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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 & lively
religious festivals; a glorious past & 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.

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Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka
USD 1699 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS
13 Nights/ 14 Days Mumbai / Hyderabad / Bijapur / Badami / Pattadakal /Aihole
Hospet / Hampi/ Hassan / Belur / Halebid / Mysore / Sravanbelagola / Bangalore / Mumbai

DAY 01 ARRIVE MUMBAI

On arrival, meeting, assistance & transfer to hotel. Mumbai formerly known as Bombay, located on Salsette
Island off the west coast of Maharashtra  is the capital city is the commercial and entertainment capital of India and
houses important financial institutions. The city is home to India's Hindi film and television industry, known as
Bollywood and is also one of the rare cities to accommodate a national park, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park,
within its city limits. Afternoon proceed for half a day guided city sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Drive past flora
fountain built in 1869, in honour of Bombay's governer Sir Bently. Visit the St Thomas Cathedral, Town Hall,
Tower  of Silence - Parsi funeral site and the Prince of Wales museum. Finish your tour visiting the Hanging
Gardens, Gateway of India and the Marine Drive. Return to your hotel for Overnight stay.

DAY 02 MUMBAI - HYDERABAD

Morning after breakfast, transfer to jetty to take boat journey to visit the Elephanta Caves. These cave temples were
built by carving out soild rocks from mountain side, sometime between 450 - 700 AD. Here you will get to see
some unparalled examples of  brahmanical Sculptors. Afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight at 1530 hrs
to Hyderabad, the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is known for its rich history, culture and
architecture representing its unique characteristic of a meeting point for North and South India, and its multi-
lingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Hence, Hyderabad is considered to be the gateway of
southern India. Later On arrival at 1645 hrs, meeting, assistance & transfer to hotel for overnight.

DAY 03 HYDERABAD

Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour. The twin cities of  Hyderabad & Secundrabad, seperated
by Hussain Sagar Lake, are known as "Budapest of the East". Visit Osman Sagar - an artificial lake built in 1908 AD
along a dam to save the town from floods. Also visit Falak Numa Palace, followed by a visit to the Buddha Purnima
complex, where stands a 350 tonne Buddha statue, the highest in the world. Drive past Charminar built in the 16th
century to commemorate the ruler's getting the city rid of plague. Visit The magnificent tombs of the legendary Qutb
Shahi kings tombs are said to be the oldest historic monument in Hyderabad, the only one of its kind in the world
where an entire dynasty has been buried at one place. Explore the virtual tour of this historic wonder and be sure to
get marveled by its architectural excellence and beautiful ambience. Return to hotel. Afternoon visit Golconda Fort.
This historic fort built by the Ganapati ruler -Kakaitya King of Warangal is 11 kms long and surrounded by 16ft
high walls. Next visit Salarjung Museum, built in 1889 AD by Yusuf Ali (Salarjung III), the Nizam's Chief minister.
It houses the single largest private collection in the world. With 35000 clourful displays from world wide, these
priceless objects adorn 35 roomsof the Nizam's palace. Return to your hotel for overnight stay

DAY 04 HYDERABAD - BIJAPUR

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface, across the border into Karnataka, for the ancient city of Bijapur, once the
capital of Adil Shahi an well known for the great architectures of histrorical importance built during this dynasty.
The city established in the 10th-11th centuries by the Chalukyas of Kalyani was referred as Vijayapura (City of
victory). The city came under the influence of the Khilji Sultanate in Delhi by the late 13th century. In 1347, the
area was conquered by the Bahmani Sultanate of Gulbarga. By this time the city was being referred as Vijapur
or Bijapur. Later on arrival check into hotel. Balance day at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 05 BIJAPUR - BADAMI

 Morning after breakfast, proceed for half day guided city tour of Bijapur. Visit Gol Gambaz - the most famous
monument in Bijapur. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627-1657). It is the second largest dome
ever built, next in size only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome. A particular attraction in this monument is the central
chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering
Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away. Next visit the, tomb of Ibrahim Adil
Shah II (ruled 1580-1627)  the fifth king of the dynasty and, like the Mughal emperor Akbar, known for religious
tolerance. Built on a single rock bed, it is noted for the symmetry of its features. It is said that the design for the
Ibrahim Rauza served as an inspiration for that of the famous Taj Mahal. See The Malik-e-Maidan, the largest
medieval cannon in the world. Being 4 m long, 1,5 m in diameter and weighing 55 tons, this gun was brought
back from Ahmadnagar in the 17th century as a trophy of war by 400 oxen, 10 elephants and tens of men.Also
visit Jumma Masjid. Afternoon drive on to Badami. On arrival check into hotel for Overnight

