Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Places to be Covered: Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore - Hampi - Bijapur - Goa - Mumbai.
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On your arrival at International Airport, you will be met by our representatives and transferred to the hotel. Check into the hotel and relax. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay will be at Mumbai.
Day 02: Mumbai
After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Visit the famous Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Chowpatty Beach, Marine Drive, Kamla Nehru Park, Afghan Church, Flora Fountain and Colourful Crawford Market among other attractions of Mumbai.
Overnight stay will be at Mumbai.
Day 03: Mumbai - Hyderabad
On time transfer to airport to board a flight for Hyderabad. After lunch visit the Charminar, the most famous landmark of Hyderabad. Also visit the Mecca Mosque and Salar Jung Museum having a rich collection of manuscripts, ancient weapons, costumes and curios. Later drive past the High Court buildings.
Overnight stay will be at Hyderabad.
Day 04: Hyderabad
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a 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 famous for the 13th century Golconda Fort, one of the most magnificent and strategic forts of India.
In Golconda, visit the famous Fort and Usmansagar Lake, one of the most beautiful man-made lakes of India. Evening, return to Hyderabad. Overnight stay will be at Hyderabad.
Day 05: Hyderabad - Chennai
On time transfer to airport for a flight to Chennai. Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. Later, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Chennai. Visit the Fort Museum and see the Art and Bronze Gallery. Then, drive through the Flower and Fruit Markets, High Court and Marina Beach. Also visit the San Thome Cathedral, Theosophical Society and Snake Park.
Overnight stay will be at Chennai.
Day 06: Chennai
After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion of Tirupati.
Tirupati is a small but important temple and pilgrimage town of south India. Located at the foot of the scenic Tirumala Hills, Tirupati is regarded as one of the most picturesque pilgrimage centers of south India. The town is famous for its ancient and beautiful Lord Venkateshwara Temple. Visit the Venkateshwara Temple, which is picturesquely situated amidst sacred waterfalls and tanks.
Evening return back to Chennai. Overnight stay will be at Chennai.
Day 07: Chennai - Mysore
Board an early morning train for Mysore. Arrive at Mysore and check into the hotel.
After lunch, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit the famous Mysore Palace. The enchanting Palace represents a harmonious blend of the Hindu and Saracenic styles of architecture having magnificent archways, domes and sculptures. Also visit the Art Gallery and the Nandi Bull -a monolith structure. Later, drive up to the beautiful Chamundi hill to see the famous Chamundeshwari Temple. Enjoy a panoramic view of Mysore from top of the Hill.
Overnight stay will be at Mysore.
Day 08: Mysore
After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to Sravanbelgola, Belur and Halebid.
Sravanbelgola is a sacred Jain site, 49 km Southwest of Hassan, consisting of two hills and a large Tank. On one of the hills, Indragiri houses an extraordinary 18-meter high monolithic statue of the naked male figure of Lord Gomateshwara, the largest freestanding sculpture in India.
Later visit the famous 900 years old Chennakesava temple of Belur, representing an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Also visit the 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples of Halebid, which are masterpieces of Hindu art.
Overnight stay will be at Mysore.
Day 09: Mysore - Bangalore
After breakfast, we drive to Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. En-route; visit Srirangapatnam, which was once the strong hold of Tipu Sultan. Tipu fought a valiant battle against the British and died while fighting the British army in 1799. Visit the Summer Palace of Tipu and his tomb at the Darya Daulat Bagh. Also visit the famous Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Arrive at Bangalore and check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Bangalore.
Day 10: Bangalore
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Bangalore. Visit the famous Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, known for housing a variety of old trees, roses, fountains, pools, and an assortment of herbs. Also visit the various colonial buildings such as Vidhan Soudha, housing the state legislature and secretariat and the Bangalore Maharaja's Palace. Return to hotel for lunch. Rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy the day in shopping or personal activities.
Overnight stay will be at Bangalore.
Day 11: Bangalore - Hampi
After breakfast, we drive to Hampi.
Hampi is the erstwhile capital city of the famous Vijayanagar Empire and the place is known for its magnificent palaces, temples and sculptures.
Arrive and check into the hotel at Hospet (12 km from Hampi). Rest of the day at leisure. Relax at the hotel or discover the architectural richness of the amazing Hampi monuments. Overnight stay will be at Hampi.
Day 12: Hampi
After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing of Hampi. Visit and explore the well-known and important monuments of Hampi. Evening return back to hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Hampi.
Day 13: Hampi - Bijapur
After breakfast, we drive to Bijapur. Arrive and check into the hotel.
Bijapur was the capital of the Adil Shah Kings who constructed a number of magnificent monuments. The most famous among them is the Gol Gumbaz. The dome of the beautiful and amazing monument 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 attractions you will visit in Bijapur include the Ibrahim Rauza, Gagan Mahal and Bara Kaman.
Overnight stay will be at Bijapur.
Day 14: Bijapur - Goa
After breakfast, we proceed to Goa by surface. Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Just relax amidst cool and refreshing surroundings of Goa
Overnight stay will be at Goa.
Day 15: Goa
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Goa. Visit the slopes of Altinho Hill, which offers a breathtaking view of Panjim and Mandovi River. Then, visit the Dona-Paula to see the Mormugao Port, the largest natural harbor of India. Thereafter, discover the architectural richness of old Goa, visiting the Basillica of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb and mortal remains of St. Francis, Se Cathedral- one of the biggest Churches in the East and the Church of Our Lady Rosary and St. Monica.
Evening at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Goa.
Day 16: Goa
Enjoy a full day of beach activities on golden and clean sands of Goa beaches. The beaches of Goa are world-famous for their exceptional scenic beauty and charm. Just laze on the cool sands and relax or enjoy an exciting range of water sports.
Overnight stay will be at Goa.
Day 17: Goa - Mumbai - Departure
After breakfast, in time transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai. Rest of the day at leisure. Later, on time transfer to international airport to board a flight for your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of India Tour.
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