South India Tour

14 Days

Mumbai > Aurangabad > Hyderabad > Chennai > Mysore > Bangalore > Mumbai

DAY - 01 - MUMBAI

Arrive at Mumbai (Bombay). Transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Kamla Nehru Park and 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 and drive through the Crawford market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain. Overnight stay at Mumbai.

DAY - 02 - MUMBAI - AURANGABAD

Transfer to airport for Aurangabad flight. Arrive Aurangabad and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for own leisure activities. Overnight stay at Aurangabad.

DAY - 03 - AURANGABAD

Full day tour of Ajanta Caves. The Caves date back to the 2nd century B.C. The 30 rock caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and frescoes. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shiva's celestial abode. Kailash is the best example of rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel. Overnight stay at Aurangabad.

DAY - 04 - AURANGABAD - HYDERABAD

Morning tour of Ellora Caves (29 kms) which encompass 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. Check-out at 1200 hrs and transfer to railway station for Hyderabad night train. Overnight on board.

DAY - 05 - HYDERABAD

Morning arrive Hyderabad & transfer to hotel. Later city tour visiting Char Minar, Salarjung Museum and walking by the bazaars. Overnight stay at Hyderabad.

DAY - 06 - HYDERABAD

Day at leisure or optional tour of Golconda & nearby places. 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 & massive battlements. Overnight stay at Hyderabad.

DAY - 07 - HYDERABAD - CHENNAI

Morning transfer to airport for Madras flight. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Afternoon - visit the Museum, to see the Art and Bronze Gallery (closed on Friday and public holidays). Drive through the flower and fruit market, High Court Fort Museum, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral and Snake Park. Overnight stay at Chennai.

DAY - 08 - CHENNAI

Full day tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram was the golden city and one of the seven sacred cities of India and once had 1000 temples. Now only 200 remain. It is also famed for its hand woven cottons & Kanjivaram silk. Mahabalipuram was the main port of the Pallava Dynasty and has exquisite rock cut monuments, monolithic structures and base relief's. It is also a good beach resort. Overnight stay at Chennai.

DAY - 09 - CHENNAI - MYSORE

Morning transfer to railway station for Mysore train. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY-10 - MYSORE

Full day excursion of Belur and Halebid. The Chenna Kesava Temple of Belur built 900 yrs ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara & Kedareswara temples are masterpieces of Hindu art. On the return to Mysore, visit Shravanbelgola the 1000 year old colossus 17-mtr high monolithic statue of Gomteshwara the famous Jain saint, attracts pilgrims from all over India, especially during festival times. Overnight stay at Mysore.

DAY - 11 - MYSORE

Morning tour of Mysore. Visit the Maharaja Palace, the Art Gallery and drive up to Chamundi Hill to see the Chamundeshwari Temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back see the Nandi Bull. Overnight stay at Mysore.

DAY - 12 - MYSORE - BANGALORE

Morning proceed to Bangalore by road. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Bangalore.

DAY - 13 - BANGALORE - MUMBAI

Morning transfer to airport for Bombay flight. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Mumbai.

DAY - 14 - DAPARTURE

Morning transfer to airport for return flight.

COST DETAILS:

Cost of the package:

FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT

COST INCLUDES

>> Accommodation on twin sharing basis in 01 double room.
>> Daily Breakfast.
>> Airport / hotel transfers + city tour + Drives by non-a/c Ambassador Car with an ALL INDIA TOURIST PERMIT.
>> Train Fare in 2nd A/C Sleeper on AURANGABAD - HYDERABAD sector & A/C Chair Car ON
     CHENNAI - MYSORE sector.
>> Air Fare MUMBAI- AURANGABAD, HYDERABAD- CHENNAI & BANGALORE- MUMBAI in economy class.
>> All currently applicable taxes, however, any other tax as and when levied by the Government shall be extra.

COST EXCLUDES

>> Any meal unless specified above.
>> Any entrances to monuments.
>> An English-speaking guide during sightseeing trips.
>> Personal nature expenses like telephone / laundry bills etc.
>> Airports tax and travel insurance etc.
>> Services not specified above.

SPECIAL NOTE

>> Please note that any hike in - Taxes, Entrance fees of monuments / museums, fuel or guide charges levied by
     Government of India, shall be charged extra.
>> We can also offer you the supplement costs for the guides, entrance fees etc if you require these services.

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