Classical India plus Hyderabad Region Temples & Mumbai

Description

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in. Vehicle will remain on disposal for exploring any place of your interest with your driver or going out for dinner. 
O/n at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
City tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3: Delhi - Varanasi (flight)
Transfer to airport to board morning flight for Varanasi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later excursion to visit Sarnath Temple complex. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4: Varanasi 
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Explore many temples, ghats, Chowk, Bazaar & galis on walk. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Ram Nagar Fort Palace Museum. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5: Varanasi - Khajuraho (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Evening light & sound show. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6: Khajuraho - Orchha (180kms)
Drive to Orchha check in at hotel. Later visit Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7: Orchha - Agra (220kms)
Drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Agra check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8: Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Later drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9: Jaipur 
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple & local market. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10: Jaipur - Hyderabad (flight)
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad. On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel check in. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11: Hyderabad
Explore 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 12: Hyderabad - Bijapur (385kms)
Drive to Bijapur. En-route visit Gulburga fort & Jama Masjid. Continue drive to Bijapur, check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13: Bijapur - Badami (120kms)
Visit Bijapur Fort which has a plethora of monuments built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty and include Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gol Gumbaz, Jama Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan Canon, Mehtar Mahal & The Ibrahims Rouza. Late afternoon drive to Badami check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 14: Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole a historical site & home to over 125 beautiful Chalukyan temples and monuments from 6th to 12th century. And Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temples complex built-in 7th and 8th century CE. Return to Badami visit cave temples, Badami Fort and Agastya Lake. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 15: Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 16: 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 17: Hampi - Hubli airport (160kms) / Mumbai
Transfer to Hubli airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Later drive pass the colonial building in south Mumbai passing through Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Kamala Nehru Park, Crawford Market & Marine Drive.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 18: Mumbai
City tour of Mumbai visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dharavi and Dobi Ghat. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 19: Mumbai
As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.

Included

  • Assistance at all airports.
  • 18 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 car.
  • Government taxes.

Excluded

  • Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho, Jaipur – Hyderabad & Hubli - Mumbai flight fare approx INR 20,500 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.

Know before you go

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.

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