The Heart of the Deccan with Jasmine Trails
The Heart of the Deccan
Ancient ruins, opulent palaces and wildlife
The vast southern triangular peninsula of India is known as the Deccan, derived from ‘dakshin’, meaning ‘south’. Rich in mineral wealth, it has been the stage of countless battles and has seen some of India’s most remarkable Hindu and Muslim empires rise and fall. Despite the constant power struggles, art, literature and music flourished under each dynasty, making the region a cultural treasure trove. Equally impressive are the distinctive architecture styles that evolved here, that can be seen today in the form of citadels, temples and tombs.
This off-beat southern India tour explores not only the historical legacy of the Deccan plateau but also its 21st century avatar, its wildlife, local communities and crafts.
Tour Snapshot
- Number of nights: 12 nights tour
- Best time to visit: November – February
- Routing: Hyderabad – Hampi – Chikmagalur – Kabini – Mysore – Bangalore
- Tour reference number: SI-002
Tour Highlights
- Explore the City of Nawabs, Hyderabad with its incredible architecture, history and food
- Discover the ruins of the mighty Vijayanagar Empire at Hampi.
- Wildlife safaris at Kabini and Nagarhole parks
- Learn India’s history of coffee at Chikmagalur
- Learn all about silk weaving and sarees
- Meet indigenous communities at Kabini
Brief Programme
This tour is a sample of one of the popular routings and experiences. We will be delighted to customize it to your interests and budget.
What can we add on to this programme?
- If you are a railway enthusiast, then adding Ooty (short for Udhagamandalam) to your programme will be perfect. A summer hill resort since the days of the British Raj, it still operates the mountain train service that relies on steam engines.
- Fancy some sun and sand? This trip can include Goa at the end of the trip to unwind before heading home
- This tour can be combined with a tour to Sri Lanka
Write to us now to get this tour customized for you with a price proposal.
The tour price will depend on many factors such as time of travel, hotel selection, and add-on experiences and services.
Recommended hotels:
Hyderabad– Taj Falaknuma, Taj Krishna
Hampi– Heritage Resort Hampi, Evolve Back Resort Kamalapura Palace
Chikmagalur –Primrose Villas, Gateway IHCL SeleQtions
Kabini– Evolve Back Kabini, Kaav Safari Lodge
Mysore – Royal Orchid Metropole, Radisson Blu Plaza
Bangalore– Taj Westend, The Leela Palace
Write to us now to get this tour customized for you with a price proposal.