Day
1 / Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Mumbai.
Day
2 / Mumbai
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai covering
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. Night stay in Mumbai.
Day
3 / Mumbai - Hyderabad
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Hyderabad.
Later 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. Night stay in Hyderabad.
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. Night stay in Hyderabad.
Day
5 / Hyderabad - Chennai
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Chennai.
Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later 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. Night stay in Chennai.
Day
6 / Chennai
After breakfast, 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. Night stay in Chennai.
Day
7 / Chennai - Mysore
Early morning transfer to railway station to board the train
for Mysore. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later 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 magnificent 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. Night stay in Mysore.
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. Night
stay in Mysore.
Day
9 / Mysore - Bangalore ( By road )
After breakfast, drive towards Bangalore. On the way visit Srirangapatnam,16
kms from Mysore. This fort was the stronghold of Tipu Sultan,
son of Hyder Ali. Tipu 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.
Night stay in Banglore.
Day
10 / Bangalore
Morning sight-seeing 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. Night stay in Banglore.
Day
11 / Bangalore - 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. Night stay in Hampi.
Day
12/ Hampi
Whole day explore the wealthy monuments of Hampi. Evening return
back to hotel. Night stay in Hampi.
Day
13/ Hampi - Bijapur
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. Night stay
in Bijapur.
Day
14 / Bijapur - Goa
After break fast proceed to Goa. Arrive and transfer to hotel.
Evening at leisure . Night stay in Goa.
Day
15 / Goa
Morning half-day sight-seeing 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 harbour-Mormugao.
Afterwards 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. Night stay in Goa.
Day
16 / Goa
Day at leisure. Night stay in Goa.
Day
17 / Goa - Mumbai - Departure
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai to
connect the flight back home.