Central & South India Tour For Molly Miles & Paul Ostroff -January 8 to February 1,2013.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013, Mumbai:

Departure from Zurich with Swiss Air flight # LX154 departing from Zurich at 9.55 AM. Arrival at Chatrapati Shivaji Airport at 10.45 PM. Traditional reception with fresh flower garlands at airport. Transfer to hotel. My agent will give you the hotel, train, flight tickets/vouchers etc. Overnight in Chateau Windsor at Churchgate.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Mumbai :

After breakfast drive to the boat pier at Gateway of India to board the first boat to Elephanta Caves on luxury upper deck. This boat departs at 9 AM. In the after there will be a City tour. Overnight in Chateau Windsor.

Thursday, January 10, 2013, Mumbai:

Full day to explore Mumbai on your own. If you wish a car with driver can be provided to enable you to visit northern parts of Mumbai (price will be provide on request). Overnight in Chateau Windsor.

Friday, January 11, 2013, Mumbai:

Full day to explore Mumbai on your own. If you wish a car with driver can be provided to enable you to visit northern parts of Mumbai. Overnight in Chateau Windsor.

Saturday, January 12, 2013, Mumbai to Aurangabad:

Transfer to Sahar Domestic Airport to board the Jet Airways flight # 9W2223 departing at 6.30 AM to arrive in Aurangabad at 7.20 AM. In the afternoon visit the Panchacki Waterwheel, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's grave and the Bibi-ka-Makbara - a poor replica of the Taj Mahal. Overnight in Lemon Tree Hotel.

Sunday, January 13, 2013, Augangabad-Ellora:

Start the day with sightseeing tour of Daulatabad Fort on the way to Ellora Caves. Visit all three Jain, Hindu and Buddhist cave sections in Ellora. Return to Aurangabad and visit Aurangabad Caves in the afternoon. Overnight in Lemon Tree Hotel.

Monday, January 14, 2013, Aurangabad Pune:

After breakfast drive 235 kilometers in about 4.5 hours to Pune. In the afternoon visit the David Sasoon Synagogue, Aga Khan Palace (where Mahatma Gandhi was kept in house arrest during India's freedom struggle) and St. Mary's Church. Overnight in Royal Orchid Central Hotel.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Pune-Goa:

Morning is free to relax in hotel. Around 10 AM transfer to airport to board the Air India flight # IC517 departing at 12.05 PM to arrive in Goa at 1.05 PM. Transfer to Panjim Inn in the capital city, Panjim for overnight. Afternoon is free to explore Panjim town on your own.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013, Goa:

Full day sightseeing of Goa including: Old Goa, 10 kilometers east of Panaji - it is the prime tourist attraction of the State. It was built by Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur; Basilica of Bom Jesus, dedicated to infant Jesus, it is the most famous churches in Goa. The mortal remains of Saint Francis Xavier are kept in this church in a richly adorned casket; Se Cathedral is the most imposing church in Goa – its vaulted interior overwhelms the visitors by its sheer grandeur; The Church of St. Francis of Assissi has its interior illustrated with exquisite paintings; Saint Cajetan Church was built in the style of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome; Church of our Lady of Rosary is one of the oldest churches in Goa. Overnight in Panjim Inn.

Thursday, Janurary 17, 2013, Goa:

After breakfast drive about 22 kilometers to visit the Manguesh Hindu Temple. It is a 400 years old Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. In the afternoon visit the Mahasha Narayani Hindu Temple in Mardol village, about 21 kilometers from Panjim.

Friday, January 18, 2013, Goa-Hospet:

Early morning transfer to train station to board the Train # 18048 VSG Howrah Express departing from Vasco da Gama train station at 7.10 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday only, and arriving in Hospet at 2.53 PM. Transfer to Royal Orchid Central Kireeti Hotel.

Saturday, January 19, 2013, Hospet:

Full day sightseeing of Hampi monuments with English speaking guide. Transfer to Royal Orchid Central Kireeti Hotel.

Sunday, January 20, 2013, Hospet-Bangalore:

Full day sightseeing of Hampi monuments with English speaking guide. After dinner transfer to Hospet Train Station to board the train # 16591 departing at 8.40 PM.

