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Mumbai, Caves & Goa

From the Taj Mahal Palace overlooking the Gateway of India, through Bollywood's chaotic glamour and Dharavi's astonishing industry, to the 2nd-century BCE cave paintings of Ajanta and the monolithic temple at Ellora, and finally the sun and seafood of Goa. Seven days through India's most cosmopolitan and ancient faces.

7 Days / 6 Nights
Mumbai · Aurangabad · Goa
3 Domestic Flights
Taj Mahal Palace
Ajanta & Ellora UNESCO
Dharavi Tour
From $3,290 pp
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Mumbai → Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) → Goa
UNESCO Sites
Ajanta Caves (2nd c. BCE) · Ellora Caves · VT Station
Best Time
October to April
Headline Hotel
Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai
Starting Price
$3,290 per person
📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day
1
Mumbai
Arrival — Gateway of India & Marine Drive at Twilight
Arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Transfer to your South Mumbai hotel. Afternoon: the Gateway of India — the great basalt arch built in 1924 to commemorate King George V's visit, now the symbolic entrance to the city. Boat ride to Elephanta Island (if time permits) — 7th-century rock-cut caves containing magnificent Shiva sculptures. Sunset walk on Marine Drive — the C-shaped seafront boulevard where Mumbai exhales at the end of every working day.
Airport TransferGateway of IndiaOptional Elephanta CavesMarine Drive Sunset
Day
2
Mumbai
Colonial South Mumbai → Dharavi → Bollywood
Morning walk through Mumbai's extraordinary colonial quarter with your guide: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (Victoria Terminus) — the most elaborate Victorian Gothic railway station ever built, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's great buildings. The High Court, the University of Mumbai library tower, and the Rajabai Clock Tower. Afternoon: a guided walking tour of Dharavi — one of Asia's largest informal settlements and arguably India's most remarkable micro-economy, producing $650 million in goods annually. This is not poverty tourism — it is an education in Indian entrepreneurship. Evening: Bollywood night option — a live Hindi film premiere or stadium show at one of Mumbai's great venues.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus UNESCOVictorian Gothic QuarterDharavi Economic TourOptional Bollywood Show
Day
3
Mumbai → Aurangabad (Flight)
Fly to Aurangabad — Ajanta Caves Afternoon
Morning domestic flight to Aurangabad (1 hour). Check in to your heritage hotel. Afternoon drive to the Ajanta Caves (100km, approx 2 hours) — 29 rock-cut Buddhist monasteries and prayer halls carved into a horseshoe-shaped gorge in the Sahyadri Hills between the 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE. The murals inside are among the finest examples of ancient Indian painting in the world — Buddha figures, Bodhisattvas, court scenes, and decorative borders in ochre, lapis, and verdigris. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Return to Aurangabad for dinner.
Mumbai–Aurangabad FlightAjanta Caves UNESCO2nd c. BCE Buddhist MuralsGorge Landscape
Day
4
Aurangabad
Ellora Caves → Daulatabad Fort → Bibi Ka Maqbara
Full day at the Ellora Caves complex (30km from Aurangabad) — 34 monasteries, temples, and halls representing three religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism) carved from the same basalt escarpment between the 6th and 11th centuries. The centrepiece: the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) — a monolithic temple carved downward from the top of a cliff, with 7,000 workers removing 200,000 tons of rock over 150 years to create a free-standing stone replica of Mount Kailash. The largest monolithic rock excavation in the world. Afternoon: Daulatabad Fort — the remarkable 12th-century fort that famously defeated every siege for centuries. Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara — the Mughal empress's tomb, sometimes called the Poor Man's Taj.
Ellora Caves UNESCOKailasa Temple MonolithDaulatabad FortBibi Ka Maqbara
Day
5
Aurangabad → Mumbai → Goa (Flight)
Return to Mumbai → Onward to Goa
Morning flight Aurangabad–Mumbai. Depending on connection time: a quick drive through Bandra — Mumbai's most vibrant neighbourhood, with its Portuguese churches, celebrity homes, and café culture along Linking Road and Hill Road. Afternoon flight Mumbai to Goa. Check in to your South Goa beach resort. Evening walk on Palolem Beach. Dinner at a beachside seafood restaurant.
