Guide

All sightseeing with local English speaking tour guide as per program. (Other language guide can be organined on request at additional cost)

Meals

Only daily breakfast included at all hotels.

Others

Bottled drinking water in car. Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Government taxes.

Transport

Private Chauffer driven air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfers, sightseeing & excursion as per program.

Accommodation

Hotels used or similar for 11 nights accommodation Delhi x 2 nights 3* - Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel 4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket 5* - Le Meridien/ The Claridges Agra x 1 night 3* - Howard Plaza the Fern/ Atulyaa Taj 4* - Radission Hotel/ Crystal Sarovar Premier 5* - Trident Hotel/ Courtyard by Marriott Jaipur x 2 nights 3* - Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean 4* - Holiday Inn City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier 5* - ITC Rajputana/ Hilton Jaipur Hyderabad x 3 nights 3* - Aditya Park/ Lemon Tree Hotel 4* - Lemon Tree Hotel/ Fortune Park Vallabha 5* - ITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection/ Trident Hotel Gulbarga x 1 night 3* - Atharva Hotel/ Hotel Heritage Inn 3* / 5* - Citrus Hotel Bijapur x 2 night 3*/4*/5* - - The Fern Residency/ Sun Hotel

Not included:

Others

Any flight tickets. Gratuities & optional activities. Camera charges at any monuments. Meals other than mentioned in inclusions. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Flights

Jaipur - Hyderabad flight fare supplement approx INR 6500 per person. Since the flight fare are subject to change we can book the flight on best available fare.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel check in. (hotel check in / out time 1200hr afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Delhi

Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour of Delhi, visiting landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination. Later city tour of New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun's first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Baháʼí House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape open to all, regardless of religion. Drive thrugh VVIP areas passing President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Delhi - Agra (204Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Delhi - Agra (204Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Agra visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Abhaneri - Jaipur (245Kms/ 5Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Abhaneri - Jaipur (245Kms/ 5Hrs Approx)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Founded in 1569 by Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 yrs due to scarcity of water. Predominately, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area, the architectural style is very much in tune with emperor’s dream & partakes of both Hindu & Muslim styles. See the graceful buildings including Diwan-E-Khas hall, Jodha Bais Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & Buland Darwaza. Further drive and visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing Chand Baoris (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. Chand Baori is one of India's deepest and largest step wells. The huge tank with delicate carvings is certainly delightful to the eyes. Continue drive to Jaipur check in at hotel. Evening explore the pink city and visit the colorful bazaars. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Jaipur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jaipur

Breakfast at hotel. Visit 16th century built Amber Fort and enjoy Elephant Ride. Amber is superb example of Rajput architecture, situated on a hilltop, overlooking a lake. Jaigarh Fort the magnificent fort constructed in 1726 situated on the top of the hill provides the stunning view of the Jaipur town & amber fort. Jai Van cannon in the fort is claimed to be the largest cannon on wheels in the world. The range of the gun is 22 miles and it consumes 100kgs of gunpowder for every shot. Sisodia Rani Garden adorned with beautiful wall paintings of Radha-Krishna love story. This lush green royal garden is replete with flowerbeds, foliage, beautiful water fountains, pavilions, galleries, iridescent water channels and murals. Galtaji Temple a pre-historic Hindu pilgrimage site, the temple complex encompasses natural fresh water springs and 7 holy 'kunds' or water tanks. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur. Visit City Palace a fine blend of Rajput & Mughal architecture which house fine collection of textiles, costumes and armory. Palace of the Winds built in 1799 the 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies a fine piece of Rajput architecture & the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. Jantar Mantar an extraordinary observatory buit by Maharaja Jai Singh a great astronomer of his time. Also visit Albert Hall Museum an Indo-Saracenic architecture designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob. The museum has a rich collection of artifacts including paintings, jewelry, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, and coins from the Gupta, Kushan, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal and British periods. An Egyptian mummy is the main attraction of this museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Jaipur - Hyderabad (Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jaipur - Hyderabad (Flight)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad. On arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Day free & easy for visiting the local market and individual activities with your driver. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Hyderabad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hyderabad

