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01 Mumbai |
Arrive
Mumbai, meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Rest
of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at
the Hotel.
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02 Mumbai |
In
the morning visit the world famous: -
Elephanta
Caves: A must for any visitor to India. Mute testimony of
the Golden Age in Indian history during the Gupta period
and built to honour Lord Shiva. Elephanta is a 3 kms long
elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a
valley. The caves with rock-cut figures and carvings are
believed to be carved by the sculptors of Ajanta or Udayagiri.
In
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sightseeing
tour of city :-
Tour includes a visit the Gateway of India-erected to commemorate
the landing of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911; Prince
of Wales Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery, Marine Drive, Chowpatty
beach, Hanging Gardens and the Crawford Market.
Overnight
at the Hotel. |
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03 Mumbai / Bangalore |
Transfer
from hotel to airport in time to connect your flight to
Bangalore.
Meeting
on arrival and transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon enjoy sightseeing tour of: -
City
which includes the Lal Bagh, Gole Temple, the Government
Building, Vishveshwara Industrial and Technology Museum
and the Ulsoor Lake.
Overnight
at the Hotel. |
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04 Bangalore / Hassan |
In
the morning leave Bangalore for Hassan by surface.
In the afternoon visit :
Belur
- Halebid : Visit the Chennakeswara Temple at Belur and
the Hoyasaleswara Temple at Halebid. These are some of the
finest examples of temple architecture.
Overnight
at the Hotel. |
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05 Hassan Mysore |
In
the morning leave Hassan for Mysore by surface and enroute
visit:
Sravanabelagola : “White lake of Jain hermit”
is the leading Jain pilgrimage centre of the Deccan. Amongst
the temples is the 57 ft. colossal statue of the hermit
Gomateshwara built in 985 A.D. “White lake of Jain
hermit” is the leading Jain pilgrimage centre of the
Deccan. Amongst the temples is the 57 ft. colossal statue
of the hermit Gomateshwara built in 985 A.D.
Srigangapatnam
: 16 Kms. north of Mysore Srirangapatnam meaning “port
of the Lord of the World” is an ancient religious
site on an island in the river Cauvery.
Continue you drive for Mysore. Rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
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06 Mysore |
In
the morning enjoy sightseeing tour of:
Mysore:
The old capital town has the magnificent Maharaja’s
Palace, Chamundi Temple, and the Art Gallery with a fine
collection of paintings and musical instruments. Finally
you also visit the fruits and flower markets.
Afternoon
free for independent activities.
Overnight
at the Hotel. |
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07 Mysore / Trichy |
In the
morning leave Mysore for Trichy by surface.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
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08 Trichy |
In
the morning enjoy sightseeing tour of:
Trichy
: Visit the Rock Fort, Srirangam, one of the largest temple
of God Vishnu; and the jambkeswaram temple of Lord Shiva
submerged in water.
After
sightseeing tour of Tanjore.
Overnight
at the Hotel. |
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09 Trichy / Madurai |
Leave
for Madurai by surface and check in at hotel. Rest of the
day free
Overnight
at hotel |
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10 Madurai |
In
the morning enjoy sightseeing tour of:
Madurai City : You will visit Minakshi Temple- built in
the 17th century the iconography makes much use of the lotus,
which in Indian symbolism is a representation of the female
sex and at the same time an emblem of bliss and of the abode
of the gods; Palace of Nayak Tirumalai - depicting influence
of Mughal art on traditional Hindu art- the beginning of
the Indo-Saracenic or Indo-Mauresque Style.
Afternoon
at leisure.
In
the evening witness the “Night ceremony” at
Minakshi Temple.
Overnight
at the Hotel. |
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11 Madurai / Chennai |
Transfer
from hotel to airport in time to connect your flight to
Chennai.
Meeting
on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon
at leisure.
Overnight
at the Hotel. |
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12 Chennai |
Enjoy
full day excursion to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
Kancheepuram
: known as the Golden city of a thousand temples. This is
one of India’s sacred cities. Many early styles of
temple architectural design; the Five Radhas-a group of
monolithic monuments and animal figures carved out of solid
rock; the Shore Temple, lashed by the waves of the Sea;
and the huge frescoe; ‘The Penance of Bhagirathi’.
Mahabalipuram
: An ancient coastal port South of Madras, here you will
see many sculptures and temples of typical South India architectural
designs; the five Radhas - A group of Monolithic monuments
of animal figures carved out of solid rock; the shore temple,
lashed by the waves of the sea, and the Huge frescoes; the
penance of Bhagirath.
Overnight
at hotel. |
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13 Chennai |
In
the morning enjoy sightseeing tour of:
Chennai
City : A typical Indian city, its the capital of Tamil Nadu.
Though it was the oldest settlement of the British, Chennai
remained unaffected in spirit. Only the cathedral and the
Fort of St. George are a reminder of its British past. Visit
the Marina Beach- second longest beach in the world, its
an elegant promenade; Fort St. George- the first foothold
of British from where Robert Clive started the expansion
of British Rule.
Overnight
at the Hotel. |
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14 Chennai / Mumbai |
In
time transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai.
Assistance
on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight
at the hotel. |
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15 Mumbai Departure |
| Transfer
from hotel to international airport in time to connect your
flight back home. |
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