Goa with South India

Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations covered : 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 and then to Dhobi Ghat. Also visit Afgan Church, Flora Fountain, 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, 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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. 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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