Day 1: Mumbai

On arrival at Mumbai airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to rooms availability).

Rest time free for personal activities relax. Overnight at hotel. 

 

Day 2: Mumbai

Breakfast at hotel, morning excursion to Elephanta Caves (Monday closed). A flight of 100 steps takes you to the top of the hill where caves are located. Afterwards cruise back to Gateway of India. 

Later city of Mumbai, drive pass Marine Drive one of the most beautifully laid boulevards in the city, CST & Parliament House. Visit The Gateway of India an arch-monument built to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V & Queen-Empress Mary in December 1911 at Apollo Bunder. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay, a grade I Heritage Building of the city counted amongst one of the most prominent museums of India. The complex exhibits a myriad collection of ancient artefacts, artwork and sculptors of the country which give a unique insight into our past. Kala Ghoda Art Precinct area that stretches from the Regal Circle at the Southern end of Mahatma Gandhi Road, up to the Mumbai University at the northern end, flanked by the Oval Maidan to the west and the Lion Gate to the east. Its curious name, meaning Black Horse, can be traced back to a bronze equestrian statue of King Edward VII that existed there during the colonial era. Dhobhi Ghat to see the city famous open air laundry in action. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 3: Mumbai - Hyderabad (flight)

Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad.

On arrival at Hyderabad airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free for personal activities relax. Overnight at hotel. 

 

Day 4: Hyderabad

Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Hyderabad, explore 400 year old metropolitan city teeming with bustling bazaars & Muslim monuments.

Visit Golconda Fort renowned for its diamond mines that have given the world famous Kohinoor and Darya-i-noor diamonds. The ancient fort complex of Golconda will charm you with its history, tinged with legends and anecdotes. Qutub Shahi Tombs a group of small and big mosques and tombs built by the rulers of the Qutub Shah dynasty on a raised platform and have a dome-shaped structure. Charminar built in 1591 by Quli Qutub Shah is an identifying landmark of Hyderabad. It is also famous for the market that sprawls around it called Laad Bazaar. Salar Jung Museum (Friday closed) a treat for tourists famous for being the third largest museum in the country, having the largest antiques collection dating back to the first century. Chowmahalla Palace (Friday closed) the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizams entertained their official guests and royal visitors. Birla Mandir made of pure white Rajasthani marble the temple beauty leaves you awestruck.

Also drive pass Hussain Sagar Lake one of the largest man made lake renowned for its monolith of Lord Buddha placed right at the center of the lake. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 5: Hyderabad - Hampi (flight)

Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Vijayanagara.

On arrival at airport meet with your driver assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 6: Hampi

Breakfast at hotel, 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. Although the city was destroyed by marauding Moghul invaders in the 16th century, much of it remains today. The vast site of monuments and ruins are a mute witness to an ear of glories, triumphs and tragedies. The ruins of Hampi are so majestic and imposing that they leave the visitor totally dumbfounded, awestruck and humbled.

Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala Temple Complex, Lotus Mahal & ASI Museum. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 7: Hampi - Lakkundi - Gadag - Gokarna (310kms/ 6hrs approx)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Badami. Enroute visit Lakkundi a heaven of ancient temples ruins and step wells. It is a place of antiquarian interest with more than 50 ancient temples scattered all over the village & 101 stepped wells built during the rule of the Chalukyas, Seuna, Kalachuris and Hoysalas. These temples are most famous for their ornate and elaborate furnishing. And Gadag a place of historical importance, famous for its ancient Hindu & Jain temples and medieval architecture. Constructed between the 10th to 12th CE by the Kings of Chalukyan Empire, the Trikuteshewara Temple is famous for its style of architecture and the temple has three Shivalingas carved out of a single rock. 

Arrive Gokarna check in at Ayurveda resort. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 8: Gokarna

Breakfast at hotel day free and easy to relax and on the beach and ayurvedic treatment. Overnight at hotel.

SwaSwara Wellness Retreat (Resort) - On a forested hillside offering views of the Laccadive Sea, this tranquil resort is an 11-minute walk from Om Beach. Featuring scenic views, the relaxed open-sided villas have minifridges and lockers, plus yoga decks and kit. All offer private gardens, and en suite bathrooms with open ceilings. There are vegetarian and seafood restaurants; 1 is on the beach. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and an Ayurvedic spa, as well as classes for yoga, meditation, pottery and cooking. 
SwaSwara goes beyond being a spa in the traditional sense. Neither is it an ashram. SwaSwara is a sanctuary for your Prakruti or the innermost nature of an individual - that special blend of qualities and features that grant it uniqueness! Its goal is to offer a life plan for the ‘reconstruction’ of mind and body to bring about balance and harmony within. Starting at 5 nights and going up to 21 nights, we offer programmes to transform yourself.

 

Day 9: Gokarna

Breakfast at hotel day free and easy to relax and on the beach and ayurvedic treatment. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 10: Gokarna

Breakfast at hotel day free and easy to relax and on the beach and ayurvedic treatment. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 11: Gokarna

Breakfast at hotel day free and easy to relax and on the beach and ayurvedic treatment. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 12: Gokarna - Hubli / Goa (flight)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Hubli or Goa airport to board flight for onward destination.

Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport

11 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.

Daily breakfast at hotels.

Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.

Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

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

Applicable GST (government taxes).

Any air fare

Camera charges at monuments 

Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned

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

Or anything not mentioned above.