This delightful holiday which visits a host of stunning heritage sites was organised by Explore. Our itinerary was:

Day 1 - Join trip in Mumbai - Visit the Gateway of India arch and explore Colaba.
Day 2 - Full day exploring Mumbai including Mahatma Gandhi Museum, the Prince of Wales Museum and the thriving Dharavi quarter
Day 3 - Train to Aurangabad
Day 4 - Explore the impressive Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Day 5 - Visit Daulatabad Fort and Ellora Caves before overnight train to Hyderabad
Day 6 - Tour of Hyderabad - visit Charminar, Golconda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs
Day 7 - Journey to Bidar and spend the afternoon exploring the fort with its tombs and formal gardens
Day 8 - Visit Gulbarga and on to Bijapur
Day 9 - Explore the Gol Gumbaz mausoleum and Jami Masjid Mosque in Bijapur, then continue to Badami
Day 10 - Visit Badami's Cave Temples, Pattadakal, and Aihole before arriving in Hospet
Day 11 - Full day exploring Hampi and its ancient ruins
Day 12 - Catch the morning train to Goa
Day 13 - Morning visit to Old Goa, free afternoon on the pristine white-sand beaches of the Arabian Sea
Day 14 - Trip ends in Goa

We are very grateful to our companions who were all terrific, and our wonderful flexible and ever patient guide Satish!

January 17th to February 2nd