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South India Vacation Tour
Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations: Chennai - Mahabalipuram -
Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Ooty
- Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai
Day 01: Arrival at Chennai
Compass Representative will meet and assist you upon your arrival at the Chennai
airport. Transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel in Chennai.
The first British Warehouse came up in 1639 when the British acquired the sandy
beach from the local Nayaks on lease. It was called Madraspatinam then. Later
by 1654, the Fort St. George was built. Still later the neighboring villages
were included in the city which came either as grants or gifts. Triplicane was
rented from the Sultan of Golconda in 1676. In 1744 Robert Clive worked as a
writer from the Fort, later to become a military man of British Army. The Fort
House, which housed the Governor and his council, were added in the 17th Century,
the Assembly Hall in 1910 and the Secretariat in 1925.
All the neighboring areas were merged into the city now known as Madras or as
Chennai as it is officially known. Until Independence, Madras was the capital
of what in British times was called the Madras Presidency, comprising nearly
the whole of South India, including the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada
speaking areas.
Overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 02: Chennai
Proceed for city tour of Chennai in the morning after breakfast.
Santhome Cathedral. Built by Portuguese in the 14th and 15th century, this Cathedral
is named after St. Thomas. Historically important, it is one of the pilgrimages
for the Christian community.
Fort St. George, one the first few bastions built by the east India company,
marks the beginning of Chennai as a modern city. It occupies a place of pride
and prominence in Chennai. This bastion achieved its name from St. George, the
patron saint of England. The state legislature and the secretariat are located
in Fort St. George. It houses the St. Mary's church the oldest Anglican Church
in India which was built in 1680 and the tombstones in its courtyard are the
oldest British tombstones in India. The Fort Museum, once a building that housed
Chennai's first lighthouse, first commercial bank and first 'club', is now a
well-kept repository of tangible memories of early Madras.
Kapaleeswarar Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kapaleeswarar temple has inscriptions
from the 13th century A.D. The temple 'Gopuram' (tower) is in the characteristic
Dravidian style of architecture. The walls and pillars of temple have very delicate
and intricate carvings which depict the scenes from Hindu mythology.
Overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 03: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapooram (By Road 76 km in 2 hr)
After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram - is the ancient capital of the Pallavas
famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple
dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on
the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy
are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. Lunch at local restaurant
and later drive to Mamallapooram and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit the city - built in 7th century, earlier called Mahabalipooram,
this ancient Pallava port, is today the sight of several antique sculptural
marvels. In this ancient seaside town, shrines and huge sculptures cut-out of
rocks more than 1200 years back during the reign of Pallava Kings in the region
can be seen.
The
rock carvings depicting mythological episodes - of demons, Gods and animals
in battle and others - are truly poems in stone. The only shore temple which
remains here is the spectacular two - spired shrine, unique because it houses
both Lord Shiva and the Lord Vishnu in its sanctum-sanctorum.
Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 04: Mamallapooram - Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry (By Road 112km in 03hr)
After breakfast drive to Tiruvannamallai a pilgrim centre with an ancient temple
of Lord Shiva.
After lunch at local restaurant, proceed to Pondicherry, which carries a strong
whiff of the French presence in India. This erstwhile French colony on the east
coast of South India merged with the rest of the country in 1954. Legend says
that Pondicherry is the place where St. Agasthaya settled down.
Overnight stay will be at the heritage hotel.
Day 05: Pondicherry - Tanjore (By Road 160km in 04hr)
Drive to visit Aurobindo Ashram which is also known as "the city of dawn".
The place is 10 km north of Pondicherry. This ashram promotes Shri Aurbindo's
ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite
the spirit and matter.
After lunch at local restaurant, drive to Thanjavur enroute visiting the Brass
factory at Kumbakonam. Tanjore once the capital of Chola Kings, has the Brahadeswara
temple(or the big temple of God).The temple tower rises to a height of 15mts
from a square base of 29 mts and then tapers off, making a total of 66mts.
