 SOUTH INDIA HERITAGE TOUR
Tour Itinerary :
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered :
Mumbai (Bombay) | Aurangabad | Ellora | Ajanta | Hyderabad | Chennai (Madras) | Mysore | Bangalore | Mumbai
Day 01 : Mumbai
On arrival in Mumbai city assistance and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Mumbai Sightseeing
Enjoy Mumbai sightseeing tour with the first day of South India heritage tour. Visit Kamala Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill. Enjoy the panoramic view of Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, and Gateway of India. Drive through the Crawford Market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain. Check-out from the hotel and evening transfer to airport to catch Aurangabad flight. Arrive Aurangabad and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Aurangabad.
Day 03 : Aurangabad
Full day sightseeing tour of Ajanta Caves. Famous for world’s greatest historical monuments, Ajanta Caves were discovered 1819 AD. There are total numbers of 30 caves in Ajanta of which 9, 10, 19, 26 and 29 are chaitya-grihas or halls of worships and the rest are monasteries. All the caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and the frescoes portray an epic form of religious and secular life through eight centuries. Overnight stay at Aurangabad.
Day 04 : Ellora Caves
Morning visit of Ellora Caves which house 34 rock cut shrines each representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. Kailash temple is surely the main charm among them. Kailash is the best example of rock cut architecture and skilled work of marvel inlay. Check-out from hotel and catch a train for Hyderabad. Spend night at the train itself.
Day 05 : Hyderabad
On arrival transfer to hotel for check-in. Proceed for afternoon sightseeing tour of Hyderabad including places Charminar – the Rectangular Four Arched Monumental Gate often depicted as The Arch of Triumph of the East, The Mecca Mosque and Salar Jung Museum, collection of Manuscripts, ancient weapons, costumes and curios will also cheer your journey. Overnight stay at hotel in Hyderabad.
Day 06 : Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort is positioned on the Western suburbs of Hyderabad. The fort, built in the 13th century served as Stronghold, Administrative Centre and Market Place. Enjoy expansive Roof Gardens. Pay a short visit to Tombs of Qutub Shahi Kings dwelled in a beautiful domed mausoleum surrounded by Gardens. Some patterns done to the tombs resemble Hindu style ornamentation. Overnight stay at hotel in Hyderabad.
Day 07 : Chennai
In the morning catch a flight for Chennai. On arrival transfer to hotel for check-in. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city will include extensive visit of attractions like Museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery (Closed on Fridays and Public holidays). Enjoy driving through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort museum, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral and Snake Park. Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.
Day 08 : Mahabalipuram/Kanchipuram
Full day tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram 64 kms away from Chennai (Madras)) is the ancient capital of the Pallavas. The city is famous for housing 1000 temples and 124 shrines. The Shiva Temple was built between 7th to 8th centuries. Some temples of tourist interests are Kailasanatha, Ekambaswara, Varadarajaswamy and Kamakshi temple. The city of Mahabalipuram is known for seven pagodas. Enjoy group of ancient rock hewn temples on the seashore. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Chennai.
Day 09 : Mysore
Catch a train for Mysore. Check-in to hotel followed by subsequent arrival in the city. Overnight stay in Mysore.
Day 10 : Belur & Halebid
Full day sightseeing tour of Belur and Halebid. In Belur visit Chenna Kesava temple built in 900 years ago. The temple display immense beauty of Hoysala art. Visit Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. They are master pieces of Hindu art. On the return, visit Shravanabelagola. You can have view of Lord Gomateshwara which is bathed with milk and honey once every 12 years. Overnight stay will be in Mysore.
Day 11 : Mysore
Start your morning tour of Mysore by visiting the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-1912. The palace display true harmony of the Hindu and Saracenic style of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are irradiated with magnificent beauty. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. Afternoon free. Overnight stay in Mysore.
Day 12 : Bangalore
On arrival in the golden city of Bangalore, enjoy sightseeing tour of Lal Bagh fraught with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces and assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja's Palace and Government Buildings. Overnight stay in Bangalore.
Day 13 : Mumbai
Transfer to airport for Mumbai flight. On arrival transfer and check-in to hotel. Rest of the day free. Enjoy afternoon sightseeing tour of this financial capital city of India. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 14 : Departure
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for onward journey.
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