west india highlights
10 days Mumbai to Goa
Eclectic Mumbai, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, lively Hyderabad, World Heritage-listed Hampi, Goa's beaches
A wonderful opportunity to explore India's West. Discover vibrant Mumbai's heritage and modern faces, including a tour of Bollywood, the capital of India's industrious film industry. Marvel at the ancient hand-carved temples, chapels and monasteries at the Ajanta and Ellora cave sites. Lively Hyderabad is a metropolis of crowded bazaars and grandiose Islamic monuments, and is famous as the former seat of the outrageously wealthy Nizams of Hyderabad. Hampi's stone ruins are one of Southern India's most fascinating sites and Goa's tropical beaches are the perfect place to relax at the end of your trip.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Standard Heritage and 3 star hotels (6 nts), air-conditioned overnight train (3 nts)
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle, air-conditioned train. Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included - transfers must be arranged in advance so please forward us the flight numbers and times at least 14 days prior to departure.
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $140 for meals not included.
A wonderful opportunity to explore India's West. Discover vibrant Mumbai's heritage and modern faces, including a tour of Bollywood, the capital of India's industrious film industry. Marvel at the ancient hand-carved temples, chapels and monasteries at the Ajanta and Ellora cave sites. Lively Hyderabad is a metropolis of crowded bazaars and grandiose Islamic monuments, and is famous as the former seat of the outrageously wealthy Nizams of Hyderabad. Hampi's stone ruins are one of Southern India's most fascinating sites and Goa's tropical beaches are the perfect place to relax at the end of your trip.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Standard Heritage and 3 star hotels (6 nts), air-conditioned overnight train (3 nts)
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle, air-conditioned train. Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included - transfers must be arranged in advance so please forward us the flight numbers and times at least 14 days prior to departure.
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $140 for meals not included.
Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6067578
- Tour Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Days 1 | Arrival into Mumbai | Mumbai is an exciting city, where you find neo-gothic British architecture, fantastic world-class shopping opportunities, the heart of India's movie industry 'Bollywood' and some great local sights. |
| Days 2-3 | Mumbai sightseeing | Learn about the glamorous Bollywood industry during a tour of the film studios. The next day visit Mumbai's sights and then have time for some shopping or further exploration. |
| Days 4 -5 | Ajanta and Ellora Caves | Visit the World Heritage-listed Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta was once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders. The Ellora caves feature monasteries, chapels and temples carved by Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monks. |
| Days 6-7 | Hyderabad | Lively Hyderabad is a metropolis of crowded bazaars and grandiose Islamic monuments, and is famous as the former seat of the outrageously wealthy Nizams of Hyderabad. |
| Day 8 | Hampi | Located in and around Hampi are the stone ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire, and one of the Southern India's most fascinating historical sites. |
| Days 9-10 | Goa | Goa is an established tourist destination renowned for its beaches. Your time here is at leisure to relax by the beach or visit some of the local sites. |
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