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Loose yourself in the wonder that is Andhra Pradesh. Meander through lands steeped in chivalry and pageantry. Explore
modern cities that have grown from the roots of a multi-hued past. Make a pilgrimage to holy shrines that echo with tales
of antiquity. Frolic on a vast array of golden beaches that dot an enviable coastline. Sport with adventure in style. Let the
jungle lure you to a fascinating world at a diverse array of wildlife sanctuaries and parks. The fifth largest state in India -
Andhra Pradesh can be visualised as a beautiful state interspersed with its exotic crafts and lively religious festivals;
a glorious past and mouth watering delicacies; not to forget the charming people and the mother tongue Telugu, all
that make lasting impressions of the state on the visitor. While Goa, a former Portuguese enclave is famous for its
white sandy beaches, mesmeric sunsets, tolerant behaviour & finesse in ettiquittes,  it's Scenic beauty and the
architectural splendours found in its temples and churches.

 HISTORICALLY RICH ANDHRA
USD 1399 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS
11 Nights/ 12 Days  HYDERABAD / BIDAR / GULBARGA  / BIJAPUR  /
BADAMI / HOSPET/ HAMPI / PATTADAKAL/ AIHOLE/  GOA  & MUMBAI

DAY 01ARRIVE HYDERABAD

Arrive Hyderabad. On arrival, meeting, assistance & Transfer to Hotel Amrutha Castle. It is the capital of the
state of Andhra Pradesh and is an important center of Islamic culture and central India’s counterpart to Mughal
splendours of the northern cities of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. The city was founded in 1590 by Muhammad Quli,
the founder of Qutab Shahi Dynesty  who ruled this part of the Deccan from 1512 to 1687AD, when the last king
was defeated by Aurangzeb. Balance time at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 02 HYDERABAD

Morning after breakfast, visit the Charminar, built by Mohammad Quli Qutab Shah in 1591 to commemorate the
end of plague in Hyderabad;  The Mecca Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the world, said to accommodate
10,000 worshippers. The Salar Jung Museum, containing 35,000 exhibits from all corners of the world including
sculptures, woodcarvings, Persian miniature painting, illuminated manuscripts, armour & weaponry- swords,
daggers of Mughal emperors and of Tipu Sultan. The Golconda Fort , which dates back from the time of Qutab
Shahi kings (16th- 17th century) is one of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India. Golconda remained
the capital until 1590, when the court was moved to the new city of Hyderabad. Finish your  tour visiting the tomb
of Adil Shahi Kings, which are surrounded by landscaped gardens with a number of them having beautifully
carved stonework statues of Nawabs. Return to hotel for overnight stay

DAY 03 HYDERABAD - BIDAR - GULBARGA

 Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Gulbarga, Enroute visiting Bidar which was once the capital of
Bahmani kingdom from 1428AD. Visit the splendid 15th century fort to see the Ranjeen Mahal, Chini Mahal &
Turkish Mahal palaces. Continue drive to Gulbarga. Arrive Gulbarga and check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of
Gulbarga, which was the capital of Bahmani Kingdom from 1347AD until its transfer in 1428AD. Visit the old fort
which has number of interesting buildings. See  the imposing tombs of Bahmani kings, a shrine to a Muslim saints
and the Sharana Basaveshwara temple befor returning to hotel for overnight stay

DAY 04 GULBARGA > BIJAPUR

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Bijapur, known as the Agra of the South.On arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon, city tour, visiting the Gol Gumbaz - the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah built in 1659AD. See
Ibrahim Roza and the Jama Masjid, constructed at the height of Bijapur's prosperity by Ibrahim Adih Shah. Visit
the Citadel before returning to your hotel for overnight stay

DAY 05 BIJAPUR - BADAMI

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Badami – the town best know for its cave temples. On arrival check
in hotel. Afternoon, visit Badami which was once the capital city of the Chalukyan empire that ruled much of the
Central Deccan between the 4th and 8th centuries A.D. Visit the cave temples, cut into the cliff face of the red
sandstone hill and connected by flights of steps. They display the full range of religious sects which have grown
up on Indian soil. Two of them are dedicated to Vishnu, one to Siva and the fourth is a Jain temple. There's also
one natural cave which is a Buddhist temple. Return to your hotel for overnight stay

