Welcome to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. Our representative will meet you at the airport and escort you by air-conditioned car to your pre-booked hotel in Kolkata. During check-in, receive the documents and service information for the tour. If you arrive on an early flight and have sufficient time after settling in, take a short walk around the city, exploring nearby markets and restaurants. The remainder of the evening is free for relaxation. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore Kolkata, beginning with Howrah Bridge, the iconic cantilever bridge completed in 1943 and one of the city's busiest landmarks. Continue to the Indian Museum, founded in 1814 and among India's oldest museums, with collections covering archaeology, fossils, art and natural history. Visit Victoria Memorial, completed in 1921 in white Makrana marble and combining European and Indo-Saracenic architectural elements. Continue to St. Paul's Cathedral, a prominent Gothic Revival landmark completed in 1847, followed by Kalighat Temple, one of Kolkata's important Shakti pilgrimage sites. Later explore the bustling streets and colonial buildings around Dalhousie Square. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata for your scheduled flight to Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. On arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. After refreshment, begin exploring Bhubaneswar, starting with Rajarani Temple, known for its refined sandstone carvings and distinctive Kalinga architecture. Continue to Atri, known for its natural hot sulphur springs, and visit the nearby Hatakeshwar Temple. Later visit the Odisha State Museum, whose collections include archaeological artefacts, sculptures, coins, manuscripts and paintings. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, continue exploring the architectural heritage of Bhubaneswar. Visit Mukteshwar Temple, known for its ornate torana and finely carved Kalinga-style details, followed by the monumental Lingaraj Temple, one of the city's principal Shaiva temples. Continue to Parasurameswar Temple, one of the earliest surviving examples of mature Kalinga temple architecture. Later visit the rock-cut Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, associated with the Jain heritage of ancient Kalinga. The evening is free to explore local markets or visit Bindusagar Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Puri. En route, stop at Dhauli, associated with the Kalinga War of the 3rd century BCE and Ashoka's later embrace of Buddhism and principles of peace. Continue to Konark to visit the magnificent Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest achievements of 13th-century Kalinga architecture. Conceived as the monumental chariot of the Sun God, the temple is defined by its carved stone wheels, horses and extensive sculptural programme. Continue to Puri and check in at the hotel. The evening is free for leisure on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore Puri, one of India's most important Hindu pilgrimage centres. Visit the Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath and one of the principal pilgrimage destinations of the Char Dham tradition. Continue to Gundicha Temple, associated with the annual Rath Yatra, and explore the surrounding temple bazaar and heritage streets. The remainder of the day is free for shopping, local exploration or relaxation on Puri Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, drive to Raghurajpur Artisan Village, known for its traditional Pattachitra paintings and other heritage crafts. The village's homes and workshops offer an opportunity to see artisans working within long-established craft traditions. Continue towards Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish-water lagoon and an important wetland and migratory bird habitat. Depending on the selected access point and local conditions, enjoy a boat cruise to explore the lagoon and look for migratory birds and the Irrawaddy dolphins found in Chilika. Return to Puri for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar for your scheduled flight to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. On arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore the historic heart of Hyderabad. Begin at Charminar, built in 1591 and defined by its four grand arches and minarets, forming the centrepiece of the old city. Continue to Mecca Masjid, one of Hyderabad's oldest and largest mosques. Visit Golconda Fort, the massive fortified capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom, known for its imposing gateways, massive walls and remarkable acoustic system. Continue to the Qutb Shahi Tombs, distinguished by their domes and distinctive Deccani architecture, followed by the ornate Paigah Tombs, known for intricate stucco, carved stone and delicate latticework. Depending on time, additional visits such as Chowmahalla Palace or Purani Haveli can be arranged. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Ramoji Film City, a large integrated film production complex on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The complex combines film sets, production facilities, landscaped areas, themed attractions, entertainment programmes and guided visitor experiences. Explore constructed streets, film sets and scheduled shows while learning about the practical side of Indian film production. Return to Hyderabad in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Kalaburagi, formerly Gulbarga. En route, explore historic Bidar Fort, a vast 15th-century fort built around palaces, courtyards and gateways, including the richly decorated Rangin Mahal with its intricate tilework and woodwork. Bidar is also renowned for Bidriware, the distinctive metal-inlay craft associated with the city. Continue to Kalaburagi and visit Gulbarga Fort, whose massive walls enclose the striking Jama Masjid, known for its unusual Persian-influenced design and numerous domes. If time permits, visit the Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Vijayapura (Bijapur), one of the great historic cities of the Deccan. On arrival, visit Gol Gumbaz, the monumental 17th-century mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, crowned by one of the largest masonry domes in the world and famous for its whispering gallery. Continue to Ibrahim Rauza, an elegant funerary complex known for its finely carved stonework, slender minarets and balanced architectural composition. Later visit Jama Masjid, one of the city's principal historic mosques, before exploring the surrounding heritage area. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Badami. En route visit Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing the high point of Early Chalukyan architecture. Its monuments combine northern Nagara and southern Dravida architectural traditions, with the Virupaksha Temple being one of the principal examples. Continue to Aihole, an early centre of temple architecture where numerous monuments illustrate experimentation that preceded mature Chalukyan forms. Visit the distinctive Durga Temple and Lad Khan Temple before continuing to Badami. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore historic Badami, the former capital of the Early Chalukyas. Climb the steps to the four Badami Cave Temples, carved into the sandstone cliffs overlooking Agastya Lake. The first three caves are associated with Hindu traditions, while the fourth is Jain. The first cave contains the celebrated eighteen-armed Nataraja relief, while the third contains extensive Vaishnava imagery including Narasimha and Harihara. Continue to the Bhutanatha Temples beside the lake and, if time permits, visit the archaeological museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Hosapete, the principal gateway to the monuments of Hampi. Continue to Hampi, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and one of India's most important archaeological landscapes. Begin with the Virupaksha Temple, one of the principal surviving monuments of the historic city, followed by the surrounding bazaar area and riverfront. Continue to the Vijaya Vittala Temple complex, known for its monumental stone chariot and richly carved architecture. Overnight stay at the hotel in Hampi/Hosapete.
After breakfast, continue sightseeing in Hampi before departing for Gokarna. Explore the historic Royal Centre, including the Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables, followed by the Queen's Bath and other surviving Vijayanagara structures, depending on available time. Hampi's monuments are spread across a large boulder-strewn landscape, so sightseeing involves considerable road travel and walking. Later drive westwards towards the coast and Gokarna. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore the pilgrimage and coastal heritage of Gokarna. Visit the revered Mahabaleshwar Temple, one of the town's principal Shaiva pilgrimage sites, followed by the historic streets and traditional houses around the temple quarter. Continue to Kudle Beach and Om Beach, named for its distinctive double-curved shape. If conditions and time permit, continue towards the more secluded Half Moon Beach and Paradise Beach, subject to local access. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Goa. On arrival, transfer to the beach resort and relax. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy the beach and resort facilities. Goa's coastal landscape combines long sandy beaches with a distinctive Indo-Portuguese cultural heritage shaped by centuries of Portuguese rule and local traditions. Optional water sports can be arranged depending on the selected beach, weather and sea conditions. Overnight stay at the beach resort.
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Old Goa, the historic centre of Portuguese Goa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the tomb and relics of St. Francis Xavier are preserved, followed by Se Cathedral, one of the most imposing churches in Old Goa. Continue to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and, depending on time, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Later visit Fort Aguada, a 17th-century Portuguese fortification overlooking the Mandovi estuary and Arabian Sea. Return to the resort and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, the morning is free for leisure and relaxation at the resort. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some final time on the beach or explore the nearby area. Later, check out from the hotel and transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Goa International Airport for your scheduled flight to your hometown. Your journey through Odisha, the historic Deccan, Chalukyan architecture, Hampi, Gokarna and Goa concludes here.
The final cost of this customized private tour varies according to accommodation category, travel period, number of travellers and individual preferences. An exact quotation can be provided after the travel details are finalized. The following indicative price range is based on a minimum of two persons travelling together and sharing a double room.