Breakfast at hotel, explore this wondrous capital, a 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars and Muslim monuments. Visit Golconda Fort renowned for its diamond mines that have given the world the famous Kohinoor and Darya-i-noor diamonds. The ancient fort complex of Golconda will charm you with its history, tinged with legends and anecdotes. Qutubshahi Tombs the tombs differ in size but all are comparable to each other in architectural grandeur and beauty. Charminar built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The Mecca Mosque the biggest mosque in Hyderabad and lies 100 yards south-west of Charminar. The hall is 67 metres by 54 metres and 23 metres high. The roof is supported by 15 arches, five on each of the three sides. The western side is blocked by a high hall to provide the Mehrab. Chowmohalla Palace (Friday closed) once regarded as the center of Hyderabad, the magnificent Chowmahalla Palace was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizams entertained their official guests and royal visitors. Purani Haveli (Friday closed) located to the the south of Salar Jung Museum, built by the second Nizam for his son in 1777. The sixth Nizam Mir Mehboob Ali Khan spent most of his life here. He built a 240-foot long wooden chamber with some 150 walk-in-cupboards, arguably the world’s largest wardrobe. Salarjung Museum (Friday closed) a treat for tourists famous for being the third largest museum in the country, having the largest antiques collection dating back to the first century. Established in 1951, the museum was under Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, better known as Salar Jung. Birla Mandir dedicated to the supreme incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Venkateshwara. This temple’s marvellous beauty leaves you awestruck as does the legend associated with the God. A blend of various types of architectural styles, this temple is made of 200 tonnes of pure white Rajasthani marble. Hussain Sagar Lake one of the largest man made lake situated at the confluence of Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Begumpet. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Hyderabad – Bidar - Gulbarga (260Kms/ 5Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hyderabad – Bidar - Gulbarga (260Kms/ 5Hrs Approx)

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Gulbarga via Bidar. Visit Bidar Fort one of the magnificent forts rebuilt by Sultan Ahmed Shah Wali of Bahmani Dynasty, when his capital was moved from Gulbarga to Bidar in 1430 along with a number of Islamic monuments. The Bidar fort is a specimen of the Persian architectural style having 1.21 km in length and 0.80 km in breadth, with a quadrangular layout. Surrounded by three miles long walls and comprising 37 bastions, it is surrounded by a triple moat. There are seven gates in the fort. Mahmud Gawan Madarsa one of the major historical a beautiful structure situated between the Fort and Chaubara Clock Tower an old Islamic university built by Khwaza Mahmud Gawan in 1472. Mahmud Gawan was a Persian merchant who arrived in the Bahamani Sultanate at around 1453 AD. Due to his honesty, simplicity and knowledge he impressed the Bahamani Kings. He ultimately reached to the post of prime minister and was much respected among the local population. Bahmani Tombs important historical monuments in Bidar, after the Fort. The 12 tombs of Bahmani Sultans are huge structures with beautiful arches, niches and lofty domes. Among all the tombs of Ahmad Shah Wali is most popular. Ahmad Shah Wali the 9th Bahmani Sultan died in 1436 and his son Alauddin built a majestic tomb for his father. The walls are about twelve feet thick supporting a huge dome on the top. The Rangeen Mahal believed to be built in the mid-16th century by Mahmud Shah Bahamani. The tile work and the granite with mother-of-pearl inlay work are the exclusive features of the citadel walls. The external hall has intricately engraved wooden pillars. The palace has a six-bay hall with remarkable carved wood columns forming a rectangular foyer. The columns too enclose convoluted capitals and intricately engraved brackets, which shows the skills of the artisans of those days. Narasimha Jhira a wonderful cave temple situated on the outskirts of Bidar town dedicated to the lion god Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Temple is known for its natural beauty and is considered to be very sacred. This ancient temple is excavated in a 300 m tunnel under the Manichoola hill range. Within the cave, a stream of water is said to be flowing continuously since the foundation of the temple. Devotees have to walk waist deep in the water for 300 m for the darshan of Lord Narasimha. Guru Nanak Jhira one of holiest places for Sikhs. Legend has it that Guru Nanak visited the palace while the land was in the grip of a famine. The Guru performed a miracle at the request of the local people and a spring of water from the laterite rock mountain burst out. Till this day crystal clear water flows from the laterite trap. The belief is that drinking of these water cures many ailments. After sightseeing drive to Gulbarga check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Gulbarga - Bijapur (170Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Gulbarga - Bijapur (170Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit The Gulburga fort a leftover of the Brahmani era, which has stood with the time and is famous for its incredible architecture. It was originally built by Raja Gulchand. Later, 15 towers were added by Allah-ud-din Bahmani in the existing structure of the fort. The fort was built with well planning the canal was made around the fort so that it becomes difficult to the enemy. The fort contained 15 towers and 26 guns of which one was 8 metres long. Jama Masjid - a Mosque located in Gulbarga City, it is regarded as one of the most architectural mosques in its form and structure in South Asia. The arches design of Jama Masjid Gulbarga reflects in the interiors of Spanish Mosque of Hyderabad. These are only two mosques in India which have the similarity in interiors of the Great Cathedral–Mosque of Córdoba in Spain. Dargah Hazrath Khaja Bandanawaz a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order, who advocated understanding, tolerance and harmony among various religious groups. Later drive to Bijapur check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Bijapur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Bijapur

