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Cultural South India Tour
Duration :
16 Nights / 17 Days
Places to Visit :
Mumbai - Hyderabad -
Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore - Hampi - Bijapur - Goa - Mumbai
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 Kam an
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.
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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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