Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad – Chennai- Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai
Day 01: Mumbai/Bombay
South West India Train Tour begins with arrival at Mumbai. You are transferred to the hotel by one of the executive of India holiday packages.
Day 02: Mumbai/Bombay
Enjoy second day of South West India Train Tour with the morning city tour by visiting the important tourist destinations like Kamala Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens, Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat and Gateway of India etc. Also drive past through the Crawford Market and Flora Fountain. Check out from hotel in the noon. Reach the railway station in late evening to board a night train for Aurangabad.
Day 03: Aurangabad
On the next morning arrive at Aurangabad and check into hotel. Have a full day excursion tour of Ajanta Caves dating back to the 2nd century BC. The 30 rock cut caves represent the Buddhist sculpture. Over night stay at Aurangabad.
Day 04: Aurangabad
Visit Ellora Caves a group of 34 rock cut shrines that depict the Buddhist, Hindu and Jain sculpture and art belonging to 4th-9th century AD in the morning. The best of all is the Kailash temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Over night stay at Aurangabad.
Day 05: Hyderabad
Next day South West India Train Tour is free for independent activities. Check out the hotel in the noon. In the evening reach the railway station to board a night train for Hyderabad.
Day 06: Hyderabad
Check in the hotel after arriving at Hyderabad in the morning. Enjoy the afternoon city tour of Hyderabad covering Charminar, The Mecca Mosque, Salar Jung Museum and the High Court building. Over night stay at Hyderabad.
Day 07: Hyderabad
Next day is also for Hyderabad tour. Try out the optional tour to Golconda nearby Hyderabad famous for the Golconda Fort. Check-out from hotel in the noon. In the evening reach railway station to board a night train for Chennai.
Day 08: Chennai
Next Morning arrive at Chennai. Check in the hotel. After taking some rest enjoy the afternoon Chennai city tour. Visit the Art and Bronze Gallery, Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort museum, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral and Snake Park. Over night stay at Chennai.
Day 09: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram
Enjoy the most scenic spots of South West India Train Tour that includes the tours of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is 64 km from Chennai, the temple city of Tamilnadu which has over 1000 Temples out of which 124 shrines. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy temples are worth visiting. Don’t forget to buy the Kanchipuram silk apparels famous all over the world. The city of Mahabalipuram is the World Heritage Site famous for the seven pagodas and the ancient rock hewn, monolithic temples depicting Dravidian temple Architecture. Over night stay at Chennai.
Day 10: Mysore
Board a train to Mysore from the Mahabalipuram railway station. Arrive at Mysore and check into the hotel.
Day 11: Belur - Halebid
Enjoy the next day of South West India Train Tourto go for a full day tour of Belur and Halebid. The 900 years old, Chenna Kesava temple of Belur is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. The 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples in Halebid are masterpieces of Hindu art. Visit Sravanbelagola famous for the largest statue of Lord Gomateshwara, enroute, while your return journey. Over night stay at Mysore.
Day 12: Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore by road. Enjoy the afternoon city tour of the garden city Bangalore. Visit Lal Bagh, Vidhan Saudha and other government buildings. Over night stay at Bangalore.
Day 13: Mumbai
Reach Bangalore airport to board a Mumbai flight. Arrive and roam around the city centre. Late in the evening board a flight way back home or proceed towards other destination from the international airport. With this South West India Train Tour comes to an end.
