Day 1: Hyderabad - Bijapur (385kms)

Start your journey from Hyderabad to Bijapur, stopping enroute to explore the Gulburga Fort, a 15th-century fortress with 15 towers and 26 guns. Visit the Jama Masjid, a stunning mosque with interiors similar to the Great Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba in Spain. Explore the Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, a 12th-century marvel of intricate Hindu stone carvings. Visit the Tomb of Sufi mystic Khwaja Bande Nawaz, showcasing Persian, Indo-Saracenic, and Arabic influences on its dome and towers. Overnight stay in Bijapur.

Day 2: Bijapur - Badami (120kms)

After breakfast, visit Bijapur Fort which has a plethora of historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty. Prominent attractions include Asar Mahal built in 1640 used to serve as a Hall of Justice, Bara Kaman the unfinished mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II, Gol Gumbaz the second-largest dome in the world, Jama Masjid noted for graceful twin minarets, Malik-e-Maidan the biggest cannon ever made in the history of the world & Mehtar Mahal built in 1620 the most elegant structure within the fort & the Ibrahims Rouza built in the 15th century.

Later, drive to Badami, a town located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Badami

After breakfast, go for an excursion to Aihole and Pattadakal. Discover over 125 Chalukyan temples and monuments from the 6th to 12th century, including the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave Temples, Huchimalli Temple, Meganagudi Group Temple, Gowda Temple, and Huchappayyagudi Temple. Visit the Hindu and Jain temples of the Pattadakal complex, including the Virupaksha Temple, Jain temple, Papanatha temple, Galaganath temple, and Sangameshwara temple. Explore the Badami Cave, a group of four temples with intricate carvings and depictions, the Badami Fort, two Shivalaya complexes dating back to the 5th century, and the Agastya Lake surrounded by red sandstone temples. Overnight stay in Badami.

Day 4: Badami - Hyderabad (380kms)

After breakfast, drive back to Hyderabad and drop off at your hotel or airport.

- Assistance on arrival at airport.

- 3 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.

- Daily breakfast at hotels.

- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.

- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.

- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

- Bottled drinking water in car.

- Government taxes.

Hotels used or similar for 3 nights accommodation

Bijapur x 1 night
3*/4* - The Fern Residency/ Sun Hotel

Badami x 2 nights
3* - Rajsangam Hotel/ The Heritage Resort
4* / 5* - Badami Court/ Krishna Heritage

- Any flight tickets.

- Camera charges at monuments if any.

- Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions.

- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. 

- Gratuities and optional activities.

- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.