Monday, January 21, 2013, Bangalore:

Arrive in Bangalore at 6.10 AM. Transfer to a 5-star hotel for refreshing (in lobby bathroom) and breakfast. Full day sightseeing of Bangalore city. Overnight in St. Mark's Hotel.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013, Bangalore-Shravanbelagola-Hassan:

After breakfast drive to Sravanbelagola Jain Temple. (leave early from Bangalore because chair-carriers at the foot of the hill are available only up to 11.30 AM). This is a very famous Jain temple with the gigantic statue of Jain saint Bahubali. After visiting the temple drive to Hassan for overnight in Hoysala Village Resort.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, Hassan-Belur-Halebid:

After breakfast visit the Chennakesava Hindu Temple in Belur dedicated to Vishnu. In the afternoon visit the Kedareshwara and Hoysalaeshwara Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva in Halebidu. Overnight in Hoysala Village Resort.

Thursday, January 24, 2013, Hassan-Mysore:

After breakfast visit the Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary on the way to Mysore. This sanctuary is also home Muggar crocodiles. Sightseeing by boat in the sanctuary. Later visit the summer palace of Tippu Sultan at Srirangapatnam and Sriranganath Swami Temple. Overnight in Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel (Old Wing upper historic rooms are recently renovated - service is not so good but the overall experience is very good).

Friday, January 25, 2013, Mysore:

After breakfast visit the Mysore Palace, Philomena's Church, Chamundi Hills, Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery and Daria Daulat. Overnight in Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel.

Saturday, January 26, 2013, Mysore:

Full day in Mysore to relax and explore the city on your own.

Sunday, January 27, 2013, Mysore-Bangalore-Kochi:

After breakfast leave from the hotel at 7.30 AM to drive 140 kilometers to Bangalore airport in about 3 hours. Board the Indigo Airlines flight # 6E345 departing at 2.20 PM and arriving in Kochi at 3.45 PM. Transfer to ABAD GRAND RESIDENCIA HOTEL.

Monday, January 28, 2013, Kochi:

After breakfast sightseeing of

Mattancherry Palace: It is also known as Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555 AD. It acquired the present name after 1663 when the Dutch carried out extensions and repairs in the palace. Its interiors are decorated with murals from the Ramayana and there are some lively displays of royal costumes and palanquins.

Jewish Synagogue: in Mattancherry Synagogue is built in 1568 AD. The Great Scrolls of the Old Testment, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand-painted tiles are of interest Timing: 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs and 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs. Closed on Sundays and Jewish Holidays.

In the afternoon visit

St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi: The Protestant church was originally built by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India. It is here the remains of the inveterate traveller, Vasco da Gamma were initially buried and 14 years later, his mortal remains were taken to Portugal by his son to be laid to rest in Lisbon.

Sant Cruz Baslica Church, Fort Kochi: The Roman Catholic Church is situated close to St. Francis Church. Its interior is decorated with some interesting paintings.

Bolghatty Palace is situated in Boghatty Island a narrow palmfringed Island easily accessible from the. mainland. The Palace was built by the Dutch in 1744. Later, it became the seat of the British Resident and today this has been converted into a hotel run by KTDC.

Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi: The Chinese Fishing net that line the sea-front and exhibit a mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen in Fort Kochi. Said to have been brought from China by traders of Kubalai Khan's Court, they are used at high tide.

End the evening with a Kerala Cultural Evening including the famous classical dance/drama Kathakali. Overnight in ABAD GRAND RESIDENCIA HOTEL.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, Kochi:

Drive to Alleppey for boat ride in the backwaters and return to Kochi. Overnight in ABAD GRAND RESIDENCIA.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Kochi:

Full day free to relax in hotel or explore Kochi on your own. (No car and driver is booked). Overnight in ABAD GRAND RESIDENCIA HOTEL.

Thursday, January 31, 2013, Kochi-Ahmedabad/Chennai:

(For Molly) Morning is free to relax in hotel. Around 12.30 PM transfer to airport to board the Indigo flight 6E215 departing at 2 PM to arrive in Mumbai at 3.50 PM. After a stop in Mumbai (no change of plane) depart at 4.30 PM to arrive in Ahmedabad at 5.40 PM. (END OF OUR SERVICE)

(For Paul) Around 8 AM transfer to airport to board the Indigo flight 6E315 departing at 10 AM to arrive in Trivandrum at 10.40 AM. After a stop in Trivandrum without change of plane, depart at 11.25 AM to arrive in Chennai at 12.40 PM. Transfer to Samaya Inn a Lane Old No. 5 & 6 III Street, | Wallace Garden, Nungambakkam, Chennai (Madras) 600006, India, Telephone: 9176726292. Afternoon is free (no car is required). Overnight in Samaya Inn a Lane.

Friday, February 1, 2013, Chennai / SINGAPORE:

(For Paul) Relax in the morning in hotel. No car is required. Request for use of room up to 7 PM. Later transfer to International airport to check in at 8.35 PM and board the Singapore Airlines flight # SQ529 departing at 11.35 PM.