Overnight will be at Tanjore.
Day 06: Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai (By Road 54km in 02hr 133km in 04hr)
After breakfast leave for Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli, situated on the
banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim
centre. It is famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam.
Proceed towards Madurai. Reach and check in at hotel.
Madurai's Main attraction is the Famous Sri Meenakshi Amman temple a riotously
baroque example of Dravidian architecture with Gopurams carved from top to bottom
in a breathtaking profusion of multicolored images of Gods. Tamil & Greek
documents record the existence of Madurai from the 4th Century B.C.the city
was known to the Greeks via Magathenes their ambassador to the court of Chandraguptha
Muriya this city was popular in trade especially in spices. It was also the
site the Sangam the academy of the Tamil Poets. And Madurai is the centre of
all the cities and Madurai is famous for the cotton Sungudi Saris.
Overnight will be at Madurai.
Day 07: Madurai
After breakfast go for city tour of Madurai.
The ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in the banks of
river Vaigai as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi temple in the centre. After
lunch city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great Tank
and Gandhi museum.
Sri Meenakshi Amman temple: dated back to 2000 Years back and designed in 1560
by Vishwanatha Nayaka and built during the reign of Tirumalai Nayaka. The Temple
occupies an area of six hectares. There are 12 temple towers (Gopurams). The
outer towers are the landmarks of Madurai. They are:
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam: Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam is a huge temple
tank about 5 km east of the Meenakshi temple. The mandapam in the centre has
an idol of Vigneshwara (Vinayaka). It is said to have been found when the earth
was being dug out from here to build the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal. So, the
place attained sanctity and was converted into a teppakulam (tank). This enormous
temple tank is fed by water brought from the Vagai through an ingenious system
of underground Channels. King Thirumalai Nayak born in 'Poosa' Star. so in commemorating
the birth of the king " Float Festival" is conducted in Tamil Month
'Thai' (Jan/Feb) in the tank in a colourful way, which attracts thousands of
tourists.
Gandhi Museum: The Gandhi Memorial Museum is one of the distinct places
to be visited in Madurai. This Museum is one of the rare living memorial of
"The Father of India". The Museum is set in relaxing grounds and has
a clear historical account of India's struggle for Independence.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace: This Palace was built in 1636 by King Thirumalai
Nayak with the help of an Italian Architect. The building we see today was the
main Palace where the King lived. The original Palace Complex was four times
bigger than the present structure. This palace consisted mainly of two parts,
namely Swargavilasa and Rangavilasa. In these two parts, there are royal residence,
theatre, shrine, apartments, armoury, palanquin place, royal bandstand, quarters,
pond and garden. King Thirumalai Nayak celebrated festivals like Sceptre festival,
Navarathri, Chithirai festival, Masi festival and the Float festival. He conducted
daily dance and music performances in the palace. This palace was destroyed
by his grandson Chokkanatha Nayak and the valuables were transferred to other
places. During the British rule, in 1822, Lord Napier made several renovation
works. Then the palace was utilized to house some officials of the judiciary
and district administration. After independence, this palace was declared as
a national monument and is now under the care of the Tamilnadu Archaeological
Department.
Overnight will be at Madurai.
Day 08: Madurai - Periyar (By Road 133km in 04hr)
Proceed for Periyar after breakfast.
The river Periyar is the longest river in Kerala. This is the only perennial
river in South India with clean water. The river occupies an important place
in the history of Kerala. In the Sangam age Tamil epics such as Chilapathikaram,
'Akananuru', 'Purananuru' etc much has been said about this mighty river, formerly
known as the 'Choorni Nadi' or 'Thamraparni Nadi' (Sukasandesam -stanza 66).
