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14 DAYS
13 NIGHTS HOTEL
12 DAYS ADVENTURE TOURING
13 BREAKFASTS AND 3 DINNERS
14 DAYS
8 DAY CYCLE 1 DAY KAYAK
13 BREAKFASTS, 9 LUNCHES AND 4 DINNERS
IMAGE: Cyclists getting ready for the day ahead | Els van Veelen
treasures of central india
bike, hike and kayak south india
GRADE | 4 INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
immersive, multi activity experience of an iconic region
uncover ancient wonders off the tourist trail
highlights
• Witness the advance of India in cosmopolitan Mumbai
• Explore the amazing temples of Ajanta and Ellora
• Sample a classic Biriyani
• Tour the Islamic
monuments of Bijapur
• Wander through the ruins of an ancient Empire
• Wine tasting in Nasik brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Mumbai 2 | Sightseeing in Mumbai 3 | To Nasik 4/6 | To Aurangabad, explore Ajanta & Ellora 7/8 | To Vijayapura (Bijapur) 9 | To Badami, en route visit Pattadakal and Aihole 10 | To Hampi 11 | In Hampi 12/13 | Transfer to the beach resort of Goa 14 | In Goa, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 13 breakfasts and 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: comfortable
hotel accommodation on a twin share basis GUIDES: driver/tour coordinator • local sightseeing guides TRANSPORT: private air conditioned vehicles • airport transfers (day 1 and 14 only) PLUS: sightseeing and entrance fees as listed in itinerary
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
highlights
• Cycle the backroads of Southern India
• Bandipur and Periyar wildlife parks • Experience the delightful
backwaters of Kerala
• Explore the historic town of Kochi • Visit the splendid Mysore Palace
• Take a challenging but rewarding day trek to the top of the Western Ghats
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Bangalore (Bengaluru)
2 | Drive to Mysore 3 | Cycle to Bandipur and Mudumalai (55km) 4 | Cycle to Ooty (33km) 5 | Coonoor UNESCO heritage train, cycle to Mettupalayam (100km) 6 | Cycle (70km), drive to Munnar through tea plantations 7 | Day trek
up Meesapulimala (15km) 8 | Cycle
the Cardamom Hills (30km), transfer
to Periyar National Park 9 | In Periyar
10 | Cycle through Western Ghats to a spice farm (80km) 11 | Cycle (55km) and transfer to Alappuzha (Allepey), kayak through Keralan Backwaters
12 | Backwaters cruise, overnight on houseboat 13 | Cycle to historic Fort Kochi 14 | In Kochi, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches
and 4 dinners ACCOMMODATION: comfortable hotel accommodation on twin share basis • simple homestays
• houseboat GUIDES: expert bilingual guides TRANSPORT: airport transfer (day 1 only) • backwaters cruise • all
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
J F M A M J J A S O N D
$3490 TRIP CODE: SIA
For competitive airfares to Bangalore and stop-over ideas contact our expert staff today for a detailed quote
internal transport and back up support whilst cycling EQUIPMENT: good
quality Cannondale or Trek (or similar) branded bikes • kayaking equipment including life jackets PLUS: sightseeing and entry fees as listed in itinerary
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See our website for the most up-to-date prices, departures dates and detailed trip notes
IMAGE: The old elephant stables at Hampi | Sue Badyari
8 NIGHTS HOTEL 4 NIGHTS HOMESTAY 1 NIGHT HOUSEBOAT
ADVENTURE TOURING
J F M A M J J A S O N D
$4050 TRIP CODE: TCI
For competitive airfares to Mumbai and stop-over ideas contact our expert staff today for a detailed quote
FROM
FROM
Mumbai
Aurangabad
India
India
Bangalore Ooty
Vijayapura Goa Hampi
Kochi Allepey
Munnar Periyar NP
GRADE |
2
Sri Lanka