Bidar was the capital of Bahamani Kingdom which was the first independent Islamic kingdom of South India. It is located about 140 Kms from Hyderabad which takes around 3.5 hours drive. It has a fort built by the Bahamani Kings when they shifted their capital from Gulbarga to here and 15th Century Madarasa built in the lines of Madrasas of Persia, Tombs of Early Islamic Kings of South India with beautiful glazed tiles and calligraphy. Bidar is also equally famous for an inlay art called as Bidri. By this tour you can see the most beautiful part of medieval time period with experienced licensed tour guides to enter and to explain in all the monuments. You have special access to some inner palaces of the fort also. This is a day excursion tour from Hyderabad to see the beautiful country side and local life outside of Hyderabad. You also visit artisans who make Bidri Craft from Bidar. This is the only place in India where this art form developed from 15th Century and exists even today.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide
✔ Fee at the monuments wherever applicable.
✔ Transportation from Hyderabad city to Bidar and Back to Hyderabad by A/c Car with fuel and a driver
✔ Road Toll Taxes and Parkings
✔ Lunch
✔ Karnataka State Taxes and Permits
✖ Any expenses of personal nature other than mentioned
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hanvi Inn
2. FabHotel Arastu Plaza
3. Fortune Park Vallabha
4. Hotel Swagath Grand Nagole
5. Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
6. OYO Flagship 23191 Hotel Raj Madan Ameerpet
7. Hotel City Inn
8. Reliant Suites & Sunrise
9. The Manohar Hyderabad
10. OYO 9302 Hotel Baseraa Inn
11. Trident Hyderabad
12. Hotel Supreme Parkview
13. Capital O 22904 Sai Guest House
14. OYO 6648 Hotel Royal Residency
15. OYO 29230 Ik London Residency
16. Hotel Shilpi's Classic Court
17. Hotel Shubham Celebrations
18. Capital O 18725 Sr Grand
19. Nanotel
20. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Hyderabad Banjara Hills
Additional Info: We Pick Up from Taj Falaknuma Palace, ITC Kohenoor, Hotel Westin, Hotel Trident, Hotel Novotel HICC, Golkonda Hotel, Taj Krishna Hotel, Taj Deccan Hotel, Vivanta by Taj, Taj Banjara, ITC Kakatiya, Marriott Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Hyatt Gachibowli, Park Hyatt Hotel, Lemon Tree Hotel and Red Fox Hotel etc.
Itinerary
1
Bidar Fort
Bidar Fort was the capital of Bahamani Sultans who were first Independent Sultans of Deccan. The fort was originally built by Hindu Kings and later built and strengthened by different Sultans of Deccan till 19th Century with beautiful Indo Sarascenic Architecture, Calligraphy, Persian Tiles, Arches, Minarets, Domes etc.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Mahamud Gawan Madrasa
This Madrasa is very unique in terms of its architecture, minarets and domes built in 15th Century in lines Madrasas of Persia. Partially existing now with its beautiful compartments meant for students and professors in those days.
Duration: 40 minutes
3
Bahmani Tombs
Bahmani tombs located about 4 Kms from Bidar Fort are unique in terms of their early Islamic Architecture in South India and its slight transition by the time of their successors of 16th and 17th Centuries. One can witness the beautiful calligraphical paintings in the tomb of Ahmed Shah Wali Bahamani.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
