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Bidar Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)

3-day Bidar tour from Bangalore: Bidar and Basavakalyan. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,830 per person.

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October in Bidar

Bidar Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)

Description

3-day Bidar tour from Bangalore: Bidar and Basavakalyan. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,830 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 9 handpicked stops, including Bidar Fort, Rangin Mahal, Mahmud Gawan Madrasa and more. October–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Bidar. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Bidar

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 14°C – 37°C

Jan

28°

17° low

Feb

30°

19° low

Mar

34°

22° low

Apr

37°

25° low

May

37°

26° low

Jun

33°

25° low

Jul

29°

23° low

Aug

29°

23° low

Sep

28°

21° low

NOW

Oct

28°

21° low

Nov

27°

17° low

Dec

26°

14° low

Jan

28°

17° low

Feb

30°

19° low

Mar

34°

22° low

Apr

37°

25° low

May

37°

26° low

Jun

33°

25° low

Jul

29°

23° low

Aug

29°

23° low

Sep

28°

21° low

NOW

Oct

28°

21° low

Nov

27°

17° low

Dec

26°

14° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Bidar fort and the Madrasa

Reach Bidar by train from Bangalore, where our driver meets you. Check in at your hotel in Bidar. Walk through Bidar fort, the 15th-century capital of the Bahmani sultans on a laterite plateau: the Rangin Mahal with its wood carving and mother-of-pearl inlay, the Solah Khamba mosque and the Tarkash Mahal. In the old town, see the ruined Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan with its remaining tiled minaret. In the evening, visit Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib, built where Guru Nanak is believed to have brought out a spring of sweet water. Overnight stay in Bidar.

  1. 1

    Bidar Fort

    The 15th-century fort of the Bahmani sultans.

  2. 2

    Rangin Mahal

    A palace with wood carving and shell inlay.

  3. 3

    Mahmud Gawan Madrasa

    A college of 1472 with a tiled minaret.

  4. 4

    Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib

    A gurdwara at a spring linked to Guru Nanak.

Day 2

Ashtur tombs and Bidriware

Drive to Ashtur to see the domed tombs of the Bahmani sultans; the tomb of Ahmad Shah al-Wali still has its painted ceilings in gold and colour. See the Chaukhandi and the Barid Shahi tombs, then watch craftsmen inlay silver into black alloy in a Bidriware workshop. Wade through the water of the Narasimha Jharni cave temple if you are up for it. Overnight stay in Bidar.

  1. 1

    Ashtur Bahmani Tombs

    Domed tombs of the Bahmani sultans with painted interiors.

  2. 2

    Barid Shahi Tombs

    Tombs of the dynasty that followed the Bahmanis.

  3. 3

    Bidriware workshop

    Silver inlay on dark metal, Bidar's own craft.

  4. 4

    Narasimha Jharni

    A cave temple reached by wading through a spring.

Day 3

Basavakalyan and home

Drive to Basavakalyan, where the 12th-century reformer Basavanna gathered the saints of the Anubhava Mantapa; see the new Anubhava Mantapa and the tall Basaveshwara statue, then head home. Drive from Bidar to Basavakalyan (about 78 km, 1 hr 30 min) and from Basavakalyan to Bidar (about 78 km, 1 hr 30 min). Board the train from Bidar back to Bangalore (about 647 km), and the tour ends.

  1. 1

    Basavakalyan

    The town of Basavanna and the Anubhava Mantapa.

Tour Overview

Bidar, the Bahmani capital on its plateau: the fort and the Rangin Mahal, the Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan, the painted tombs of Ashtur, Bidriware, and Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib.

This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Bidar → Basavakalyan → Bidar → Bangalore, about 1,448 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Bidar Tour from Bangalore

  • Bidar Fort
  • Rangin Mahal
  • Mahmud Gawan Madrasa
  • Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib
  • Ashtur Bahmani Tombs
  • Barid Shahi Tombs
  • Bidriware workshop
  • Narasimha Jharni

Inclusions in the Bidar Tour Package

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Bidar Tour Package

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Child Policy

Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

Child above 8 years: full charge

Payment Policy

20 percent advance at the time of booking

20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

60 percent during the tour

For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

Important Travel Information for the Bidar Tour

Best time to visit: October–February

Route: Bangalore → Bidar → Basavakalyan → Bidar → Bangalore (about 1,448 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bidar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Parts of Bidar fort are inside an air force area and closed to visitors. Dress modestly at the gurdwara and cover your head.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Bidar, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹24,000₹12,510₹11,090
3₹19,840₹11,490₹10,060
4–7₹17,510₹10,360₹8,940
8–10₹16,180₹9,850₹8,430
11–12₹13,950₹9,260₹7,830

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

By cab from Bangalore the drive is about 645 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bidar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Bidar Fort

Bidar Fort

A sprawling laterite fortress ringed by triple moats and bastions, rebuilt from an earlier Hindu structure after the Bahmani Sultanate shifted its capital here in the 15th century. The Barid Shahis later embellished it with Persian tilework, and within its walls lie ornate palaces, mosques, and gardens that evoke the Deccan's golden age.

2-3 hours ₹25 for Indians, ₹300 for foreigners (subject to change)Open daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Rangin Mahal

Rangin Mahal

A palace with wood carving and shell inlay.

Mahmud Gawan Madrasa

Mahmud Gawan Madrasa

A college of 1472 with a tiled minaret.

Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib

Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib

A gurdwara at a spring linked to Guru Nanak.

Ashtur Bahmani Tombs

Ashtur Bahmani Tombs

Domed tombs of the Bahmani sultans with painted interiors.

Barid Shahi Tombs

Barid Shahi Tombs

Tombs of the dynasty that followed the Bahmanis.

Bidriware workshop

Bidriware workshop

Silver inlay on dark metal, Bidar's own craft.

Narasimha Jharni

Narasimha Jharni

A cave temple dedicated to Vishnu's avatar Narasimha, located on Bidar's outskirts. Uniquely, devotees must wade waist-deep through a naturally water-filled rock tunnel to reach the inner sanctum, making the pilgrimage an adventurous and deeply spiritual experience.

1-2 hours (including queue and wading) Free (prior registration may be required)Open daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (darshan may close during heavy rains)
Basavakalyan

Basavakalyan

The town of Basavanna and the Anubhava Mantapa.

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

October–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

3-star hotel in Bidar (or similar)

Packing Checklist

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
  • Basic first-aid/medication
  • Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
  • A shawl or stole to cover shoulders

Important Travel Information

Best time to visit: October–February

Route: Bangalore → Bidar → Basavakalyan → Bidar → Bangalore (about 1,448 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bidar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Parts of Bidar fort are inside an air force area and closed to visitors. Dress modestly at the gurdwara and cover your head.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Bidar, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Bangalore → Bidar → Basavakalyan → Bidar → Bangalore. That is about 1,448 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹11,090 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,830 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By cab from Bangalore the drive is about 645 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bidar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

October–February.

Parts of Bidar fort are inside an air force area and closed to visitors. Dress modestly at the gurdwara and cover your head.

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