Historic Caves, Fort Palaces, Temple & Backwater 19 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, a bustling city with the Bollywood industry. Explore the magnificent monuments of the colonial era and the historical Elephanta Cave. Thereafter, fly to Aurangabad, the gateway to Ajanta & Ellora Caves. Next, fly to Hyderabad, an imperial city with historic Golconda Fort & Salarjung Museum. Then visit Bidar, Gulbarga and Bijapur, ruled by Muslim dynasties. Further drive to Badami & Hampi, old UNESCO World Heritage Monuments expanded in complexes. Fly from Hubli to Cochin, a gateway city in Kerala, to explore the tea estate, wildlife & backwater.
Day 1 Arrive Mumbai
Arrival transfer to the hotel (check-in/out time 12 pm). Rest of the day for personal activities.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant Caves (Closed on Monday). Later, city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. Arrival, transfer to the hotel. Visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Aurangabad
Full day excursion to Ajanta, which houses 30 rock-cut caves from the 2BCE to about 480 CE.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Aurangabad - Hyderabad
Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Hyderabad. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Hyderabad
Explore 400 400-year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling bazaars & Muslim monuments. Visit Golconda Fort Complex, Qutubshahi Tombs, Charminar, Mecca Mosque, Salarjung Museum & Chowmohalla Palace.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Hyderabad - Gulbarga (260kms)
Drive to Gulbarga via visiting Bidar Fort, Mahmud Gawan Madarsa & Bahmani Tombs. Arrive at Gulbarga, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Gulbarga - Bijapur (170kms)
Visit Gulburga fort & Jama Masjid. Drive to Bijapur, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Bijapur - Badami (120kms)
Visit Bijapur Fort & a plethora of monuments built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Drive to Badami, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole, home to over 125 Chalukyan temples & Pattadakal, a treasure trove of Hindu & Jain temples. Also visit Badami Fort, the cave & Lake.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11 Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting a few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive at Hampi, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12 Hampi
Explore Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Hampi - Cochin
Transfer to Hubli airport to board the flight for Cochin. Arrival, transfer to the hotel. Rest time is free for personal activities.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14 Cochin - Munnar (140kms)
Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Drive to Munnar, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15 Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 16 Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu, the windiest place in Asia. Evening: watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 17 Thekkady - Kumarakom (140kms)
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat safari, followed by a spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 18 Kumarakom - Alleppey
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board a houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside, enchanting backwaters.
O/n in a houseboat. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 19 Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Departure transfer to Cochin airport.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 18 nights' accommodation in selected hotels
- Meals as per the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers, sightseeing, and excursions
- English-speaking local guide during sightseeing, as per the itinerary
- Monument entrance fees and activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- All applicable government taxes
Exclusions
- Approx. economy airfare for Mumbai – Aurangabad – Hyderabad & Hubli – Cochin: INR 15,000 per person
- Camera charges at monuments
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, liquor, tips, telephone, internet, etc.)
- Gratuities and optional activities
- Any item not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other languages guide available on request at an additional cost.)
Available for
Infants, Children, Adults, Seniors, Students
Departure & Return
Start city: Mumbai , Maharashtra, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Mumbai airport
Ends at: Cochin Airport
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment-focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment -
Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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