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SS03010802 Mar12 Mar
SS030208 30 Mar 09 Apr
SS04010806 Apr16 Apr
SS100108 05 Oct 15 Oct
SS100208 26 Oct05 Nov
SS11010816 Nov26 Nov
SS11020830 Nov 10 Dec
SS12010824 Dec03 Jan
Min — 02 Passenger
Max — 10 Passenger

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Day 1 Bombay
Arrival in Bombay, meet at airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in at noon with the evening to relax.

Day 2 Bombay
After breakfast explore Bombay, the" Gateway of India", which is the commercial capital of India as well as India’s major port. Later in the morning, visit Elephanta caves; a fine cluster of 6th-8th century rock-cut caves with magnificent sculptures and temples In the afternoon, tour the major sights in the city, the Dhobi Ghat, Tata Institute, Rajabai clock tower and the High Courts in the Gothic architectural style, Marine Drive (also known as "Queen's Necklace"), the Aquarium, Kamla Nehru park, Hanging gardens, Mahalaxmi temple, Haji Ali's tomb, Mani Bhawan, Crawford market, and the Prince of Wales museum.

Day 3 Bombay - Madras
In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Madras now known as Chennai. On arrival in Madras, transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, a city tour of Madras. Madras, is the gateway to the sunny south, the capital of Tamil Nadu has also been the seat of an ancient civilization. The city of Madras extends over an area of nearly 90 sq. kms, and is the third largest city of India. It has withstood the pressures of modernization to some extent and even today retains an old world charm, which has an instant appeal to the visitor Sightseeing in Madras includes a visit to the National Art Gallery and museum, Fort St Mary's Church, a drive along the Marina beach, the San Thone cathedral, the Mylapore Temple and the Victoria Technical Institute.

Day 4 Madras
After breakfast start a full day visit to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Mahabalipuram, also known as the seven pagodas, Mahabalipuram is 85 kms. from Madras. The important monuments to be seen are the five Raths, the bas-relief on a huge rock popularly known as Arjuna's penance, the Mahisasura Mandapam, the Krishna Mandapam and the Shore Temple. Kanchipuram, the Golden City is 76 kms. Southeast of Madras and has a long history. Buddhism, Jainism and later Hinduism contended for supremacy in the ancient city for centuries. It is noted for its temples and shrines. There is a group of Jain temples of Tiruparutipuram dating from the 9th to 16th century A.D. Even older are the two great temples of Shiva and Vishnu, namely the Kailashnath and the Vaikunthanath Perumal temple with its lofty towers and fine porches, built by the Pallava kings.

Day 5 Madras-Cochin
Transfer to airport for flight to Cochin. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 6 Cochin
Explore the wondrous city of Cochin. Sightseeing includes visits to the Cochin Harbour Terminus, Mattancheery Dutch Palace, Synagogue in the Jewish section, Fort Cochin area, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. At Ernakulam, see the public gardens, colleges, high court building and Broadway shopping centre. In the evening visit a local theatre and enjoy Kath kali dance show. Kath kali is one of the most famous classical dance forms, and special highlights are the dresses and make-up.

Day 7 Cochin
After breakfast board riverboat to cruise the backwaters of Kerala. Pass through the coconut groves and quiet lagoons, a gift of the gods to Kerala. Visit Bolghatty Palace, the beautiful Dutch colony built in 1744, Vypean, and Vallarpadom. See tiny fishing hamlets and their residents in colourful costumes.

Day 8 Cochin-Bangalore
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Bangalore. Afternoon, take a city tour of Bangalore. Bangalore is the capital of Karnatka, and is known as the garden city of India. The Lalbagh gardens are particularly beautiful and have some of the largest collections of exotic Indian tropical and subtropical plants and lotus-filled pools.

Day 9 Bangalore-Mysore
After breakfast driven to Mysore distance of 150 KMS- 04 Hours. Enroute visit the historical town of Srirangapattnam. This island fortress was once the capital of the warrior king Hyder Ali and his son, Tipu sultan, the Lion of Mysore. In the evening, visit the Brindaban gardens; with special lighting and musical fountains, it transforms itself into a fairytale land.

Day 10 Mysore
After breakfast explore Mysore; the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty. Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world. Its many institutions propagate carnatic classical music and dance. Visit the Mysore palace, the Jaganmohan palace, Chamundi Hill and St. Philomena's church.

Day 11 Mysore - Bangalore - Bombay
After breakfast transfer to Bangalore airport for flight to Bombay.

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