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Kingdoms of Deccan

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 night
  • Hassan: 1 night
  • Hospet: 2 nights
  • Badami: 2 nights
  • Bijapur: 1 night
  • Gulmarg: 1 night
  • Hyderabad: 2 nights

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
  • Tour code: STI26
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Private Tour

14 Days /12 Nights Guide Price from £2169 pp

Kingdoms of Deccan Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 UK - Bengaluru
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    UK - Bengaluru

    Depart from UK an overnight flight to Bengaluru. 

  • Day 2 Arrival Bengaluru
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    Arrival Bengaluru

    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 Sightseeing

    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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    Bengaluru - Mysore

    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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    Mysore - Hassan

    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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    Hassan – Hosapete

    After breakfast, take a long drive to Hospete. Two nights stay in Hospete. 

  • Day 7 Hosapete
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    Hosapete

    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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    Hosapete – Badami

    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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    Badami

    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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    Badami – Bijapur

    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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    Bijapur – Gulbarga

    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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    Gulbarga – Hyderabad

    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 s/s

    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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    Hyderabad – UK Departure

    Transfer to the International airport in Hyderabad towards your onward journey to UK.  

Dates & Guide Prices

01 Mar - 15 Apr

Superior (pp)

from
£2169

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£1369

01 Mar - 15 Apr

Deluxe (pp)

from
£2369

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£1559

Extension

  • 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

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3,4,5, Mysore,Hassan,Hospet,Badami,Bijapur,Gulbarga,Hyderabad,Bengaluru,
Royal Orchid Metropole Superior

Royal Orchid Metropole Mysore

Royal Orchid Metropole is located at Jhansi lakshmibai Road,

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Southern Star Superior

Southern Star Hassan

Hotel Southern Star is situated in the center of the city.

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Royal Orchid Central Kireeti Superior

Royal Orchid Central Kireeti Hospet

Situated in Hospet, the gateway town to Hampi - the UNESCO world heritage

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Badami Court Superior

Badami Court Badami

Badami Court Hotel is located in Station Road.

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Hotel Pleasant Stay Superior

Hotel Pleasant Stay Bijapur

Located in North Karnataka, Bijapur district is bordered by the rivers Bhima

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Hotel Heritage Inn Superior

Hotel Heritage Inn Gulbarga

Hotel Heritage Inn is situated at the S B Temple Road and near by city bus

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Best Western Amrutha Castle Superior

Best Western Amrutha Castle Hyderabad

Best Western Amrutha Castle is surrounded by the imposing State

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Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore Superior

Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore Bengaluru

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 everything Bangalore has

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The Leela Palace Bangalore Deluxe

The Leela Palace Bangalore Bengaluru

Leela Palace Kempinski Hotel stands majestically amidst 9 acres of lush

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Royal Orchid Metropole Deluxe

Royal Orchid Metropole Mysore

Royal Orchid Metropole is located at Jhansi lakshmibai Road,

Call 0800 408 8009 to enquire about this holiday
Southern Star Deluxe

Southern Star Hassan

Hotel Southern Star is situated in the center of the city.

Call 0800 408 8009 to enquire about this holiday
Royal Orchid Central Kireeti Deluxe

Royal Orchid Central Kireeti Hospet

Situated in Hospet, the gateway town to Hampi - the UNESCO world heritage

Call 0800 408 8009 to enquire about this holiday
Badami Court Deluxe

Badami Court Badami

Badami Court Hotel is located in Station Road.

Call 0800 408 8009 to enquire about this holiday
Hotel Pleasant Stay Deluxe

Hotel Pleasant Stay Bijapur

Located in North Karnataka, Bijapur district is bordered by the rivers Bhima

Call 0800 408 8009 to enquire about this holiday
Hotel Heritage Inn Deluxe

Hotel Heritage Inn Gulbarga

Hotel Heritage Inn is situated at the S B Temple Road and near by city bus

Call 0800 408 8009 to enquire about this holiday
 Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre Deluxe

Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre Hyderabad

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.

Call 0800 408 8009 to enquire about this holiday

What's Included?

  • International Flights: Return economy class International flights from UK. Supplement may apply from regional airports.
  • Domestic Flights: Economy class domestic flights within India.
  • Assisted Transfers: All Airport and train transfers as specified by a chauffeur driven car inclusive of representative assistance. Where courtesy transfers are provided by the hotel representative assistance may not be available in some places.
  • Accommodation: Room with attached private facilities.
  • Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast at all places.
  • Services of Local Agent & Tour Guide: 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.
  • Taxes:All applicable taxes and service charges.

What's not Included?

  • Travel insurance: We recommend you take a comprehensive travel insurance to cover your holiday at the time of booking the tour.
  • Visa: UK citizens require entry visas for India.
  • 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.
  • Free Days: Any car arrangements on free days / days at leisure.
  • Any items 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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