Breakfast at hotel city tour of Bijapur. Visit The Bijapur Fort which had a plethora of historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty. The Adil Shahi Sultans who ruled nearly 200 years in Bijapur had expended their utmost authority, almost exclusively, on architecture and the allied arts. Each Sultan endeavored to excel his predecessor in the number, size, or splendor of his building projects. As a result, the buildings seen in and around Bijapur Fort and the town have been rightly called as the Agra of South India. Asar Mahal built by Muhammed Adil Shah in late 1640s, used to serve as a Hall of Justice. Moreover, hair from the beard of Prophet Muhammad was also used at this place. Owing to this, it is a place of worship for Muslim devotees. Bara Kaman the unfinished mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II. Ali Adil Shah of the Adil Shahi dynasty wanted to build a mausoleum of unmatched architectural quality. It was planned that twelve arches would be placed vertically as well as horizontally surrounding the tomb of Ali Adil Shah. However for unknown reasons the work on the structure was left incomplete only two arches were raised vertically. Gol Gumbaz the second largest dome in the world After St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The Gol Gumbad is 124 feet in diameter. The architecture of Gol Gumbad is unique in the sense that the four minarets themselves are the staircases, leading to the top dome. Jama Masjid the graceful twin minarets of Tipu's Jumma Masjid (1787) are decorated with an elegant arrangement of numerous pigeonholes, and terminate in bulbous domes above balconies. Prayers are offered, both at the mosque and at the mausoleum. Malik - e- Maidan regarded as the biggest cannon ever made in the history of world, which translates to ‘The Ruler of the Plains’. Located in Gol Gumbaz, the largest masonry dome in the whole of India, the history related to the cannon is more than enough to tempt the travelers to pay a visit to this place. The Ibrahim's Rouza built by Ibrahim Adil Shah in the 15th century. It consists of mosque and tomb enclosed together in the square compound. Mosque and Tomb are separated from each other by tank and fountain. The mosque has finely crafted arches in its rectangular prayer hall and it’s shaded by chhaja and slender minarets at each corner. The bulbous dome with beautiful rows of petals at its base is enclosed in a square structure giving a majestic look to the mosque. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Bijapur – Hyderabad (385Kms/ 7Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Bijapur – Hyderabad (385Kms/ 7Hrs Approx)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Hyderabad check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Hyderabad – Departure (Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Hyderabad – Departure (Flight)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

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Itinerary of your trip Islamic Heritage Monument Tour Of India

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Day 2: Delhi

Day 3: Delhi - Agra (204Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)

Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Abhaneri - Jaipur (245Kms/ 5Hrs Approx)

Day 5: Jaipur

Day 6: Jaipur - Hyderabad (Flight)

Day 7: Hyderabad

Day 8: Hyderabad – Bidar - Gulbarga (260Kms/ 5Hrs Approx)

Day 9: Gulbarga - Bijapur (170Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

Day 10: Bijapur

Day 11: Bijapur – Hyderabad (385Kms/ 7Hrs Approx)

Day 12: Hyderabad – Departure (Flight)

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