Meals

• 11 Breakfast at hotel

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 3 Nights in Hyderabad • 1 Nights in Gulbarga • 2 Nights in Vijayapura/Bijapur • 2 Nights in Badami • 2 Nights in Hampi • 1 Nights in Bengaluru Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Guide

• English speaking guide at Hyderabad, Badami and Hampi. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Others

• 11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays • Daily breakfast at hotel • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle • English speaking guide at Hyderabad, Badami and Hampi. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Not included:

Insurance

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Hyderabad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Hyderabad

On the day of arrival at Hyderabad airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at airport for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: At Hyderabad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: At Hyderabad

Today morning after breakfast, later proceed for full day guided tour to Hyderabad, visit The Qutb Shahi Tombs and Golconda Fort, is an outstanding example of brilliant engineering and magical architecture. Than continue your visit to the Charminar, it was constructed in 1591, is a monument and mosque. The landmark has become known globally as a symbol of Hyderabad and is listed among the most recognized structures in India. Your next destinations is Laad Bazaar Street, a shopping area offering everything from bangles to bridal accessories to ‘attar’ (essential oil) and antiques. You’ll end the day with a stop at the Mecca Masjid, one of the oldest mosques in town, before back to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Hyderabad - Ramoji Film City - Hyderabad (70 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hyderabad - Ramoji Film City - Hyderabad (70 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today after breakfast we proceed to Ramoji Film City - housing some breath-taking locations, dotted with fountains, gardens and designer meadows, all of which come with a vibrant touch of cinema. The whole day is yours to enjoy various activities at this fun place. Also, the attractions are the amusement park, man-made masterpiece amidst the natural beauty. Later drive back to hotel for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Hyderabad - Bidar - Gulbarga (270 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hyderabad - Bidar - Gulbarga (270 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Gulbarga, En route visit to the ruins of the Bahamani kingdom in Bidar also visit Bidar Fort, Rangeen Mahal, a royal residence with elaborately carved wooden pillars and the Madarasa of Mahmud Gawan. After sightseeing of Bidar continue your drive to Gulbarga. Upon reaching Gulbarga check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Gulbarga - Vijayapura / Bijapur (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Gulbarga - Vijayapura / Bijapur (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed to visit Gulbarga fort is one of the finest examples of the ancient Islamic architecture in Karnataka. The fort was originally built by Raja Gulchand. As Gulbarga gained prominence as the Bahmani capital, the fort was fortified by Alauddin Bahmani with a deep moat and massive walls. Then proceed to visit 14th century Jama Masjid which has 80 domes topping it. Later move back to your hotel for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: At Vijayapura / Bijapur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: At Vijayapura / Bijapur

Today after breakfast proceed to explore Bijapur, home to some of the finest Islamic architecture in the Deccan. The most striking of Bijapur’s monuments is Gol Gumbaz, a vast whitewashed tomb built for Mohammed Adil Shah who is buried here together with his wife, daughter and favourite court dancer. Then continue to visit Ibrahim Roza. It is the most impressive structure in this district. It is known for its beautiful and highly decorative carvings and it is also known as the Taj Mahal of Deccan. Later drive back to hotel for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Vijayapura/Bijapur - Aihole - Pattadakal - Badami (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Vijayapura/Bijapur - Aihole - Pattadakal - Badami (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later continue your drive to Badami, En route visit to Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole - also referred to as Aivalli, Ahivolal or Aryapura, is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka, India dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE, and Pattadakal Temples - a group of 8th century monuments in Pattadakal are the culmination of the earliest experiments in Hindu temple architecture (UNESCO World heritage site). After visit Aihole and Pattadakal back to Badami. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: At Badami
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: At Badami

Today morning after breakfast, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Badami, visit the Rock Cut Cave Temples, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive under your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient caves - all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. There are four caves temples here. The first three belong to the Vedic faith and the fourth cave is the only Jain Temple in Badami. The first cave temple - past Shiva’s door Keepers - and there he is the eighteen-armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses. The largest and most ornamental is the third cave temple dedicated to Vishnu. Here are some splendid carvings of the Hindu Pantheon, Narasimha - the half man and half lion avatar of Vishnu, Hari Hara, the composite god who is half Shiva a half - Vishnu. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Badami - Hospet - Hampi (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Badami - Hospet - Hampi (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Hampi, En route visit to the popular Tungabhadra Dam. Then proceed to visit the major tourist attractions of Hospet. After sightseeing continue you drive to Hampi for check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: At Hampi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: At Hampi

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later visit the famous ruins of Hampi, the Virupaksha Temple - It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva. Also visit the popular Vittala Temple - Ruins of a temple known for creative architecture such as a moving stone chariot & musical pillars. To the east of the hall is the famous Stone Chariot with stone wheels that actually revolve. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Hampi - Bengaluru (350 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hampi - Bengaluru (350 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Bengaluru. Upon reaching Bengaluru check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Departure From Bengaluru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Departure From Bengaluru

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later transfer to Bengaluru airport to board the flight for your home.

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Karnataka Heritage Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Karnataka Heritage Tour

Day 1: Arrival At Hyderabad

Day 2: At Hyderabad

Day 3: Hyderabad - Ramoji Film City - Hyderabad (70 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 4: Hyderabad - Bidar - Gulbarga (270 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Day 5: Gulbarga - Vijayapura / Bijapur (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 6: At Vijayapura / Bijapur

Day 7: Vijayapura/Bijapur - Aihole - Pattadakal - Badami (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Day 8: At Badami

Day 9: Badami - Hospet - Hampi (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 10: At Hampi

Day 11: Hampi - Bengaluru (350 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)

Day 12: Departure From Bengaluru

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