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Empires of the Deccan

Day 1 – Hyderabad
Arrive in Hyderabad and check into the Taj Residency. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hyderabad including Golconda Fort and Qutab Shahi tombs.

Day 2 – Hyderabad/Gulbarga
This morning drive to Gulbarga via Bidar (290kms/6 hours) which was the second capital of Bahamani kings with splendid fort ruins to explore. Aditya International hotel overnight.

Day 3 – Gulbarga/Bijapur
After breakfast, tour Gulbarga the origins of the Bahamanis rulers. This afternoon drive to Bijapur (160kms/4 hours) and tour Gol Gumbaz the third largest dome in the world. Check-in to Hotel Shashinag for a one night stay.

Day 4 – Bijapur/Badami
A day of touring today starting with the Aihole Temple complex on the way to Badami (160kms/4 hours), considered to be the home of Indian temple architecture. This afternoon visit rock cave temples before arriving at Hotel Badami Court to overnight.

Day 5 – Badami/Hospet
En route to Hospet (140kms/3 hours) you will visit the splendid Patadakkal complex with wonderful mythological stories sculptured inside. Malliggi Tourist Home is your hotel for two nights.

Day 6 – Hospet
Full day visit to Hampi today including a visit to the sacred and royal centres of Vijayanagara Kings and the majestic Virupaksh temple and the magical Vittalla temple.

Day 7 – Hospet/Onward Journey
After breakfast continue your travels in India.