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Treasures of Central India

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From Mumbai to Panaji

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We saw tremendous beauty on this tour. World class sculptures, temples, caves in ancient and historical sites.
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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Mumbai
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 3* (The Sahil Hotel Mumbai)
Included Activities
- Visit Gateway of India arch
- Orientation of Colaba area
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Landmarks
Gateway of India
Colaba
Day 2
Mumbai
Mumbai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Sahil Hotel Mumbai)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dharavi quarter
- 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
Malabar Hill
Prince of Wales Museum
Day 3
Mumbai to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Mumbai to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch before train departure)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Fern Aurangabad)
Included Activities
- Explore Mumbai at own pace
- Train journey on Vande Bharat express to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Day 4
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Fern Aurangabad)
Included Activities
- Visit Ajanta Caves UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore rock-cut Buddhist temples and monasteries
- View Buddhist wall paintings
Landmarks
Ajanta Caves
Vindhya Hills
Day 5
Daulatabad - Ellora Caves - Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Hyderabad
Daulatabad - Ellora Caves - Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Hyderabad
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Aurangabad to Hyderbad)
Included Activities
- Visit Daulatabad Fort
- Explore Ellora Caves World Heritage site
- View Kailasa Temple
- Visit Bibi-ka Maqbara
- Overnight train journey to Hyderabad
Landmarks
Daulatabad Fort
Ellora Caves
Kailasa Temple
Bibi-ka Maqbara
Day 6
Hyderabad
Hyderabad
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Aditya Park, Hyderabad)
Included Activities
- Transfer from station to hotel
- Visit Birla Temple
- Visit Charminar
- Explore Old City bazaars
- Visit Mecca Masjid Mosque
- Explore Golconda Fort ruins
- Visit Qutb Shahi tombs
Landmarks
Charminar
Mecca Masjid
Golconda Fort
Qutb Shahi tombs
Birla Temple
Day 7
Hyderabad to Bidar
Hyderabad to Bidar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mastiff Select Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bidar fort with ruined palaces
- Explore tombs of Bahamani Kings
- Walk through formal gardens
- Stop at cannon point
Landmarks
Bidar Fort
Day 8
Bidar to Bijapur
Bidar to Bijapur
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Fern Residency, Vijayapura)
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
Day 9
Bijapur to Badami
Bijapur to Badami
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Badami Court)
Included Activities
- Visit Gol Gumbaz
- Visit Jami Masjid Mosque
- Explore daily market
Landmarks
Gol Gumbaz
Jami Masjid
Day 10
Badami - Pattadakal - Aihole - Hospet
Badami - Pattadakal - Aihole - Hospet
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Malligi)
Included Activities
- Visit Badami Cave Temples World Heritage Site
- Explore rock-cut temple interiors with reliefs and statues
- Visit Pattadakal temples
- Visit Aihole temples
Landmarks
Badami Cave Temples
Pattadakal temples
Aihole temples
Malaprabha River
Day 11
Hampi
Hampi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Malligi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hampi ancient ruins
- Visit Virupaksha Temple
- Visit Vittala Temple
- View Queen's Bath
- View King's Throne
- Visit Ramachandra Swami Shrine
- Visit Elephant Stables
- View Lotus Pavilion
- View granite image of Narasimha
Landmarks
Virupaksha Temple
Vittala Temple
Queen's Bath
King's Throne
Ramachandra Swami Shrine
Elephant Stables
Lotus Pavilion
Day 12
Hospet to Goa
Hospet to Goa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn)
Optional Activities
- Explore Portuguese colonial architecture
- Visit St Catherine's Cathedral
- Sample locally brewed spirit feni
Landmarks
St Catherine's Cathedral
Day 13
Goa
Goa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn)
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
Day 14
Goa
Goa
End point
E-212, Rua 31 de Janeiro, Fontainhas, Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001, India (Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn, Hotel reception, 09:00)

Landmarks
Gateway of India
Colaba

Landmarks
Dharavi
Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Towers of Silence
Malabar Hill
Prince of Wales Museum

Landmarks
Ajanta Caves
Vindhya Hills

Landmarks
Daulatabad Fort
Ellora Caves
Kailasa Temple
Bibi-ka Maqbara

Landmarks
Charminar
Mecca Masjid
Golconda Fort
Qutb Shahi tombs
Birla Temple

Landmarks
Bidar Fort

Landmarks
Bala Hissar Citadel
Jami Masjid
Tomb of Bahmani Sultans

Landmarks
Gol Gumbaz
Jami Masjid

Landmarks
Badami Cave Temples
Pattadakal temples
Aihole temples
Malaprabha River

Landmarks
Virupaksha Temple
Vittala Temple
Queen's Bath
King's Throne
Ramachandra Swami Shrine
Elephant Stables
Lotus Pavilion

Landmarks
St Catherine's Cathedral

Landmarks
Old Goa
Panaji
Gaspar Dias beach
Dona Paula beach

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Where You'll Stay

The Sahil Hotel Mumbai
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2
The Fern Aurangabad
Hotel 3*
Days 3, 4
Overnight Train from Aurangabad to Hyderbad
Sleeper Train
day 5
Aditya Park, Hyderabad
Hotel 3*
day 6
Mastiff Select Hotel
Hotel
day 7
The Fern Residency, Vijayapura
Hotel 3*
day 8
Hotel Badami Court
Hotel 3*
day 9
Hotel Malligi
Hotel 3*
Days 10, 11
Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn
Hotel 3*
Days 12, 13

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4.4

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
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Transport
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Guide
4.7
Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Roy4.0•February 2025
Ellora caves & Hampi are amazing. Other highlights for me were the bard, and meeting locals.
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Anthea4.3•November 2025
To see Ajanta was a lifelong ambition. The time spent there was made even more memorable by the excellent guide. The...
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Anthea4.3•November 2025
Ajanta was a lifetime treat. Badami was a wonderful surprise.
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Donald4.5•February 2023
Hampi, at the hindous temple
Traveled in February 2023
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Danny4.7•November 2023
The tour leader was excellent
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Anonymous5.0•February 2023
A hidden gem of India which was unknown to me
Traveled in February 2023
Helga4.0•February 2020
Our first 10 day tour through central India was packed with many temples, tombs, mosques, forts and caves to to see....
Our first 10 day tour through central India was packed with many temples, tombs, mosques, forts and caves to to see. We also spent many hours in our bus in traffic and 3 uncomfortable train rides, always many hours delayed. Two of them lasting more than 12 hours. Our Indian guide Samson was responsible, looked very well after our well-being and did his best under the sometimes difficult circumstances. But, all in all we are grateful to experience everything and are happy to have seen in particular Ajanta caves, Ellora temples and caves, Charminar in Hyderabad, Badami caves, Hampi temples and many,many more including several mosques and forts. Sooo much in such a short time Show more
Traveled in February 2020
Reply from: Explore!
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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Helga4.0•February 2020
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
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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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Diane4.0•May 2019
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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Caroline4.7•May 2019
This was an excellent trip with very interesting sites to visit, exceptionally led. I would thoroughly recommend.
Traveled in January 2018
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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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