Deccan & Dravin Temples In South India 16 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in the Deccan region of Hyderabad, an imperial city with historic Golconda Fort & Salarjung Museum. Then proceed to Bidar, Gulbarga, and Bijapur, ruled by Muslim dynasties, and have many landmarks left to admire their art. Further drive to Badami & Hampi to visit centuries-old UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, expanded in complexes. Thereafter, fly to Chennai gateway city to visit Dravin Temples, a few active, a few inactive, from small to the largest temple complexes.
Day 1 Arrive Hyderabad
Arrival, transfer to hotel (check-in/out time 12pm). Rest time for personal activities.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 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 3 Hyderabad - Gulbarga (260kms)
Drive to Gulbarga via visiting Bidar Fort, Mahmud Gawan Madarsa & Bahmani Tombs. Arrive at Gulbarga, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Gulbarga - Bijapur (170kms)
Visit Gulburga fort & Jama Masjid. Drive to Bijapur, check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Bijapur - Badami (120kms)
Visit Bijapur Fort including Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gol Gumbaz, Jama Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan Canon, Mehtar Mahal & The Ibrahims Rouza. Drive to Badami, check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole, home to over 125 Chalukyan temples & Pattadakal, a treasure trove of Hindu & Jain temples. Also visit Badami Fort, the cave & Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 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 8 Hampi
Explore Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Hampi - Hubli (170kms)/ Chennai
Transfer to Hubli airport to board a flight for Chennai. On arrival, transfer hotel and check in at hotel. Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram, an ancient city famous as the city of a thousand temples. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Later visit UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
Drive to Pondicherry, check in at the hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive past or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include the French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12 Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Thanjavur - Chettinad (140kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex, built by a great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Chettinad via visiting Trichy Ranganathaswamy Temple & Rock Fort Temple. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14 Chettinad - Madurai (90kms)
Visit a few 19th-century mansions embellished with marble & teak. Drive to Madurai, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15 Madurai - Hyderabad
Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Transfer to the airport to board a flight for Hyderabad. Arrival, transfer to hotel, check in at hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 16 Hyderabad - Departure
As per the flight schedule, the departure transfer to the airport.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 15 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels
- 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 the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Hubli - Chennai & Madurai - Hyderabad flight fare approx INR 9,500 per person in economy class
- The 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, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Hyderabad , Exploriada.IN.Telangana, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Hyderabad Airport
Ends at: Hyderabad Airport
Nearest airport: Begumpet Airport (BPM)
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
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
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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