Arrive at Mumbai Airport. Welcome to India!

You are met by our representative after you clear all immigration and customs formalities. Transfer to your hotel for check in.

Evening at leisure.

Overnight in Mumbai.

Breakfast at the hotel

Later depart for an excursion to Elephanta Caves.

The Elephanta Caves are a complex of ancient cave temples on Elephanta Island, an hour-long ferry ride from Mumbai. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, Elephanta Island is not only a worthy destination in itself, it also provides a great view of Mumbai's skyline and an escape from the chaos of the city.

The origins of the temple caves, thought to date from about the 7th century, are obscure. It is known, however, that the island was originally called Gharapuri - the Portuguese renamed it Elephanta after they found a large stone elephant near their landing place. The figure collapsed in 1814 and was subsequently moved to the far-off Victoria Gardens and reassembled.

Shortly before the Elephanta temples were created, Bombay had experienced the golden age of the late Guptas, under whom the arts flourished. Sanskrit had been finely polished, and Kalidasa and other writers had helped incite a Hindu religious revival under the court's liberal patronage. Shaivism, the worship of Shiva, inspired the building of these temples.

Many of Elephanta's priceless statues were damaged or destroyed by the Portuguese, who apparently used the Hindu gods for target practice. There have also been reports of vandalism and carelessness by modern visitors, so take extra care to avoid damage during your visit.

Later in afternoon depart for sightseeing tour of Mumbai – The business capital of India visiting Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) and then to Dhobi Ghat. Also visit Afgan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve centre), Colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive.
Overnight in Mumbai.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed to the airport to connect flight to Goa.

On arrival you will be provided a transfer from airport to Hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Goa.

The main tourist attractions in Old Goa are the churches. Some famous churches in the Old Goa are Se Cathedral, Chapel of our Lady of the Rosary Manueline, Church Of St. Augustine, Church and Convent Of St. Monica, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Convent & Church Of St Francis Of Assisi, Church Of St. Cajetan & Arch of the Viceroys.
Overnight in Goa.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Day free for independent activities.
Overnight in Goa.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Day free for independent activities.
Overnight in Goa.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and depart by surface to Badami (275 kms / 06 hrs drive approx.)

On arrival check-in at the hotel.

Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Badami.

Breakfast at hotel.
Later proceed for morning tour of Badami.

Badami also known as Vatapi is rich with Hindu and Jain temples carved out of sand stone hills. The carved temples date back to the 6th century. Of these, three are Hindu and one Jain. Sculptured out of solid rock they are adorned with carvings. The Fort, on top of a hill encloses large granaries, treasury & a watch tower. The Malegitti Shivalaya temple set on the summit of a hill is built of stones without mortar.
Overnight in Badami.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and depart by surface to Hospet (125 kms / 04hrs drive approx.) enroute visiting Aihole & Pattadakal.

Aihole is the cradle of stone temple architecture of the southern Dravida School. The oldest temple, Lad Khan goes back to the 5th century A.D. There are 70 temples in this group. The Durga temple is noted for its sculptures. The Meguti temple is built of 630 small stone blocks. The Ravanaphadi Cave has some beautiful carvings.

On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Hospet.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and depart by surface to Hassan (350 kms / 07 hrs drive approx.) enroute visiting Hampi.

Hampi-once beautiful capital city of Vijayanagar Empire - greater than Rome, had palaces, temples & sculptures, spread all over. The city was razed to the ground by the Sultanates of South in 1565. Some of the interesting ruins remaining are the Virupaksha, Vittala and Hazara Rama temples huge Ganesha and Narasimha images, the elephant stables, the Queen's Bath, carvings on the Ramachandra temple & Lotus Mahal.
Overnight in Hassan.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and depart by surface to Mysore (205 kms / 05 hrs drive approx.) excluding halt for sightseeing.

Later in day proceed for a day excursion to Belur and Halebid The ChennaKesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara. Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are master pieces of Hindu art. On the return, if time permits, visit Sravanbelagola. At Sravanbelagola, 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.

On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Mysore.

After breakfast proceed for a 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 up to Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple & a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull.

Afternoon at leisure & free to explore the local markets.
Overnight in Mysore.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and depart by surface to Bangalore (140 kms / 03½ hrs drive approx.)

On arrival, transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.