South India with Goa Holidays
Places to Visit : Mumbai - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore
- Hampi - Bijapur - Bangalore - Goa - Mumbai
Duration : 16 Nights/ 17 Days
Day 01 : Mumbai
After arrival at International Airport in Mumbai, you will be find there
Our Representatives to greet you and your family. After that you will be
escorted to the hotel. Spend rest of the Day 0at leisure. Overnight stay
will be at the hotel.
Day 02 : Mumbai
After hearty breakfast, depart for the pleasure trip to 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 stay will be at hotel.
Day 03 : Hyderabad
After hearty morning breakfast leave for Hyderabad by flight. After arrival
at Hyderabad, Our Representatives will assist you to transfer to the hotel.
Have some relaxation and lunch. After lunch, holiDay 0at the splendid 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. Dinner and overnight stay will be at
hotel.
Day 04 : Hyderabad
After a relaxed breakfast, Full Day 0excursion 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. Dinner and overnight stay will be at
the hotel.
Day 05 : Chennai
After a relaxed breakfast leave for Chennai by flight. After arrival in
Chennai, Our Representatives will assist you to transfer to the hotel. For
the Day 0visit 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. Dinner and overnight
stay will be at Hotel.
Day 06 : Chennai
After heart breakfast, take full Day 0excursion 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 07 : Mysore
After hearty breakfast in the early morning, board the train for Mysore.
Upon arrival at Railway station Mysore, Our representatives will greet and
assist you to transfer to the hotel. Have some relaxation and take lunch.
After lunch, take half-Day 0sight 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
up to Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple & lovely view of Mysore.
On your way back see the Nandi Bull -a monolith structure. Dinner and

overnight
stay will be at hotel.
Day 08 : Mysore
After hearty breakfast, full Day 0excursion 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, and 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 09 : Bangalore
Passing through history. After hearty breakfast, drive towards Bangalore.
On the way visit Srirangapatnam ,16 kms from Mysore. This fort was the stronghold
of Tippu Sultan, son of Hyder Ali. Tippu fought a noble 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
After hearty breakfast, leave for Bangalore-the silicon valley of India.
For the first half take Day 0sightseeing 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 0in shopping or personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay
will be at hotel.re
Day 11 : Hampi
After hearty breakfast in the morning, leave for Hampi-a village in the
Karnatka. Hampi is located

within the ruins of Vijayanagar, the erstwhile
capital of the 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. Transfer to the hotel at Hospet (12 km from Hampi). Rest of the
Day 0at your discretion or you can explore group of monuments at Hampi.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12 : Hampi
In the morning have a hearty breakfast. Conversation with the monuments.
Explore the wealthy monuments of Hampi whole day. In the evening return
back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13 : Bijapur
After hearty breakfast in the morning, leave for Bijapur. Bijapur is famous
for Gol Gumbaz - where the silence screams. Buildings to see are Ibrahim
Rauza, Gagan Mahal, Bara Kaman etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at
the hotel.
Day 14 : Goa
Baywatch. After hearty breakfast in the morning, leave for Goa. Upon arrival
in Goa, Our Representatives will assist you to transfer to the hotel. For
the Day 0you are free to relax. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 15 : Goa
Rome in India. We start our half-Day 0sightseeing 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 0at leisure.
Day 16 : Goa
Day Leisure. Overnight Stay At Hotel.
Day 17 : Mumbai
Morning Drive To Airport To Catch A Flight For Bombay. You'll be transferred
to the Airport for onward flight.