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Saffron and Sandalwood
Saffron and Sandalwood
Duration : 17 Days
Destinations : Mumbai (Bombay) - Madurai - Thanjavur - Pondicherry - Chennai (Madras) - Bengaluru - Nagarhole - Mysore - Depart Chennai
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Day 01 : MUMBAI
Welcome to India! Holidays Points staff will welcome and drive you to your hotel on day one of your Saffron and Sandalwood Tour.
Day 02 : MUMBAI
Enjoy sightseeing of this commercial capital of India which is replete with Victorian Architecture.
Day 03 : MUMBAI - MADURAI
Take morning flight to Madurai. Relax in the evening.
Day 04 : Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Stroll through the bazaars of this bustling city.
Day 05 : MADURAI - TANJORE (THANJAVUR)
Drive to Thanjavur and visit the ornate Srirangam Temple at Tiruchirapally on fifth day of your Saffron and Sandalwood Tour.
Day 06 : THANJAVUR
Explore this ancient capital of Chola rulers. Visit the majestic Brihadeshwara Temple on sixth day of your saffron tour.
Day 07 :
THANJAVUR - PONDICHERRY
Go on a long drive to Pondicherry. Visit Darasuram, Gangaikondacholapuram and Chidambaram temples on seventh day of your saffron tour.
Day 08 : PONDICHERRY
Proceed for the sightseeing of the city. Explore the effects of Dutch, French and British architecture in its buildings.
Day 09 : PONDICHERRY- CHENNAI
Drive along coast to Chennai. Visit the fabulous Mahabalipuram Temple on sea shore during ninth day of your saffron and sandalwood tour.
Day 10 : CHENNAI
Proceed for sightseeing of the city. Effects of East India Company Days are still visible in its building architectures.
Day 11 : CHENNAI - BENGALURU (BANGALORE)
Take morning train to Bengaluru. Take short city tour in the evening.
Day 12 : BENGALURU -
Proceed in the morning to Nagarhole National Park. Explore its wildlife and flora & fauna.
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Day 13 : NAGARHOLE
Take Game Drives to the national park by jeep, elephant and boat.
Day 14 : NAGARHOLE - MYSORE
After early morning Game Drive in the national park, proceed for Mysore. Explore the city and visit Chamundi Hill and the monolithic statue of Nandi Bull of Lord Shiva.
Day 15 : MYSORE
After breakfast, proceed for Srirangapatnam, which has ruins of Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Visit Keshava and Somnathpur temples in the evening.
Day 16 : MYSORE - DELHI
Relax in the forenoon. Board train to Chennai in the afternoon. After dinner, depart for airport.
Day 17 : CHENNAI
Saffron and Sandalwood Tour ends. Take early morning flight way back to home with sweet memories of India’s rich spiritual heritage.
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