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Duration
: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations Covered : Chennai - Bangalore - Puttaparthi -
Mysore - Mumbai
DETAILED
ITINERARY OF SAI BABA TOUR
Day 01 : Arrive Chennai
On arrival in Chennai meet and assist at the airport and
transfer to hotel. Half day sightseeing of Chennai.
Day 02 : Chennai/Bangalore (Train)
Early morning, tranfer to the railway station to board train
for Bangalore. Arrive Bangalore and transfer to prebooked
hotel.
Day 03 : Bangalore / Puttaparthi
Morning city tour of Bangalore. Bangalore, known as the
"City of Gardens." Popularly known as the "Garden City",
Bangalore is situated, 3,000 feet above sea level and has
bracing, pleasant climate. It is well known for its
botanical garden and colourful markets. You will also visit
Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens containing century-old trees,
fountains, lotus pools, ornamental fences, and one of the
largest collections of rare and exotic tropical plants in
India. Afternoon proceed by surface to Puttaparthi. On
arrival check-in at Hotel.
Day 04 : Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi Prasanthi nilayam, the main ashram of Sri Sathya
Sai Baba, is in the southwestern corner of Andhra Pradesh at
Puttaparthi. Sai baba has a huge following in India and
around the globe. He set up this Ashram 40 years ago. He
spent most of the year here but some times moves to White
fields Ashram near Bangalore or Kodaikanal in Tamil nadu in
the hot season. Visitors are allowed to see the devine
supreme shri sathya sai baba from Morning 6.30 to 8.00 am
and they can witness the prayer with sai baba from 9.30 to
10.30 am. Again Bhajan starts 5.30 pm till 7.00pm. The
ashram sponsors numerous services including School, a
University, a planetarium, sports grounds and a
state-of-the-art hospital that treats patients for free.
Day 05 : Puttaparthi
Full day is at leisure to do individual activities.
Day 06 : Puttaparthi / Mysore
Morning proceed by surface to Mysore Visiting en-route the
10th century temple Srirangapatanam, The summer palace of
Tipu Sultan, The last independent ruler in Southern. On
arrival check-in at the Hotel.
Day 07 : Mysore
In the morning tour the city of Mysore, known for its silk
and fine craftsmanship in wood, ivory and sandalwood. Visit
the Maharaja's Palace, which is lavishly decorated in a
mixture of styles, as well as the Zoological Garden, Mysore
Arts and Crafts Centre, and the Chamundi Temple on a hill
above the city. Drive to the Brindavan Garden, which is
beautiful illuminated at night.
Day 08 : Mysore / Bangalore/ Mumbai
Afternoon proceed by surface to Bangalore to connect the
flight for Mumbai. On arrival you will be transferred to
hotel. In the afternoon, city tour of Mumbai. Visit the
exotic and architectural Malabar Hill, Kamala Nehru Park,
the Hanging Gardens, Parsi Towers of Silence and proceeds to
the city's splendid Marine Drive to chowpatty beach, the
Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India , to the Crawford's
market.
Day 09 : Depart Mumbai (Final Departure)
Transfer to the airport to board flight for onward
destination/back home.
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