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Ajanta Ellora Tours
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai

Gateway of India, Mumbai

Day 1: Abroad Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai International airport.

On arrival, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel, where rooms will be booked from previous night to provide immediate occupancy.

On arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the traditional Indian welcome consisting of aarti-tikka and garlands.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Mumbai
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure for own activities like swimming, etc.
Lunch at the hotel.

Afternoon, city tour of Bombay - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes 'Gateway of India' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence', 'Marine Drive', the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely 'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea, spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market.

Overnight at hotel.

Elephanta Caves, Aurangabad

Day 3: Mumbai - Aurangabad
After Breakfast, one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lush green Elephanta Island. Here, visit some of the huge and intricately carved Elephanta Caves that date back to the 8th century. For rows of massive columns cut into solid rock from three magnificent avenues, lead to the outstanding three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Dedicated to Shiva, the beauty and power of these phenomenal sculptures depicting the various manifestations of Shiva is overpowering.

Later in the afternoon transfer to the airport for Mumbai/Aurangabad flight (1540/1625 hrs).

Late arrival met and transferred to hotel rest of the day at Leisure.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Aurangabad - Bombay
Ellora Temple, Aurangabad

After breakfast proceed for a full day tour of Ajanta Caves & Ellora Caves. Ajanta Caves - located 100 kms, a 2½ hour drive, northeast of Aurangabad in the Waghora valley. These magnificent rock-cut caves, 30 in number, date from 2nd BC to 7th Century AD. They are exclusively Buddhist, unique in that they combine three forms of Art - architecture, sculpture and painting. The superb frescoes and paintings depict episodes from the Jataka stories and the life of Lord Buddha. (Closed on Mondays)

Ellora Caves. 30 kms from Aurangabad lie the finest rock cut cave temples of Ellora - 10th & 11th century, which encompasses the three religion - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Of the 34 caves that are both monasteries and temples, the most remarkable is the magnificent Kailasa temple. The entire structure was carved out of a monolith and took over 100 years to complete. The temple itself is decorated with themes and incidents from the ancient legends and puranas in a manner that leaves one in rapturous delight.

Late afternoon transfer to the airport for Aurangabad/Bombay flight (1730/1815 hrs.).

Upon arrival met and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Departure Mumbai
Early morning transfer to the airport for Mumbai.

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Goa Culture & Festivals
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Goa - Cochin - Mumbai

Day 1: Arrive - Mumbai
On arrival transfer to hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis, check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Mumbai
You will be exploring the Mumbai, you will visit The Juhu beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta caves. In the evening Make your way through the various sets of a typical film studio. From a place to the village square. See men with cameras mounted on cranes shooting sequences, inviting your tour of Film city’s electrifying ambience while dining on delicacies that are no less interesting than the ‘masala’ (spice ) of Indian movies. Overnight to be spent at hotel. Goa Beach

Day 3: Mumbai - Goa
Today you will be transferred to airport to catch flight to Goa, On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax to beach. In the evening enjoy Goan Carnival Theme : Join a traditional carnival, which is a part of Goa’s rich Portuguese heritage. Where revelry, song and dance, great food and good wine come together beautifully. Discover the joy of Goan cuisine at a delightful buffet dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Goa
Explore the North Goa & South Goa. Visit Fishing village : Fishing villages are part of Goa’s rich cultural heritage. Local Goan fishing village is created on the grounds of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village dancers whirl to the music of a local band. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Goa
Free to relax on Beach. In the evening, enjoy Sea food Bar-be-cue on the beach - Dine under a starlit sky on succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns and other local seafood delicacies which form part of a delightful bar-be-cue set up on a lovely stretch of the Goan beach. Guests may also cook their own food on skewers over a camp fire. A local musician captures the magic of the moment on his guitar strings. Overnight at hotel.

St. Francis Church, Cochin

Day 6: Goa - Cochin
Fly to Cochin .On arrival in "Queen of the Arabian Sea", In the afternoon enjoy city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis church, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening enjoy Moonlight Boat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala : Guests are ferried aboard a spacious, specially decorated , boat for a delightful moonlight cruise on the backwaters of Cochin. South Indian culinary surprises are served. A thrilling fireworks display on an islands off the backwaters of Cochin concludes a wonderful evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Cochin
Kerala Village Tour : Ride through Kerala’s heartland in wooden ‘vallams’ (boats) that glide effortlessly through the green waters. Leave the crowded cities behind as you move through Kerala’s lush beauty and serenity and enjoy a packed lunch on board. Visit small islands along the way to glimpse traditional life in villages. Traditional fish farms, the famed Chinese nets, coconut groves and paddy fields are just a few of sights you will see. Bird watchers will be entranced by the close look at Kingfishers, Cormorants, Woodpeckers and Kites.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Cochin - Mumbai
Transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai, On arrival we will transfer you to hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash & change. In the evening come with us for Mumbai Sidewalk Yatra, Go gallivanating into the mean streets of Mumbai. Try out every single offering the sidewalk promises. Gorge on the Bhel, Vada Pav, Lucknowi kababas, North India chaats, the "anna’s amalgamation of all Indian cultures, Swere with the crowds, buy bargains & boogie on the sidewalk. After that have your dinner and be transferred to airport to connect international flight.

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