Incredible Tour Of India 18 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The Incredible Tour of India will begin in Mumbai, a city famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry & the country's financial powerhouse. Fly to Aurangabad & get up close look at the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves two unique UNESCO World Heritage sites dating from between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. Then fly to Goa & unwind on the renowned, endless beaches. Visit the intrinsically Hindu collection of temples at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal & Hampi to see some of India's most intricate historical stone carvings. Next fly to Cochin & witness the unparalleled natural, historical and heritage charm of Kerala while visiting Cochin, Munnar & Thekkady & cruising on the backwaters in Alleppey.
Day 1 Arrive Mumbai
Arrival transfer to the hotel (check-in/out time 12 pm). Rest time for personal activities.
O/n at the 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 the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. Arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. 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 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. Drive back to Aurangabad.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Aurangabad - Goa
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Goa. On arrival, assistance & transfer to the resort. Rest time, free to relax on the beach.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Goa
Visit Old Goa Churches, Aguada Fort, Portuguese lighthouse, Mangueshi & Shanta Durga Temple & Margao town. Drive past the charming beaches of Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar & Baga.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Goa
Day free and easy to relax and explore the site of your interest on your own.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Goa - Badami (184kms)
Drive to Badami, check in at the hotel. Rest time is free to relax.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 Hampi - Hubli (170kms)/ Cochin
Transfer to Hubli airport to board the flight for Cochin. On arrival, transfer hotel and check in at the hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Cochin - Munnar (130kms)
Drive to Munnar, check in at the hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14 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 15 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 16 Thekkady
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 17 Thekkady - Alleppey (130kms)
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 18 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
- 17 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 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
- 1-Time shared boat safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with a forest department naturalist
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Mumbai - Aurangabad - Goa & Hubli - Cochin flight fare
- Approx INR 19,500 per person in economy class
- The camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- 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 , 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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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
- 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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