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Palolem Beach

Best of Central India Tour

(15 Nights / 16 Days)

Destinations: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Gulbarga - Bijapur - Badami - Hampi - Goa

This tour explores the main highlights of central India, including Mumbai, the cave temples of Ajanta and Ellora, Hyderabad, and the faded Islamic architecture of small towns across the Deccan Plateau.

Highlights

  • Boat trip to Elephanta Island.

  • Tour of medieval Golconda fort.

  • 2nd century BC cave paintings at Ajanta and Ellora.

  • Atmospheric royal tombs of the Deccan

  • Explore the vast ruined city at Hampi.

OUR TIPS

Your best friend is your Driver who will be with you throughout the trip, avoid commission shopping - politely saying NO to the guide will work. Exploring Food and culture will be your best memory.       

 

Do not forget to tip your driver in the end.

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Tour Name

Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Gulbarga - Bijapur - Badami - Hampi - Goa

This tour operates through out the year.

 

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 01:- Arrive in Mumbai, India.

  • Today you will fly to Mumbai, you will be met on arrival in Bombay and transfer to your hotel.

Day 02 :- Mumbai (Bombay)

  • In the afternoon you will be accompanied by your guide and make a leisurely excursion in a shared boat across to Elephanta Island.

  • Reached by a path up 100 steps the impressive caves here were carved out of the solid rock in the 8th century and feature Shiva in different forms.

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Day 03:- Mumbai (Bombay)

  • Your private tour of Bombay today includes some of the many buildings constructed during the British period in Indo-Saracenic style.

  • Continuing along Marine Drive, you can stop to visit the Hanging Gardens from where there are far-reaching views of the city.

  • Afternoon at leisure.

Day 04:- Mumbai (Bombay) – Aurangabad (Fly)

  • Early morning transfer to the airport for the daily flight from Bombay to Aurangabad.

  • You will make an excursion to the caves at Ajanta.

  • Hidden for centuries by the jungle, it is now possible to marvel again at the beautiful murals painted between 200BC and 650AD.

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Day 05:- Aurangabad

  • This morning you have an excursion to the commanding fortress at Daulatabad and Aurangzeb`s simple tomb,

  • Before visiting Ellora Caves in the afternoon.

Day 06:- Aurangabad – Hyderabad (Fly)

  • Transfer from your hotel to the airport and fly to Hyderabad.

  • On arrival, you will visit the huge Golconda Fort, once home to the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and the Qutb Shahi tombs with your guide.

  • The afternoon is at leisure.

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Day 07:- Hyderabad

  • Your guided tour of this planned city includes the Char Minar, its surrounding bazaars, and the fascinating Salar Jung museum.

  • The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 08:- Hyderabad - Gulbarga

  • The remainder of the journey takes you quite off the beaten track and so you are accompanied by a tour escort.

  • Drive from Hyderabad to Gulbarga.

  • En route, you might like to stop to visit the fort at Bidar.

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Day 09: - Gulbarga - Bijapur

  • Visit the striking Gulbarga fort ruins.

  • Drive from Gulbarga to Bijapur.

Day 10:- Bijapur

  • Rise early to visit the Gol Gumbaz, the huge domed mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, to enjoy and appreciate its wonderful whispering gallery before many other visitors arrive.

  • Your guide will then accompany you on a tour of the small town of Bijapur which has an interesting market and some of the finest Muslim monuments in central India.

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Day 11: - Bijapur - Badami

  • Drive from Bijapur to Badami. In the afternoon you will visit the beautifully carved 6th-century cave temples above the small town.

Day 12:- Badami - Hampi

  • Discover the Chalukya capitals of Pattadakal and Aihole en route to Hampi.

  • The journey will take most of the day, Pattadakal and Aihole en route.

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Day 13: - Hampi

  • Full day visit to the ruins of Vijayanagar at Hampi.

Day 14:- Hampi - South Beaches, Goa

  • Drive over the Western Ghats to Goa and the coast.

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Day 15: - South Beaches, Goa

  • Day to relax on the beach or explore historic Old Goa.

Day 16:- South Beaches, Goa

  • ​An early start, you will be transferred to the airport and fly back to your onward destination, via Mumbai/Delhi/Chennai or Bangalore.
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Inclusions

  • Accommodation : On a Double Room With Breakfast

  • All internal flights on economy class (If any)

  • All standard and special activities throughout the trip

  • All airport and hotel transfers

  • An air-conditioned Vehicle with chauffeur throughout the tour.

  • Flexible sightseeing with an English-speaking Guide.

  • All entrance fees and activities during the tour.

  • Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip.

  • All Toll Tax, Parking, Fuel & Driver Allowances.

  • All Applicable Hotels & Transport Taxes.

Exclusions

  • Any other flight beyond the itinerary.

  • Any other meals outside of the designated meals included in the package.

  • Any personal expenses

  • Any Tips

  • Any activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Medical emergencies, evacuation, or loss of baggage.

  • Anything Not Mentioned in the Itinerary

  •  Any other services or inclusions not mentioned explicitly in the "Inclusions" section.

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