Tour Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Hampi - Chikmagalur - Mysore - Bengaluru
Day 01: Arrival at Mumbai
Upon your arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, you'll be received and welcomed by our representative, who'll help you with the boarding formalities. Later, you'll be escorted to the hotel that will be your abode for the night. Make a check in and call it a day.
Day 02: Mumbai - Aurangabad
Wake up early in the morning and after a delectable meal, you'll be driven to the airport to catch a flight to Aurangabad. As you arrive at Aurangabad, out tour executive will greet you and escort you to the hotel for a quick freshing up session. The first destination in Aurangabad will be the ancient Ellora Caves. Later in the afternoon, you'll be taken on a trip to explore the beautiful Bibi ka Maqbara and Panchakki. Return back and stay at the hotel overnight.
Day 03: Aurangabad
Day three is reserved for exploring the ancient and marvelously carved Ajanta Caves. After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, you'll be moving towards the Ajanta Caves. Spend some time at the caves admiring the different Buddhist sculptures and frescos on the walls. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04: Aurangabad - Mumbai - Hyderabad
After an early morning meal, you'll fly back to Mumbai to board the flight to Hyderabad. As you reach Hyderabad, you'll be welcomed by our local representative who'll escort you to the hotel where you can retire to the bed after dinner.
Day 05: Hyderabad
After enjoying a wholesome breakfast at the hotel, you'll be taken a full day excursion of the city, visiting some famous monuments and locations. The first stop on this day long tour will be the stunning Charminar. After this, you'll pay a visit to other important sites, such as Mecca Masjid and Salar Jung Museum. The last stop for the day would be the Golkunda Fort, a majestic bastion standing on the face of earth recalling the glorious past of the city. Return back to the hotel to spend the night.
Day 06: Hyderabad - Hampi
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the crisp, pure and fresh air of the city, as this city wakes up a little late. Treat your taste buds with a delectable Hyderabadi breakfast at the hotel pantry. Post breakfast, you'll drive towards the ancient capital of Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi. On reaching Hampi, you'll be received by our representative, who'll assist in making a check in to the hotel. Have your dinner and call it a day.
Day 07: Hampi
Hampi is a historical city which saw the rise and fall of a number of empires with ages. So, get up early in the morning as you have to be on your toes to explore the complete city. Breakfast will be served at the hotel and later you'll start uncovering the city, beginning from the ruins of this ancient empire. Being one of the biggest Hindu empires, most of the ruins will be of the temples and Hindu palaces. These ruins narrate the story of the past, thereby inviting a number of scholars from worldwide every year. You will be crossing the Tungabhadra River to visit some more ruins and aqueducts. The night is reserved to rest in the hotel.
Day 08: Hampi
Day eight will be spent for exploring some more of the magnificent ruins of Hampi. The major destinations covered will include Ramachandra Temple and Lotus Mahal. These particular ruins are historically important because these once served as the palaces of the ruling dynasties of Hampi. Drive back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 09: Hampi - Chikmagalur
After breakfast, you'll be driven towards the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau to the town of Chikmagalur. The drive will take almost the entire day; thus, you'll have plenty of picturesque vistas, beautiful cities, and peaceful villages to capture on your camera. As you reach Chikmagalur, you'll be accommodated in the hotel where you will spend the night.
Day 10: Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur is a serene haven of coffee blossoms, scenic surprises, lofty hills, and gleaming streams, situated minutes away from quite a few fascinating tourist sites. The day will see you exploring the early Hoysala temples, sited at Belapur, and Halebid. The Hosyala architecture and craftsmanship is unparalleled and inimitable, enough to spellbind you with just one glance. Enjoy the dinner at the hotel and unwind yourself with a good night's sleep.
Day 11: Chikmagalur - Mysore
Traverse further to the south towards the 'Sandalwood' city of Mysore. This place is highly renowned for sandalwood and the deliciously finger-licking food cooked in traditional manner. On your way, you'll make a stopover at Shravanabelagola to admire the hilltop monolithic statue. Make a check in at the hotel as you reach Mysore and retreat back after a delectable supper.
Day 12: Mysore
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful and salubrious weather of the city. Post breakfast at the hotel, you'll be journeyed to the majestic and ornate Mysore Palace, a major historical site because of its colorful past. Climb up the Chamundi Hill to capture the panoramic views of the entire city downhill. While climbing down, halt at the Nandi Bull for another marvelous view of the "City of Palaces". In the afternoon, visit the Hosayala Temple at Somnathpur. The night will be spent at the hotel.
Day 13: Mysore - Bengaluru
A morning trip is arranged to Srirangapatnam, to witness the ruins of Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. Bid adieu to Mysroe as you continue your trip to the Garden City - Bengaluru. After reaching the capital city of Karnataka, you'll be escorted to the hotel to spend the night.
Day 14: Bengaluru
Wake up early to explore the beauty and charm of the city. A visit to a number of gardens is booked for the first half of the day. Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, and Kariappa Memorial Park are the major garden destinations to pay a visit. Return back to the hotel for lunch. Thereafter, you are free to spend the rest of the day at leisure. Alternatively, you can stroll through the markets and shop for souvenirs. Enjoy a lip smacking dinner upon your return and retire to your room.
Day 15: Bengaluru Departure
You'll be transported to Bengaluru International Airport to board the flight to your onward destination.
