Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the cultural tapestry of India with our "Ancient Caves with Temple & Backwater" itinerary. Begin your adventure in Mumbai, where a city tour unfolds the historical Gateway of India and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. Fly to Aurangabad for an exploration of the ancient Aurangabad Caves and Bibi Ka Maqbara. Delve into the rich history of Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, followed by a flight to Hyderabad. Discover the charms of Golconda Fort, Qutub Shahi Tombs, and more. Continue your odyssey through Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, and Thanjore, unraveling the architectural wonders and cultural delights. The journey culminates in Alleppey, where a houseboat cruise on the enchanting backwaters offers a perfect finale to this extraordinary expedition.
Stay in 3 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance and transfer to hotel
Hotels used or similar Mumbai x 2 nights 3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil 4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel 5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central Aurangabad x 2 nights 3* - 7 Apple Hotel Aurangabad / Ginger Aurangabad 4* - Ambassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel 5* - WelcomHotel Rama International / Lemon Tree Hotel Hyderabad x 2 nights 3* - Aditya Park/ Lemon Tree Hotel 4* - Lemon Tree Hotel/ Fortune Park Vallabha 5* - ITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection/ Trident Hotel Chennai x 1 night 3* - Raj Park/ MGM East Woods 4* - The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan 5* - ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace Pondicherry x 2 night 3* - Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International 4* - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa 5* - Palais De Mahe/ La Villa Thanjore x 1 night 3* - Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers 4* - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa 5* - Svatma Trichy x 1 night 3* - Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia 4* & 5* - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort Madurai x 1 night 3* - Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency 4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel 5* - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Pariyar (Thekkady) x 2 night 3* - Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop 4* - The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County 5* - Spice village/ Cardamom County Alleppey x 1 night 3* - ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats 4* - ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats 5* - Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons/ Spice Route Premium