Southern Highlights : South India has a long and momentous history. Moreover, the people of this land have always been inclined towards art and architecture. There are innumerable forts and temples that stand as testimony to their exceptional talents.

Duration : 14 Days / 13 Nights

Places Covered : BOMBAY/HYDERABAD/BANGALORE/MYSORE/HASSAN/HOSPET/BADAMI/ BELGAUN/GOA/BOMBAY

Day 01- BOMBAY Arrive Bombay. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for city tour. Overnight.

DAY 02- BOMBAY/HYDERABAD Morning depart for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves. Afternoon depart by air for Hyderabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 03 - HYDERABAD Morning visit the 13th century Golconda Fort. Afternoon city tour visiting the Charminar Gate, Salarjung museum which houses the fabulous and unique collection of antiques and objects of art from all over the world. Also visit the Mecca Masjid and all Archaeological museum. Overnight.

DAY 04- HYDERABAD/BANGALORE/MYSORE Morning depart by air for Bangalore. On arrival transfer to Mysore by coach enroute visiting Shri Chennakeshave temple at Somnathpur. This star shaped temple is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings. Afternoon visit Chamundi Hill, which has a superb view of the city. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

DAY 05- MYSORE Morning depart for an excursion to Srirangapatnam, the ruins of the capital of Tipu Sultan, Tiger of Mysore. Afternoon city tour visiting the Palace built in the Indo-Saracenic style. Overnight.

DAY 06- MYSORE/SRAVENBELGOLA/HASSAN Morning depart by surface for Hassan entoute visiting Sravenbelgola- a famous pilgrim centre for the Jains, the colossal statue of Gomateswara is said to be the tallest monolithic statue in the world. On arrival in Hassan check into the hotel for overnight.

DAY 07- HASSAN Morning depart for sightseeing of Belur and Halibid. The temples here are magnificent. The sculptural decorations are unrivalled. Overnight stay.

DAY 08- HASSAN/HOSPET Depart by surface for Hospet. Late afternoon check into hotel in Hospet. Overnight.

DAY -09 HOPET/HAMPI Full day sightseeing of Hampi the glorious capital of the mighty Vijaynagar expire (1336-1565). Overnight.

DAY -10 HOSPET/BADAMI/BELGAUM Morning depart by surface for Belgaum enroute visiting Aihole. Once the capital of the early Chalukyan dynasty (6th -8th century) Pattkdal - was the second capital and functioned as the royal commemorative site. Badami- Visit the famous rock cut temples. Continue on to Belgaum for the night.

DAY -11 - BALGAUM/GOA Morning depart by surface for Goa. On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for swimming, sunbathing etc. Overnight stay.

DAY 12- GOA Day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight

DAY 13- GOA/BOMBAY Morning at leisure. Afternoon depart by air for Bombay on arrival transfer to the hotel. At leisure.

DAY 14- BOMBAY Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.