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West & South India by Rail
West & South India by Rail
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Duration
21 Nights / 22 Days |
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| Destinations Covered:
Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves - Ellora Caves
- Hyderabad - Chennai - Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram
- Chennai - Trichy - Thanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom-
Houseboat - Alleppey - Cochin - Banglaore - Mysore - Bangalore. |
Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. Our representative will be at the Airport to
welcome you. Transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Mumbai
Morning cruise across the harbour (9 kms) to see Elephanta Caves
noted for huge rock cuts. Afternoon tour of Mumbai city. Main
attractions are Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on
the slopes of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine
drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan,
Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India & drive through the Crawford
Market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain. Overnight in Hotel
Day 03 : Mumbai - Aurangabad
Morning Transfer to Railway Station to connect Train # 7617
Tapovan Express dep. 06:00 hrs. arrive Aurangabad at 13:30 hrs.
Check into hotel. Afternoon visit Aurangabad Caves, excavated
between the 2nd and 6th century AD, they reflect tantric influences
in their iconography and architectural designs. Also visit and
Daulatabad Fort, this magnificent 12th century fortress stands
on a hill just 13 kms. from Aurangabad. One of the world's best
preserved fort of medieval times, surviving virtually unaltered,
Daulatabad yet displays the character that made it invincible.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 04 : Aurangabad - Excursion to Ajanta
Caves
Full day tour of Ajanta Caves. Ajanta Caves are 106 kms from
Aurangabad and date back to the 2nd century BC. The 30 rock
hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and the frescoes
portray in epic form the religious and secular life through
eight centuries. Overnight in Aurangabad. (Ajanata Caves are
closed on Mondays)
Day 05 : Aurangabad - Excursion to Ellora
Caves - Hyderabad
Morning visit Ellora Caves (29 kms) encompassing 34 rock cut
shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from
the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is
the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial
abode - Kailash is the best example of Rock cut architecture
and an engineering marvel. (Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesdays)
Evening transfer to Railway Station to connect Train # 7063
Manmad Secundarabad Express dep. 19:20 hrs. Overnight on train.
Day 06 : Hyderabad
Arrive Hyderabad at 08:30 hrs. Afternoon tour of Hyderabad.
Visit Charminar - Rectangular Four Arched Monumental Gate often
described as the -The Arch of Triumph of the East, The Mecca
Mosque & visit the Salar Jung Museum - one man collection
of Manuscripts, ancient weapons, costumes & curios. Visit
the High Court buildings. Overnight in Hyderabad.
Day 07 : Hyderabad - Chennai
Day free or optional tour to Golconda Fort. Afternoon transfer
to Railway station to connect Train # 7052 Secundarabad MS Express
dep. 15:00 hrs. Overnight on train.
Day 08 : Chennai - Excursion to Mahabalipuram
& Kanchipuram
Arrive Chennai at 06:40 hrs. Transfer to hotel. Full day tour
of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram (64 kms from
Chennai) is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a
city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple
dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and
has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha
, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram
is also famous for its silks. The city of Mahabalipuram
is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an
interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are
the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture.
Day 09 : Chennai – Trichy
Morning city tour. Visit the Museum to see the Art and Bronze
Gallery (Closed on Fridays and Public holidays). Drive through
the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort museum, Marina
Beach, Santhome Cathedral and snake park . Afternoon transfer
to Railway-station to connect Train# 2605 Pallavan Express dep.
15:30 hrs. arrive Trichy at 20:50 hrs. Transfer to hotel for
overnight stay.
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