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Duration : 15 Days and 14 Nights.
Destination Covered : Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Ellora - Hyderabad - Golconda - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Hassan – Bangalore.
South India Temple Tour offers an authentic tour programme which will take you to some of the majestic and fabulous temples in South India. The art and architecture of all those temples reveal the rich heritage and culture of South India. This tour package will certainly prove to be of great assistance to you and make you know better the temples and religious shrines of South India.
Day 01 : Mumbai
After you land in Mumbai, we will escort you to the hotel comfortably and smoothly where you can get refreshed and relax for the entire day. Later if you feel like you can roam around nearby for a while and then back to the hotel for the night
in the Temple Tour in South India.
Day 02 : Mumbai
The next morning, after your breakfast, we will take you to the famous Elephanta Caves. There you will get to see a gorgeous garden with exquisite figures of animals made out of plants. You are sure to appreciate the sculptural works of the Cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The art works and carved figures of deities are quite commendable. Later in the noon time, we will visit some other major attractions of Mumbai – the famous Gateway of India, the splendid Marine Drive, the amazing Hanging Gardens and the popular Prince of Wales Museum. Retire to the hotel for an overnight stay
in the Temple Tour in South India.
Day 03 : Aurangabad
We will reach airport and fly to Aurangabad. On arriving there, we will put up in a hotel and freshen up. After relaxation, you can spend the time in your own way. You can roam around for a while or can go shopping or dining in some good restaurant
in the Temple Tour in South India.
Day 04 : Ajanta
Next morning, after you are through with your breakfast, we will venture out to explore the renowned Ajanta Caves. This wonderful structure features fine paintings and marvelous stone sculpture. The figures made out of rocks are quite admirable. The unique and carved caves include excellent paintings, exclusive designs and patterns, scenes from the Jataka tales and monasteries. This would be followed by our return to the hotel for the night
in the Tour To South India Temples.
Day 05 : Ellora
In the morning after you are done with your breakfast, we will set out for the magnificent Ellora Caves. The art works in the various rock-cut temples and the sculpture are indeed remarkable. The ancient monuments and the carved sanctuaries are quite praiseworthy. The Hindu caves and the Jain caves all have their own artistic elegance. After this we will reach the railway station and board an overnight train to Hyderabad
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Day 06 : Hyderabad
On arrival in the morning, we will put up in a hotel, get fresh and relax. This would be followed by a trip to the famous tourist spots in the city. This will include the popular Char Minar, Salarjung Museum and then a walk through the busy, lively and vibrant market place. We will stay in the hotel for the night
in the Tour To South India Temples.
Day 07 : Golconda
In the morning, after the completion of breakfast, we will move out on a tour to the famous Golconda Fort. This majestic fortress situated on a granite hill is surrounded by huge ramparts. This impressive structure includes astounding gateways, temples, apartments and many other notable constructions. The ‘Durbar Hall', Rani Mahal, Balahisar Darwaza and Fateh Darwaza are some of the eminent structures in this fort. We will retire to the hotel for the night.
Day 08 : Chennai
In the morning we will check out for the airport from where we will fly to our next destination, Chennai. On our arrival, we will put up in a hotel, refresh and relax. Later we will go touring some of the important spots in the city including the Heritage Center or ‘Dakshin Chitra'. Get back to hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 09 : Mahabalipuram - Kancheepuram
Next day we will take a trip to the famous rock temples of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram, a few kilometers away from Chennai city. The shore temples built of stone reflect marvelous art and architecture. The amazing carved figures and designs on the temple walls and ceilings signify the rich heritage and culture of the Pallavas.
Day 10 : Mysore
In the morning we will check out for the station and board the train for Mysore. On your arrival we will guide you to the hotel where you will get fresh and spend the rest of the day in total leisure and pleasure.
Day 11 : Belur - Halebid
After breakfast, we will move out on a full day tour of Belur and Halebid. These places contain some of the popular and magnificent temples which reflect the rich cultural past and exquisite artworks. The Chennakeshava and the Shiva temples are two of the most prominent temples here. Both feature fabulous figures and fine stone carvings. The Virnarayan and the Chennigaraya temples are other major temples to be seen. Return to hotel for the night.
Day 12 : Mysore
In the morning after breakfast, we will go touring the city, whereby we will visit the Maharaja Palaca, Art Gallery, and Chamundi Hill which houses the Chamundeshwari Temple and Nandi Bull. From this hill you will get to enjoy some spectacular panoramic views of the city. Back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13 : Hassan
We will check out in the morning and drive to our next stop, Hassan. On our way, we will get to see the ancient statue in Sravanbelagola. We will also visit the famous ruins of Belur and Halebid. Put up in the hotel for the night in Hassan.
Day 14 : Bangalore
Next day we will leave Hassan for our final destination, Bangalore. On our way, we will stop at Srirangapatnam – Tipu Sultan's kingdom capital. After reaching Bangalore, we will put up in a hotel, and rest and relax.
Day 15 : Bangalore
After breakfast, we will go touring the famous tourist spots in the ‘Garden City' of Bangalore. This will include temples, churches, gardens and important structures and buildings. If time permits, you can also go shopping in the famous shopping malls in the city. In the evening, we will fly back to Mumbai from where you can board the flight for your home or for further journey.
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