Incredible Monuments, Caves & Temples Tour From Mumbai 11 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in Mumbai. Explore the flourishing commercial city, one of the predominant ports and home to ancient Elephanta Caves, British Raj monuments, Bollywood Hindi Film & TV industries. Then fly to Aurangabad and visit the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves, two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites dating between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD. Fly to Hyderabad and visit historic monuments, imperial Palaces & UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ramappa Temple. Fly to Bhubaneshwar and visit the Hindu collection of temples. Stay at a beach resort in Puri and cruise on the Chilika Lake.
Day 1 Arrive Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport, assistance & transfer to the hotel. Rest time is free to relax and for personal activities. O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Elephant Caves (Monday closed). Later, city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobhi Ghat & Kala Ghoda Art Precinct. O/n at the hotel.
Day 3 Mumbai - Aurangabad (Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Also visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves. O/n at the hotel.
Day 4 Aurangabad - Visit Ajanta Caves (200 km round)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion to Ajanta, which houses 30 rock-cut caves from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. Buddhist Caves with mesmerising sculptures and paintings depict Buddha's life as well as the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Drive back to Aurangabad. O/n at the hotel.
Day 5 Aurangabad - Hyderabad (Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Hyderabad. On arrival, transfer to the hotel, check in. Rest time is free for personal activities and relaxation. O/n at the hotel.
Day 6 Hyderabad
Breakfast at the hotel. Explore a 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.
Day 7 Hyderabad - Visit Warangal Unesco World Heritage Sites (300kms round)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion to visit The Thousand Pillar Rudreswara Temple, one of the finest and earliest available examples of Kakatiya art, Warangal fort built in the 13th century and Kakatiya Kala Thoranam. Further drive to Ramappa Temple, this temple has been rightfully described as the “brightest star in the galaxy of medieval temples of the Deccan”, a repository of Kakatiyan creative genius, with intricate carvings adorning the walls, pillars and ceilings of this marvellous edifice. Drive back to Hyderabad for o/n at the hotel.
Day 8 Hyderabad - Bhubaneshwar (Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Bhubaneswar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Later, city tour, visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (Only Hindus can enter the sanctum). Also visit Khandagiri, Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts. O/n at the hotel.
Day 9 Bhubaneshwar - Puri (60kms)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Puri via visiting Konark Sun temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Pipili, the appliqué work village & Raghurajpur artisan village. Further visit, Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Also, visit the world-famous lord Jagannath temple (Only Hindus can enter the sanctum). O/n at the hotel.
Day 10 Puri - Chilika Lake (55kms one way)
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to visit Chilika Lake, the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent & home to some threatened species of plants and animals. Enjoy a boat ride, then drive to Puri, check in at the hotel. O/n at the hotel.
Day 11 Puri - Bhubaneshwar/ Mumbai (flight)
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport to board the flight for Mumbai. From Mumbai board connecting flight for the onward destination.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 10 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- 3 Star hotels used or similar for 10 nights' accommodation DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- 4 Star hotels used or similar for 10 nights' accommodation DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- 5 Star hotels used or similar for 10 nights' accommodation DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Aurangabad x 2 nights Ambassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Aurangabad x 2 nights Keys Hotel The Aures/ Aurangabad Gymkhana Club DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Aurangabad x 2 nights, WelcomHotel Rama International / Lemon Tree Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bhubaneswar x 1 night Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bhubaneswar x 1 nights Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bhubaneswar x 1 nights Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hyderabad x 3 nights Aditya Park/ Lemon Tree Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hyderabad x 3 nights ITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection/ Trident Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hyderabad x 3 nights Lemon Tree Hotel/ Fortune Park Vallabha DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 night Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 night Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 night Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Puri x 2 nights The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & Spa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Puri x 2 nights Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Puri x 2 nights, Mayfair Waves DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Bhubaneshwar flight fare approx ₹15500 per person in economy class
- The camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the inclusions
- Expenses of a personal nature, like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the 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 , Exploriada.IN.Maharashtra, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Mumbai Airport
Ends at: Bhubaneshwar 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 - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
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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