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14 Days: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Goa - Hubli - Badami - Hospet

Tour overview:

Discover a fascinating blend of history, spirituality, and natural beauty as you journey across western and southern India. Wander through magnificent rock-cut cave temples, admire centuries-old monuments, relax on Goa's palm-fringed coastline, and explore the spectacular ruins of Hampi. This immersive itinerary offers an unforgettable introduction to India's rich traditions, architectural masterpieces, and diverse landscapes.

Day 1 - Arrive Mumbai

Arrive Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India’s most cosmopolitan city. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 - Mumbai Sightseeing

After a leisurely morning, embark on a tour of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, the Hanging Gardens and the Malabar Hills where Mumbai’s rich and famous live, the Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. (B)

Note: (Prince of Wales Museum Remain Closed on Monday’s)

Day 3 - Elephanta Caves / Aurangabad

Cruise across the harbor to the Elephanta Caves, filled with carvings and sculptures dating to 550 A.D. evening fly to Aurangabad, upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B) 

Note: (Elephanta Caves Remain Closed on Monday’s)

Day 4 - Ajanta Caves Excursion

Today enjoy a full day excursion to Ajanta, one of India’s most impressive archaeological sites. Here Buddhist art attained its peak. The frescoes and wall paintings reveal a fascinating lifestyle. Thirty caves are carved out of a rocky gorge dating back to the 3rd century. The ornate facades and interior chambers are illuminated at all times of the day. (B)

Note: (Ajanta Caves Remain Closed on Monday’s)

Day 5 - Ellora Caves Excursion

Tour the Ellora group of rock cut caves. The most magnificent is the Kailashanatha Temple (Cave 16), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple has actually been sculpted out of a single mountain, and it depicts Mount Kailasa (the sacred abode of Lord Shiva). Your afternoon is free to relax (B)

Note: (Ellora Caves Remain Closed on Tuesday’s

Day 6 - Aurangabad / Goa

Fly to Goa. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. (B)

Day 7 - Goa

Your full day is free to relax. (B)

Day 8 - Goa

Your exploration of Goa takes you to the Patriarch’s Palace, Dona Paula Beach (where you will view the world’s largest natural harbor), Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus where the body of St. Francis Xavier is enshrined), and the church of St. Francis of Assisi. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 9 - Goa / Hubli - Surface (152 kms / 4 hrs)

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Hubli, upon arrival check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. (B)

Day 10 - Hubli / Badami – Surface (106 kms / 2 hrs)

After breakfast, you will be driven to Badami, arrive and check-in to your hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour fo Badami renowned for it's rock cut temples, forts and inscriptions (B)

Day 11 - Badami / Hospet – Surface (135 kms / 3 hrs)

Morning, after breakfast, drive to Hospet en route visiting Aihole & Pattadakkal. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. (B)

Day 12 - Hampi Excursion

Post breakfast proceed for the Hampi excursion visiting Virupaksha Temple, Achutaraya temple, Yantroddaraka, chakra thirta, Purandara Mantap, King Balance, Vittal Temple, Stone chariot, Musical Pillars, Lotus Mahal, Watch tower, Elephant Stable, Guards Barrat, underground temple, Queens Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, Aqueduct, Pushkarni, Secret Chamber, Hazara Rama Temple, Ugra Narashimha, Badavi Linga, Krishna Temple. (B)

Day 13 - Hospet / Hubli – Surface (161 kms / 3 hrs) / Hubli / Mumbai - Flight

Morning, after breakfast, drive to Hubli airport to connect your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred your hotel. (B)