A land route existed in the Sangam age from Mussuris (present-day Kodungalloor)
to Madurai, which passed near the banks of the river Periyar. The capital of
the old Chera Empire presumably existed on the banks of the river Periyar. It
is believed that there was a flood in the 4th century AD that severely damaged
the areas along the Periyar and the people living there had to escape to safer
locations, abandoning their homes and livelihoods. The flood of AD 1341 resulted
in the closing of Kodungalloor port and the opening of a new port at Kochi.
The huge landslide that began in the high ranges as a result of the heavy downpours
sent massive flows of mud and sand which cre
sated
an Island at the 'Azhimugham' of the Periyar which is now known as the Vyppin
Islands.
Proceed for enjoying a boat cruise in Periyar Lake with lunch break. The most
enjoyable part of seeing the wildlife is going around the lake in a boat. From
the safety of a boat you can witness herds of wild elephants coming down to
water and swim. The other prominent fauna to be seen are Tiger, Sambar, Barking
deer, Mouse deer, Nilgiri Tahr, Wild Pigs, Wild dogs, Porcupine, Lion-tailed
macaque, Malabar Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, Sloth Bear, Gaur and Black Langur
(Monkey). Tigers and Leopards seldom come to the lakeside by day.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at hotel in Periyar.
Day 09: Periyar - Kumarakom (By Road 175km in 04hr)
Breakfast will be at resort.
In the morning proceed for a SPICE PLANTATION visit. This will be an interesting
tour at one of the family farm houses. Proceed to the SPICE MARKET to have a
look at the finished products.
Proceed towards Kumarakom enjoying the beauty of the traditional Kerala houses.
You will also pass through rolling tea gardens and rubber plantations. Stop
at a tea factory to see the tea - making process.
Reach Kumarokom and check in at hotel. An enchanting backwater destination,
Kumarokom offers visitors many other leisure options.
An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy
fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals
adorned with while lilies - this is Kumarokom.
Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater
cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat.
The backwaters act as a vital waterway for the transport of goods, people and
their produce are often the only link between isolated villages and crowded
towns. In Kerala, the total expanse of backwater stretches over 1500 km, with
a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes from north to south. Alleppey which
forms the main part of this network has the peculiar geographical feature of
having the water in level with the land. This gives the advantage of getting
a closer look at the village life on shore while on a backwater ride.
Talk to the crew and sip your tea while enjoying the backwaters and seeing life
pass by. The meals and refreshments will be served on the boat.
Overnight will be at Houseboat.
Day 10: Alleppey - Cochin (By Road 60 km in 01hr)
Cruise through the villages after breakfast.
Disembark the boat at Alleppey.
Aleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in the state, with a large
network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east".
These large networks of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. Alleppey was one
of the busiest centers of trade in the past with one of the best known ports
along the Malabar Coast. Even today it retains its charm as the centre for Coir
carpet industries and prawn farming.
Alleppey
the ideal headquarters for backwater tourism as well as for visits to the lovely
church filled town of Kottayam, and the town of Aranmula, famous for its historic
Aranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.
The eventful history of this city began when a major flood in AD 1341 threw
open the estuary at Kochi, till then a land locked region, turning it into one
of the finest natural harbors in the world. Kochi thus became a haven for seafaring
visitors from all over the world and became the first European town-ship in
India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.
Enjoy the boat ride in the harbour watching the dolphins playing and enjoying
the city from the water.
In the evening you will ring in the NEW YEAR at the hotel joining the party
and gala dinner. This being a port city the all ships will hoot at 0000 hr of
the 1st.
Day 11: Cochin
Breakfast will be at the resort.
Proceed for a sightseeing tour of FORT COCHIN. A few interesting sites included
in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa
Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue,
Mattancherry Palace, etc. Learn the operation of the interesting Chinese fishing
nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles which work on the principle of balance.
Records say they were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama
Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to
watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea.
Feel the essence of Kerala in Kathakali Dance in evening. Overnight will be
at Cochin.
Overnight will be in Cochin.
