Caves & Temples: Architectural Wonder Of India 13 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, a bustling city with the Bollywood industry. Explore the magnificent monuments of the colonial era and the 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 Muslim dynasties, having many landmarks to 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 the 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 the 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 the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
O/n at the 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 the 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 the hotel, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the 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 the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Hyderabad - Gulbarga (260kms)
Drive to Gulbarga via visiting Bidar Fort, Mahmud Gawan Madrasa & Bahmani Tombs. Arrive at Gulbarga and check in at the hotel.
O/n at the 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 the 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 the 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 complexes built in the 7th and 8th centuries CE. Return to Badami and visit the cave temples, Badami Fort and Agastya Lake.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11 Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting a few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive at Hampi, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12 Hampi
City tour of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, King's 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 the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Hampi - Hubli (180kms)/ Mumbai
Drive to Hubli airport to board the flight for Mumbai. From Mumbai board connecting flight for the 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 the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad & Hubli - Mumbai flight fare
- Approx INR 15,500 per person in economy class
- Camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the 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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