India’s Lost Frontiers

Destination Covered: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bijapur, Badami, Hospet, Dandeli, Goa

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Duration: 13 Days & 12 Nights Tour

Duration: 13 Days & 12 Nights

 

Destination Covered: Mumbai-Hyderabad-Bijapur-Badami-Hospet-Dandeli-Goa

 

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Note : On tour Guests are requested to carry a Photo ID proof along with them.

<strong>Day 01 : <strong>Arrive Mumbai </strong></strong>

Arrive Mumbai. Meet   representative at arrival hall. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai. The Gateway of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Considered as one of the best museums in the country, Also known as Queen’s Neckless, Marine Drive. Juhu is a 5-km-long beach that attracts a large number of visitors on any day of the week. Also visit gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.

<strong>Day 02 : <strong>Mumbai - </strong><strong>Hyderabad (Flight/695kms/01:20hrs)</strong></strong>

Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad. Arrive Hyderabad and transfer to hotel. Afternoon City sightseeing tour. The Charminar occupies the centre of the city and dominates its landscape. The Hussain Sagar is a large tank whose blue water provides a pleasant backdrop to the city’s landscape. Salar Jung Museum is one of the best-known museums in India where you can find private collections of the Nizams. Other important attractions in the city include Naubat Pahad (a hilltop tourist spot), State Central Library (one of the best libraries in India), and the Osmania University.

<strong>Day 03 : <strong>Hyderabad -</strong><strong> Bijapur (Road/390kms/06hrs)</strong> </strong>

Morning drive to Bijapur visiting enroute Bidar. Travel to Bijapur by surface for 6 hours. En route visit Bidar, You can see the fortress and its palaces, mosques, a madarsa or college and the royal tomb (Rangin Mahal) composed of glazed mosaics imported from Kashan in northern Persia, Zenana Mahal. Further in Gulbarga see Bahamani tombs, known as ‘Haft Gumbaz’ or ‘Seven Domes’ with the memorial of the four kings of this dynasty. Also visit fort of Gulbarga. See Jama Masjid, a rare example of a mosque in India with no open courtyard. Arrive Bijapur late in the afternoon and check in at hotel.

<strong>Day 04 : <strong>Bijapur - </strong><strong>Badami (119kms/02hrs)</strong> </strong>

Morning drive to Badami. Arrive Badami and check – in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bijapur including ; Gol Gumbaz, Mohammed Adil Shah’s Tomb, which has the world’s second largest dome (unsupported by pillars), Jama Masjid, built in 1558- 80 during the Bahamani period. Ibrahim Rauza, a tomb and a mosque, is an attractive garden retreat; Mihatyar Mahal and Begum Mahal.

<strong>Day 05 : <strong>In Badami </strong></strong>

Full day return excursion to Aihole, with most of the ‘Shikaras’ in Indo-Aryan style. Visit to the rock-cut temples before departure to see temples of Pattadkal where the evolution of windows and pillared halls made the temple more decorative and larger. Visit Virupakha Mallikarjuna and other temples.

<strong>Day 06 : <strong>Badami -</strong><strong> Hospet (133kms/02:30hrs)</strong></strong>

Morning visit Fiva Caves, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Shiva, The Jains and Buddhist with frescoes and paintings, and two beautiful lake-side temples (Bhutnath Temples). Explore Badami’s 6th and 7th century rock cut shrines. Later drive to Hospet. Arrive Hospet and check – in at hotel.

<strong>Day 07 : <strong>In Hospet </strong> </strong>

Day return excursion to Hampi, the beautiful capital of Vijaynagar empire. Visit the Lotus Temple with its famous stone chariot, musical pillars and incredible sculpture work. The Hazar Rama Temple depicts the story of Ramayana in great detail.

<strong>Day 08 : <strong>Hospet -</strong><strong> Dandeli (230kms/04:15hrs)</strong> </strong>

Morning drive to Dandeli via the Jain temples at Lakundi and the cotton market at Gadag. Arrive Dandeli and check in at a Wildlife reserve. Afternoon enjoy a Jeep safari in the park.

<strong>Day 09 : <strong>Dandeli -</strong><strong> Goa</strong> (104kms/02:30hrs) </strong>

Morning enjoy Safari and later drive to Goa. Arrive Goa and check in at hotel.

<strong>Day 10 : <strong>In Goa</strong> </strong>

Morning City sightseeing tour of Old Goa including Panaji is the capital of Goa and most happening city. Mapusa Bazaar is considered as the oldest weekly fair on the Konkan Coast. Shri Mangesh Temple in Madgoa is the most sacred place for the Goanese Hindus. Shri Shanta Durga Temple is dedicated to Goddess of peace, Shanteri. Shri Ramanath Temple is a part of Shri Ramanath Panchayatan, a temple complex at Ponda. 

<strong>Day 11 : <strong>In Goa </strong> </strong>

Day free for leisure or to stroll along the beach.

<strong>Day 12 : <strong>Goa -</strong><strong> Mumbai (Flight/586kms/01:10hrs)</strong> </strong>

In time transfer to airport to board flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel.

<strong>Day 13 : <strong>- Leave Mumbai </strong> </strong>

You will be accompanied by a   representative to airport to board flight for onward destination. End of our services……………

 

<strong>Tour Inclusions</strong>

Tour Includes :
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
  • All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Services of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour.

<strong>Tour Exclusions</strong>

Tour Excludes :
  • Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except Airport to Airport Tours / specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.
  • Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer
  • Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.
  • Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
  • Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.
  • Porterage(Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
  • Cost of Insurance
  • Extra stay pre/post tour.
  • Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majuire instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
  • Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
  • In case of Pilgrimage tours cost of horse back, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), chopper etc.
  • Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach
  • Additional extra topping if taken
  • If any activity/sightseeing done twice
  • Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
  • Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
  • Any upgradation in the room category or air line class
  • Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs
  • Extra water bottle charges
  • Premium seat charges
  • Medicines required if any
  • Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Your Tour Price Includes Column’.

 

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*** Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programm the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice. ***