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Day 1 Mumbai:
Its young, its lively and a confluence of varied
cultural currents and cross currents have given
Mumbai a unique position of the most multi-ethnic
city of India. The capital city of Maharashtra
State formerly known as Bombay lies in the
southwestern part of India and occupies a
peninsular site originally composed of seven
islets lying off the KONKAN COAST of western
India. Oozing withthe cocksure self-confidence of
a maverick moneymaker and "Bindass" (carefree)
attitude, Mumbai is also country's financial and
commercial hub and has a principal port on the
Arabian Sea.
Yet, there's another face of Mumbai too that is of
the most densely populated cities in the world.
Mumbai is located on a site of ancient settlement
and took its name from the local Goddess "Mumba" -
a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva, one of
the principal Gods of Hinduism - whose temple once
stood in what is now the southeastern section of
the Mumbai city. Company representative will meet
you at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Relax for the day and overnight will be at Mumbai.
Day 2 Mumbai:
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For the day visit Gateway of India, Prince of
Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of
Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines &
Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan
(where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) and then to
Dhobi Ghat. Also visit Afgan Church, Flora
Fountain (Bombay nerve centre), Colourful Crawford
Market and Marine Drive. Spend the night at
Mumbai.
Day 3 Hyderabad:
Breakfast will be at the hotel. You will be
transferred to Hyderabad by flight.
After lunch, we visit the Charminar - rectangular
four arched monumental gate often described as
"The Arch of Triumph of the East", the Mecca
Mosque and Salar Jung Museum - one man's
collection of manuscripts, ancient weapons,
costumes and curios. Later drive past the High
Court buildings. Overnight will be in Hyderabad.
Day 4 Hyderabad:
Proceed for a full day excursion to Golconda Fort
after breakfast.
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 and
massive battlements. Later visit the Usmansagar
Lake - one of the most beautiful man-made lakes.
Overnight will be at Hyderabad.
Day 5 Chennai:
Breakfast will be at the hotel. From Hyderabad
board the flight for Chennai.
Arrive and check in hotel. For the day visit
Museum to see the Art & Bronze Gallery. Drive
through the Flower and Fruit Markets, High Court,
Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral,
The Theosophical Society and Snake Park.
Day 6 Chennai: (Mahabalipuram excursion)
After breakfast, we take full day excursion of
Mahabalipuram.
A few miles south of Chennai, at Mahabalipuram, on
the sandy shores of the Bay of Bengal, a beautiful
group of rock-cut monuments evokes the past.
Seventh-century carvings of the Pallava dynasty
include a series of freestanding boulders carved
to resemble small temples and animals. Rock - cut
caves and a masterful stone bas-relief are nearby.
The 'Penance of Arjuna' relief, cut on two huge
rocks, shows scores of figures of deities, people
and animals including, according to one
interpretation, the emaciated figure of Arjuna,
the great warrior of the Mahabharata, standing on
one leg and doing penance, praying to Lord Shiva
for the strength to destroy his enemies. Sadhus of
today perform this exact act of sacrificial
devotion. On the adjacent beach stands one of
South India's oldest temples, the Shore Temple,
its foundations washed for twelve centuries by the
frothy sea.
In the evening return back to hotel. Overnight
will be at the hotel in Chennai.
Day 7 Mysore:
Early morning board the train for Mysore.
Breakfast will be served on the train.
From Railway station, you will be transferred to
hotel. After lunch we take half-day sight seeing
tour of Mysore visiting the palace of the Maharaja
built in 1911-12. The palace is a harmonious
synthesis of the Hindu and saracenic styles of
architecture with magnificient Archways, Domes,
Turrets, Colonnades and Sculptures.Also visit the
Art Gallery, drive upto Chamundi hill to see
Chamundeshwari Temple & panoramic view of Mysore.
On your way back see the Nandi Bull - a monolith
structure. Overnight will be in Mysore.
Day 8 Mysore:
Proceed after breakfast for a full day excursion
to Sravanbelagola, Belur and Halebid.
At Sravanbelagola, 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,
sandalwood,saffron once every 12 years. The
Chennakesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago
is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's
12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples
are masterpieces of Hindu art. Overnight will be
at Mysore.
Day 9 Bangalore:
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After breakfast, we drive towards Bangalore.
On the way we visit Srirangapatnam, 16 km from
Mysore. This fort was the stronghold of Tippu
Sultan, son of Hyder Ali. Tippu fought a valiant
battle against the British in 1799 before laying
down his life. Among the many fort buildings till
intact are Tipu's airy summer palace and his tomb
at the Darya Daulat Bagh (Garden).
Also visit Sri Ranganatha Temple. Overnight will
be at Bangalore.
Day 10 Bangalore:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
For the first half we take day sightseeing tour of
the "Garden City" which covers the Lal Bagh having
variety of old Trees, Fountains, Lotus, Pools,
Terraces and an assortment of Tropical Herbs and
Sub - Tropical Herbs.
Also see the Government Buildings and the
Maharaja's Palace. Utilize rest of the day in
shopping or personal activities.
Overnight will be at Bangalore.
Day 11 Hampi:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed to Hampi - the erstwhile capital city of
Vijayanagar Empire which had Palaces, Temples and
sculptures spread all over. The city was razed to
the ground by the Sultanates of South in 1565.
Check in at the hotel in Hospet (12 km from Hampi).
Rest of the day at your discretion or you can
explore group of monuments at Hampi.
Day 12 Hampi:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Explore the wealthy monuments of Hampi. In the
evening return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Bijapur:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Bijapur was the capital of the Adil Shah Kings who
left a wealth of monuments. The most famous is the
Gol Gumbaz whose dome is the second largest in the
world. A whisper into the dome on one side gets
magnified 12 times and on the other side of the
dome is an amazing acoustical phenomenon.
Other buildings to see are Ibrahim Rauza, Gagan
Mahal, Bara Kaman etc. Overnight will be at the
Bijapur.
Day 14 Goa:
After break fast we proceed to Goa. Arrive and
check in hotel. For the day you are free to relax.
Overnight will be in Goa.
Day 15 Goa:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
We start our half-day sightseeing tour from the
slopes of Altinho Hill for a breathtaking view of
Panjim and river Mandovi. Then drive to Dona-Paula
for a view of India's largest natural
harbour-Mormugao. Afterwards we visit old Goa and
see the Basillica of Bom Jesus which contains the
tomb & mortal remains of St. Francis Xavierh
housed in a silver ornate casket , Se. Cathedral-
the biggest Church in the East, St. Cajetan- built
like St. Peter (Rome), Church of Our Lady Rosary
and St. Monica.
Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight will
be at Goa.
Day 16 Goa:
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Explore the beaches during the day. Overnight will
be in Goa.
Day 17 Mumbai:
From Goa board the flight for Mumbai. Day will be
kept free at your discretion till the time of your
departing flight.
You'll be transferred to the Airport for onward
flight.
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