Mumbai- Udaipur-Goa-Hampi-Coorg-Kochi
If you are looking for a break from the monotonous lifestyle then you should take a break and plan the Best of India luxury tour that will take you on a mesmerising journey where you can explore the beautiful, diverse and culturally rich parts of the country and allow you to create the best memories. From grand palaces, architecture , monuments and forts, you can easily get to know about the various transitions and culture and how lifestyle differs at each place. You can easily book your Best of India luxury tour package through the website of Travel People India.
Tour Highlights
Land in Mumbai and check into a heritage or sea facing hotel. Today is retained so light so as to enable you to settle down comfortably with your journey. The afternoon is to be spent on relaxation or visiting the spa in the hotel or on a short stroll through Marine Drive. Experience a fine dining evening in Indian cuisine featuring modern Indian foods. In case you are not feeling exhausted, at least a brief guided tour of Colaba can acquaint you with the colonial era structures and the bustling street culture of Mumbai. Early night suggested in order to adapt to the local time zone and be ready for the following days.
In the calmness of the mornings, visit the cultural sites of Mumbai on a slow footing. Explore the Gateway of India and have some personal boat ride to the Elephanta Caves with their old rock-cut sculptures. Come back to lunch in an old cafe. During the afternoon, visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and heritage buildings. The evenings will be spent on a cultural show or a sunset tour along the shore. It is a day that combines history, art, cosmopolitanism of Mumbai with no long travelling.
Drive pleasantly to Udaipur, the City of Lakes. On arrival, change to a luxury lake Pichola palace hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Have high tea and views of the lake or have a royal wellness inspired spa session. During the evening, board a private boat and ride through the lake named Pichola, with the magnificent palaces sparkling by the sunset. The hotel organizes dinner which provides a serene and royal welcome to Udaipur. Overnight stay in Udaipur
Wake up in the morning and then get ready to explore the royal heritage of Udaipur. See the complex of the City Palace with a special guide who tells about the history of the Mewar dynasty. Visit crystal galleries, courtyards and museums in a relaxed manner. To visit Saheliyon-ki-Bari After lunch visit Saheliyon-ki-Bari, a peaceful garden constructed by royal women. In the evening visit an art gallery or a traditional Rajasthani folk presentation in your hotel. No hurry, simply bathing in style.
Post breakfast, go around local markets where miniature paintings and hand crafted jewelry are available. The nearby village visit is a short trip that provides information about the rural life without driving a long distance. Coming back by afternoon and relaxing, swimming, having a spa, or just watching the lake. Dine privately in the evening with live classical music. It is a day that you can experience Udaipur, rather than observe it.
Take a flight to goa, where the tropical opulence is awaited. Stay at a luxury beach hotel in South Goa, which is not a very crowded resort. The day is a day to rest and rejuvenate. Stroll on the beach, watch the sunset or have fun at the pool. Dinner is served with fresh seafood and sea flavours. The gradual drive between royal Rajasthan and the relaxed Goa maintains the trip moderate, and easy.
Tour the Portuguese legacy of Goa with sightseeing of churches in Old Goa, such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Have lunch in a restaurant by the river. Afternoon is available to spend in the spa or on the beach. During the evening, go on a casual river tour on the Mandovi River accompanied by live music. Goa is now all about soft exploration with no long journeys, no tight timetable.
This is a full leisure day. Rise late in the morning, have a morning breakfast on the beach and use the day the way you want. Other optional acts are yoga by the sea, cooking lessons or simply doing nothing at all. Have a romantic dinner at the beach at night. This day supports the theme of slow luxury of the tour.
Take a short flight and arrive in Hampi and take some rest after checking into the hotel. Go to a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi. Reserve a room in a luxury boutique hotel located in the middle of nature. Afternoon involves a light initial stroll in the local ruins. The Sunset at Hemakuta Hill is an amazing scene of ancient temples and boulders. Dinner is casual and intimate with the last preparations of a more in-depth discovery.
At a leisurely pace, spend the day in the mega ruins- Vijupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple and stone chariot at Hampi. A local historian describes the legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire. Lunch takes time and there is free time to relax. In the evening we had a coracle boat ride on the Tungabhadra River. It is an immersive and not a rushed day.
Go to Coorg, a green coffee land in Karnataka. The tour is picturesque and comfort stops touring. Land in a posh plantation resort. Leisurely spend the night with misty scenery and sounds of birds and then a traditional Kodava dinner. Early rest recommended.
The tour of coffee plantations includes a walk through the coffee, which you can learn about coffee-making traditions. Go and see waterfalls and forest vistas around. Afternoon will be spent on spa and relaxation. Evening is characterised by peaceful bonfire or narration. Coorg is wholesome, serene and restorative--slow and soulful.
Travel to Kochi and stay in an old sea view hotel. There is an evening walk along Fort Kochi, during which Chinese fishing nets are at work. The meal is a sophisticated Kerala meal experience. The rhythm is slow and classy.
Wander through the colonial streets, art cafes and spice markets of Fort Kochi. Post lunch a backwater cruise in a luxury houseboat, where canals are lined with palm trees. Go back in the evening to a Kathakali dance performance. This is a wonderful mixture of culture and nature.
Have a leisurely breakfast and then you can leave. Transfers are made without any hitches and this completes the luxury journey in India which is otherwise very enriching.
Have a leisurely breakfast and then you can leave. Transfers are made without any hitches and this completes the luxury journey in India which is otherwise very enriching.
Have a leisurely breakfast and then you can leave. Transfers are made without any hitches and this completes the luxury journey in India which is otherwise very enriching.
