A passage to India Tour

As the movie start from Mumbai’s arrival we also planning your arrival at Mumbai International Airport. Meet and assist at International airport by our Executive. Transfer to Hotel Check in at hotel ,If time permit visit some local areas / markets of Mumbai. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast First we visit Gateway of India- It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911 Later enjoy an hour's boat ride to the tranquil forested island of Elephanta, one of the most atmospheric places in Bombay. The chief attraction of the island is its unique cave temple whose Shiva sculpture is a fine example of Hindu architecture. In the afternoon visit Jehangir Art Gallery and the Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria Terminus, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temple and Mani Bhavan – Gandhi's Bombay base between 1917 & 1934, now a permanent memorial to the Mahatma. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Mumbai Airport. Board the flight for Bangalore. Arrive at Bangalore Airport .Meet and assist at Airport and transfer to hotel Taj West End (This hotel was used for Mr.Fielding’s House). Check in at hotel Afternoon visit the some places of Bangalore like the MG Road , Brigade road and the places where the movie was shot for The CLUB as per the below pictures.

Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing of Bangalore today we take a guided tour of Bangalore, visiting Tipu Sultan Palace; the layout of the palace gives the idea of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle. The fort & its remains present the history of the era in which it was built. The construction of the Tipu palace was started by Haider Ali & completed by Tipu Sultan, it is now a museum. Also visit ISKCON Temple, harmonious blend of the Dravidian & modern architecture. The building has some of the modern facilities along with Vedic preaching library. Next we visit the Lal Bagh Garden, name Lal Bagh has been given to it for the wonderfully bloomed red roses that remain blooming all through the year. Haider Ali started building this garden in 1760. We will also stop at Vidhana Saudha, a seat of state legislature - an imposing magnificent palatial building built in "Neo –Dravidian" Style and incorporates Indo Sarascenic elements.Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Mysore. Arrive at Mysore and Check in at hotel Check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Mysore - Today we take a tour of Mysore, we visit the Srirangapatnam, the historic capital of Tipu Sultan known for his struggle against British rule. Several monuments relating to his rule are sprinkled across the island. Later we visit Darya Daulat, commonly known as Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan is situated amidst scenic surroundings on an island formed by two branches of the River Cauvery. We also visit Maharaja Palace, designed by British architect Henry Irwin, the Amba Villas Palace as it is also known, was completed in 1912. Chamundi Hill, which is topped with a 12th century temple of Durga with the magnificent 5m tall Nandi, Carved from single piece of granite in 1659, its one of largest in India. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Ooty. Today we drive to Ooty (Udagamandalam), Queen of hill stations & the capital of Nilgiri district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiri means Blue Mountains. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. It was a very popular summer & weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. An added attraction for the tourists is the mountain train journey on a ratchet & pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam & wends its way through many hair-raising curves & fearful tunnels & chugs along deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams & tea gardens. Check in at hotel, Afternoon relax or visit Botanical Gardens. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Have a drive to Coonoor by mountain train where the actual picture was shot. Return to hotel and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Coimbotore.Board the flight from Coimbotore to Delhi. Assistance at Airport and transfer to hotel.Arrive at Delhi and board the flight to Patna Arrive at Patna and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel Transfer to Bodhgaya On the way visit - Nalanda, a great Buddhist centre for more than 1000 years until the monastery, school and library were sacked and burnt by Muslims. The Chinese scholar Hiuen Tsan stayed here for 5 years in the early 7th cent AD. There were 10.000 monks and students in residence. The remains are still extensive and include the "Great Stupa" with steps, terraces and a few still intact stupas around it. Further drive to Rajgir or Rajagriha. It was the capital of Magadhan empire before Pataliputra occupied from 1800 BC. Visit Gridhkuta, the "Hill of Vultures". It was one of Buddha's favorite places where he delivered many important sermons. Also visit Saptaparni Cave on Vaibhara Hill. The first Buddhist council was held here and Buddha's teachings were written down for the first time. Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa & Venuvana, the bamboo grove where Buddha spent some time. Arrive at hotel. Check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Full day visit to all the spots where the Movie’s important scene shot that is MARABAR CAVES, SUDAMA CAVES as per the pictures below. Return to Bodhgaya and Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Full day visit of Bodhgaya - Bodhgaya. It was here that Siddhartha meditated for 48 days under a "Bodhi tree" and was enlightened on the 49th day and became Buddha, the enlightened one!!! visit Mahabodhi temple with the tree, below which Buddha was enlightened, the footprints of Buddha & the monastery. Also visit Sujata village and Niranjana River. Return to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Varanasi by road .Arrive at Varanasi. Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Evening prayers at River Ganges. Overnight at hotel.

Early morning boat ride at Ganges. Breakfast during the Boat ride. Visit some palaces of Varanasi. Return to hotel. Check out and proceed to Airport to board the flight for Khajuraho Arrive at Khajuraho. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Temples. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast at hotel. Visit some temples of Khajuraho. Check out and transfer to Airport and board the flight for Delhi. Arrive at Delhi. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Check out and transfer to Delhi International Airport for onward journey.