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Kingdoms of Deccan

Opt for this tour and explore the majesty of ancient kingdoms of the Deccan Plateau while visiting the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire as well as the forts and temples of Badami and Aihole regions. Spend a day out at the ancient structures of Bijapur to explore more of Deccan’s rich history. Visit Bengaluru, Mysore, Hassan, Hosapete, Bijapur, Badami, Gulbarga, and Hyderabad to explore the splendour of modern South India! 

Tour Nights

  • Bengaluru: 2 nights
  • Mysore: 1 nights
  • Hassan: 1 nights
  • Hospet: 2 nights
  • Badami: 2 nights
  • Bijapur: 1 nights
  • Gulmarg: 1 nights
  • Hyderabad: 2 nights
  • Tour CodeTour code: AWI26
  • Accommodation GradeAccommodation Grade
  • Private TourPrivate Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Tour the sprawling metropolises of Bengaluru and Mysore
  •  Discover the ruins of the ancient Vijayanagara Hampi
  •  Capture the massive statue of Gomatheshwara (17- metres tall) at Sravanabelagola
  •  Visit the magnificent Gol Gombaz and the beautiful tomb of Ibraham Raza
  •  Explore the fort of medieval times - Golconda fort

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 : UK - Bengaluru
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    Depart from UK an overnight flight to Bengaluru. 

  • Day 2 : Arrival Bengaluru
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    Arrive Bengaluru in the morning. Meet assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Rest for the day. 

  • Day 3 : Bengaluru Sightseeing
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    Bengaluru, noted for its gardens, tree-lined avenues and Gothic churches is explored post breakfast. An afternoon tour of the city to Bannerghatta National Park, Venkataraman Temple, Swee Dodda Ganapathi Temple,Bull temple, Botanical garden and the impressive Vidhan Sabha. Overnight stay at a hotel in Bengaluru. 

  • Day 4 : Bengaluru - Mysore
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    Drive to Srirangapatnam and visit the summer palace and fort of Tipu Sultan who was defeated by the British in 1799. Also visit Sriranganathswamy temple. Continue on to Mysore, renowned for sandalwood, teak and incense. Two nights stay in Mysore. City tour of Mysore visiting the City Palace of the Maharaja of Mysore built in Indo-Saracenic style and the museum. Drive to visit the Chamundi Hill where a huge statue of Nandi Bull overlooks the city. Explore the colourful Devraja fruit and Vegetable market. Overnight stay at a hotel in Mysore. 

  • Day 5 : Mysore - Hassan
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    After breakfast leave for Hassan en-route visit Sravanabelagola, with its huge monolithic statue of Gomatheshwara (17- metres tall). Visit the Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebid renowned for their fine sculptures and design. Overnight stay at a hotel in Hassan. 

  • Day 6 : Hassan – Hosapete
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    After breakfast, take a long drive to Hospete. Two nights stay in Hospete. 

  • Day 7 : Hosapete
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    Full day sightseeing of Vijayanagar and Hampi ruins that date back to 14th century. Vijayanagar, one of the largest Hindu Empires in India’s history, spread from Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal and covered all the Deccan Plateau (Peninsular India). The greatness of the city is still evident from the Vitthala and the Hazara Ram temples, the stone chariot, the Lotus Mahal and the Queen's bath. 

  • Day 8 : Hosapete – Badami
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    Drive to Aihole, the cradle of stone temple architecture of the southern Dravidian school. The temples date back to the early Chalukya period, 5th century A.D. Continue to Badami visiting en-route the temples at Pattadakal, referred by Ptolemy in the 1st century A.D as Petrigal. Two nights stay in Badami. 

  • Day 9 : Badami
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    Morning visit to the hilltop temples with rock-cut shrines and the splendid cave temples adorned with carvings. 

  • Day 10 : Badami – Bijapur
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    Depart for Bijapur. Afternoon tour visiting the magnificent Gol Gombaz and the beautiful tomb of Ibraham Raza. Overnight stay in Bijapur. 

