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Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore – Hampi - Bijapur - Goa - Mumbai

Day - 1 --- Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai, meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 2 -- Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel.

Later sightseeing tour visiting 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 Afghan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve center), Colorful Crawford Market and Marine Drive.

Overnight at hotel..

Day - 3 -- Mumbai - Hyderabad
Breakfast at hotel.

In time transfer to airport to coonect flight for Hyderabad. On arrival transfer to hotel.

Later 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.

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 4 Hyderabad
Breakfast at hotel.

Later full day excursion to Golconda Fort. Golconda, once famed for its diamond mines, 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.

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 5 --Hyderabad – Chennai
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Chennai. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later 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.

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 6 --Chennai
Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, 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.

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 7 -- Chennai – Mysore
Breakfast at hotel.

Early morning transfer to railway station to board the train for Mysore. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later 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 magnificent 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.

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 8 -- Mysore
Breakfast at hotel.

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.

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 9 -- Mysore - Bangalore ( By road )
Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, depart by surface for Bangalore. En-route visit Srirangapatnam,16 kms from Mysore. This fort was the stronghold of Tipu Sultan, son of Hyder Ali. Tipu fought a valiant battle against the British in 1799 before laying down his life. Among the many fort buildings till intact are Tipu's airy summer palace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat Bagh (Garden). Also visit Sri Ranganatha Temple. Night stay in Bangalore

Day - 10 -- Bangalore
Morning sight-seeing 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. Utilize rest of the day in shopping or personal activities. Night stay in Bangalore

Day - 11 -- Bangalore - Hampi
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. Night stay in Hampi.

Day - 12 -- Hampi
Whole day explore the wealthy monuments of Hampi. Evening return back to hotel. Night stay in Hampi. 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. Night stay in Hampi.

Day - 13 -- Hampi - Bijapur
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.

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 14 -- Bijapur - Goa
Breakfast at hotel.

After break fast proceed to Goa. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure .

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 15 -- Goa
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning half-day sight-seeing 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 visit old Goa and see the Basillica of Bom Jesus which contains the tomb & mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier 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 leisur

Overnight at hotel.

Day - 16 -- Goa
Day at leisure. Night stay in Goa.

Day - 17 -- Goa
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai to connect the flight back home.

End of our services.
All hotels check-in / check-out time 12 Noon.
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