DAY 06 BADAMI - PATTADAKAL - AIHOLE - HOSPET

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Hospet. Enroute stop at Pattadakal, the second capital of Badami
Chalukyans, which reached it's height of glory during the 7th and 8th century AD, to see the  the Lokeshwara or
Virupaksha temple that narrates episodes from the Hindu epics, the Ramayana & Mahabharata. Continue drive
to Aihole which was the Chalukyan regional capital between the 4th & 6th century AD. There are over 70 temple
structures in and around but the must see ones include the Ladkhan temple , Kulinguidi & Durgigude Temples.
Later drive on to Hospet and on arrival check in . Balance time at leisure.  Overnight stay in hotel

DAY 07 HOSPET- HAMPI - HOSPET

Morning after breakfast, proceed for an half day excursion to Hampi - the once beautiful capital city of the then
Vijaynagar Empire believed to have been greater than even Rome and had palaces; temple and sculptures spread
all over the kingdom. The Sultanates of South razed the city to the ground in the year 1565 AD. Some of the
interesting ruins still remaining and worth seeing are the Virupaksha, Vittala and Hazara Rama Temples. The
huge Ganesha and Narasimha images. The elephant stables, The queen's bath and the carvings on the
Ramachandra Temple and Lotus Mahal. Return to Hospet hotel for overnight stay

DAY 08 HOSPET - GOA

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for  Goa – the land of white churches, golden sands & green fields.Its
fascinating beaches on the Arabian sea is very popular with Europeans since 1510, when Alhuquerque - the
Portugese Explorer  was so overwhelmed with Goa that it later became the capital of Portugese empire in the east.
On arrival check in to Hotel Balance time free to soak in the sun, sand & the waves.  Overnight in hotel

DAY 09 GOA

Morning after breakfast, proceed on a Full day city tour of North & South Goa. Return to hotel for overnight stay

DAY 10 GOA

Morning after breakfast, At leisure by the beach or try your skills at various water sports available. Overnight stay

DAY 11 GOA - MUMBAI

Morning after breakfast, time at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Goa domestic airport to board flight to Mumbai

DAY 12  MUMBAI Departure - Rooms till 12 Noon

Morning after breakfast, transfer to jetty to take boat journey to visit the Elephanta Caves. These cave temples
were built by carving out solid rocks from mountain side, sometime between 450- 700 AD Here you see some
unparalle examples of Brahmanical Sculptors. Afternoon city tour of Mumbai - the capital city of the state
Maharashtra &  the economic powerhouse of India. Visit the Gateway of India, which was conceived following
the visit of King George V in 1911 and officially opened in 1924; Price of Wales Museum, designed in Indo Saracenic
style that has sections for arts and paintings, archeology, natural history and an interesting collection of miniature
paintings, bas reliefs from the Elephanta caves and Budha images; Marine Drive, which runs along the shoreline,
starting at Nariman Point and upto Malabar Hill; The Hanging Gardens laid out in 1881 have a notable collection of
hedges shaped like animals free. Later in time transfer to Internatioanl airport to connect flight for onward destination

END OF OUR SERVICES

USD 1399 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS #   SINGLE SUPPLEMENT USD 899 October thru April 
Include
Accommodation in 3/4 Deluxe Star Hotels in standard AC rooms on twin sharing basis, with daily breakfast at all places
All surface, including arrival & departure transfers, at all places mentioned in itinerary using air - conditioned vehicle
Air fare economy class for travel Goa - Mumbai  Services of local English speaking guide at places of visit
Sightseeing & Excursions with entrance fees, as mentioned in the itinerary using private air-condiioned vehicle
All presently applicable taxes, including hotel, state, toll, bridges, drivers daily allowance, parking fees at monuments,
airports, etc, insurance of vehicle & gasoline All Transfers and Luggage Handling Within India
Professional service charges for preparing & executing the tour program
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