India is famous for many world heritage sites, and some of the most significant are in Southern India. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the UNESCO sites of Hampi, Aihole, and Pattadakal, alongside the major architectural attractions of North Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Route: Hyderabad – Gulbarga – Bijapur – Badami – Hampi – Chikmangalur – Mysore – Bengaluru
Day-by-Day Plan
Arrive Hyderabad
Arrive at Hyderabad International Airport. Private transfer to hotel.
Hyderabad
Explore the City of Pearls, including the Charminar and Golconda Fort.
Hyderabad – Gulbarga
Drive to Gulbarga via Bidar to explore the Bidar Fort (260kms / 6hrs).
Gulbarga – Bijapur
Drive to Bijapur, home to the famous Gol Gumbaz (165kms / 4hrs).
Bijapur – Badami
Travel to Badami, known for its incredible rock-cut cave temples (120kms / 4hrs).
Badami – Hospet
Drive to Hospet, the gateway to the Hampi ruins (140kms / 4hrs).
Hampi
Full day exploring the boulders and temples of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Hampi
Second day of Hampi exploration including the Vitthala Temple complex.
Hampi – Chikmangalur
Drive to the coffee land of Chikmangalur (295kms / 7hrs).
Chikmangalur – Mysore
Visit Belur and Halebid temples en route to Mysore (180kms / 5hrs).
Mysore
Visit the majestic Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills.
Mysore – Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore via Srirangapatnam (150kms / 3.5hrs).
Bangalore
City tour of the Garden City, including Lalbagh and Vidhana Soudha.
Depart Bangalore
Transfer to the International Airport for your flight home.
Hotel Portfolio
| City | Premier I | Premier II | Luxury | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | - | - | The Trident | Lemon Tree Hotel Gachibowli |
| Gulbarga | Gulbarga Residency | Gulbarga Residency | ||
| Bijapur | - | - | The Fern Residency | The Fern Residency |
| Badami | - | - | Krishna Heritage | Krishna Heritage |
| Hampi | - | - | Hampi Boulders | Royal Orchid |
| Chikmangalur | - | - | The Gateway Hotel | The Gateway Hotel |
| Mysore | - | - | Windflower | Sandesh The Prince |
| Bangalore | - | - | The Lalit | Hadoti Palace |
Tour Investment
| Season | Premier I | Premier II | Luxury | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (Oct – Mar) | $ | $ | $4,020 | $3,509 |
| Summer (Apr – Sep) | $ | $ | $3,437 | $3,198 |