Duration : 17 Days
Destination : Mumbai - Hyderabad -
Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore - Hampi - Bijapur - Goa - Mumbai
Day 1: Mumbai : A fitting place to start. On arrival - met,
assisted and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at your discretion.
Day 2: Mumbai : The city of dreams. 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.
Day 3:
Hyderabad : Nijams rich legacy. 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.
Day 4: Hyderabad : Uncovering the Mysteries of Golconda.
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.
Day 5: Chennai : Dravidian Citadel.
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 : Sacred journey to Tirupati. 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.
Day 7: Mysore : Silk & sandalwood. 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.
Day 8: Mysore : Sublime expressions of stone. 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.
Day 9: Bangalore : Passing through history. 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.
Day 10: Bangalore : India's silicon valley.
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.
Day
11: Hampi : A city that was. 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.
Day 12: Hampi : Conversation with the monuments. Whole day we
explore the wealthy monuments of Hampi. Evening return back to hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 13: Bijapur : Gol Gumbaz - where the
silence screams. 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.
Day 14: Goa : Baywatch.
After
break fast we proceed to Goa. Arrive and check in hotel. For the day you are
free to relax.
Day 15: Goa : Rome in India. 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 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 at leisure.
Day 16: Goa : Time out for leisure. Whole day free to explore
its beaches or to relax.
Day 17: Mumbai : A fitting finale.
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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