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INDIA TRAIN TOUR-06 |
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(12 Nights & 13 Days) |
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Mumbai (BOMBAY) | Aurangabad | Hyderabad | Chennai (MADRAS) | Mysore | Bangalore | Mumbai (BOMBAY) |
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| Day 01 |
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Arrive Bombay. Transfer to Hotel. |
| Day 02 |
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Morning tour of
Bombay. 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. Check-out at 1200 hrs.
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| Day 03 |
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Morning arrive Aurangabad and transfer to hotel. Full day tour of
Ajanta
Caves (Closed on Mondays). 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. |
| Day 04 |
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Morning visit Ellora
Caves
(29 kms - Closed on Tuesdays) 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.
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| Day 05 |
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Day free. Check-out from the hotel 1200 hrs. Evening transfer to rail-station
for Hyderabad night train. |
| Day 06 |
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Morning arrive Hyderabad and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon 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. Visit the High Court buildings.
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| Day 07 |
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Day free or optional tour to Golconda. Check-out at 1200 hrs. |
| Day 08 |
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Morning arrive
Madras. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour. Visit the Museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery (Closed on Fridays and Public holidays). Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort museum,
Marina Beach,
Santhome Cathedral and
snake park.
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| Day 09 |
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Full day tour of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. |
| Day 10 |
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Morning transfer to rail-station for Mysore train. Arrive Mysore and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 11 |
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Full day 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. |
| Day 12 |
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Drive to Bangalore. Afternoon tour of Bangalore. |
| Day 13 |
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Transfer to airport for
Bombay
flight. Arrive & transfer to city centre (No hotel). |
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OTHER PROGRAMMES OF Rail Programme |
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Rail Tour Programmel- 01 | Rail Tour Programme - 02 | Rail Tour Programme - 03 | Rail Tour Programme - 04 | Rail Tour Programme - 05 | Rail Tour Programme - 06 | Rail Tour Programme - 07 | Rail Tour Programme - 08 |
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