Deccan Temples & Coastal Trails

Arrival in Mumbai

Meet your representative at Mumbai airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest and settle into the city.

Overnight: Mumbai

Mumbai’s landmarks & neighbourhoods

Explore the city museum, Marine Drive, Kamala Nehru Park, the Hanging Gardens, a Jain temple and Mani Bhavan. Visit Dhobi Ghat and discover Dharavi’s working neighbourhoods with a local guide, respecting residents’ privacy.

Overnight: Mumbai

Mumbai → Aurangabad

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Aurangabad, now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Explore the city’s historic landmarks, including Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki, as arrival time permits.

Overnight: Aurangabad

Ajanta & Ellora

Discover the Buddhist cave paintings of Ajanta and Ellora’s rock-cut Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monuments. The cave visits may be split between Days 3 and 4 to accommodate travel time and weekly closure days.

Overnight: Aurangabad

Aurangabad → Mumbai

Fly back to Mumbai and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy time to rest before continuing to the coast.

Overnight: Mumbai

Mumbai → Goa

Fly to Goa and transfer to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free for relaxation or a gentle walk in the surroundings.

Overnight: Goa

Panaji & Old Goa

Enjoy the views from Altinho and Dona Paula before exploring Old Goa. Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the historic church precinct to discover the region’s Portuguese-era heritage.

Overnight: Goa

Goa → Hubballi

Drive inland to Hubballi and check in. Discover the town’s local heritage, including the Chandramouleshwara Temple at Unkal, with time to settle in after the transfer.

Overnight: Hubballi

Hubballi → Badami

Continue to Badami, set among red sandstone cliffs. Explore the cave temples and the Agastya Lake setting, with the town’s temple architecture and fort landscape.

Overnight: Badami

Badami → Pattadakal → Aihole → Hampi

Visit Pattadakal’s temple complex and Aihole’s early Chalukyan monuments on the way to Hampi. Continue to your hotel among the region’s distinctive boulder landscapes.

Overnight: Hampi

Hampi’s imperial ruins

Explore the Vittala Temple complex and Stone Chariot, Virupaksha Temple and the great Narasimha sculpture. Discover the royal precinct, including the Lotus Mahal, Queen’s Bath and Ramachandra or Hazara Rama Temple.

Overnight: Hampi

Hampi → Belur → Hassan

Travel to Hassan via Belur’s Chennakeshava Temple. Admire the intricate Hoysala carving before continuing to your hotel in Hassan.

Overnight: Hassan

Halebidu excursion

Visit Halebidu’s Hoysaleswara Temple and its elaborately carved walls and Nandi sculptures. Return to Hassan after exploring the temple complex.

Overnight: Hassan

Shravanabelagola excursion

Explore the Jain pilgrimage landscape of Shravanabelagola, including the Bahubali statue on Vindhyagiri Hill. Discuss the steep steps and suitable access arrangements with your guide before the visit.

Overnight: Hassan

Hassan → Mysuru

Drive to Mysuru and explore its palace, royal heritage and spiritual landmarks. Discover the city’s gardens and its traditions of silk and sandalwood.

Overnight: Mysuru

Mysuru → Coimbatore

Continue by road to Coimbatore. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Coimbatore

Coimbatore’s places of worship

Visit Sri Svetambara Vimalanathar Jain Temple, St Michael’s Church and Athar Jamath Mosque. Explore the city’s diverse religious and architectural traditions with a local guide.

Overnight: Coimbatore

Coimbatore → Kochi

Drive to Kochi and settle into your hotel. Enjoy time to rest or explore the surrounding streets and waterfront.

Overnight: Kochi

Kochi’s heritage & Kathakali

Explore Mattancherry Palace, the Paradesi Synagogue, Fort Kochi and the Chinese fishing nets, subject to opening arrangements. Enjoy a Kathakali performance and discover Kerala’s distinctive theatre tradition.

Overnight: Kochi

Departure from Kochi

Transfer to Kochi International Airport for your onward journey.