Day 01 Departure form home country
Leave your home country for India.
Day 02 Mumbai (Bombay)
Arrive in Mumbai. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Day 03 Mumbai (Bombay)
In the morning visit Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens, Marine Drive,
Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat and
Gateway of India etc. At noon transfer to the airport of take the flight
to Aurangabad. Arrive at Aurangabad and transfer to hotel. Overnight
stay at Aurangabad.
Day 04 Aurangabad
Take the day tour of Ajanta Caves; these caves are about 106kms from
Aurangabad. These caves have Buddhist sculpture and portray the
religious and social life of the times. These caves were built in the
2nd century BC. Return to Aurangabad for the night.
Day 05 Aurangabad
In the morning visit Ellora Caves (29kms) has 34 rock cut shrines
representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art dating back to between 4th and
9th century AD. The most outstanding shrine of these is the Kailash
Temple, which is supposed to represent Lord Shiva's heavenly abode. This
temple is the best example of rock cut architecture. In the evening
transfer to the railway station to board the night train to Hyderabad.
Spend the night on the train.
Day 06 Hyderabad
In the morning arrive at Hyderabad and transfer to hotel. In the
afternoon take a tour of the city. Visit Charminar, the Mecca Mosque and
the Salar Jung Museum and High Court Buildings. Spend the night at
Hyderabad.
Day 07 Golconda
You can spend the day at your leisure or take the optional tour to
Golconda. Golconda Fort is located on the Western outskirts of
Hyderabad. Visit the market place, the extensive Roof Garden and the
tombs of Qutab Shahi Kings. Return to Hyderabad for the night.
Day 08 Chennai (Madras)
Catch the morning flight to Chennai. On arrival transfer to hotel. In
the afternoon take a city tour. Visit the Museum to visit the Art and
Bronze Gallery. Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High Court,
Fort Museum, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral and Snake Park. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day09 Kanchipuram/Mahabalipuram
Take a day tour of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Kanchipuram was the
ancient capital of the Pallava kings. During its zenith it was popular
as the city of 1000 temples and many of them are in use to this day. The
city is also famous for its silks. Mahabalipuram is famous for the five
temples that are carved out of monoliths. Return to Chennai for the
night.
Day 10 Chennai (Madras)/Mysore
In the morning transfer to the railway station to board the train to
Mysore. On arrival at Mysore transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Belur/Halebid
In the morning leave for a trip to the temples of Belur and Halebid.
These temples are the best example of Hoysala architecture and are over
900 years old. On the way back to Mysore visit Sravanabelagola to see
the statue of Lord Gomateshwara craved out of a single rock, and this
monolith dominates the entire skyline of Sravanabelagola. Spend the
night at Mysore.
Day 12 Mysore
In the morning go on a sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit the Maharaja's
Palace, the Art Gallery, drive to the Chamundi hills and visit the
Chamundeshwari Temple. On the way back visit the Nandi Bull. Afternoon
is at your leisure. Spend the night at Mysore.
Day 13 Mysore/Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore and the day is at your leisure to explore the "Garden
City". You can choose to visit Lal Bagh the botanical gardens, the
Maharaja's Palace, the Vidhan Soudha etc. Spend the night at Bangalore.
Day 14 Bangalore/ Mumbai
Catch the flight to Mumbai. The day is at your leisure. You could visit
the Hanging Gardens, Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales
Museum, Mani Bhawan, Gateway of India, Crawford Market, and Flora
Fountain etc. Spend the night at Mumbai.
Day 15 Departure
In the morning depart to the airport to board the flight for your
onward journey.




