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Day
01 :
Mumbai :-
Arrival in Mumbai and be met by our representative at
the airport welcoming you to India. Transfer to the
Hotel for immediate occupancy of the rooms already
reserved for you. As most of the International flights
arrive late in the evening, we have kept this day free.
And in the case where your flight arrives during
daytime, other optional activities (like visit to
amusement park, shopping Tours etc) can be provided or
you can also just spend the day at leisure to get rid of
jet leg. Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 02 :
Mumbai :-
Mumbai formerly called ‘Bombay’, is also known as the
commercial capital of India. It is also entertainment
hub of India which produces maximum movies in a year and
that’s why most of the people call it “Hollywood of
India”. Go to morning excursion to Elephanta caves by
boat - an island 9 kms from Mumbai and reached by deluxe
catamaran service. The islands are famous for the rock
cut cave temples dating back to 4th – 9th century AD.
The caves have been cut from rocks with large sculptured
interiors. An epitome of cave culture, Elephanta
consists of seven caves. Above the temple is the mass of
natural rock. After Elephanta excursion, come back to
city and take the afternoon half day city tour visiting
the Gateway of India (This famous monument was built to
welcome the visit of the British Monarch, King George V
and Queen Mary), Marine Drive (also known as Queen's
Necklace because of the dramatic curve of street lights
at night that form the shape of a necklace), Hanging
Gardens and the Prince of Wales Museum. Overnight in
Mumbai.
Day 03 :
Mumbai - Aurangabad :-
Proceed to airport to catch the flight for Aurangabad.
Arrive in Aurangabad and be met by our representative at
the airport followed by transfer to hotel. Evening is
free for leisure activities. Overnight in Aurangabad.
Day 04 :
Aurangabad - Ajanta + Ellora :-
In the morning, go for the excursion of Ajanta & Ellora.
The Ajanta Caves date back to the 2nd century BC. The 30
rock caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and
frescoes. The rock-out Caves of Ajanta nestle in a
panoramic gorge, in the form of a gigantic horseshoe.
The paintings that adorn the walls and ceilings of the
Caves depict incidents from the life of the Buddha and
the various Buddhist divinities. The cave at Ellora,
excavated out of the vertical face of an escarpment, are
29 km north of Aurangabad which encompass 34 rock cut
shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating
from the 4th to 9th century AD. Ellora has been designed
as a World Heritage Site, to be preserved as an artistic
legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich the
lives of generations to come. Overnight in Aurangabad
after this hectic and most satisfying tour.
Day 05 :
Aurangabad to Hyderabad :-
In the morning, go for the city tour of Aurangabad. Your
sightseeing will include; the Museums like Sunheri Mahal
/ Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum, Bibi Ka Makbara and
Daulatabad Fort. Once known as Devgiri, this fort served
as the head quarters of the powerful Yadava rulers. In
the 13th century, the Sultan of Delhi made it his
capital and renamed it Daulatabad, or City of Fortune.
After the sightseeing tour, proceed to railway station
to catch the train to Hyderabad in the evening.
Overnight in AC sleeper class of the train (you can also
opt for Air travel instead of Train travel).
Day 06 :
Hyderabad :-
Arrive in the morning at Hyderabad and meet & greet with
our executive at Railway Station followed by transfer to
hotel. Hyderabad, the capital of State of Andhra
Pradesh, is the 5th largest cosmopolitan city in India.
The City thrives with a variety of cultures intermingled
into an astounding culture that gives it a distinct
identity of its own. This is where tradition fuses with
modernity, and heritage structures vie with modern
high-rise buildings to add to the beauty of the city.
Your sightseeing tour will include all the major
attractions of the city like Char Minar (it is the
signature of Hyderabad as the Taj Mahal is of Agra or
the Eiffel Tower is of Paris), Salarjung Museum (This
museum houses one of the biggest one-man collections of
antiques of the world) and other attractions like Mecca
Masjid, Legislative Assembly etc. Overnight in
Hyderabad.
Day 07 :
Hyderabad To Golconda & Back :-
Today go for the tour of Golconda & nearby places.
Golconda, once famed for its diamond mines (from which
the famous Kohinoor Diamond of the British Crown was
mined) is the site of a strategic fort dating back to
the 13th century. This invincible fort has an
extraordinary acoustical system & massive battlements.
Golconda consists of four distinct forts with a 10 kms
long outer wall having 87 semi circular bastions; some
still mounted with cannons, eight gateways, four
drawbridges and number of royal apartments & halls,
temples, mosques, magazines, stables etc, inside. After
Fort, also visit The tombs of the legendary Qutb Shahi
kings lie about a kilometre away from Golconda Fort.
Planned and built by the Qutb Shahis themselves, these
tombs are said to be the oldest historical monuments in
Hyderabad. They form a large group and stand on a raised
platform. The tombs are built in Persian, Pathan and
Hindu architectural styles using grey granite, with
stucco ornamentation, the only one of its kind in the
world where an entire dynasty has been buried at one
place. Overnight in Hyderabad.
Day 08 :
Hyderabad To Chennai :-
Morning transfer to airport to catch Chennai flight.
Arrive & transfer to hotel follwed by City tour of
Chennai. It is the cultural center and gateway to Tamil
Nadu and a fascinating jumble, dominated by glittering
high-rise emporia and corporate buildings. But between
all these, you can see the sights of colonial history
and splendid strains of classical music. Chennai still
has a traditional charm of its ancient past. Shored
along the Bay of Bengal, Chennai has evolved from a tiny
fishing village to the country’s fourth-largest city.
Your sightseeing will include all the major attractions
of the city like Fort St. George, 17th century British
military High court, Marina Beach, Government Museum
Complex, Parthasarathi Temple, Sri Kapaleswarar Temple
etc. Overnight in Chennai.
Day 09 :
Chennai To Mahabalipuram - Kancheepuram & Back (50
Kms) :-
In the morning, go for the excursion of Mahabalipuram (Mammallapuram)
and Kanchipuram, which was the ancient capital of the
Pallavas. It is famous as a city of 1000 Temples and
still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to
Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has
paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara,
Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of
interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks and
Sarees. After sightseeing of Kanchipuram, continue
journey to Mahabalipuram. Among the most outstanding
examples of architecture, Mammallapuram or commanly
known as Mahabalipuram stands as a silent witness to the
glory of its creators and sculptors. In a land liberally
strewn with stone carved temples, Rathas and exquisitely
carved stonewalls, this thriving port city, was given
the lease of life, through the chisels of Pallavas.
Breathtakingly manmade & natural beauty of Mahabalipuram
attracts tourists, due to its monumental splendor and
sunny beaches. Sightseeing Tour of the city including
all the Temples and monuments like seven pagoda (Shore
temples, lashed by the waves of the sea) and the seven
Rathas (temple chariots), animal figures carved out of
solid rock (the earliest known examples of Dravidian
architecture) etc. Most of them were constructed during
7th Century. Overnight in Chennai after this long tour.
Day 10 :
Chennai To Mysore :-
Morning transfer to railway station for Mysore train.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Mysore and
transfer to hotel. It is situated in the southern part
of the Deccan Plateau, in the state of Karnataka. From
ancient times, this city has played a significant role
in the history of South India. Inspite of being ruled by
different Rulers and Kingdoms for ages, Mysore still
retains its old charm and Stately beauty. Mysore is a
very popular tourist destination, offering several
attractions ranging from the royal splendour of Mysore
City and its fabulous Dashahera Festival to exquisite
temples, pilgrimage centres and scenic spots. Overnight
in Mysore.
Day 11 :
Mysore To Belur - Halebid & Back :-
Full day excursion of Belur and Halebid. The Chenna
Kesava Temple of Belur built 900 yrs ago is an exquisite
example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century
Hoysaleswara & Kedareswara temple are masterpieces of
Hindu art. On the return to Mysore, visit Sravanbelgola
the 1000 year old colossus 17-mtr high monolithic statue
of Gomteshwara the famous Jain saint, attracts pilgrims
from all over India, especially during festival times.
Overnight in Mysore.
Day 12 :
Mysore :-
Today go for the City Tour of Mysore with exclusive
guide. Your sightseeing will include all the attractions
like magnificent Mysore Palace (Indo-Saracenic style
built between 1897-1912 for the royal family), Sri
Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery (situated in Jagmohana
Palace, displays sculptures, musical instruments and
exquisite paintings dating back to 1875), St.
Philomena's Church (beleived to be modeled on the Gothic
Cathedral at Cologne, designed by French architects) and
Chamundi Hill (at the crest of this hill is 11th century
Sri Chamundeshwari Temple. The striking Pyramidal Temple
tower was added in 1825-1826. Near the temple is the
statue of Mahishasura, the demon slayed by the Goddess
Chamundeshwari). Overnight in Mysore.
Day 13 :
Mysore To Hassan (115 Kms) :-
Drive from Mysore to Hassan (115 Kms- 3.5 hrs). After
check-in to Hotel in Hassan, pay an afternoon visit to
famous ruins of Belur and Helebid (50 Kms) which is
famous for its Jain temples with exquisite carvings in
temples of Hoysala dynasty. The Shennakeshava temple is
one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It
took 103 years to complete this architectural marvel.
The facade of the temple is filled with intricate
sculptures and frescos, with no portion left blank. The
temples of Halebid - like those of Belur - bear mute
testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka.
The Hoysaleswara Temple, is astounding for its wealth of
sculpture details. The walls of the temple are covered
with an endless variety of Gods and Goddesses, animals,
birds and dancing girls. Yet no two facets of the temple
are the same. Overnight in Hassan.
Day 14 :
Hassan To Banglore(187 kms) :-
Drive from Hassan to Bangalore (187 Kms - 4.5 hrs)
enroute visit Srirangapatna (Tipu Sultan's summer
retreat and the Ranganath temple). Srirangapatna is rich
in history as it was the capital of the Warrior - Kings
Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan - The Tiger of Mysore.
It is the Srirangapatna Fort where Tipu Sultan charged
at the British soldiers with his legendry sword. An
obelisk in the Fort marks the place where he fell -
betrayed by his own men. The Mosque and the Sri
Ranganathaswamy Temple are situated inside the Fort.
After tour of the Fort, continue journey to Bangalore.
Overnight in Bangalore.
Day 15 :
Bangalore To Mumbai :-
Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka. This Garden
City has well - laid out parks, gardens, long avenues of
blossoming trees and salubrious climate. Emerging as the
hi-tech capital of India, it still retains a charm that
is totally Indian. Founded in 1537 by a local Chieftain
Kempe Gowda, Bangalore has changed dramatically over the
years. There are numerous 'not-to-be-missed' sights in
Bangalore like the magnificent Vidhana Soudha
(Legislative House, that resembles little bit with
Capital Building of Washington DC), sprawling Cubbon
Park, Colourful Lalbagh etc. After sightseeing, transfer
to airport to catch the evening flight to Mumbai. Upon
arrival in Mumbai, transfer to international airport to
get the flight back home. |