DAY 06 BADAMI > PATTADAKAL > AIHOLE > BADAMI

Morning after breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Badami, Pattadkal & Aiohle. Badami - The capital
formerly known as Vatapi,  located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that sorrounds Agastya
lake was the regal capital of the Western Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural
temples. Overlooking the cave temples is a reservoir dotted with temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. Also a must
see are the Bhutanatha temples that lend their name to the lake beneath the cave temples, before proceeding onwards to
Pattadakal- A world heritage center, famous for its group of monuments that are the culmination of earliest experiments
in vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. Visit The temples of Virupaksha & Mallikarjuna, built by the queens of
Vikramaditya II (734-44) in memory of his victorious march against Kanchi, the Pallava capital. The Sangameshwara,
Chandrashekhara, Jambuling and Kadasideeshwara are the other major temples worth a visit. The uniquenessof  this
place derives from the presence of both the dravidian or the Southern and the Nagara or the Northern (Indo-Aryan)
styles of temple architecture. Finish tour with a visit to Aihole, famous as the "Cradle of Indian Temple Architectuire"
was the first capital of the early Chalukyas. Here they built over 125 temples, all intricately carved and rich in every
detail,  in various styles. The oldest temple here is, perhaps, the Lad Khan temple dating back to the 5th Century. The
Durga (Fort) Temple is notable for its semi-circular apse, elevated plinth and the gallery that encircles the sanctum.
The Hutchimalli Temple out in the village - has a sculpture of Vishnu sitting atop a large cobra.The Revalphadi
Cave - dedicated to Shiva - is remarkable for its delicate details. Not to be missed is the Konthi Temple Complex,
the Uma Maheswari Temple with a beautifully carved Brahma seated on a lotus, the austere Jain Meguti
Temple and the two storeyed Buddhist Temple. Return to Badami hotel for overnight stay

DAY 07 BADAMI - HOSPET

 Morning after breakfast, drive to Hospet, located on the Tungabhadra River, 12 km from Hampi, the site of the ruins
of the medieval city of Vijayanagara, former capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. On arrival check into hotel.
Afternoon visit the Tungabhadra Dam built by Vijayanagar King Krishna Deva Raya between 1509 and 1520
in honour of Nagala Devi who was his queen. It was the entrance gate to the city of Vijayanagar for all travellers
coming from Goa and West Coast. See the Japanese garden, before returning to your hotel for Overnight stay

DAY 08 HOSPET - HAMPI - HOSPET

Morning after breakfast, proceed for Full day excursion to Hampi, where lies the ruins of the once mighty Vijaynagra
empire. Although in ruins today, this capital city once boasted riches known far beyond the shores of India. The ruins of
Hampi of the 14th Century lies scattered in about 26 sq. km area, amidst giant boulders and vegetation. Protected by  the
tempestuous river Tungabhadra in the north and rocky granite ridges on the other three sides, the ruins silently narrate the
story of grandeur splendor and fabulous wealth. The splendid remains of palaces and gateways of the broken city tells a
tale of men infinite talent and power of creativity together with his capacity for senseless destruction. Every rock, everypath
and every monument here speak the same language; a language of glory and beauty. The best known is the Virupaksha
temple, built by Queen Lokamahadevi in 745 AD to commemorate her husband's victory (Vikramaditya II) over the Pallavas
of Kanchi. Hampi is a world Heritage site and is full of delightful surprises like the King's Balance where kings were weighed
against grain, gold or money which was then distributed to the poor, the Queen's Bath, a swimming pool, 50 ft.long and 6 ft.
deep, with its arched corridors, projecting balconies and lotus-shaped fountains that once sprouted perfumed water, the two-
storeyed Lotus Mahal, shaped like a lotus flower from top, was an air-cooled summer palace of the queen. The Elephant
Stables a beautiful example of Hindu-Muslim style of architecture, housed about 11 elephants in separate compartments.
The Pushkarini Tank  & Mahanavami Dibba: The foundation of a lion story wooden structure from which the royalty viewed
Hampi with pomp, colour and revelry during the Mahanadu festival.The Mustard Ganesh  a 9 feet tall single stone statue
which is also known as Sasivikalu Ganesha is a must see. Return to Hospet hotel for Overnight stay

