Duration
: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Places to
Visit : Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore - Hampi
- Bijapur - Goa - Mumbai 
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.
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.
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 monolith structure.
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.
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.
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 Kaman 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.
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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