Historic Caves, Fort Palaces, Temple & Backwater 19 days
- Covid-19 Safe
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in Mumbai the commercial capital of India a bustling city with Bollywood industry. Explore magnificent monuments of colonial era and historical Elephanta Cave. Thereafter fly to Aurangabad 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 Muslims dynasties. Further drive to Badami & Hampi centenaries 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 hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Rest time for personal activites.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant caves (Monday closed). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to airport to board flight for Aurangabad. Arrival transfer to hotel. Visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Aurangabad
Full day excursion to Ajanta which house 30 rock-cut cave from the 2BCE to about 480CE.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Aurangabad - Hyderabad
Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad. Arrival transfer to hotel check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Hyderabad
Explore 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 hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Hyderabad - Gulbarga (260kms)
Drive to Gulbarga via visiting Bidar Fort, Mahmud Gawan Madarsa & Bahmani Tombs. Arrive Gulbarga check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Gulbarga - Bijapur (170kms)
Visit Gulburga fort & Jama Masjid. Drive to Bijapur, check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Bijapur - Badami (120kms)
Visit Bijapur Fort & plethora of monuments built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty. Drive to Badami check in at hotel.
O/n at 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, cave & Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11 Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12 Hampi
Explore Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Hampi - Cochin
Transfer to Hubli airport to board flight for Cochin. Arrival transfer to hotel. Rest time free for personal activities.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14 Cochin - Munnar (140kms)
Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutchs Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Drive to Munnar check in at hotel.
O/n at 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 hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 16 Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu the windiest places in Asia. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 17 Thekkady - Kumarakom (140kms)
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on boat safari followed by spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 18 Kumarakom - Alleppey
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in 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 airport
- 18 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.Bottled drinking water in car
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad & Hubli - Cochin flight fare approx INR 15,000 per person in economy class
- Camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
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 the 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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