Breakfast Sightseeing Hotel Transport
Package Overview
Jewels of the Deccan is a curated Thambi Tours itinerary designed for travellers who want a balanced South India experience with sightseeing, culture, nature and comfortable travel planning.
Why Choose This Tour
This package is designed as a complete route-based holiday, connecting important attractions at a comfortable pace. It is suitable for families, couples, heritage travellers, pilgrims and first-time South India visitors who want organised transfers, sightseeing coverage and a practical travel plan.
Destinations Covered
Mumbai – Bijapur – Aihole – Pattadakal – Hampi – Hyderabad – Aurangabad – Ajanta Caves
Itinerary
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Day 1
Departure
Arrival at Mumbai Reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus around 3:30 PM for check-in and reservation formalities Guests receive a royal welcome with a delectable drink and are escorted to their rooms as the train departs for Bijapur. Enjoy dinner and a night stay on the Deccan Odyssey.
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Day 2
Bijapur Journey to Bijapur, a historically significant city in Karnataka, starting with
breakfast on board Visit attractions including the mausoleum of Adil Shah, Gol Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid, Mehtar Mahal, Malik-e-Maidan, and Ibrahim Rauza. Return to the train for lunch and depart for Pattadakal and Aihole.
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Day 3
Local Sightseeing
Enjoy lunch on board and explore Guledgudda, a weaving village, or visit Badami for its temples and rock-cut caves. Dinner on board and overnight stay on Deccan Odyssey. Aihole – Pattadakal Witness the North and South Indian architectural fusion at Pattadakal, featuring temples built by Chalukya Kings. Enjoy lunch on board and explore Guledgudda, a weaving village, or visit Badami for its temples and rock-cut caves. Dinner on board and overnight stay on Deccan Odyssey.
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Day 4
Hampi
Explore Hampi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Sasivekalu Ganesha temple, Lakshmi Narasimha statue, Virupaksha Temple, and Vittala Temple. Return to the train for lunch and a visit to the Royal Center and Queen’s Bath. Dinner and overnight stay on the train en route to Hyderabad. Hampi Explore Hampi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Sasivekalu Ganesha temple, Lakshmi Narasimha statue, Virupaksha Temple, and Vittala Temple. Return to the train for lunch and a visit to the Royal Center and Queen’s Bath. Dinner and overnight stay on the train en route to Hyderabad.
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Day 5
Hyderabad
Visit Golconda, a fort that was once the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, followed by lunch on board Explore the markets of Hyderabad for local specialties and visit the royal Falaknuma Palace. Overnight stay and dinner on the Deccan Odyssey.
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Day 6
Aurangabad – Ellora Caves
Explore Ellora Caves in Aurangabad, showcasing rock caves belonging to Buddhists, Hindus, and Jains. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and an overnight stay on the Deccan Odyssey. Aurangabad – Ellora Caves Explore Ellora Caves in Aurangabad, showcasing rock caves belonging to Buddhists, Hindus, and Jains. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and an overnight stay on the Deccan Odyssey.
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Day 7
Ajanta Caves
Visit the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut Buddhist caves Explore the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial museum before heading back to the train. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on the Deccan Odyssey.
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Day 8
Departure from Mumbai
Breakfast is served before check-out from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, concluding the tour Departure from Mumbai Breakfast is served before check-out from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, concluding the tour.