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South
India with Goa Tours
Travel Duration: 16 Nights /
17 Days for South India with Goa Tours
Places Covered: 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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