Return Flight to MumbaiBandra Neighbourhood StopMumbai–Goa FlightPalolem Beach Arrival
Day
6
Goa
Old Goa UNESCO → Spice Farm → Beach & Sunset
Morning: Old Goa's Baroque churches — Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral. Afternoon: Spice plantation tour in Ponda with traditional Goan lunch. Late afternoon at leisure on Palolem or Agonda beach. Sunset cocktails at a clifftop bar at Cabo de Rama — the ruined Portuguese fort on a headland above the Arabian Sea, one of Goa's most beautiful and least-visited places.
Old Goa UNESCO ChurchesSpice Farm Goan LunchPalolem BeachCabo de Rama Sunset Fort
Day
7
Goa
Final Morning Beach → Airport Departure
Breakfast at the resort. Final swim, final beach chai. Transfer to Goa International Airport for your international flight. Tour concludes.
Hotel CheckoutFinal Beach MorningAirport TransferTour Concludes
🏨 Accommodation
Mumbai — 2 Nights
Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai
★★★★★
The most iconic hotel in India — a 1903 Florentine-Gothic palace overlooking the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. Staying here is an experience as much as an accommodation. The Sea Lounge for afternoon tea is mandatory.
Aurangabad — 2 Nights
Vivanta Aurangabad
★★★★☆
A well-appointed 4-star property in a landscaped garden setting, 10 minutes from the Ellora caves road. Excellent base for Ajanta and Ellora day trips with comfortable rooms and a pool.
Goa — 2 Nights
Ahilya by the Sea (Candolim) or Alila Diwa (South Goa)
★★★★★
Two options: Ahilya by the Sea is a boutique heritage property of 6 rooms with extraordinary personal service and Maharajah-era furnishings. Alila Diwa is a larger luxury resort among paddy fields near Majorda Beach.
🚗 Transportation
✈️
International Arrival
Mumbai Airport to South Mumbai hotel. Private AC vehicle.
⛵
Elephanta Island
Ferry from Gateway of India (if timing permits).
✈️
Mumbai → Aurangabad
Domestic flight included (~1 hour).
🚙
Aurangabad
Private AC vehicle for Ajanta, Ellora, and all sightseeing.
✈️
Aurangabad → Mumbai → Goa
Connecting domestic flights included.
🚗
Goa Transfers
Resort airport transfer and local sightseeing.
✅ Inclusions & Exclusions
Included in Your Package
  • 6 nights in 5-star properties: Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai, Vivanta Aurangabad, luxury Goa resort
  • Daily breakfast at all hotels; spice farm Goan lunch (Day 6)
  • 3 domestic flights: Mumbai–Aurangabad, Aurangabad–Mumbai, Mumbai–Goa
  • Private English-speaking guide throughout
  • All road transfers in private AC vehicles
  • Dharavi guided economic walking tour
  • Ajanta Caves UNESCO guided tour with entry
  • Ellora Caves UNESCO guided tour including Kailasa Temple
  • Old Goa churches guided tour
  • Spice plantation walk and lunch, Goa
  • e-Visa assistance and 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not Included
  • International flights to/from India
  • Indian e-Visa fee (~$25–$80)
  • Lunches and dinners (except where specified)
  • Travel insurance
  • Bollywood show tickets (optional — ~$50 pp)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
💰 Pricing — 2025/2026
TravelersPer PersonSeason/Notes
Couple (2 pax)$3,290Oct–Mar, Taj Palace + cave heritage
Family (4 pax)$2,790Per person, family rooms available
Group (6–8 pax)$2,490Per person, best value
Solo Traveler$3,990Includes single supplement
Low Season (Apr–Sep)$2,290Couple per person
Starting From
$3,290
per person · double occupancy · Taj Palace Mumbai
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Mumbai · Aurangabad · Goa
  • 3 Domestic Flights Included
  • Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai
  • Ajanta & Ellora UNESCO Caves
  • Dharavi Economic Tour
  • Bollywood City Night Option
  • 24/7 WhatsApp Support
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All prices per person USD, double occupancy. All 3 domestic flights included. Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai rates are highest Oct–Dec. International flights not included.
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