Southern Discovery

Upon arrival at Hyderabad International airport, meet our representative, followed by a transfer to hotel. Check into your hotel. After noon start your sightseeing tour of Hyderabad, visit to Chowmahalla Palace, The name Chowmahalla refers to four palaces. Presently the palace consists of two courtyards with graceful palaces, the grand Durbar Hall or the Khilwat. Gardens and fountains add to the elegance. Followed by Visit to Mecca Masjid and Charminar, is one of the popular tourist spots of Hyderabad attracting not just devotees but almost everyone. Evening scroll through Laad- Bazar. Back to hotel, overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast, visit to Golconda Fort, is an outstanding example of brilliant engineering and magical architecture. It was originally a mud fort under the reign of Rajah of Warangal. Later it was fortified between 14th and 17th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then the ruling Qutub Shahi dynasty. Golconda was the principal capital of the Qutub Shahi kings. The inner fort contains ruins of palaces, mosques and a hill top pavilion, which rises about 130 meters high and gives a bird’s eye view of other buildings. Followed by visit to Qutub Shahi Tomb. After noon to Salar Jung Museum, the Salar Jung family is responsible for its collection of rare art objects from all over the world. The collections of the Salar Jung Museum are the mirrors of the past human environment, ranging from 2nd century B.C to early 20th century A.D. Evening Visit to Birla Mandir. The architectural style of the Birla temple is a blend of North Indian and South Indian styles of temple architecture. The temple tower or the ‘Gopuram’ exhibits the salient features of South Indian temples. Back to hotel, overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, proceed to Bidar, en-route visit Bidar Fort, it is situated in the eastern part of the town and has within it ruins of palaces, mosques and other buildings which had been built of trap rock. Stone and mortar were used to build the fort-walls. The fort is entered from the south-east by a zigzag passage protected by three gateways. The entrance gate has a lofty dome, the interior of which had been painted in bright colours. Bidar was the capital of Bahmani Kingdom in the 14th Bidar fort was built by Ahmad Shah Wali Bahman. Bidar fort was renovated in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmad Shah-I as he shifted his capital from Kulaburagi (Gulbarga) to Bidar. Continue drive towards your resort, Check-in Black buck resort by Jungle Lodge, The unbroken landscape startles you with its deception. The Honnikeri Reserve Forest is an expanse of calm and serenity. Your cottage stands right at the lake’s shore, offering the best seats in the house for the spectacular shows nature puts up here. Early mornings and late evenings are spent following the blackbuck. A nature walk gives you plenty of opportunity to spot birds, especially the rather bold peacock.. Late afternoon enjoy a Blackbuck trail in the reserve forest, Overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy a nature walk in the morning. After breakfast, proceed to Bijapur, en-route visit Gulbarga Bahamani fort and Juma Masjid at Gulbarga, Continue drive to Bijapur check-in hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel

After breakfast sightseeing tour of Bjapur, visit Ibrahim Rauza, this beautiful memorial tomb is believed to have inspired the Taj Mahal. The meaning of the word Rauza is tomb, hence the name. It houses the tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of the Adil Shah dynasty and his wife Taj Sultana, visit Malik E Maidan, is a large early 16th century cannon, visit at Bara Kaman, Bara Kaman is the unfinished mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II, finaly visit at Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of king Mohammed Adil Shah, Adil Shahi Dynasty. Construction of the tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka, India, was started in 1626 and was completed in 1656. The name is based on "Gol Gumbadh" derived from "Gola Gummata" meaning "circular dome". Back to hotel, Overnight at the hotel.

After early breakfast, proceed to Hampi, check-in hotel. Afternoon you will experience Royal Centres of Hampi, The Royal Centre contains structures that seem to have been palaces, baths, pavilions, l stables, and temples for ceremonial use .Visit Queens Bath, Royal enclosure, Step Well and Hazararama Temple. Visit Queens palace, Lotus Mahal and Royal Elephant stable. Back to Hotel, Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast visit Sacred Centres of Hampi. The sacred centre is situated on the banks of the holy Tungabhadra River. This morning Visit Vitthala temple, stone chariot and musical pillars in one spot. Visit Narasimha statue, Badavi Linga and Krishna Temple. Afternoon visit Sree Virupaksha Temple, Monolithic bull, Achyutaraya Temple. Back to hotel, Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast proceed to Badami, check-in hotel, Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, it was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from CE 540 to 757. It is famous for its rock cut structural temples. Afternoon visit to Badami cave Temple, Fort, Agastya Lake and Bhuthnatha Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast sightseeing tour of Aihole & Pattadakkal. Visit to Aihole, is a tranquil village on the banks of Malaprabha River. Hundreds of temples pepper the villages and fields nearby. The most noteworthy among them is the Durga Temple composed of a semicircular apse, an elevated plinth and a gallery encircling the sanctum. The Lad Khan Temple is one of the earliest temples in the region and was initially a royal assembly hall and marriage mantapa. It was the chosen abode of the Muslim chief Lad Khan. Other major attractions in the area are the Huchimalli Temple with a sculpture of Lord Vishnu sitting atop a cobra, the Ravalphadi Cave Temple which celebrates the various incarnations of Lord Shiva, the Konti Temple Complex, the Umamaheswari Temple, the Jain Meguti Temple, and the two[1]storied Buddhist temple. Afternoon visit Pattadakkal, is a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples in northern Karnataka (India). Located on the west bank of the Malaprabha River. UNESCO has described Pattadakal as "a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India" and an illustration of "eclectic art" at its height. The Hindu temples are generally dedicated to Shiva, but elements of Vaishnavism and Shaktism theology and legends are also featured. Back to Hotel, Overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel, Departure transfer to Hubli International airport as per the scheduled flight