Caves & Temples Architectural Wonder Of India 13 days
- Covid-19 Safe
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in Mumbai the commercial capital of India a bustling city with Bollywood industry. Explore magnificent monuments of colonial era and Historical Elephanta Cave. Thereafter fly to Aurangabad gateway to Ajanta & Ellora Caves. Next fly to Hyderabad an imperial city with historic Golconda Fort & Salarjung Museum. Then proceed to Bidar, Gulbarga and Bijapur ruled by Muslims dynasties having many landmark admire their art. Further drive to Badami & Hampi to see centuries old UNESCO World Heritage Monuments expanded in complexes. Fly back to Mumbai from Hubli for onward flight to your home.
Day 1 Arrive in Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance & transfer to the hotel (hotel check-in/ out time 12 pm). Rest time is free for personal activities.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant Caves (Monday closed). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Aurangabad
Full-day excursion to Ajanta which houses 30 rock-cut caves from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. Drive back to Aurangabad.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Aurangabad - Hyderabad
Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Later transfer to the airport to board a flight to Hyderabad. On arrival transfer to hotel, check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Hyderabad
Explore a 400-year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling bazaars & Muslim monuments. Visit Golconda Fort Complex, Qutubshahi Tombs, Charminar, Mecca Mosque, Salarjung Museum & Chowmohalla Palace.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Hyderabad - Gulbarga (260kms)
Drive to Gulbarga via visiting Bidar Fort, Mahmud Gawan Madarsa & Bahmani Tombs. Arrive at Gulbarga and check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Gulbarga - Bijapur (170kms)
Visit Gulburga fort & Jama Masjid. Later drive to Bijapur, and check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Bijapur - Badami (120kms)
Visit Bijapur Fort including Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gol Gumbaz, Jama Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan Canon, Mehtar Mahal & The Ibrahims Rouza. Later drive to Badami and check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole a historical site & home to over 125 beautiful Chalukyan temples and monuments from the 6th to the 12th centuries. Pattadakal is a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temple complex built in the 7th and 8th centuries CE. Return to Badami and visit cave temples, Badami Fort and Agastya Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11 Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive at Hampi check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12 Hampi
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. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Hampi - Hubli (180kms)/ Mumbai
Drive to Hubli airport to board flight for Mumbai. From Mumbai board connecting flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Daily breakfast & 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 the car
- Government taxes
- Bijapur x 1 night 3*/4*/5* The Fern Residency/ Sun Hotel
- Aurangabad x 2 nights 3* - Keys Hotel The Aures/ Aurangabad Gymkhana Club DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Aurangabad x 2 nights 4* - Ambassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Aurangabad x 2 nights 5* - WelcomHotel Rama International / Lemon Tree Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Badami x 2 nights 3* - Rajsangam Hotel/ The Heritage Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Badami x 2 nights 4* / 5* - Badami Court/ Krishna Heritage DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Gulbarga x 1 night 3* - Atharva Hotel/ Hotel Heritage Inn DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Gulbarga x 1 night 3* / 5* - Citrus Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights 3* - Krishna Palace/ Kishkinda Heritage Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights 4* - Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights 5* - Hyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hyderabad x 2 nights 3* - Aditya Park/ Lemon Tree Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hyderabad x 2 nights 4* - Lemon Tree Hotel/ Fortune Park Vallabha DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hyderabad x 2 nights 5* - ITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection/ Trident Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 nights 3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 nights 4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 nights 5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad & Hubli - Mumbai flight fare
- Approx INR 15,500 per person in economy class
- 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
Details
Available in
English, Portuguese
(Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Mumbai , Maharashtra, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Mumbai Airport
Ends at: Hubli Airport
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment - Licensed tour guide
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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