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ARRIVE MUMBAI |
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Assistance on arrival at Mumbai and transfer to the hotel.Overnight at the Hotel.

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| DAY
02 |
IN MUMBAI |
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Morning excursion to Elephanta Island by motor launch. Afternoon city tour of Mumbai. Overnight at the Hotel.
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| DAY
03 |
MUMBI-HYDERABAD |
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Morning departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Hyderabad. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free. In the evening a visit to the markets and the Hussain Sagar Lake.Overnight at the Hotel.
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| DAY
04 |
HYDERABAD |
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Morning sightseeing tour of Hyderabad city - visit the Golconda Fort, the Char Minar and the Salarjung Museum.Overnight at the Hotel.

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05 |
HYDERABAD-GULBARGA |
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Drive from Hyderabad to Gulbarga en route visiting Bidar. Sightseeing of Bidar includes the Bidar fort; the Bahamani Tombs etc. Upon arrival at Gulbarga check in to hotel.Overnight at the Hotel.
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06 |
GULBARGA-BIJAPUR |
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Proceed by surface to Bijapur. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Visit the Gol Gumbaz - the second largest dome in the world with a diameter of 44 metres.Overnight at Bijapur.
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07 |
BIJAPUR-BADAMI |
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Morning leave by surface to Badami - the capital of the Chalukyas is located picturesquely at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. Badami is the home to Rock-cut caves, gateways, forts, inscriptions, sculptures etc. Overnight at the Badami.

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08 |
IN BADAMI |
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Full day excursion to Pattadakal - one of the world heritage sites. It has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. The prominent among these are the Virupaksha, Mallikarjuna, Papanatha temples etc. Overnight at the Badami.
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| DAY
09 |
BADAMI-HOSPET |
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Drive from Badami to Hospet enroute visiting Aihole. Almost over one hundred temples dot this small village with intricate carvings, rich in details, which are now a mute witness to a bygone era. Among the most important temples of Aihole is the Lad Khan temple, which dates back to 5th century. Other prominent temples are the Durga temple, Hutchimalli temple, the Ravalphadi temple - which dates back to the 6th century, and the Konthi temple complex. Later continue on to Hospet.Overnight at the Hotel.
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10 |
HOSPET-HAMPI-HOSPET |
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Full day sightseeing tour of Hampi - the erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagar empire. Among the attractions of Hampi are the Virupaksha temple, The Vithala temple complex and the famous Stone Chariot with stone wheels that actually move. Also see the King's Balance, the Queens bath, the imposing Elephant stables, and the Hazara Rama temple.Overnight at the Hotel.

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11 |
HOSPET-CHIKMANGALORE |
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Morning drive from Hospet to Chikmangalore and upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight at the Hotel.
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12 |
CHIKMANGALORE-BELURE-HALEBID-MYSORE |
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Morning departure by surface to Mysore en route visiting the Chennai Kesava Temple at Belur built 900 years ago and the 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples at Halebid. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

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13 |
IN MYSORE |
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Morning sightseeing tour of Mysore city - visit the City Palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. The Palace is of harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic style of architecture with archways, dome turrets, colonnades and sculptures, which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery, drive up to Chamundi Hill to see the Chamundeshwari Temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back, see the Nandi Bull. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
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14 |
MYSORE-BANGALORE |
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Morning depart by surface to Bangalore en route visiting Srirangapatnam - once the capital of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. The temple of Lord Srirangapatnam is, said to have been, built by the Chieftain Thirumalaiah in 894 AD. On arrival check-in at the hotel.Overnight at the Hotel.
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15 |
BANGALORE-MUMBAI |
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Morning sightseeing tour of Bangalore city Bangalore city - the Garden City of India visiting the Lal Bagh which has a variety of old Trees, Fountains, Lotus Pools, Terraces and an assortment of tropical herbs and sub tropical herbs. Also see the Govt. buildings and the Maharajas Palace.
Late afternoon departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Mumbai. Assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to the International airport to board flight back home.

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DEPART MUMBAI |
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END OF THE TOUR |