South India with Goa Beaches
Duration : 17 days
Destination : Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore - Hampi
- Bijapur - Bangalore - 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.
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. Buildings to see are Ibrahim Rauza,
Gagan Mahal, Bara Kaman etc. Transfer to Airport for onward flight to Bangalore
for onward journey.
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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