Temples and Caves Tour of India

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Ellora - Hyderabad - Golconda - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kancheepuram - Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Bangalore

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Day-1: Mumbai
Welcome to the commercial and celluloid capital of India. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-2: Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves located an hour's boat ride from Mumbai. Afternoon half-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai to places like Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens and Prince of Wales Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-3: Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to airport for Aurangabad flight. Aurangabad is a historical city located in the west central part of Maharashtra state, on the banks of Kham River. On arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay.

Day-4: Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves
Daylong excursion of Ajanta Caves, dating back to the 2nd century BC. The caves numbering 30 are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and fresco paintings in epic form the religious and secular life through eight centuries. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day-5: Aurangabad - Ellora Caves
Morning excursion of Ellora Caves (29 Kms) dating from the 4th to 9th century AD. Ellora caves encompasses 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be replica of the celestial abode, Mount Kailash. Evening transfer to railway station for Hyderabad, the City of Pearls and capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Day-6: Hyderabad
Morning arrive Hyderabad and transfer to hotel. City tour visiting Charminar, Salarjung Museum and shopping in Hyderabad's famous bazaars. Overnight stay in Hyderabad.

Day-7: Golconda
Explore the Golconda Fort dating back to the 13th century. Overnight stay in Hyderabad.

Day-8: Chennai
Morning transfer to airport for Chennai flight. On arrival transfer to hotel. Half-day tour of Chennai including Dakshin Chitra (heritage centre). Overnight in Chennai.

Day-9: Mahabalipuram - Kancheepuram
Daylong tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Along with Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram, Chennai forms the famous Golden Triangle of the Coromandel Coast. Overnight in Chennai.

Day-10: Mysore
Morning transfer to railway station for Mysore in Karnataka state. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Mysore.

Day-11: Belur - Halebid
Full day excursion of Belur and Halebid (155 km). Belur is famous for the Chennakesava Temple built in the Hoysala style. Started in 1116 AD it took 103 years to complete this temple. Temple at Halebid is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and is equally endowed with carved friezes. Overnight in Mysore.

Day-12: Mysore
Morning tour of Mysore, the cultural magnet for the best in South Indian art and music. Visit Maharaja Palace, Art Gallery and Chamundi Hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and Nandi Bull. Overnight in Mysore.

Day-13: Hassan
Drive to Hassan via Sravanbelgola, to see the thousand year old monolithic statue. Overnight in Hassan.

Day-14: Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore, the capital city of Kranataka. En-route visit Srirangapatna - 15 kilometers from Mysore is famous for the Tippus Dariyadaulat, Gumbaz and the Nimishambha temples. Overnight at Bangalore.

Day-15: Bangalore
In the morning halfday tour of Bangalore city. Evening transfer for flight to Mumbai. Transfer to international airport to get onward flight.