Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 Arrive Mumbai
Welcome to India. Arrival at Mumbai airport. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay at your hotel in Mumbai
Day 2 Mumbai – Elephanta Island
Today you will be accompanied by your guide as you make a leisurely excursion in a shared boat across to Elephanta Island. Reached by a path up 100 steps the impressive caves here were carved out of the solid rock in the 8th century and feature Shiva in different forms. Overnight at your hotel in Mumbai Meal: Breakfast
Day 3 Mumbai – Aurangabad (By domestic flight)
Today take an early morning transfer to the airport to board your flight from Mumbai to Aurangabad. Enjoy an excursion to the caves at Ajanta Caves. Hidden for centuries by the jungle, it is now possible to marvel again at the beautiful rock cut Buddhist cave monuments painted between 200 BC and 650 AD, these are the finest surviving examples of Indian art. Overnight stay at your hotel in Aurangabad Meal: Breakfast Note: Ajanta caves are closed on Mondays, and the Ellora caves are closed on Tuesdays
Day 4 Aurangabad – Daulatabad & Ellora Caves
After breakfast enjoy an excursion to the commanding fortress at Daulatabad and Aurangzeb`s simple tomb, Before visiting Ellora Caves in the afternoon. Ellora is a world heritage site which represents the epitome of Indian rock cut architecture. Overnight stay at your hotel in Aurangabad Meal: Breakfast Note: Ajanta caves are closed on Mondays, and the Ellora caves are closed on Tuesdays
Day 5 Aurangabad - Hyderabad (By domestic flight)
Transfer from your hotel to Aurangabad airport and fly to Hyderabad. On arrival at Hyderabad, meet our chauffeur waiting for you and transfer to the hotel. Later visit the biggest One Man Collections - Salarjung Museum, the second biggest Mosque of India - Mecca Mosque, Later see the Laser Show at Lumbini Park. Overnight at your hotel in Hyderabad Meal: Breakfast
Day 6 Hyderabad – City Tour
Today enjoy sightseeing of this planned city which includes the majestic Golconda Fort and the royal tombs of the Qutb Shahi Kings. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Hyderabad Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 Hyderabad – Bidar
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Bidar. Arrive Bidar in the noon and check into the hotel. Later Proceed for the sightseeing of Bidar visiting Bahmani Tombs, Bidar Fort, Chaukhandi of Hazrat Khalil Ullah, Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib and Rangin Mahal. Overnight in the hotel in Bidar Meal: Breakfast
Day 8 Bidar - Gulbarga - city tour
This morning after breakfast, drive to Gulbarga. Arrive Gulbarga in the noon and check into the hotel. Later proceed for the sightseeing of Gulbarga visiting Gulbarga Fort, Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah, Sannati, Jama Masjid. Evening free for relaxation. Overnight in the hotel in Gulbarga Meal: Breakfast
Day 9 Gulbarga – Bijapur (Approximately 165 kms, 4 hours by road)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Bijapur. Arrive Bijapur in the noon and check into the hotel. Later Proceed for the sightseeing of Bijapur Visiting Ibrahim Rauza, Monuments, Citadel, Jama Masjid, Temples. Evening free for relaxation. Overnight in the hotel at Bijapur Meal: Breakfast
Day 10 Bijapur – Badami (Approximately 120 kms, 3 hours by road)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Badami. Arrive Badami in the noon and check into the hotel. Later Proceed for the sightseeing of Badami visiting Badami Fort, Tipu's Fort, Temples, Cave Temples of Badami and Aihole & Pattadakal. Evening free for relaxation. Overnight in the hotel in Badami Meal: Breakfast
Day 11 Badami – Hospet (Approximately 146 kms, 3.30 hours by road)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Hospet. Arrive Hospet in the noon and check into the hotel. Later proceed for the sightseeing of Hospet visiting Anegundi - The early capital of Vijayanagara, Anjanadri Hill – The birth place of Lord Hanuman and also other sites related to Hindu mythology Rest of the day free at leisure. Evening free for relaxation overnight in the hotel in Hospet Meal: Breakfast
Day 12 Hospet – Full day visit to Hampi ruins
After breakfast, enjoy full day sightseeing to Hampi, Tungabhadra Dam with beautiful Gardens, Musical Fountains, Fish Aquarium, Japanese Type Gardens, etc Evening free for relaxation. Overnight in the hotel in Hospet Meal: Breakfast
Day 13 Hampi – Goa (Approximately 320 kms , 7.5 hours by road)
Drive over the western ghats to Goa. On arrival in Goa, check in to your hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Goa
Day 14 Goa – At leisure
You have the entire day at leisure to relax on the beaches of Goa. Overnight stay at your resort in Goa Meal: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 15 Goa – At leisure
You have the entire day at leisure to relax on the beaches of Goa. Overnight stay at your resort in Goa Meal: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 16 Goa – Mumbai (Approximately 1.30 hours by flight)
Transfer to Goa airport to board your flight to Mumbai for board your onward flight for your hometown Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
- 15 nights hotel accommodation as per the itinerary at suggested or similar category hotels
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers and Sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air conditioned vehicle
- Return airport transfers on shared basis in Goa only
- Entrances to sightseeing places as per itinerary above
- Services of a English speaking guide for sightseeing as per itinerary
Exclusions
- International/Domestic Airfare & Railway Fare
- Any other meals than those mentioned above
- Additional Surcharges applicable during Diwali, Christmas, New Year, Fairs and Festivals
- Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
- Any items of personal nature like tips to guides & drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
- GST 3.09% (Government Tax) on total package cost
Remarks
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Notes:
- The above price is valid for travel from 01st October 2014 – 31st March 2015
- Additional surcharges applicable during Diwali, Christmas, New Year, Fairs and Festivals. Compulsory gala dinner and peak season surcharges applicable for stays on 24th Dec (Xmas) and 31 st Dec ( New Year Eve)
- The vehicle is not at disposal. Additional charges to be paid for extra usage or sightseeing. Kindly note that drivers are not guides
- It is mandatory to carry personal identification like passport for Air Travel and Hotels for security reason
- Hotel check 12:00 hrs and checkout would be 10:00hrs. Early check in and late check – out subject to availability and incur additional cost
- Itinerary is subject to change. If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used,as hotel rooms are subject to availability
- All arrangements made by us are in the capacity of a ground handling agent only. We will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries delayed or cancelled flights & acts or forces of nature
Cancellation Policy
If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated hereunder.
- Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
- Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
- Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
- Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.
Percentage of cancellation charges per person.
| No of days prior to departure | India | World |
|---|---|---|
| More than 60 days | 5% or Rs.1000/-whichever is more | Registration amount |
| 60 to 46 days | 15% | 15% |
| 45 to 31 days | 25% | 25% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 50% |
| 14 to 4 days | 60% | 60% |
| 3 to 1 day | 80% | 80% |
| On the day/on tour | 100% | 100% |
Note: Charges are levied on the gross tour price and not the discounted price.
For Indian tours, cancellation charges do not include air ticket cancellation and they will be levied separately.