UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE INDIA TOUR

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE INDIA TOUR

Duration: 16 Days 15 Nights

Description : Mumbai, Aurangabad, Solapur, Bijapur, Badami, Hampi, Hassan, Mysore, Bangalore.

Day 01:Mumbai

Welcome to the City of dreams – Mumbai. Upon arrival, after clearing Immigration and Customs, you will be greeted by our Representative.
Transfer to Hotel and check-in.
Rest of the Day Free.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Mumbai.

Day 02: Mumbai – Elephanta Caves and City sightseeing

Breakfast at the Hotel.
Morning – Trip starts from the Caves of Rock-cut Temples of Elephanta. Drive to Gateway of India and take a Boat to the Island. Main Cave comprises of large sculpted panels relating to Shiva, and a separate lingam shrine. Visit the famous Trimurti or triple-headed Siva, where the God takes the role of Brahma, the Creator and Vishnu the preserver. Central bust of Siva, its eyes closed in eternal contemplation is the most serene sight.
Afternoon: Visit Gateway of India, visit some of the iconic Gothic style buildings like Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria Terminus and Bombay Highcourt. Visit Hanging Gardens and drive through Haji Ali Tomb, Nariman Point and the Beach front area.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Mumbai.

Day 03: Mumbai – AURANGABAD (By Flight)

Breakfast at the Hotel.
Transfer to Mumbai Domestic Airport for flight to Aurangabad.
After Arrival, you will be transferred to the Hotel.
Afternoon: Visit Ellora Caves – A UNESCO World Heritage Monument consist of 34 Monastery and Temples and dates back to 600 and 1000 AD. The Caves are devoted To Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Rocky Temple of Kailash, is marvelous of all.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Aurangabad

Day 04: AURANGABAD – AJANTA CAVES - AURANGABAD

Breakfast at the Hotel.
Visit Ajanta Caves, which consist of 24 monasteries and 5 temples, some of which are over 2000 years old, and hewn out of solid rock. The wall paintings and frescoes of these caves have a beautiful flow of line and wealth of color.
Return to Hotel in Aurangabad in the Evening.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Aurangabad.

Day 05: AURANGABAD – SOLAPUR (300Km – 06 Hrs.)

Breakfast at the Hotel
Leave by Car for Solapur – a district in the South-West region of Maharashtra.
After Arrival, Check-in at the pre-designated Hotel.
AFTERNOON –It has a lot of significance for the spiritual Hindus. Some of magnificent Temples are located here. Visit the Temple of Lord Siddeshwar, who has forms of Shiva and Vishnu. Visit Vinobha Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Visit the BHUI Fort built in 14th Century built on a flat land.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Solapur

Day 06: SOLAPUR - BIJAPUR (100Km – 02 Hrs.)

Breakfast in the Hotel
Leave by Car for Bijapur
After Arrival, Check-in at the Hotel
Afternoon – Visit Gol Gumbaz -tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah. It is the second largest dome ever built, next in size only to (St Peter's Basilica) in Rome. Visit central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times. Visit to ''Whispering Gallery'' will reveal that every minute sounds can be heard clearly.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bijapur

Day 07: BIJAPUR - BADAMI (130Km – 03 Hrs.)

Breakfast in the Hotel
Leave by Car for Badami – (famous for its four cave temples - all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill).
After Arrival, Check-in at the Hotel
Afternoon: City sightseeing Visit the four Cave Temples - The four cave temples representing the secular nature of the rulers then, with tolerance and a religious following that inclines towards Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Badami

Day 08: BADAMI - AIHOLE & PATTADAKAL - BADAMI (155Km – 06 Hrs)

Breakfast in the Hotel
To-day, you will visit Aihole – an ancient and medieval site to see the Buddhism
Jainism and Hinduism monuments. One can see around 100 temples built between 4th& 5th century. Most impressive is Durga Temple – inspired by Buddhist Architecture) Pattadakal – A World Heritage site – Also known for its Group of Temples.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Badami

Day 09: BADAMI - HOSPET (155Km – 06 Hrs)

After Breakfast at the Hotel,
Leave by Car for Hospet.
You will check-in at the pre-arranged Hotel.
Refresh you self and start for orientation drive of City of Hospet.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Hospet

Day 10: HOSPET - HAMPI - HOSPET

Breakfast in the Hotel
Visit HAMPI - as it is popularly known today was the medieval capital of the Hindu empire Vijayanagara. Hampi in the Karnataka state of India is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hampi is charismatic even in its ruined state.
Evening – Return to Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Hospet.

Day 11: HOSPET – HASSAN (340 Km – 7 Hrs)

Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive to Hassan - The district, is known for its natural scenic beauty is also a treasure-house of Hoysala architecture and sculpture.
After Arrival, Check-in at the Hotel
Rest of the Day Free for relaxation in the Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Hassan

Day 12: HASSAN – BELUR, HELEBID – MYSORE (160 Km)

Breakfast at the Hotel
Visit belur and Halebid Temples. Chennskeswara Temple at Belur and Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebid have some of the finest specimens of temple architecture.
Proceed onwards to Mysore
After Arrival, check-in at the Hotel
Rest of the Day FREE
Overnight stay at Hotel in Mysore

Day 13: MYSORE

Breakfast at the Hotel
Morning: Visit Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace). This former residence of Wodeyar Maharaja of Mysore to see the displayed paintings, jewelry, royal costumes & other items. The royal families who ruled Mysore for more than seven centuries! Impressive 3-story granite palace boasts several important halls and chambers under pink marble domes and expansive arches.
AFTERNOON – AT LEISURE
EVENING: Visit Vrindavan Gardens to see the illumination (Only on Weekends/Special Days)
Overnight stay at Hotel in Mysore

Day 14: MYSORE – SOMNATHPUR – SRIRANGPATNAM- BAMGALORE

Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive to Somnathpur, the site of exquisitely carved temples of 13th century. Proceed to Srirangpatna to see the Tomb and Summer Palace of Tipu sultan and eventually proceed to Bangalore.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Bangalore

Day 15: BANGALORE

Breakfast in the Hotel
City sightseeing of Bangalore, visiting Cubbon Park, Lalbagh, Bull temple, Tata institute of Science, Mysore Arts and Crafts Center and Shopping center.
AFTERNOON: FREE to explore the city of Bangalore and the many pubs and eateries.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bangalore

Day 15: BANGALORE-FLIGHT BACK TO SWEET HOME

Transfer to International Airport