Kailas Temple, Ellora
TREASURES OF CENTRAL INDIA UNCOVERING HIDDEN GEMS
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On this trip to India we uncover the country’s rich history and cultural and religious heritage. We tour the vibrant city of Mumbai and explore the painted caves and rock-cut temples of Ajanta and Ellora. We end the trip in Goa, roaming the cobbled streets and relaxing on the long sandy beaches.
£1824 15 DAYS
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Mumbai. Days 3/4 Bustling Mumbai Tour the city and visit Dharavi – the setting for the Oscar-winning film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. Days 5/6 Ajanta and Ellora Visit the UNESCO-listed painted caves and rock- cut temples. Day 7 Hyderabad Explore the centre of Islamic architecture and learning: including the Charminar, Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi tombs. Days 8/11 Forgotten treasures Discover the mosques and Moghul tombs of Gulbarga and Bijapur. Visit the white-washed village of Badami and the temples of Aihole. Day 12 Hampi Explore the former capital of the Vijayanagar kings. Days 13/14 Goa Visit historic Old Goa and relax by the beach. Day 15 Fly to the UK.
Treasures of Central India Ref CG
Ellora caves
MUMBAI
Dharavi ‘slumdog’ tour
INDIA Fort & tombs Gol Gumbaz GOA
Old Goa beaches
km 0 160 Caves
BIJAPUR BADAMI
HOSPET 320
Gulbarga
BIDAR Tombs
HYDERABAD
Aihole & Pattadakal temples
Hampi
Ancient capital of the Vijayanagar kings
For detailed information visit
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DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 12 nights hotels, 1 night sleeper train. 12 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus and train. Group Size: Generally 10 to 18.
TOUR DATES
The Treasures of Central India tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/cg
TOUR ONLY – 14 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1179
or call our experts on 0844 875 1892 Ref: CG
Charminar Golcanda Fort
s Ajanta Caves Buddhist paintings
AURANGABAD Daulatabad Fort
DECCAN flight
KERALAN EXPLORER EXPLORE KERALA
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Relax as we cruise through Kerala along tranquil waterways, learn how to cook a traditional curry and relax on the golden beaches of the Arabian Coast. We visit the village of Mancombu and spend the day with a family, experiencing local culture and enjoying delicious cuisine. We also explore the port city of Kochi and search for wildlife in Periyar National Park.
£1422 12 DAYS
ITINERARY
Day 1/2 Overnight flight to Kochi. Day 3 Kochi Explore the port city including the fort, Mattencherry Palace and the Jewish Quarter. View the famous Chinese fishing nets and enjoy a sunset cruise along the harbour. Days 4/5 Periyar Take a guided tour of a local spice plantation and enjoy walks in Periyar National Park. Optional cookery class this afternoon. Days 6/7 Houseboat Board a houseboat converted from an old rice barge and cruise along tranquil waterways to the town of Allepey. Day 8 Homestay Travel to the village of Mancombu and spend the day with a family. Explore the backwater villages in traditional wooden canoes and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch. Days 9/11 Varkala Optional visit to Manarasla Snake Temple before heading to the beach for some rest and relaxation. Day 12 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
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DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 8 nights hotels, 1 night houseboat, 1 night homestay. 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus, train, rickshaw, houseboat and canoe.
Sunset harbour cruise
THRIK UNN- APUZHA
B ackwaters island resort
VILL AGE HOUSES
D ug-out canoes V ARK AL A
B eaches cycle ride
I NDIAN O CEAN
km 0 120 F ort K ochi T our of
K eralan Explorer Ref QSI K OCHI
ERNAK UL AM THEKK AD Y
Jungle trek in Periyar NP
house boat cruise
Allepey
Spice plantation cookery class
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Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Keralan Explorer tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Special festival tours: F Snake Boat Festival
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/qsi
TOUR ONLY – 11 DAYS Tour price without flights from £694
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