and enroute stop at Pattadakal situated on the bank of the Malarapbha
river has ten major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture.
Arrive Hospet and check in into hotel. Overnight in Hospet.
Day 08: Hospet - Hampi - Hospet ( 12 kmms / 30
minutes drive)

Hospet
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Morning excursion trip to the beautiful vacation destination of
Hampi, the capital of the Vijaynagar Empire. Visit the Lotus Temple famous
for its incredible sculpture, stone chariot and musical pillars. The Hazar
Rama Temple is also another most important tourist spot. Afterthat return
back to Hospet for Overnight stay.
Day 09: Hospet - Dandeli (160 kms / 04 hrs
drive)
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. Overnight in Dandeli.
Day 10: Dandeli - Goa (125 kms / 03 hrs drive)
After exploring the dense forests and the diverse
wildlife in the park through Safari, drive to Goa. Arrive at Goa and check
in at hotel.
Day 11: Goa
Anjuna Beach - GoaMorning City sightseeing tour of Old
Goa including Panaji is 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. Overnight in Goa.
Day 12: In Goa
Full day free to relax on the Goa Beaches. Overnight in
Goa.
Day 13: Goa - Mumbai - Departure
Take a flight for Mumbai to connect further flight for
your onward destination.