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Day 1 Arrive
Hydrebad
On arrival at Hydrebad Airport / Railway station Our Chauffeur
will escort you to the 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 2 Hydrebad
To
Bijapur
Morning drive to Bijapur visiting enroute Bidar. Travel to Bijapur
by surface for 6 hours. En route 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 3 Bijapur To
Badami
Morning drive to Badami. Arrive Badami and check – in at hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bijapur 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 4
In
Badami
Full day return 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 5 Badami
To
Hospet
Morning visit Fiva Caves, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Shiva, The
Jains and Buddhist with frescoes and paintings, and two beautiful
lake-side 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 6
In
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 7 Hospet
To 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 8 Dandeli
To
Goa
Morning enjoy Safari and later drive to Goa. Arrive Goa and check
in at hotel
Day 9 In Goa
Morning 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.
Day
10 In Goa
Day free for Leisure and personal
activities
Day 11 Depart Goa
In time to
Transfer to the Railway station /Airport for journey back home or
onward destination.
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