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Incredible Tour of India

  

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
18 days and 17 nights
India (Mumbai, Aurangabad, Goa, Badami, Hampi, Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey)
India (Mumbai)

Description

The Incredible Tour of India will begin in Mumbai a city famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry & 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 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. Then fly to Goa & unwind yourself on the renowned endless beaches. Visit 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 backwaters in Alleppey.
The Incredible Tour of India will begin in Mumbai a city famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry & 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 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. Then fly to Goa & unwind yourself on the renowned endless beaches. Visit 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 backwaters in Alleppey. 

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Mumbai
Arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Rest time for personal activities.
Overnight 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.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. Arrival transfer to hotel. Later Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Aurangabad
Full day excursion to Ajanta which house 30 rock-cut cave from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. Drive back to Aurangabad.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
Aurangabad - Goa
Transfer to airport to board flight for Goa. On arrival assistance & transfer to resort. Rest time free to relax on the beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Goa
Visit Old Goa Churches, Aguada Fort, Portuguese lighthouse, Mangueshi & Shanta Durga Temple & Margao town. Drive Pass charming beaches of Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar & Baga.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Goa
Day free and easy to relax and explore the site of your interest by your own.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Goa - Badami (184kms)
Drive to Badami check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

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, cave & Lake.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 10:
Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 11:
Hampi
Explore Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 12:
Hampi - Hubli (170kms)/ Cochin
Transfer to Hubli airport to board flight for Cochin. On arrival transfer hotel check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 13:
Cochin - Munnar (130kms)
Drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 14:
Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 15:
Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu the windiest places in Asia. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 16:
Thekkady
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on boat safari followed by spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 17:
Thekkady - Alleppey (130kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18:
Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Departure transfer to Cochin airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at 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 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.
• 1-Time shared boat safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with forest department naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Mumbai - Aurangabad - Goa & Hubli - Cochin flight tickets.
• 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.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 5 StarsMumbai   Mumbai - Mumbai Airport
2 5 StarsMumbai
3 5 StarsAurangabad
4 5 StarsAurangabad
5 5 StarsGoa
6 5 StarsGoa
7 5 StarsGoa
8 5 StarsBadami
9 5 StarsBadami
10 5 StarsHampi
11 5 StarsHampi
12 5 StarsKochi
13 5 StarsMunnar
14 5 StarsMunnar
15 5 StarsThekkady
16 5 StarsThekkady
17 5 StarsAlleppey
18   Kochi - Cochin Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
MumbaiHotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil or similarSun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel or similarTrident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central or similar
Aurangabad7 Apple Hotel Aurangabad / Ginger Aurangabad or similarAmbassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel or similarWelcomHotel Rama International/ Lemon Tree Hotel or similar
GoaSo My Resort/ Lambana Resort or similarLemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino or similarAlila Diwa Goa/ Radisson Blu Resort or similar
BadamiBadami Court or similarKrishna Heritage or similar
HampiMalligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace or similarHeritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti or similarHyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders or similar
KochiThe Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza or similarCasino Hotel/ Le Maritime or similarXandari Harbour/ Le Meridien or similar
MunnarFort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle or similarNature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar or similarChandys Windy Woods/ Tea County or similar
ThekkadyAbad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop or similarThe Elephant Court/ Cardamom County or similarSpice Village/ Carmelia Haven Resort or similar
AlleppeyDeluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) or similarPreminum Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) or similarLuxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) or similar