DAY 09 HOSPET - HASSAN

 Morning after breakfast, drive to Hassan, the district Hq. of the State of Karnataka. On arrival check-in to hotel. Hassan, a
quite and peaceful town offers a wide variety of architectural wonders, in and around its vicinity. It is the oldest town of
the Hoysala Empire dating back between 11th to 13th century CE . It has gained the reputation of being a major tourist
destination on account of its proximity from Belur, Halebid and Sravanbelagola. Afternoon half day guided excursion to
Shravanabelagola lying 51 kms south-east of Hassan, It is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centres .The world's
tallest monolithic statue measuring 27 m. high of Lord Bahubali is situated here. Thousands of devotees congregate here
to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka a spectacular ceremony held once in 12 years, when the 1000-year -old statue is
anointed with milk, yoghurt, ghee, saffron and gold coins. Drive back to your hotel for Overnight stay

DAY 10 HASSAN > BELUR > HALEBID - MYSORE

Morning after breakfast, depart for full day excursion to visit Belur & Halebid Temples.Belur a quaint hamlet - 38 kms
from Hassan is located on the banks of the river Yagachi. It was once capital of the Hoysala empire, today made unforgettable
for its exquisite temples. The Shennakeshava temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It took 103 years to
complete this architectural marvel. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and frescos, with no portion left
blank. Elephants, episodes from the epics, sensuous dancers.. they are all there - awe-inspiring in their intricate workman- ship. Hand-lathe-turned filigreed pillars support the temple.The Veeranarayana Temple and the smaller shrines are worth a visit.
Drive onwards to Halebid, 17 kms east of Belur. The temples of Halebid - like those of Belur - bear mute testimony to the rich,
cultural heritage of Karnataka. The Hoysaleswara Temple, dating back to the 21th century, is astounding for its wealth of
sculpture details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of Gods and Goddesses, animals, birds
and dancing girls. Yet no two facets of the temple are alike. This magnificent temple - guarded by a Nandi Bull - was
never completed despite 86 years of labour. The Jain basdis nearby are equally rich in sculpture detail.Afternoon
drive on to Mysore-City of Sandelwood & Palaces. On arrival check into hotel for Overnight stay.

DAY 11 MYSORE > SRIRANGAPATNAM > MYSORE

Morning after breakfast, proceed for half day guided city sightseeing tour of Mysore city- the earstwhile capital of
the Wodeyars, has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces,beautifully
laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. There's an old world charm about the
city that reaches out and leaves no one untouched. Visit the Mysore Palace - the residence of the Wodeyars, built in
1912 AD in Saracenic style, this palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched. The majestic Durbar Hall has an ornate
ceiling and many sculpted pillars. Seet the magnificent jewel studded golden throne and the Kalyana Mandap. Visit
the Jaganmohan Art Gallery, exhibiting paintings date back to 18th century CE. The artists of that time used natural
vegetable and mineral dyes. The St Pilomena's Church- a beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural
style, is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the gothic style,the Church is an imposing structure with
stained glass windows and lofty towers. Drive uphill to Chamundi Hills to visit the 12th century  Chamundeswari
Temple, dedicated to the patron goddess of the royal family. Close to the temple is the gigantic statue of the demon
Mahishasura. The summit offers a panoramic view of Mysore's lakes, parks and palaces. Afternoon guided excursion
to Srirangapatham, an island fortness, once the capital of the warrior Kings, Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. It is
here that Tipu fought the British soldiers with his legendary sword. An obelisk in the fort marks the place where he fell -
betrayed by his own men.The fort holds within it, a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple. Outside the fort is the
Gumbaz, Tipu's tomb with splendid ebony doors inlaid with ivory. Next visit Daria Daulat Bagh - Tipu's Summer palce
built in 1764 and his favourite retreat. Made of teak, this Indo-Sarcenic structure has ornate and beautiful frescos.It is now
a museum and tells eloquently of Tipu's valor and his losing battle against the British.Return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 12 MYSORE > SOMNATHPUR > TALAKAD > SHIVSAMUDRA> MYSORE

