Duration : 12 Nights
/ 13 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai (Bombay), Aurangabad, Hyderabad,
Chennai (Madras), Mysore, Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay)
Day 01 : Arrival in Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 : Mumbai - Aurangabad
Morning tour of Mumbai. Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the
slopes of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine drive, Chowpatty
Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India &
drive through the Crawford Market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain.
Check-out at 1200 hrs. Late evening transfer to airport for Aurangabad night
train. Night on board train.
Day 03 : Aurangabad - Excursion to Ajanta Caves
Morning arrive Aurangabad and transfer to hotel. Full day tour of Ajanta
Caves. Ajanta Caves are 106 kms from Aurangabad and date back to the 2nd
century BC. The 30 rock hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and
the frescoes portray in epic form the religious and secular life through
eight centuries. Overnight Aurangabad.
Day
04 : Aurangabad - Excursion to Ellora caves
Morning visit Ellora Caves (29 kms) encompassing 34 rock cut shrines
representing Buddhist,Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th
century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to
be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial abode - Kailash is the best example of
Rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel. Overnight Aurangabad.
Day 05 : Aurangabad - Hyderabad
Day free. Check-out from the hotel 1200 hrs. Evening transfer to
rail-station for Hyderabad night train. Night on board train.
Day 06 : Hyderabad
Morning arrive Hyderabad and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon tour of
Hyderabad. Visit Charminar - Rectangular Four Arched Monumental Gate often
described as the -The Arch of Triumph of the East, The Mecca Mosque &
visit the Salar Jung Museum - one man collection of Manuscripts, ancient
weapons, costumes & curios. Visit the High Court buildings. Overnight
Hyderabad.
Day 07 : Hyderabad - Chennai
Day free or optional tour to Golconda. Check-out at 1200 hrs. Evening
transfer to rail-station for Chennai night train. Night onboard train.
Day 08 : Chennai
Morning arrive Chennai. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour. Visit the
Museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery (Closed on Fridays and Public
holidays). Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort
museum, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral and snake park . Overnight Chennai.
Day 09 : Chennai - Excursion to Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram
Full day tour of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram.
Kanchipuram (64 kms from Chennai) is the ancient capital of the Pallavas
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.
The city of Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the
seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are the
examples of Dravidian style of Architecture. Overnight Chennai.
Day 10 : Chennai - Mysore
Morning transfer to rail-station for Mysore train. Arrive Mysore and
transfer to hotel.
Day 11 : Mysore - Excursion to Belur & Halebid
Full day tour of Belur and Halebid. The Chenna Kesava temple of Belur built
900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century
Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are master pieces of Hindu art. On the
return, visit Sravanbelgola. At Sravanbelgola, hewn out of a single rock and
visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara which is
bathed with milk and honey once every 12 years. Overnight Mysore.
Day 12 : Mysore - Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore. Afternoon tour of Bangalore.
this Garden City - visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees,
fountains, lotus pools, terraces & an assortment of tropical and
sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja's Palace & Government
Buildings. Overnight Bangalore.
Day 13 : Bangalore - Mumbai - Departure
Transfer to airport for Mumbai flight. Arrive & transfer to city centre
(No hotel). Later in the evening, transfer to international airport.
