Deccan Discovery

Day 1  Mumbai                                    
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.                                    

Day 2  Mumbai                      
Spend the morning seeing some of Mumbai’s many historic sights.                                    

Day 3  Mumbai to Hyderabad      
Fly to Hyderabad and spend the rest of the day at leisure.                                    

Day 4  Hyderabad            
A full day tour showcases the highlights of the city, including the Char Minar which rises majestically above the hustle and bustle of the old city and the magnificent fortress complex of Golconda Fort.                                    

Day 5  Hyderabad to Gulbarga            
Today start your drive across the Deccan Plateau.      

Day 6  Gulbarga      
Enjoy a half day tour of Gulbarga, including a visit to the Bhwaja Bande Nawaz tomb whose design exquisitely merges Persian and Indian architectural styles.            
                                   
Day 7  Gulbarga to Badami      
Drive to Badami, stopping at historic Bijapur en route. The Gol Gumbaz mausoleum is a highlight, topped by an enormous dome and Ibrahim Rouza, whose graceful minarets were said to have inspired those of the Taj Mahal. Afterwarads, continue to Badami.

Day 8  Badami            
This morning you’ll visit the ancient walled city of Aihole and the impressive Pattadakal temple complex.    

Day 9  Badami to Hospet      
This morning tour the elaborate 8th Century cave temples of Badami before heading to Hospet, the gateway to the enchanting ruins of Hampi.            

Day 10  Hampi            
Hampi was the one time capital of the vast empire that controlled most of South India in the 14th and 15th Centuries.  The rulers used their wealth to build a magnificent city - so impressive that European visitors at the time likened Hampi to Rome. When the empire collapsed, the city was abandoned and fell into ruin. After visiting highlights such as the Vittala Temple, the Royal Palace complex and the elephant stables, head back to your hotel for a break. Later return to the city for a magical stroll through the ruins at sunset.            

Day 11  Hospet to Goa            
Start your long drive out to the coast. Upon arrival check into the 3 Panjim Inn & Panjim Pousada.          

Day 12  Goa            
Enjoy a morning walking tour exploring the churches of Old Goa and Panjim’s atmospheric Latin Quarter before heading to your beach hotel.

Days 13-14  Goa            
At leisure to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Goa.

Day 15  Goa            
Transfer to the airport.