  • Day 11 : Bijapur – Gulbarga
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    Drive to Gulbarga. Afternoon sightseeing includes a visit to the Jama Masjid with its huge dome. Overnight stay in Gulbarga. 

  • Day 12 : Gulbarga – Hyderabad
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    After breakfast leave for Hyderabad visiting en-route the monuments at Bider. Two nights stay in Hyderabad. 

  • Day 13 : Hyderabad s/s
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    Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of Telangana state and dates back to the 16th century. Today a visit to Golconda, once famed for its diamond mines (the famous Kohinoor diamond of the British Crown was mined here), with its imposing 13th century fort. Also visit the Charminar, Mecca Masjid and the Salarjung Museum. 

  • Day 14 : Hyderabad – UK Departure
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    Transfer to the International airport in Hyderabad towards your onward journey to UK.  

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Extension

Araku Valley - ( 04 Nights ) (Day 14 to Day 18)

Relish the varied flavours of the Deccan through this tour which on one hand provides you a path into the mystical world of religion and occult, and on the other, gets you to wallow in the wondrous beauty of nature.

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Day 1

To Visakhapatnam

Post breakfast, transfer to the airport and proceed towards your onward journey to Visakhapatnam. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights stay in Visakhapatnam. Read More

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Day 2

Visakhapatnam

Post breakfast visit Simhachalam ( famous Vishnu Temple) , Kailasgiri, Thotlakonda,Boating at Fishing harbor , Rushikonda Beach. Read More

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Day 3

Visakhapatnam- Araku Valley

Post breakfast proceed towards Arakau Valley covering Padmapuram Gardens , Tribal Museum, Borra caves Ananthagiri Coffee plantation and back to Visakhapatnam. Read More

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Day 4

To Hyderabad

Post breakfast, transfer to airport towards your onward journey to Hyderabad. Overnight stay at hotel in Hyderabad for 1 night. Read More

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Day 5

To UK

Transfer to the International airport in Hyderabad towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. Read More

Hotels

  • Royal Orchid Metropole
    Royal Orchid Metropole
    Star Rating Mysore
  • Southern Star
    Southern Star
    Star Rating Hassan
  • Royal Orchid Central Kireeti
    Royal Orchid Central Kireeti
    Star Rating Hospet
  • Badami Court
    Badami Court
    Star Rating Badami
  • Best Western Amrutha Castle
    Best Western Amrutha Castle
    Star Rating Hyderabad
  • Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore
    Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore
    Star Rating Bengaluru
  • The Fern Residency
    The Fern Residency
    Star Rating Bijapur
  • Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL
    Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL
    Star Rating Gulbarga
  • The Leela Palace Bangalore
    The Leela Palace Bangalore
    Star Rating Bengaluru
  • Southern Star
    Southern Star
    Star Rating Hassan
  • Royal Orchid Central Kireeti
    Royal Orchid Central Kireeti
    Star Rating Hospet
  • Badami Court
    Badami Court
    Star Rating Badami
  •  Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
    Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
    Star Rating Hyderabad
  •  Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore
    Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore
    Star Rating Mysore
  • The Fern Residency
    The Fern Residency
    Star Rating Bijapur
  • Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL
    Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL
    Star Rating Gulbarga

Royal Orchid Metropole Star Rating

Mysore
  • Royal Orchid Metropole

Royal Orchid Metropole is located at Jhansi lakshmibai Road, is steeped in history and culture of mysore. Its imperial arches, imposing pillars and ornate corridors still capture the old world charm of this majestic guesthous

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Southern Star Star Rating

Hassan
  • Southern Star

Hotel Southern Star is situated in the center of the city. The hotel is an ideal base from where one can visit the temples and other places in and around the city. The location of Hassan has been strategically chosen for this

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Royal Orchid Central Kireeti Star Rating

Hospet
  • Royal Orchid Central Kireeti

Situated in Hospet, the gateway town to Hampi - the UNESCO world heritage site; Royal Orchid Central Kireeti is a luxury property ideal for the business and leisure traveler. The hotel is located 1km away from the railway sta