Day 12: Cochin - Ooty (By Road 280 km in 06hr)
Drive to Ooty after breakfast.
Ootacamund, Ooty or more recently Udhagamandalam, call it what you like, still
translates to a little town set on the stepped slopes of the Nilgiris, the oldest
mountain range in India. Located 2240 meters, above sea level, the soothing
clime and rustic setting gift Ooty a charm of its own. The verdant tea gardens
and the rolling hills exude a pleasantness that will calm the high-strung city
dweller and soothe his senses with the fragrance of eucalyptus and sandalwood
that hangs in the air. What's more, the superb 300km drive from Bangalore to
the hill station takes the motorist through two dense wildlife sanctuaries.
We've been there and done that and we're about to tempt you to do the same.
Relax during the day and in the evening explore the small town.
Overnight will be in Ooty.
Day 13: Ooty & Coonoor
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Spend
day at Coonoor (hop on to the toy train) enjoying the scenery and the weather.
Some of the beautiful must see spots are:
Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiris. It stands on a lower
ridge of the main plateau at an altitude of 1839 metres. Its climate is milder
than Ooty. Surrounding the town are many picnic spots. In the heart of Coonoor
is "Sims Park". It is a park cum botanical garden. Many species of
trees and shrubs not found in Ooty are grown here. It is at an elevation of
1880 metres and occupies 12 hectares of land.
Sim's Park The Park is situated in a deep ravine on the Northern side of Coonoor
Railway Station at an elevation of 1768 to 1798 mts. The park can be divided
into eight major sections. The natural shola with winding footpaths all over
the higher slopes of the park is the most distinctive and picturesque feature
of this park. This apart a number of individual tree specimens planted in a
scattered fashion all over the place, lend a special charm to the park specially
when they bloom in different seasons throughout the year.
Pomological Station This is one of the three experimental fruit gardens in the
Nilgiris maintained by the Horticultural Department. The other two are Burliar
and Kallar on the Coonoor - Mettupalayam ghat road. Apples, Plums, Peaches,
Lemons, Apricots and Pomegranates are grown here for the purpose of research.
Surplus fruits and fruit based jams are sold to the public.
Silk Rearing Station Adjoining the Pasteur Institute there is a Silk Rearing
Station maintained by the Central Silk Board. The Sericulture experts at this
station may be contacted for special assistance.
Laws Falls The Place is a beautiful picnic spot, situated at Coonoor - Mettupalayam
Road at the distance of 7 Km from Coonoor. The height of the falls is about
180 feet. It is a paradise for Naturalists.
Lamb's Rock It is 8 Km from Coonoor on the way to Dolphin's Nose. It commands
a grand view of the Coimbatore Plains. It is a favorite place for tourists.
Lady Canning's Seat From Coonoor it is 9 Km. It is marked by a small house and
commands panoramic view of the tea estates and the plains.
Dolphin's Nose The view point is 10 Km from the town. The Nose is a unique rock
of tremendous proportions which looks like a Dolphin.
The Droog This is also a picnic spot which is used by TIPU SULTAN as an outpost.
It is 15 Km from Coonoor and stands 6000 feet high overlooking the plains. Three
kilometers of trekking has to be done to reach the point.
Return by the evening and overnight will be in Ooty.
Day 14: Ooty - Mysore (By 5 hr road)
Breakfast will be at the resort.
Drive to Mysore.
Once you enter the Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary limit, the road is almost straight,
flanked on both sides by a dense forest. Seven and a half kilometres after the
Bandipur reception centre, the road crosses over into Tamil Nadu and the Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary.
Reach
Mysore and check in at hotel.
Visit Chamundi Hills - Towering over the city, these hills are 13 km away from
Mysore. Halfway-up is the Nandi Bull, a 4.8 m monolith. Right on top is the
2000-year-old Brindavan Gardens 19 km north-west of Mysore is the KRS Dam and
the ornamental Brindavan Gardens. The musical fountains and colourful lights
transform this palace into fairy land in the evenings.
