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Day 1 : Mumbai
On arrival - met, assisted and transferred to your
hotel. Rest of the day at your discretion.
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Day 2 : Mumbai
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.
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Day 3 : Hyderabad
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. |
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Day 4 : Hyderabad
Full day excursion to Golconda
Fort. 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. |
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Day 5 : Chennai
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. |
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Day 6 : Chennai
After breakfast, we take full day excursion of
Tirupati- one of the most important & the richest
temple of the world. It is famous for the shrine of
"Seven hills" of Tirumala which attract millions of
pilgrims from all over India. Picturesquely situated
amidst sacred waterfalls and tanks, the shrine
presents a fine example of early Dravidian art. In
front of it is the "Hall of Pillars" from where an
attractive stepped way leads to the temple. Evening
return back to hotel. |
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Day 7 : Mysore
Early morning board the train for Mysore. 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. |
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Day 8 : Mysore
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. |
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Day 9: Bangalore
After breakfast, we drive towards Bangalore. On the
way we visit Srirangapatnam ,16 kms 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 Tippu 's
airy summer palace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat
Bagh (Garden). Also visit Sri Ranganatha Temple. |
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Day 10: Bangalore
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. Utilise rest of the day
in shopping or personal activities. |
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Day 11 : Hampi
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. We
Check in hotel at Hospet (12 km from Hampi). Rest of
the day at your discretion or you can explore group
of monuments at Hampi. |
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Day 12 : Hampi
Whole day we explore the wealthy monuments of Hampi.
Evening return back to hotel for overnight stay.. |
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Day 13 : Bijapur
Buildings to see are Ibrahim Rauza, Gagan Mahal,
Bara Kaman etc. Transfer to Airport for onward
flight to Bangalore for onward journey. |
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Day 14: Goa
After break fast we proceed to Goa. Arrive and check
in hotel. For the day you are free to relax.. |
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Day 15: Goa
We start our half-day sightseeing tour from the
slopes of Altinho Hill for a breathtaking view of
Panjim and river Mandovi. Then to Dona-Paula for a
view of India's largest natural harbor - 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 at leisure.. |
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Day 16: Goa
Whole day free to explore its beaches or to relax. |
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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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