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Exclusive South |
| Day 01
Mumbai |
Arrive Mumbai, meeting on arrival and transfer to
hotel.
Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
| Day 02
Mumbai |
In 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. |
| Day 03 Mumbai /
Bangalore |
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. |
| Day 04 Bangalore /
Hassan |
In the morning leave Bangalore for Hassan by
surface.
In the afternoon visit :
Belur - Halebid : 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. |
| Day 05 Hassan
Mysore |
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. |
| Day 06
Mysore |
In 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. |
| Day 07
Mysore / Trichy |
In the
morning leave Mysore for Trichy by surface.
Afternoon at
leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
| Day 08
Trichy |
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.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
| Day 09 Trichy /
Madurai |
Leave for Madurai by surface and check in at hotel.
Rest of the day free
Overnight at hotel |
| Day 10
Madurai |
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. |
| Day 11 Madurai /
Chennai |
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 |
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. |
| Day 13
Chennai |
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 |
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for
Mumbai.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 15 Mumbai
Departure |
| Transfer
from hotel to international airport in time to connect your
flight back home. |