Mumbai with city of Pearls and Beaches 6 Nights - 7 Days
MUMBAI (2) – HYDERABAD (2) – GOA (3) DEPARTURE
DAY 1: ARRIVE MUMBAI
You will be picked up at Mumbai airport and transfer to the hotel.
Mumbai - Mumbai, earlier called as Bombay, is the commercial capital of India. It is also known as the "city that never sleeps". Mumbai is a perfect blend of culture, customs and lifestyle. Mumbai is India's most cosmopolitan city, its financial powerhouse and the nerve center of India's fashion industry and also the Hollywood of India, fondly called "Bollywood". Mumbai is dotted with plenty of architectural landmarks from the Victorian era and the days of the Raj. You will then be met by our representative at the Mumbai airport and will be escorted to hotel and be assisted with the check in formalities. Rest of the day is at your own leisure. Relax at the hotel or explore the surroundings on your own.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.
DAY 2: DAY IN MUMBAI
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and will be taken for sightseeing tour of Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Elephanta Caves: A Ferry Ride across the Harbour, from the Gateway of India, takes you to the World Heritage Elephanta Caves, located 9 km from Mumbai The rock-cut temple complex cover an area of 60,000 sq ft (5,600 m2) consisting of a main chamber, 2 lateral ones, courtyards and subsidiary shrines. The site of these magnificent caves contains beautiful reliefs, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu god Siva.
The caves are hewn from solid rock. The temple complex is said to be the abode of God Shiva.
Later, guided sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
The Prince Of Wales Museum: The Prince of Wales Museum is located in the heart of South Mumbai, neighboring the Gateway of India. The Prince of Wales Museum is the main museum in Mumbai. The museum is constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The museum building is fenced by a garden of palm trees and formal flower beds. The museum has roughly 50,000 displays of the age-old history and also objects from foreign origins. With its Art, Archaeology and Natural History subdivisions, the Prince of Wales Museum is one of the best museums in the country.
Victoria Terminus: The Victoria Terminus or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus as it is now called is a World Heritage site and an historic railway station in Mumbai. To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, the station was constructed in 1887 in the Bori Bunder area of Mumbai. The construction was designed by Frederick William Steves. The Terminus is one of the city’s largest buildings with influences from an intricate Italian Gothic design. The first train to steam out of this station, abbreviated as VT, to Thane was in 1853.
Gateway of India: Gateway of India Gateway of India is a monument constructed during the British Raj. It is a conventional arch constructed in 1927, to honor the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. Gateway of India is situated in the southernmost peninsula of the city. It was constructed in honey-colored basalt, and the design and the plan of this gateway was inspired by the 16th century Gujarati architecture. The altering light of the rising and the setting sun bestows different strokes of gold, russet and pink to the striking arch.
The Gateway of India clinches historical importance as the last of the British armed forces leaving Independent India by sea, marched through the doorways of Gateway of India.
Marine Drive: The Marine Drive, one of the landmark thoroughfares of South Mumbai, is also known as the Queen’s Necklace because of the shimmering lights that dot this road, that are visible from long distances.
Flora Fountain: The Flora fountain is an embellished and elegant sculpted architectural heritage monument, which stands at a five-point juncture in the heart of the commercial Fort area. This attractive fountain was constructed in the memory of the Governor Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, as an honor for his influence towards the construction of Mumbai.
Malabar Hill: The Malabar Hill , now one of the poshest residential neighbourhoods of South Mumbai, is so named since it stands on a hillock. The area offers wonderful views over the Back Bay. The Hanging Garden called as the Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, on top of the hill, Parsi Towers of Silence, Kamala Nehru Park, the temple of Walkeshwar and the Sand Lord makes it a very popular tourist spot in Mumbai.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.
DAY 3: FLY MUMBAI - HYDERABAD
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and escorted to Mumbai airport in time to board flight for Hyderabad.
Hyderabad – Formerly the province of the Mughals of the Deccan, Hyderabad is a city of myriad charms. Known for the royal splendor, pearls and delicious gastronomy, the city is unmatched blend of history and modernity.
This city is a place worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. In fact, it is impossible for anyone to soak in the multifarious charms which the city has to offer in a limited time span.
Overnight stay in Hyderabad.
DAY 4: DAY IN HYDERABAD
After breakfast pickup from your hotel and will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Hyderabad.
Char Minar Standing majestically amidst the hustle and bustle of the crowded old city, the Charminar is an enormous yet elegant arch, a masterpiece of the bygone Qutub Shahi era; Salar Jung Museum, situated on the banks of the Musi River, the museum has an exquisite collection of objects d’art from around the world; Golconda Fort one of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India and the Sri Venkateswara Temple, Birla Planetarium, Hussain Sagar lake, and the Qutub Shahi Tombs.
Overnight stay in Hyderabad.
DAY 5: FLY HYDERABAD - GOA
After breakfast, checkout at the hotel and transfer to the airport to board flight to Goa.
Goa: India’s favourite and most popular beach destination, Goa is famous for its endless stretch of white sandy beaches, relaxed atmosphere, popular beach shacks and famous night spots. For those who know, Goa offers a lot more too, in addition to spending your time sipping cocktails on the beach, or choosing what to eat from the freshest sea food offerings, while in Goa, you can also visit Spice Plantations, the nearby Dudhsagar Water falls, and of course the World Heritage Churches and Convents that Goa is famous for.
On your arrival at Goa airport, pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel and check-in formalities.
Overnight stay in Goa.
DAY 6: DAY IN GOA
After breakfast, take a half day tour of new and old Goa seeing the typical Portuguese Goan architecture, the old Goan churches and the Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the remains of St Francis Xavier lie in a dazzling silver casket.
Afternoon, visit spice plantations of Goa. Spices play a very important role in Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medical treatments. Learn about the various spices grown in Goa and their curative properties.
Overnight stay in Goa.
DAY 7: GOA
Spend the day enjoying the beach and the hotel facilities.
Overnight stay in Goa.
DAY 8: GOA
After a breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight for onward destination.