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Day 01
Mumbai |
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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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Day 02
Mumbai |
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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 the afternoon enjoy 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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Day 03
Mumbai -
Bangalore |
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 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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Day 04
Belur -
Halebid |
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In
the morning leave Bangalore for Hassan by surface. In the afternoon
visit : 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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Day 05
Hassan -
Mysore |
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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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Day 06
Mysore |
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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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Day 07
Mysore -
Trichy |
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In
the morning leave Mysore for Trichy by surface.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
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Day 08
Trichy |
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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. |
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Day 09
Trichy -
Madurai |
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Leave
for Madurai by surface and check in at hotel. Rest of the day free.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day
10
Madurai |
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 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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Day
11
Madurai
- Chennai |
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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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Day
12
Chennai |
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 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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Day
13
Chennai |
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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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Day
14
Chennai
- Mumbai |
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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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Day
15
Home |
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Transfer from hotel to international airport in time to connect your
flight back home. |
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South
India where the great Dravidian Kingdoms were established and anyone
interested inanceint history and grand temples, must visit Karnataka
and Tamil Nadu. If you realy crave to know about the temples, then
this program gives you a opportunity to explore the exquisitely
carved temples of South India.