Mumbai – Aurangabad – Hampi – Badami – Pattadakal – Aihole – Thanjavur – Madurai – Rameswaram
The India Cultural Heritage tour gives a chance to the travellers to experience the diverse and rich culture of India that showcases how traditional and divine our cultures and values are. It beautifully showcases the history, temples, architecture, food and spiritual traditions that will help people to understand how diverse and culturally rich India is. The India Cultural heritage tour Packages can be easily booked via the official website of Travel People India.
Tour Highlights
In Mumbai, our representative will meet and give you to your hotel. It is a light day to leave you free after your trip and acclimatize to the climate in the place. Mumbai is a city that is characterized by intense colonialism, seashore beauty and diversity. During the evening have a leisurely ride or stroll along the marine drive or the Queen necklace as it is commonly referred. Observe the sunset at the Arabian Sea and watch daily life at the promenade. This is an easy introduction to the tour that does not strain you physically. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Have breakfast and start on a leisurely heritage walk of South Mumbai. Go to the Gateway of India, which is an ancient structure constructed during British rule, and that looks over the sea. Here, enjoy the colonial buildings around. Then proceed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus which is a UNESCO world heritage site and known for its Victorian Gothic architecture. Next, visit the Prince of Wales Museum that showcases ancient sculptures, paintings and cultural objects of the whole of India. In the afternoon I am at liberty to rest or go to the cafe. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport where we take a short flight to Aurangabad and not long road travel. When you get there, settle in your hotel. Later in the afternoon, go to see the Bibi Ka Maqbara which is a great Mughal era monument and is widely regarded as similar to the Taj Mahal. Tour the gardens and know its history. The tour is relaxed and slow, where one has time to appreciate the buildings and the environment. Evening is free for rest. Aurangabad overnight.
In the morning, have a guided tour of the Ajanta Caves, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. These caves are cut out of rock cliffs and known to be ancient with Buddhist paintings and sculptures carved in them. The tour is done at a slow pace and breaks are taken to prevent fatigue. You will get to know the stories depicted in the murals, the life of these monks, and the artistic methods applied several centuries ago. In the evening go back to Aurangabad and rest at the hotel. One night stay at Aurangabad.
Then visit the Ellora Caves which is an additional UNESCO World Heritage Site after having breakfast. These caves symbolize the three religions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism and this signifies the cultural harmony in India. The most important one is the Kailasa Temple which is hewn out of a single rock. You will be visiting some of the caves that have been chosen, taking everything at a slow pace, and you will not be trying to learn everything about them in haste. The remaining part of the evening is free to relax. Aurangabad overnight stay.
Breakfast, then a flight to South India and a road trip to Hampi is made. This intended travelling does not take the lengthy and tiresome road miles. Upon arrival in Hampi, get a room in a hotel and rest. The night is at the light of sightseeing in the quiet environment of this historic town. You can go outside and walk a little or you can just rest and look forward to the exploration of the next day. Overnight stay in Hampi.
In the morning, visit Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage and the former capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire. See Virupaksha Temple that remains functional and profoundly religious. Then visit Vittala Temple and the renowned Stone Chariot. The ruins are also spread and one can slowly explore without mobs. Spend the evening watching the sunset along the Tungabhadra River, and have a tranquil ending of the day. Overnight stay in Hampi.
Breakfast and drive to Badami which is a short scenic route. On arrival, check in and relax. In the afternoon, see the Badami Cave Temples, which were hewn out of sandstone cliffs and command a lake. These temples represent the early Hindu and Jain art. The environment is serene and the visit is pleasant and relaxed. Evening is free for rest. Overnight stay in Badami.
In the morning, take a drive and arrive at Pattadakal which is a UNESCO world heritage site with a mix of both the north and south temples. Take a leisurely stroll in the temple complex and get to know more about the architectural significance. Thereafter, pay a visit to Aihole, which is regarded as the cradle of Indian temple architecture. Its old temples and ruins are discovered in a peaceful atmosphere. Go back to Badami in the evening and stay over.
The visit to Thanjavur will follow the planned visit of Transfers to make it comfortable after breakfast. On arrival, check in and rest. During the evening go to the Brihadeeswarar Temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage and one of the greatest Chola architectural achievements. Take time to learn about its size, carvings and religious significance. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Have Breakfast and then on to Madurai which is a comfortable drive. Check in and relax. During the evening, go to the Meenakshi Amman Temple which is one of the brightest temple complexes in India. Attend evening services, and watch believers, priests and temple customs. The experience provides an extensive cultural bond. Overnight stay in Madurai.
The next stop after breakfast is Rameswaram, which is one of the most holy places of pilgrimage in India. Explore the Ramanathaswamy Temple, known with long corridors and their spiritual meaning. Take time to learn about the rituals and significance of the location. Then later take an onward journey to the airport or railway station. The India Cultural Heritage Tour is one that leaves one with spiritual satisfaction and long term cultural memories.
