| Destinations |
|
|
| Southern Sojourn |
14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS |
|
| Hyderabad | Gulbarga | Bijapur | Badami | Hospet | Chikkamangulur | Mysore | Chennai
|
| |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Charminar |
Qutb Shahi Tombs |
Bahmani Sultans |
Gol Gumbaz |
Vijayanagar |
|
| Offering a glimpse into the culturally and historically rich traditions of South India are the stone ruins of Hampi in ancient Vijayanagari. Seldom visited nowadays, these ruins are reputedly amongst the most evocative of its age. This tour explores Hampi and ventures through the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, revealing an emerging area of India with an immensely rich and diverse heritage. |
 Day 01 |
Arrive Hyderabad |
|
| Early morning arrival and transfer to hotel for 02 nights stay, (including immediate occupancy). Afternoon tour of Hyderabad. Evening at leisure.
|
| Day 02 |
Hyderabad |
|
| Morning visit the Golconda Fort. Return to Hyderabad via the Qutb Shahi tombs. Afternoon visit Hyderabad’s markets. |
| Day 03 |
Gulbarga |
|
| Drive to Gulbarga via Bidar, viewing the ruins of the Bahmani kingdom. Continue to Gulbarga and stay at the Hotel for 01 night. |
| Day 04 |
Bijapur |
|
| Morning explore the capital of the Bahmani Sultans. Afternoon continue to Bijapur and stay overnight. |
| Day 05 |
Badami |
|
| Bijapur has some of the finest mosques in the Deccan. Morning visit Jama Masjid, Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza. Afternoon, drive to Badami and stay for 01 night. |
| Day 06 |
Hospet |
|
| Morning explore Badami’s rock-cut shrines. Afternoon, drive to Hospet en-route visiting the ancient temples at Aihole. Continue to Pattadakal and visit the temple complex. Continue to Hospet and stay for 02 nights. |
| Day 07 |
Hospet |
|
| Explore the exceptional ruins of the Vijayanagar empire at Hampi. |
| Day 08 |
Chikmagalur |
|
| Morning drive to Chikmagalur. Stay for 02 nights. |
| Day 09 |
Chikmagalur (Excursion to Belur & Halebid) |
|
| Morning, visit Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid. |
| Day 10 |
Mysore |
|
| Morning drive to Sravanabelagola, a celebrated Jain site. Continue to Mysore and stay for 02 nights. |
| Day 11 |
in Mysore |
|
| Morning see the huge Nandi Bull on Chamundi Hill and the Maharaja of Mysore’s Palace. |
| Day 12 |
Chennai |
|
| Morning visit Srirangapatnam, summer palace of Tipu Sultan. Late afternoon, train to Chennai. Arrive Chennai and stay for 3 nights. |
| Day 13 |
Chennai |
|
| Afternoon visit the beautifully situated shore temples at Mahabalipuram. |
| Day 14 |
Chennai |
|
| Morning tour of Chennai. Rest of the day at leisure. |
| Day 15 |
Depart Chennai |
|
| Early morning, board a flight for onward destination. |
|
|
|
| Golden Triangle | Splendid North | Royal Rajasthan | Royal Journey’s – Palace On Wheels | Kashmir – Paradise On Earth | Land Of Buddha | Tiger Trail | Splendours Of The West | Southern Sojourn | Southern Odessy | Kerala Gods Own Country | Royal Journey’s –Golden Chariot |
