India · Architecture

The Best of Bidar: A Private Day Tour from Hyderabad

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hyderabad. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour from Hyderabad to historic Bidar
  • 02 Explore the 15th-century Bidar Fort
  • 03 Visit Mahmud Gawan Madarsa and Bahmani Tombs
  • 04 Experience the sacred cave temple of Narasimha Jhira
  • 05 See traditional Bidriware craftsmanship at a manufacturing unit
  • 06 Travel with private transport and hotel pickup/drop-off

Discover the historic city of Bidar on a private day trip from Hyderabad, combining medieval architecture, sacred sites, and traditional craftsmanship in one enriching journey. Travel in a private vehicle and explore landmarks that reflect the legacy of the Bahmani Kingdom, from the impressive Bidar Fort to the elegant Mahmud Gawan Madarsa and the royal Bahmani Tombs.

The experience also includes a visit to the cave temple of Narasimha Jhira, known for its spiritual significance and flowing spring water, as well as a stop at a Bidriware manufacturing unit to see Bidar’s celebrated silver inlay art. With hotel pickup and drop-off, this tour offers a convenient way to experience Bidar’s history, culture, and living traditions in a single day.

Discover the historic city of Bidar on a private day trip from Hyderabad, combining medieval architecture, sacred sites, and traditional craftsmanship in one enriching journey.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hyderabad, Bidar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

8:00 AM - Pick up from your hotel in Hyderabad Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hyderabad and drive you to Bidar, which is located approximately 150 km away. The drive will take around three hours.11:00 AM - Arrival at Bidar Fort Upon arrival in Bidar, you'll first visit the Bidar Fort, which is one of the most important historical landmarks in the region. The fort was built in the 15th century and served as the capital of the Bahmani Kingdom. Your guide will take you on a tour of the fort and explain its history and significance. You'll see the various palaces, mosques, and gardens inside the fort and learn about the architecture and culture of the Bahmani Kingdom.12:30 PM - Visit to Mahmud Gawan Madarsa After visiting the fort, you'll head to the Mahmud Gawan Madarsa, which was built in the 15th century and served as a center of Islamic learning. You'll see the intricate architecture and carvings of the Madarsa and learn about its history and significance.1:30 PM - Lunch break.2:30 PM - Visit to Bahmani Tombs After lunch, you'll visit the Bahmani Tombs, which are located about 2 km away from the Bidar Fort. These tombs were built to honor the various rulers of the Bahmani Kingdom and are known for their intricate architecture and carvings. Your guide will take you on a tour of the tombs and explain the history and significance of each one.3:30 PM - Visit to Narasimha Jhira Next, you'll head to Narasimha Jhira, which is a temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha located in a cave. The temple is situated on the outskirts of Bidar and is known for its natural spring water that flows inside the cave. Your guide will take you on a tour of the temple and explain its significance.Narasimha Jhira - a wonderful cave temple situated on the outskirts of Bidar town dedicated to the lion god Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. People throng to this temple because it is believed that the idol at the Narasimha Jhira Cave temple is self manifested and is very powerful. The Temple is known for its natural beauty and is considered to be very sacred. This ancient temple is excavated in a 300 m tunnel under the Manichoola hill range. Within the cave, a stream of water is said to be flowing continuously since the foundation of the temple. Devotees have to walk waist deep in the water for 300 m for the darshan of Lord Narasimha.After sightseeing drive back to Hyderabad and drop off to your hotel.4:30 PM - Visit to Bidriware Manufacturing Unit Bidriware is a unique art form that originated in Bidar and is known for its intricate designs and silver inlay work. You'll visit a Bidriware manufacturing unit and see how the artisans create these beautiful pieces of art. You'll learn about the process of making Bidriware and see the various designs and patterns that are used.5:30 PM - Departure to Hyderabad After the visit, you'll head back to Hyderabad with your guide and driver, marking the end of the tour.

8:30 PM - Drop-off at your hotel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hyderabad. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Bottled water in the car.
  • Government Taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hyderabad.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hyderabad.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hyderabad..

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