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South India Train Tours

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Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Chennai - Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai

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Day 01 Mumbai
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Mumbai
Welcome to Vardhman's "South India Train Tour". On arrival in Mumbai, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 02 Mumbai - Aurangabad(By train)
After breakfast proceed on a city tour of Mumbai.
Visit 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.
Evening transfer to railway station to catch train for Aurangabad.
Overnight: Train

Day 03 Aurangabad
Excursion to Ajanta Caves
Morning arrive at Aurangabad and get transfer to your hotel.
Later visit 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: Hotel

Day 04 Aurangabad
Excursion to Ellora Caves
After breakfast visit to 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.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05 Aurangabad - Hyderabad (By train)
Today morning free at leisure. Evening transfer to the Aurangabad railway station to catch train for Hyderabad.
Overnight: Train

Day 06 Hyderabad
Morning arrive at Hyderabad and get transfer to your hotel.
Later proceed on a city 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. Also visit the High Court building.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 07 Hyderabad - Chennai (By train)
Full day free for leisure activities.
Optional:Tour to Golconda.
Evening transfer to the Hyderabad railway-station to catch train for Chennai.
Overnight: Train

Day 08 Chennai
Morning arrive at Chennai. Transfer to your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Chennai.
Visit the Museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery. Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort museum, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral and snake park .
Overnight : Hotel

Day 09 Chennai - Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram - Chennai
This morning after breakfast proceed on a Full Day Excursion of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
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.
Mahabalipuram
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.
Evening drive back to Chennai.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 10 Chennai - Mysore (By train)
This morning after breakfast transfer to the railway station to catch train for Mysore. Upon arrival at Mysore check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Mysore.
Visit the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. The palace is of harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and Saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery; drive upto Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple that offers a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. Later visit the Somanth temple, Mysore Zoo evening proceed to Brindavan garden to visit lighting show.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 11 Mysore - Belur & Halebid - Mysore
After breakfast, proceed on a full day city tour of Belur and Halebid.
The Chenna Kesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are master pieces of Hindu art. On the return, visit Sravanbelgola.
At Sravanbelgola, hewn out of a single rock and visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara which is bathed with milk and honey once every 12 years.
Evening drive back to Mysore.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 12 Mysore - Bangalore
Today morning after breakfast drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival at Bangalore check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Bangalore.
Visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces & an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja's Palace & Government Buildings.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 13 Bangalore - Mumbai(By flight)
This morning after breakfast transfer to the Bangalore airport to catch flight for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "South India Train Tour"escorted by Vardhman Vacations.