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Best of
South India Holiday
Duration: 16 Nights / 17
Days
Destinations: Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore - Hampi
- Bijapur - Goa - Mumbai
The Deccan Calls
Apart from the joys
of the tantalizing Arabian coastline, the majestic Deccan rocks and rich Tropical
forests there are excitements of other equally amazing discoveries. Like its Exquisite
Handicrafts, Ethnic Gold & Silver Jewellery, beautifully woven Fabrics / Sarees
in Silk & Cotton, wonders in Bronze, Wood, pith and other materials, its finger
licking cuisine and its touching hospitality. This incidentally is one of those
few places where you stop to ask for directions and most likely you will find
a most willing escort to your destination who could provide you an introduction
on way to the rich heritage of which he is uniquely proud of.
 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 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.
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 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.
 Day
10: Bangalore : India's silicon valley
For the first half we take day
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.
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 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
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.
Best of South India Holiday,
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