Day 01: Arrival in Mumbai
Upon arrival in Mumbai, you will be greeted by a Offbeat representative who will escort you to your hotel. After check-in, you have the rest of the day at leisure to explore or relax. Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is a vibrant metropolitan and India's financial capital. It comprises seven picturesque islands, including Colaba, Old Woman’s Island, Mazagaon, Parel, Matunga-Sion, and Mahim, which offer panoramic views and scenic waterfronts. Known for its fashion industry and Bollywood, Mumbai attracts countless visitors for its religious sites, sightseeing spots, and economic opportunities. You'll stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Mumbai and Departure to Aurangabad
After breakfast, start your Mumbai tour with a visit to the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, famous for sunset views and topiary animals. Next, explore Kamla Nehru Park, which offers views of Chowpatty Beach and Marine Drive. Continue to Mani Bhawan, where Mahatma Gandhi once resided, now a museum, library, and research center. Then, visit the Prince of Wales Museum, showcasing historical artifacts and art. Proceed to the iconic Gateway of India, overlooking the Arabian Sea, followed by Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundromat.Drive along Marine Drive and Flora Fountain, a Roman-inspired monument known for shopping delights, and browse Crawford Market for fresh produce. Optionally, visit the UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves, an island complex featuring rock-cut temples dedicated to Shiva and Buddhist caves. In the evening, transfer to the train station for an overnight journey to Aurangabad.

Day 03: Arrival in Aurangabad and Visit to Ajanta Caves
Upon arrival in Aurangabad, named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, check in to your hotel and head out to explore the UNESCO-listed Ajanta Caves. These caves are renowned for their intricate rock carvings and ancient paintings, featuring monasteries and worship halls adorned with scenes from Jataka tales, representing Buddha’s life. After the tour, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Visit to Ellora Caves and Leisure in Aurangabad
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves, a vast complex of 34 caves with Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, and Jain temples, including the grand Kailasa Temple, the largest monolithic structure worldwide. Afterward, return to Aurangabad for an afternoon of leisure, with optional visits to Bibi Ka Maqbara (a "mini Taj Mahal"), Kali Masjid, Jumma Masjid, Panchakki (a historic water mill), Aurangabad Caves, and Quila-E-Ark, a palace built by Aurangzeb.

Day 05: Aurangabad to Hyderabad
Enjoy breakfast and a free day to explore Aurangabad. You may choose to visit Daulatabad Fort, an impressive fortified city and former capital of Sultan Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. In the evening, transfer to the station for an overnight train journey to Hyderabad.

Day 06: Arrival in Hyderabad and City Tour
Upon arrival in Hyderabad, check into your hotel. Known as the "City of Pearls," Hyderabad was founded in 1591 and offers vibrant bazaars such as Begum Bazaar and Sultan Bazaar, perfect for buying unique items like pearl jewelry. In the afternoon, visit the iconic Char Minar with its lively surrounding market, the historic Mecca Masjid, and the extensive Salarjung Museum, which houses an impressive collection of antiques, sculptures, textiles, and manuscripts. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 07: Hyderabad to Chennai
After breakfast, check out and explore more of Hyderabad, including Golconda Fort, known for its legendary diamonds and Qutub Shahi tombs. Later, transfer to the station for an overnight train to Chennai.

Day 08: Arrival in Chennai and Sightseeing Tour
Arriving in Chennai, transfer to your hotel. Chennai, formerly Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu and a hub for Carnatic music and commerce. Start with a visit to the Government Museum, India’s oldest, with 46 galleries of artifacts. Continue to the Bronze Gallery, featuring intricate statues from early centuries, and visit San Thome Basilica, a neo-Gothic church built over St. Thomas's tomb. Drive through the Flower and Fruit Market, past the High Court, and relax on Marina Beach. Return to the hotel for the night.

Day 09: Excursion to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
Begin a full-day excursion to Kanchipuram, renowned for its ancient temples like the 7th-century Shiva Temple, Ekambareshwara Temple, Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Sri Vardaraja Perumal Temple, and Kamakshi Amman Temple, and famed for silk sarees. Then, visit Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO site known as the "City of Seven Pagodas," to explore the Shore Temple and ancient rock-cut temples. Return to the hotel for the night.

Day 10: Train to Mysore and Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, transfer to the station for a train to Mysore. Upon arrival, check in and begin an afternoon city tour, including Mysore Palace, a royal residence with stunning architecture, and the Art Gallery, featuring artworks, weapons, and artifacts. Ascend Chamundi Hill to visit Chamundeshwari Temple, dedicated to Durga, and admire the granite Nandi bull along the way. Optionally, visit Brindavan Gardens in the evening.

Day 11: Sightseeing Tour in Belur and Halebid
After a nutritious breakfast, you will embark on a full-day sightseeing tour to Belur, Halebid, and Sravanbelgola. Belur is a prime example of Hoysala architecture and was once the capital city of the Hoysala Empire. Here, you'll explore the Chennakesava Temple, dedicated to Vishnu. This temple took 103 years to complete and commemorates King Vishnuvardhana's victory over the Cholas. Intricately carved sculptures of elephants, lions, horses, and scenes from Indian legends adorn the temple walls.Next, you'll visit Halebid, named after "Dwara-Samudra," meaning "gateway to the ocean." The main attractions here are the Kedareshwara and Hoysaleshawara temples, where the walls depict scenes from Hindu mythology and dancing damsels. The journey continues to Sravanbelgola, an important pilgrimage site for Jain devotees. Here, you will see the towering statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali, which can be spotted from as far as 25 kilometers away.After the excursion, you’ll return to your accommodation in Mysore for an overnight stay.

Day 12: Travel to Bengaluru via Road and Sightseeing
After a wholesome breakfast, check out from your hotel, and embark on a scenic road journey from Mysore to Bengaluru. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel to relax and unwind. Known as the "Silicon Valley of India," Bengaluru is a hub of entrepreneurial spirit and rich cultural heritage, famous for classical music, dance, and festivals like the Karaga Shaktyotsava, a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Draupadi, celebrated in March or April.In the afternoon, you’ll set off on a captivating city tour of Bengaluru. First, visit Lal Bagh, an enchanting botanical garden with a historic glass house from 1889 that hosts annual flower shows in January and August. Next on the itinerary is the majestic Bangalore Palace, also known as the Maharaja’s Palace, whose architecture and interior design bear a striking resemblance to Windsor Castle in England. During the tour, you will also pass by various notable government buildings.After the sightseeing tour, you’ll return to your hotel in Bengaluru for an overnight stay.

Day 13: Flight to Mumbai from Bengaluru
On the final day, after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Mumbai, marking the end of your "Travel to South India By Train" package.