| Day | Plan |
| 01 | »
Mumbai : Welcome to the commercial and celluloid capital of India.
On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
| 02 | »
Mumbai : Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves located an hour's boat
ride from Mumbai. Afternoon half-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai to places like
Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens and Prince of Wales Museum. Overnight
stay at the hotel. |
| 03 | »
Mumbai - Aurangabad : Transfer to airport for Aurangabad flight.
Aurangabad is a historical city located in the west central part of Maharashtra
state, on the banks of Kham River. On arrival transfer to hotel and overnight
stay. |
| 04 | »
Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves : Daylong excursion of Ajanta Caves, dating
back to the 2nd century BC. The caves numbering 30 are adorned with Buddhist sculpture
and fresco paintings in epic form the religious and secular life through eight
centuries. Overnight stay at hotel. |
| 05 | »
Aurangabad - Ellora Caves : Morning excursion of Ellora Caves (29
Kms) dating from the 4th to 9th century AD. Ellora caves encompasses 34 rock cut
shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art. The most remarkable among them
is the Kailash Temple, meant to be replica of the celestial abode, Mount Kailash.
Evening transfer to railway station for Hyderabad, the City of Pearls and capital
of Andhra Pradesh. |
| 06 | »
Hyderabad : Morning arrive Hyderabad and transfer to hotel. City
tour visiting Charminar, Salarjung Museum and shopping in Hyderabad's famous bazaars.
Overnight stay in Hyderabad. |
| 07 | »
Golconda : Explore the Golconda Fort dating back to the 13th century.
Overnight stay in Hyderabad. |
| 08 | »
Chennai : Morning transfer to airport for Chennai flight. On arrival
transfer to hotel. Half-day tour of Chennai including Dakshin Chitra (heritage
centre). Overnight in Chennai. |
| 09 | »
Mahabalipuram - Kancheepuram : Daylong tour of Mahabalipuram and
Kanchipuram. Along with Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram, Chennai forms the famous
Golden Triangle of the Coromandel Coast. Overnight in Chennai. |
| 10 | »
Mysore : Morning transfer to railway station for Mysore in Karnataka
state. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Mysore.
|
| 11 | »
Belur - Halebid : Full day excursion of Belur and Halebid (155 km).
Belur is famous for the Chennakesava Temple built in the Hoysala style. Started
in 1116 AD it took 103 years to complete this temple. Temple at Halebid is dedicated
to the Lord Shiva and is equally endowed with carved friezes. Overnight in Mysore.
|
| 12 | »
Mysore : Morning tour of Mysore, the cultural magnet for the best
in South Indian art and music. Visit Maharaja Palace, Art Gallery and Chamundi
Hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and Nandi Bull. Overnight in Mysore. |
| 13 | »
Hassan : Drive to Hassan via Sravanbelgola, to see the thousand year
old monolithic statue. Overnight in Hassan. |
| 14 | » Bangalore
: Drive to Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. En-route visit
Srirangapatna - 15 kilometers from Mysore is famous for the Tippus Dariyadaulat,
Gumbaz and the Nimishambha temples. Overnight at Bangalore.
|
| 15 | »
Bangalore : In the morning half day tour of Bangalore city. Evening
transfer for flight to Mumbai. Transfer to international airport to get onward
flight. |