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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days Tour Destination: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Ellora - Hyderabad - Golconda - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kancheepuram - Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Bangalore |
Feel the magic of the sculptors and builders of ancient India when you explore the heritage sites of West and South India, on this Temples and Caves Tour, an India travel package. Mumbai, the commercial and film capital of India, a cosmopolitan city on India's west coast, is the beginning of your package tour in India. The Elephanta Caves are located on an island in Mumbai harbour. The Ajanta caves in Aurangabad are known for their fresco paintings and the nearby Ellora Caves for their rock-cut artistry. Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, known for the Golconda Fort, Charminar and monuments built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty is the next stop on your package tour for India, followed by Chennai, a centre of traditional dance and music in South India. Marvel at the poetry frozen in stone, at the temples of Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Mysore, Belur and Halebid, and be amazed by the monolithic statue at Sravanabelagola. Conclude your tour, an India holiday package at Bangalore, the garden city and capital of Karnataka, and contrast the sleek steel and glass buildings of the Silicon Valley of India with the age-old heritage monuments that you viewed on your temple and Caves Tour of India.
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. |
Ancient as ancient can be, India is bejeweled by some of the most exotic temples and caves in the world. India indeed has a rich heritage of ancient monuments representing different phases of development in art and architectural style and some recognized as world heritage sites. Our Temple and Caves Tour package of India, mainly a south India tour package, includes the best of western and southern India. Book this India vacation package now and we assure you a mesmerizing time as you explore the world famous ancient temples and caves that date back to the time when ancientness was still in its cradle.