South India with Goa Beaches
 Duration:
16 Nights / 17 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore
- Bangalore - Hampi - Bijapur - Goa - Mumbai
Day 1: Mumbai
Begin your tour
Arrive into Mumbai-"The City of dreams"
Welcome to your "South India with Goa Beaches"
On arrival in Mumbai, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel.
Relax for rest of the day.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 2: Mumbai
This morning after breakfast proceed on a city tour of
Mumbai.
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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 3: Hyderabad
This morning after breakfast transfer to Mumbai airport
to catch flight for Hyderabad.
On arrival at the airport you will met and transffered to
your hotel by our representative. Relax for some time and
later proceed on a city tour of Hyderabad.
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.
In the evening come back to the hotel to stay overnight.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 4: Hyderabad
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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 5: Hyderabad-Chennai
This morning after breakfast transfer to Hyderabad airport
to catch flight for Chennai.
On arrival at the airport you will met and transffered to
your hotel by our representative. Relax for some time and
later proceed on a city tour of Chennai.
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 : Hotel
Day 6: Chennai -Tirupati-Chennai
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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 7: Chennai-Mysore
Early morning transfer to Chennai Railway Station to board
the train for Mysore. On arrival at Railway Station, you will
be transferred to hotel by our representative.
Later proceed on a 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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 8: Mysore
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 : Hotel
Day 9: Mysore-Srirangapatnam- Bangalore
After breakfast, 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.
On arrival, check into your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 10: Bangalore.
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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 11: Bangalore- Hampi
This morning after breakfast 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. On arrival, 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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12: Hampi
Whole day explore the wealthy monuments of Hampi. Evening
return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 13: Hampi- Bijapur
This morning after breakfast drive to Bijapur, which was
the capital of the Adil Shah Kings who left a wealth of monuments.
On arrival, check into your hotel. Later proceed on a city
tour of Bijapur.
Visit 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 : Hotel
Day 14: Bijapur- Goa
Early on the morning drive to Goa. On arrival, check into
your hotel. Rest of the day free to relax on the beach.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 15: Goa
After a leisurely breakfast proceed on a 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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 16: Goa
Whole day free to explore its beaches or to relax.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 17: Goa- Mumbai
After breakfast transfer Goa Airport to catch flight for
Mumbai to back home with pleasant memories of "South India
with Goa Beaches" escorted by Vardhman Vacations
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