Overnight will be in Mysore.
Day 15: Mysore - Bangalore (By Road 150 km in 04hr)
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Visit Sir Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery- Housed in the Jaganmohan Palace, this
gallery has a collection of exquisite paintings dating back to 1875, the Russian
Svetoslav Roerich and the traditional Mysore gold leaf style of painting.
Start for Bangalore later in the morning.
On the way visit Srirangapatnam - 16 kms before Mysore, this fort was the stronghold
of Tipu Sultan, son of Haider Ali. Tipu made a last minute ditch against the
British in 1799 before surrendering his kingdom. Among the many fort buildings
still intact, are Tipu's airy Summer Palace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat
Bagh (garden). Here, is also the celebrated Sri Ranganatha Temple.
Reach Bangalore by evening.
A major industrial and commercial center, with scientific and research activity,
Bangalore is multifaceted: modern marvels, historical monuments, bustling shopping
plazas, a race course and golf courses. Called the Silicon Valley of India for
its growing software industry, it is also known as the city of draught beer.
Bangalore is capital of Karnataka which harbours a diversity of interests such
as the ruins of Vijaynagar, sculptures of Belur and Halebid, mausoleum of Gol
Gumbaz at Bijapur, golden sands of Karavalli, proud hills of Kodagu, forests
of Bandipur, Nagarhole and Bannerghatta, and Chikmagalur with its mountains
and coffee plantations, majestic Mysore and the world's tallest freestanding
monolith of Bahubali at Sravanabelagola.
Overnight will be in Bangalore.
Day 16: Bangalore - Mumbai
Flight : 9W 442 (Jet Airways)
Departure : 2030 hr
Arrival : 2205 hr
Have a leisurely breakfast and proceed for sightseeing.
Lal Bagh: Hyder Ali laid out this famous botanical garden and his son
added horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several
countries. The garden today houses over 1000 species of flora which include
rare and enchanting collection of tropical plants, trees and herbs. The Glass
House, modelled along London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction in
this 2400-acre park. Bi-annual flower shows attracting participants from all
over India is held in the Glass House.
Cubbon Park: 
This
wooded and beflowered park was laid out in the heart of the cantonment in 1864.
Since then, fairy fountains, an august bandstand and a wealth of atatury have
been added. But the most important aspect of Cubbon Park is its newer buildings
that have added beauty and cultural wealth. Lush green lawns, shady flowering
trees, vibrant flower beds, make Cubbon Park an ideal place for morning joggers
and alike.
Government Museum: One of the important buildings, the Government Museum
is one of the oldest in India(1886). A special attraction here is "the
antiquities from Mohenjodaro period". Situated nearby the museum is Visveshwaraya
Industrial and Technological Museum named after the great engineer-statesman.
Next to the VITM is the Visveshwaraya Industrial Trade Center, the first of
its kind in India. In addition to its trade promotional activities, the Center
has two exhibition floors housing a permanent display of all that is manufactured
in Karnataka.
Near the Museum is the K. Venkatappa Art Gallery which has a permanent exhibition
of the works of the great artist, K. Venkatappa. The Gallery does much to encourage
art in the state.
Also in the Cubbon Park are the Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, which houses the
public library, the High Court and the Jawahar Bal Bhavan. The Bhavan, with
its toy train, fairgrounds and theatre, is a recreational, hobby and educational
centre for children.
Gandhi Bhavan: The Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, housed in the Gandhi Bhavan,
houses a comprehensive picture gallery and other exhibits of Gandhiji which
depict the life and times of Gandhiji. The Bhavan is open on weekdays (10:30
Am to 5:00 PM).
Ulsoor Lake: A picturesque lake with several tree-shaded islands in it,
is an ideal picnic spot. You can go boating or go for a swim in the nearby swimming
pool that is part of the recreational complex near the lake. You can also go
to the nearby Gurdhwar, the largest Sikh Shrine in Bangalore.