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Badami Court Star Rating

Badami
  • Badami Court

Badami Court Hotel is located in Station Road. The hotel is 110 km away from Hubli Airport, and 150 km away from Belgaum Airport. And it is 2 km away from Belgaum railway station. The hotel also provides sightseeing packages

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Best Western Amrutha Castle Star Rating

Hyderabad
  • Best Western Amrutha Castle

Best Western Amrutha Castle is surrounded by the imposing State Secretariat, the beautiful Hussain Sagar with the Majestic Buddha standing in the middle, the charming Lumbini Park, the Tank Bund and the hillock, Naubhat Pahad

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The Leela Palace Bangalore Star Rating

Bengaluru
  • The Leela Palace Bangalore

The Leela Palace Bengaluru stands majestically amidst 9 acres of lush green gardens and a sparkling lagoon in the garden city. Ensconced in 9 acres of tranquility that includes an azure lagoon, the hotel mirrors the lushness

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Southern Star Star Rating

Hassan
  • Southern Star

Hotel Southern Star is situated in the center of the city. The hotel is an ideal base from where one can visit the temples and other places in and around the city. The location of Hassan has been strategically chosen for this

More info

Royal Orchid Central Kireeti Star Rating

Hospet
  • Royal Orchid Central Kireeti

Situated in Hospet, the gateway town to Hampi - the UNESCO world heritage site; Royal Orchid Central Kireeti is a luxury property ideal for the business and leisure traveler. The hotel is located 1km away from the railway sta

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Badami Court Star Rating

Badami
  • Badami Court

Badami Court Hotel is located in Station Road. The hotel is 110 km away from Hubli Airport, and 150 km away from Belgaum Airport. And it is 2 km away from Belgaum railway station. The hotel also provides sightseeing packages

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Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore Star Rating

Bengaluru
  • Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore

Royal Orchid Central situated in central Bangalore, is located within minutes of Karnataka Golf Course. Guests will enjoy a location within minutes from parks, theatres and shopping hubs and Central Park, where one can enjoy

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Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre Star Rating

Hyderabad
  •  Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre is located close to Snow World, Birla Mandir Temple, and Sanjeevaiah Park. Additional points of interest include Secunderabad Clock Tower and Lumbini Park.

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Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore Star Rating

Mysore
  •  Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore

Across the highway from Mysore Zoo and Mysore Race Club, this upmarket hotel with views of the Chamundi Hills is 2 km from Mysore Palace.

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The Fern Residency Star Rating

Bijapur
  • The Fern Residency

Set off the NH166E road, this laid-back hotel is 7 km from the Gol Gumbaz monument and Fort Bijapur.The understated rooms provide smart TVs, Wi-Fi and safes, in addition to rainfall showers, kettles and minifridges. Some feat

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The Fern Residency Star Rating

Bijapur
  • The Fern Residency

Set off the NH166E road, this laid-back hotel is 7 km from the Gol Gumbaz monument and Fort Bijapur.The understated rooms provide smart TVs, Wi-Fi and safes, in addition to rainfall showers, kettles and minifridges. Some feat

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Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL Star Rating

Gulbarga
  • Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL

Kyriad Hotel, Gulbarga is the epitome of luxury with 43 rooms & suites to accommodate every type of traveller and is strategically located.

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Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL Star Rating

Gulbarga
  • Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL

Kyriad Hotel, Gulbarga is the epitome of luxury with 43 rooms & suites to accommodate every type of traveller and is strategically located.

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What's Included?

  • Return International flights from UK.
  • All Airport and train transfers as specified by a chauffeur driven car inclusive of representative assistance. 
  • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
  • Meals; Bed & Breakfast at all places.
  • Services of a local agent in all major cities and an English speaking guide during sightseeing as specified inclusive of entry fee to the monuments.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal Expenses such as laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks, meals other then specified, beverages and mineral water etc
  • Camera fee; still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks.
  • Tips anywhere to drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc.
  • Any car arrangements on free days / days at leisure.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.
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