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Taj Mahal, a dream etched in milky white
pristine marble is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of
eternal love! A commemoration of the memory of Shahjahan's beloved wife,
Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is indeed India's rich tribute to womanhood. Renowned
for its aesthetic beauty, this extravagant building of timeless beauty
is the outcome of a unique combination of passion and architectural
exuberance.
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Duration |
16 Days |
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Destination |
Mumbai
- Goa - Badami - Hospet, Hassan - Midikeri - Mysdore - Bangalore -
Mumbai |
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Travel Theme |
Beach Tour |
Day 01 - Arrive Mumbai
On arrival you will be met by our representative & transferred to the
hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis.
After traditional welcome check in into the hotel. Overnight to be spent
at hotel.
Day 02 - Mumbai
In the morning we
have for you a half day tour of : Gateway of India - The stone archway
designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style. Elephanta Caves
- 9 kms by sea. These 7th century rock - cut cave temples dedicated to
Lord Shiva are situated a top a hill on the island. With everlasting
memories of the day spend night at hotel.
Day 03 - Mumbai -
Goa
Transfer to the
Airport for the flight to Goa.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 - Goa
Now, be ready to visit the city that is called the "Archaeologist's
Delight" In the morning you will visit
North Goa
and South Goa in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 - Goa
Today is your day, i.
e. It's the day for relaxation. Where ? At the beautiful, refreshing and
health prone beaches of Goa.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 - Goa -
Belgaum - Badami ( 275 kms 6 hrs)
After breakfast
drive to Badami enroute visiting Belgaum - a total picture of contrasts.
On one side is the old town area and modern on other, in the heart of
Belgaum is the Fort. Inside it are most famous Kamala Basti, the Jain
Temple & the Jama Masjid. The Kapileshwar Temple, the Ananthashayana.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 - Badami
Rock-cut cave
Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come
alive before your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed. Climb a
flight of steps to reach the ancient caves - all hewn out of sand stone
on the precipice of a hill. Also a must see are Bhutanatha temples that
lend their names to the lake just beneath the cave temples. Take a dip
in this green tranquil river. It is said to have the healing properties.
Badami also has the eighteen inscriptions ranging from 06th to 09th
century. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 - Badami -
Aihole - Pattadakal - Hospet
Today is your lucky
day as you are going to Hospet enroute visiting Aihole and Pattadakal,
and for that nothing can be said as everything is self-explanatory.
Aihole which is famous as the "cradle of the Indian Architecture". You
will also visit Pattadakal - Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha
river, a world heritage centre, has 10 major temples representing early
Chalukyan architecture, later continue towards Hospet. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 09 - Hospet
Come with us this morning to explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The
tourist importance of this place lies in its proximity to Hampi, the
site of the medieval Vijaynagar empire, (13 kms) is the most evocative
of all the ruins in Karnataka. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Hospet -
Hassan
Have your breakfast
and head towards the destination that has it all. Yes! You guessed it
right. We are going to Hassan. Set and refresh into hotel. Take an
excursion to Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoyasala's
architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakeshava Temple : which took
103 years to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the
rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 - Hassan -
Shravanabelagola - Hassan
See the splendour of Shravanabelagola. 51 kms south - east of Hassan, one of most important
Jain Pilgrim centres. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali -
the world's tallest monolithic statue. Rest of the day you will remain
free to explore the surroundings. Spend your night at hotel.
Day 12 - Hassan -
Madikeri
In the morning we
will be going to Madikeri, a place which is called as the "Scotland Of
India". On arrival set yourself in the hotel, refresh yourself and come
with us to visit Madikeri Fort , Abbey Falls , Nisargadhama - Known for
its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited by
hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 - Madikeri -
Mysore
Have your breakfast & ride with us to the exclusive locales of Mysore.
On arrival, check in into the hotel. Refresh yourself & go to visit :Mysore
Palace, Chamundi hills - Towering over the city, these hills are 13 kms
away from Mysore. Halfway up is the Nandi bull, a 4.8m monolith.
Brindavan Gardens - A site to be loved. The musical fountains &
colourful lights transform this place into a fairy land. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 14 - Mysore
Get up & get set for
your visit to: Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery - Housed in the
Jagmohan Palace, the gallery has a collection of exquisite paintings. In
the afternoon visit Somnathpur. It is a little village where you can see
the famous 13th century temple well known for its great architectural
beauty. The star shaped temple with three shrines is the latest & well
preserved heritage of hoyasala architecture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 - Mysore -
Srirangapatnam - Bangalore
In the morning, you
are free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Afternoon drive to
Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam - capital of the warrior -
King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are
well worth a visit. In the evening, drive to Bangalore. On arrival check
into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 - Bangalore -
Mumbai
In morning come with us to explore the "city of gardens" . We will take
you to Vidhan Saudha - It houses the State's Legislature and
Secretariat, Nandi Temple - One of the oldest temple, popularly known as
the Bull temple. In the evening take your flight to
Bombay.
On arrival transfer to hotel where we will be holding the rooms for wash
& change. Have your dinner being organized by us. Departure transfer to
International Airport for flight back to home.
Includes
Accommodation for 15 nights / 16days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Car.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
All current applicable taxes.
Excludes
Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified,
soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare (as per actual).
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above. |
You
must have a passport with you all the time. It's the most basic
travel document. Also ensure that your passport will be valid for
the entire period you intend to remain overseas, if your passport is
lost or stolen, immediately contact your country's embassy or
consulate in Delhi and also to nearest police station 
We
highly recommend you use our airport meet and greet service in India
on arriving at the airport, especially if it is your first
trip to India. 
India
will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity but if
you enjoy delving in to convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual
overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas
unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion
for it.
"If
there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of
living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man
began the dream of existence,