Central India Cultural and Historical Tour
On this two-week small group guided holiday to see the highlights of central India, you will explore the culture and history of this diverse and intriguing country. Central India offers an insight into the country’s historical riches such as the rock-strewn Vijayanagara ruins of Hampi. Starting from bustling Mumbai, we journey through the Deccan Plateau’s highlights before relaxing on the white sandy beaches of Goa.
- Mumbai – Sightseeing tour including visit to Dharavi, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ quarter
- Bijapur – Visit the vast Gol Gumbaz, the Deccan mausoleum of king Mohammed Adil Shah
- Ajanta and Ellora – The UNESCO painted caves and rock-cut temples
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
10 Nights comfortable hotel
2 Nights simple hotel
1 Nights simple overnight train
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 12
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Join trip in Mumbai; Late afternoon visit to Colaba area
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Sightseeing in Mumbai
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Train to Aurangabad
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 - Excursion to Ajanta
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Visit Daulatabad Fort and Ellora Caves; Overnight train to Hyderabad
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Arrive in Hyderabad; tour of Hyderabad
Meals Provided: None
DAY 7 Drive to Bidar; Afternoon visit palaces and Tombs
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Drive to Gulbarga, drive on to Bijapur
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Bijapur; visit mosque and bazaar. Drive to Badami
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Morning in Badami and drive to Hospet
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Day in Hampi
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Train to Goa
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Morning visit to Old Goa and then free afternoon
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 14 Trip ends in Goa
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Goa.
