Classical India plus Hyderabad Region Temples & Mumbai

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

1. New Delhi
   Pass by
   On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in. Vehicle will remain on disposal for exploring any place of your interest with your driver or going out for dinner.

Day 2: Delhi

1. New Delhi
   8h
   City tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.

Day 3: Delhi - Varanasi (flight)

1. New Delhi
   4h
   Transfer to airport to board morning flight for Varanasi.
2. Varanasi
   4h
   On arrival transfer to hotel. Later excursion to visit Sarnath Temple complex. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti.

Day 4: Varanasi

1. Dasaswamedh Ghat
   3h
   Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Explore many temples, ghats, Chowk, Bazaar & galis on walk.
2. Varanasi
   6h
   Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Ram Nagar Fort Palace Museum.
   O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5: Varanasi - Khajuraho (flight)

1. Varanasi
   7h
   Transfer to airport to board flight for Khajuraho.
2. Khajuraho
   4h
   On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Evening light & sound show.

Day 6: Khajuraho - Orchha (180kms)

1. Orchha
   4h
   Drive to Orchha check in at hotel. Later visit Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs.

Day 7: Orchha - Agra (220kms)

1. Gwalior Fort
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Agra check in at hotel.

Day 8: Agra - Jaipur (245kms)

1. Agra
   4h
   Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
2. Fatehpur Sikri
   4h
   Later drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.

Day 9: Jaipur

1. Jaipur
   8h
   Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple & local market.

Day 10: Jaipur - Hyderabad (flight)

1. Jaipur
   Pass by
   As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad.
2. Hyderabad
   Pass by
   On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel check in.

Day 11: Hyderabad

1. Hyderabad
   8h
   Explore 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars & Muslim monuments. Visit Golconda Fort Complex, Qutubshahi Tombs, Charminar, Mecca Mosque, Salarjung Museum & Chowmohalla Palace.

Day 12: Hyderabad - Bijapur (385kms)

1. 4h
   Drive to Bijapur. En-route visit Gulburga fort & Jama Masjid. Continue drive to Bijapur, check in at hotel.

Day 13: Bijapur - Badami (120kms)

1. Bijapur
   5h
   Visit Bijapur Fort which has a plethora of monuments built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty and include Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gol Gumbaz, Jama Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan Canon, Mehtar Mahal & The Ibrahims Rouza. Late afternoon drive to Badami check in at hotel.

Day 14: Badami

1. Badami
   8h
   Excursion to visit Aihole a historical site & home to over 125 beautiful Chalukyan temples and monuments from 6th to 12th century. And Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temples complex built-in 7th and 8th century CE. Return to Badami visit cave temples, Badami Fort and Agastya Lake.

Day 15: Badami - Hampi (180kms)

1. Gadag
   4h
   Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel.

Day 16: Hampi

1. Hampi
   8h
   City tour of Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.

Day 17: Hampi - Hubli airport (160kms) / Mumbai

1. New Hubli
   Pass by
   Transfer to Hubli airport to board flight for Mumbai.
2. Mumbai
   4h
   On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Later drive pass the colonial building in south Mumbai passing through Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Kamala Nehru Park, Crawford Market & Marine Drive.

Day 18: Mumbai

1. Mumbai
   8h
   City tour of Mumbai visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dharavi and Dobi Ghat.

Day 19: Mumbai - Departure

1. Mumbai
   Pass by
   As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Pickup details

A private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for the entire tour. Pickup is available from Indira Gandhi International Airport and all hotels, residences, and other accommodations in New Delhi. Travelers arriving at the airport will be welcomed and assisted by our office executive. Please provide your hotel or flight details at least 3 days before the tour. Office executive and driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels