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.
