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Treasures of Central India

14 days
From Mumbai to Panaji
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mumbai

    Start point
    292, Bellasis Rd, RBI Staff Colony, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008, India (The Sahil Hotel Mumbai, Hotel Reception, 13:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Sahil Hotel Mumbai), Hotel (The Sahil Hotel Mumbai (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome meeting and Colaba orientation tour (Gateway of India)
    • Airport transfer from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
    Landmarks
    Gateway of India
    Colaba
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  2. Day 2

    Mumbai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Sahil Hotel Mumbai), Hotel (The Sahil Hotel Mumbai (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Dharavi (Slumdog Millionaire location)
    • Visit Mahatma Gandhi Museum
    • Drive past Towers of Silence on Malabar Hill
    • Visit municipal dhobi ghats
    • Visit Prince of Wales Museum
    Landmarks
    Dharavi
    Mahatma Gandhi Museum
    Towers of Silence
    Prince of Wales Museum
  3. Day 3

    Mumbai to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch before train departure)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Fern Aurangabad (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mumbai at own pace
    • Train journey on Vande Bharat express to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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  4. Day 4

    Aurangabad

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Fern Aurangabad), Hotel (The Fern Aurangabad (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ajanta Caves
    Landmarks
    Ajanta Caves
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - Hyderabad

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Aurangabad to Hyderbad), Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Aurangabad to Hyderbad (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Daulatabad Fort
    • Guided tour of Ellora Caves
    • See Kailasa Temple at Ellora
    • Stop at Bibi-ka Maqbara
    • Overnight train to Hyderabad in sleeper carriage
    Landmarks
    Daulatabad Fort
    Ellora Caves
    Kailasa Temple
    Bibi-ka Maqbara
  6. Day 6

    Hyderabad

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quality Inn Residency), Hotel (Aditya Park, Hyderabad (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hotel transfer from train station
    • Guided tour of Old City bazaars and monuments
    • Visit Birla Temple
    • Visit Charminar (Four Towers)
    • Visit Golconda Fort ruins
    • Visit Qutb Shahi tombs
    Landmarks
    Birla Temple
    Charminar
    Mecca Masjid Mosque
    Golconda Fort
    Qutb Shahi tombs
  7. Day 7

    Hyderabad to Bidar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mastiff Select Hotel), Hotel (Mastiff Select Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bidar Fort
    • Walk through formal gardens
    • Visit cannon point
    Landmarks
    Bidar Fort
  8. Day 8

    Bidar to Bijapur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Fern Residency), Hotel (The Fern Residency, Vijayapura (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Gulbarga
    • Visit Bala Hissar Citadel
    • Visit Jami Masjid
    • Visit Tomb of Bahmani Sultans
    Landmarks
    Bala Hissar Citadel
    Jami Masjid
    Tomb of Bahmani Sultans
  9. Day 9

    Bijapur to Badami

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Badami Court), Hotel (Hotel Badami Court (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gol Gumbaz
    • Visit Jami Masjid Mosque
    • Explore daily market
    Landmarks
    Gol Gumbaz
    Jami Masjid
  10. Day 10

    Pattadakal - Aihole - Hospet

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Malligi), Hotel (Hotel Malligi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cave Temples of Badami
    • Guided tour of Pattadakal temples
    • Visit temples of Aihole
    Landmarks
    Cave Temples of Badami
    Pattadakal
    Aihole
  11. Day 11

    Hampi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Malligi), Hotel (Hotel Malligi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Hampi
    • Visit Virupaksha Temple
    • Visit Vittala Temple
    • Visit Queen's Bath
    • Visit King's Throne
    • Visit Ramachandra Swami Shrine
    • Visit Elephant Stables
    • Visit Lotus Pavilion
    • View Narasimha statue
    Landmarks
    Virupaksha Temple
    Vittala Temple
    Queen's Bath
    King's Throne
    Ramachandra Swami Shrine
    Elephant Stables
    Lotus Pavilion
    Narasimha statue
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  12. Day 12

    Hospet to Goa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn), Hotel (Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Madgaon

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Portuguese colonial architecture
    • Sample local feni spirit
    Landmarks
    St Catherine Cathedral
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  13. Day 13

    Goa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn), Hotel (Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation tour of Old Goa

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gaspar Dias beach
    • Visit Dona Paula beach
    • Explore Panaji
    Landmarks
    Old Goa
    Panaji
    Gaspar Dias beach
    Dona Paula beach
  14. Day 14

    Goa

    End point
    E-212, Rua 31 de Janeiro, Fontainhas, Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001, India (Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn, Hotel reception, 09:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Hotel transfer to Manohar International Airport or Dabolim Airport
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4.5
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  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    4.9
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  • Food
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  • A
    February 24th, 2023
    4.5
    Hampi, at the hindous temple
    Traveled in February 2023
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  • A
    November 17th, 2023
    4.7
    The tour leader was excellent
    Traveled in November 2023
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  • A
    February 27th, 2023
    5
    A hidden gem of India which was unknown to me
    Traveled in February 2023
  • Treasures of Central India reviewer 4
    February 26th, 2020
    4
    Our first 10 day tour through central India was packed with many temples, tombs, mosques, forts and caves to to see....
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    Traveled in February 2020
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    Thanks for your review Helga, we are really glad that you enjoyed your trip through Central India. We are pleased that Samson looked after you well and managed to handle the transport problems that can occur in India - although it’s very unlucky and unusual for all three trains on the trip to be delayed by so much time. Travelling on Indian trains is generally a great experience, very good for the environment, and, in the case of overnight trains, means that we can cover large distances while sleeping. Given the transport challenges you faced, it is great to hear that you are grateful for experiencing everything on the trip.
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  • Treasures of Central India reviewer 5
    February 22nd, 2020
    4
    We saw tremendous beauty on this tour. World class sculptures, temples, caves in ancient and historical sites. We...
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    Traveled in February 2020
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your review Helga, we are really glad that you enjoyed your trip through Central India. Travelling on Indian trains is generally a great experience, very good for the environment, and, in the case of overnight trains, means that we can cover large distances while sleeping. I'm sorry that all the trains on your trip were delayed, but I'm glad that it didn't affect your experience too greatly and you were still able to rate the trip highly.
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4
    apart from repeating that it should be a longer trip....
    Traveled in November 2018
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    Thanks for your feedback and review.
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.7
    This was an excellent trip with very interesting sites to visit, exceptionally led. I would thoroughly recommend.
    Traveled in January 2018
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for taking the time to write a review. I am really pleased that you felt the trip was excellent and that you would recommend it. I look forward to welcoming you on our trips in the future!
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.7
    We chose to stay on a few days at at the end and I’m glad we did as the tour is very tiring, perhaps extend the tour...
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    Traveled in November 2018
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    Thanks for your feedback and review.
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