Afternoon proceed for a half-day sightseeing. Visit The Bangalore Palace, Fort
& Vidhana Soubha.
Vidhana Soubha: This splendid neo-Dravidian granite building that dominates
the northern boundary of the Cubbon park, is the home of the State Legislature
and the Secretariat. The massive sandalwood door of the Cabinet room is a spectacular
feature of this imposing building. The Vidhana Soudha is bedecked in illuminated
glory during special periods and is a sight worth viewin.
The Bangalore Palace & Fort: The Bangalore Fort was built by Kempe
Gowda and expanded by Tippu Sultan. Within its walls is the well preserved 16th
century Ganapathi Temple. The Bangalore Palace was built by a Wodeyar king in
1887. Inspired by the Windsor castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style,
complete with Gothic windows, the foiled windows, battlements and turrets resembling
the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam, this summer palace has been constructed
largely of wood and is famous for it's carving and paintings.
Proceed to the airport for flight to Mumbai.
Reach and check in at hotel.
Day 17: Mumbai - Home
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Mumbai after breakfast at the hotel.
Its young, its lively and a confluence of varied cultural currents and cross
currents have given Mumbai a unique position of the most multi-ethnic city of
India.
The
capital city of Maharashtra State formerly known as Bombay lies in the southwestern
part of India and occupies a peninsular site originally composed of seven islets
lying off the KONKAN COAST of western India. Oozing with the cocksure self-confidence
of a maverick moneymaker and "Bindass" (carefree) attitude, Mumbai
is also country's financial and commercial hub and has a principal port on the
Arabian Sea.
Yet, there's another face of Mumbai too that is of the most densely populated
cities in the world. Mumbai is located on a site of ancient settlement and took
its name from the local Goddess "Mumba" - a form of Parvati, the consort
of Shiva, one of the principal Gods of Hinduism - whose temple once stood in
what is now the southeastern section of the Mumbai city.
You will be visiting among other things, the following:
The Elephanta Island is the site of the magnificent Elephanta caves, containing
beautiful carvings, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. These
caves are located at a distance of 11 km from Mumbai and are now designated
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island of Elephanta, being a commercial,
military and religions centre for centuries has traces of early Buddhist culture.
The Elephanta caves are thought to date back to the Silhara kings belonging
to the period between 9th - 12th centuries. With the Brahminical resurgence
during the reign of Gupta dynasty in 3rd century AD, these great cave dedicated
to Lord Shiva exploded into existence at Elephanta. Legends and history suggest
that the great warrior prince of Chalukya dynasty Pulkesin ll raised the shrine
to celebrate his victory. Some historians also suggest that these caves were
built by the Kalchuri King Krishnaraja in 6th century AD.
Marine Drive: located in the central Mumbai, built in the 1920s and 30s
on land reclaimed from the sea, is Mumbai's most famous thoroughfare. It is
also referred to as the Queen's Necklace because of the dramatic line of street
lamps lit up at night. Recently it has come to known as Netaji Subhashchandra
Bose Road with Nariman Point on one end to Babulnath, at the foot of Walkeshwar
on the other.
Gateway of India: Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is
a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder. It is the starting point
for most tourists who want to explore the city. This famous monument was built
to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and
Queen Mary in 1911.
Hanging Gardens in Mumbai: Also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, the
Hanging Gardens were built in 1880 and renovated in 1921. These gardens are
popularly known as Hanging Gardens, because of their location on the slope of
a hill. The terrace garden looks south from Malabar Hill towards Colaba, and
affords a panoramic view of the city or a breathtaking sunset. It is built over
three reservoirs, which store 30 million gallons of water pumped here for cleaning
before being supplied to the town.
Proceed to airport as per time of the flight home. End tour with sweet memories
of India.
TOUR END
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