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| Splendours of West India -
7 Nights/8 Days
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| Feel the buzz of a sprawling metropolis! |
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Arrive in Mumbai airport and transfer to hotel. Mumbai is India’s commercial capital and the biggest metropolis of India. Rest of the day is reserved for leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
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| DAY 3 - Mumbai – Aurangabad |
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Transfer to airport to board your flight for Aurangabad, named after Aurangazeb, the last of the great Mughal Emperors. Aurangabad’s heritage lies in its many monuments and a rich culture. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Visit the Ellora Caves, one of the popularly visited World heritage sites of India. It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive continuous sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD dedicated to Brahmanism, Jainism, and Buddhism.
Tour the city of Aurangabad. The two must visit tourist spots are the Ajanta Caves and Bibi Ka Makbara that are architectural marvels among the many other structures of Mughal era in this town. Also stop to see the Panchakki which literally means ‘Water Mill’. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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| DAY 4 - Aurangabad – Ajanta Caves – Aurangabad (104 kms / 2-3 hrs one way) |
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In the morning, you will proceed for a tour of Ajanta Caves, known for its world famous Buddhist theme of the Ajanta paintings. These paintings describe the life of Lord Buddha and tales of his experiences on earth. Rest of the evening is free for you to pursue individual activities. Stay overnight at the hotel. |
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| DAY 5 - Mumbai – Aurangabad – Goa |
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Early morning you will be transferred to airport to board your flight to Goa (via Mumbai). Arrive at Goa and transfer to hotel. Popularly known as "Tourist’s Paradise", the State of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. Rest of the day can be spent either by relaxing at the poolside of your resort or taking walks on the sandy beaches of Goa. Stay overnight at the hotel. |
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In the morning, you will proceed for a sightseeing tour of Old Goa & Panjim. Visit the famous Hindu temples of Shanta Durga & Mangeshi dedicated to Lord Shiva. Then proceed to the Cashewnut factory and Spice farm. Also pay a visit the Basilica of Bom. Jesus, most famous of all the churches in Goa. The center of attraction is the Tomb of St. Francis Xavier that has his mortal remains preserved in a silver casket. Across the street is St. Cathedral, the largest of all the Portuguese cathedrals whose building style is Portuguese Gothic with Tuscan exteriors and Corinthian interiors.
Drive down to Panjim for a photo session at Dona Paula. Proceed to shop at the Panjim local market. Tour ends with a boat cruise on Mondovi River (Subject to weather condition). Stay overnight at the hotel.
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This day is set aside for shopping and individual pursuits, or you may participate in the various recreational activities available at your resort. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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