 Morning after breakfast, proceed for Full day excursion to Somnathpur Temple, Talakad & Shivsamudra Falls.
Somnathpur, 13th century HoysalaTemple is fascinating not only as artistic expressions of the past but also as living
religious institutions where traditions are integral to the life of the people. It is in excellent condition and  has frescoed
exteriors depicting episodes from the epics. An inscribed stone slab, in old Kannada, at the entrance says it all. The reigning
monarch was Narasimha III (1254-91 A.D.) whose full regal title runs into a sizeable paragraph. The temple, however, was
not built by the king but by his celebrated army commander, Somnath. From the inscription on the stone slab, it becomes
fairly evident that the magnificent temple was completed and consecrated in 1268 A.D. The shrine stands in the middle of
a walled compound, around which runs an open verandah with 64 cells. The temple itself, stellar in shape, has three
profusely carved pinnacles with a common Navranga and stands on a raised platform. The three sanctums once housed
beautifully carved idols of Kesava, Janardhana and Venugopala. Today the idol of Lord Kesava is missing, but the other
two still adorn the sanctums in their original form. While Talakad Temple town lying 48 Kms from Mysore, is situated on
the banks of River Cauvery. A historic site, Talakad once had over 30 temples that today are buried in sand. Previously
only the magnificent temple of Shiva known as Vaidyeshwara, built of granite in the Dravidian style was visble above
ground. It is claimed that most the temple structure was built under the Vijayanagar Kings. Though the Hoysalas added
several features to it.  Now 2 more temples have been unearthed, one of them being a Vishnu Temple. A fourth temple
roof can be seen, where the Archelogical department is currently working. It is believed according to mythology, the
presence of sand in Talakad is due to the curse of Alamelamma consort to the local representative of the Vijayanagar
empire. End your tour visiting Shivsumadra lying 85 Kms east of Mysore, where the river Cauvery cascades down
from a height of 75 m into a deep gorge, in two picturesque waterfalls. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 13 MYSORE - SHRAVANABELAGOLA - BANGALORE

 Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Bangalore. Enroute stop, 84km from Mysore, to visit Shravanabelagola,
an important Jain pilgrimage center situated on top of the Indragiri hills.The hill has 14 basadis or temples and many Jain
monasteries. The most famous basadi is the Chavundaraya basadi that was built in 982 AD. The beautifully carved pillar
called the Tyagada Brahma Pillar is found here. The floral designs on this pillar are exceptional.The most important tourist
attraction here is the enormous statue of Bahubali or Gommateshwara. He was a King who renounced his kingdom and
spent the rest of his life meditating till he attained Nirvana. The naked statue of Gommateshwara is 58 feet high and
26 feet wide and has 10 feet long feet. The statue was carved out of the black granite of the hill and is a picture of
serenity and composure. Later on arrival, check into hotel. Afternoon at leisure for own activities. Overnight stay

DAY 14 BANGALORE - MUMBAI > Departure

Morning after breakfast, proceed for guided city sightseeing tour of Bangalore, also called the Garden City & officially
known as Bengaluru in English,  is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka and is Asia's fastest growing cosmopolitan
city. It is home to some of the most high tech industries in India. Blessed with a salubrious climate, gardens & parks, natural
lakes, architectural landmarks, shopping malls, the best restaurants and pubsBangalore is the ideal gateway. Your city tour
will take you to see the The Bangalore Palace & the Fort. The Fort was built by Kempe Gowda and expanded by Tippu Sultan.
Within its walls is the well preserved 16th century Ganapathi Temple while The Palace was built by a Wodeyar king in 1887
on the 400 acre space. Inspired by the Windsor castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style, complete with Gothic windows,
foiled windows, battlements and turrets. Next visit Lal Bagh botanical garden, built by Hyder Ali Hyder Ali.  His son added
horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several countries. The garden today houses over 1000 species
of flora which include rare and enchanting collection of tropical plants, trees and herbs. The Glass House, modelled along
London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction in this 2400 acre park. Next visit  the Government Museum, one of the oldest
in India(1886). A special attraction here are the antiquities from Mohenjodaro period. Followed by a visit to The Bull Temple,
built by Kempe Gowda, which houses the magnificent stone statue of the sacred bull, Nandi. It stands over 15 feet tall and is
over 20 feet long. End your tour driving past the Vidhana Soudha - a magnificiant building housing the State Legisature &
the  Secretariat. The massive sandalwood door of the Cabinet room is a spectacular feature of this imposing building Late
Afternoon transfer to airport  to connect flight to Mumbai at 1805 hrs. On arrival at 1940 hrs transfer to local restaurant
for dinner. Later in time transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination

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