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Tour · 8 nights · with G Adventures
An 8-night small-group tour with G Adventures tracing India’s west coast from Mumbai to Kochi by train and road, visiting colonial quarters, ancient temple ruins, and the backwaters of Kerala.
Highlights
Sunrise walk around Colaba in Mumbai
Heritage walk of Fontainhas Portuguese quarter in Goa
Sunset over the ruins of Hampi
Guided visit to Halebidu and Hoysaleshwara temples
Train journeys along India’s west coast
This small-group tour from G Adventures follows India’s west coast and southern heartlands over eight nights. Starting in Mumbai, there is a sunrise walk around Colaba and a chance to explore the colourful Portuguese quarter of Fontainhas in Goa. After train journeys down the coast, the itinerary moves inland to Hampi, where the sunset filters through the legendary ruins once at the centre of a vast empire.
Journeys
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Further explorations include the intricately carved Halebidu and Hoysaleshwara temples, each surface crowded with stonework details that rarely fail to catch the eye. The route continues to Mangalore’s coast with its slower pace before the last stretch by train brings the group to Kochi, best known for its network of backwaters and relaxed harbour atmosphere.
Travel is mostly by train and private vehicle, giving plenty of time to observe daily life outside the tourist trail. There are no meals included, leaving choice up to the group and help from the Chief Experience Officer. The style suits those comfortable with straightforward accommodation and the less predictable pace of Indian travel.
Itinerary
Mumbai
Goa
Hampi
Halebidu
Mangalore
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
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Need to know
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The operator
Small-group tours around the world
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Kochi
These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.