Gateway to the Deccan Highlands 16 Days / 14 Nights

Depart from UK an overnight flight to Hyderabad- the city of the Nizams.

Our company representative will escort you to your hotel in Hyderabad. Check-in at your hotel and relax. Enjoy the day at your leisure, indulging in activities of your choice like shopping sightseeing.

This morning, visit the Golconda Fort located in the ruined Sultanate of Golconda. Later visit to the Qutb Shahi tombs, the oldest relics in Hyderabad, followed by a city tour. Overnight stay at the hotel in Hyderabad.

Post breakfast proceed towards Gulbarga, which is located some 200 kilometers away from Hyderabad is a city famous for its ancient temples and other medieval monuments. On your way to Gulbarga, take a detour to Bidar which is best known for its handicrafts and spectacular sites. You will be seeing here the Asthur tombs, Bidar Fort and the Madrassa of Mahmud Gawan. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gulbarga.

This morning you will be driving from Gulbarga to Bijapur, located some 150 kilometers from Gulbarga. At Bijapur, indulge in sightseeing and shopping at the local market, and thereon head for your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Indulge in some more sightseeing at Bijapur today. See, the Golgumbaz the tomb of Adil Shah with fascinating acoustics on the upper level; Ibrahim Roza the tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah, constructed on a single stone; the Jama Masjid - the oldest mosque of the Deccan. Post this, drive south from Bijapur towards Badami via Pattadakal and Aihole. Upon arriving in Badami, check-in at the hotel relax.

Devote the morning and afternoon towards discovering the mysterious beauty of the rock cut ancient temples and caves of Badami. Post this, head on to Hampi via roadways. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, post arriving in Hampi.

Enjoy a full day of guided exploration of Hampi, the former capital of Vijaynagar Empire.

This morning, after having breakfast, drive from Hospet to the town of Shimoga, located approximately in the middle of Karnataka. See here the local sights in the afternoon, including the Shivappa Nayaka’s palace, Agumbe, Jog Falls, Keladi etc.

On this day, drive off to the spectacular Chikmagalur from Shimoga. Located on the foothills of Mullayanagiri Mountains, Chikmagalur is a place teeming with natural beauty, offering umpteen opportunities for nature walks treks. The remaining day is at your leisure.

This morning you will be visiting the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid, known for their fine architecture and exquisite carvings. Overnight you will be staying at the hotel.

After having breakfast in the morning, drive off to the beautiful Coorg, known for its warriors and coffee plantations. Enjoy the aroma of coffee while you visit various coffee estates here. Rest of the day is at your leisure .

Enjoy a day with the elephants at the Dubare Elephant Camp and Bylekuppe. Here you can see elephants in their natural habitat and watch them go about their daily chores. Later in the day, go for a visit to India’s largest Tibetan settlement, where you can buy a lot of locally manufactured handicrafts and woolens.

Enjoy some time relaxing on the beach at Neeleshwar. Often considered the best beach in Kerala, it is known for some great sights and terrific water sports

Enjoy a day of leisure indulging in activities of your choice at Neeleshwar.

Check out from your hotel in Neeleshwar and proceed towards Mangalore. On arrival transfer to airport in Mangalore towards your onward journey to UK via Mumbai with sweet memories.