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The Best of West

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Mr. Isiah ThomasThe Best of West

Mumbai - Pune - Goa6 Days / 5 Nights

2 PersonsReference: ABX/2341

Date of Issue: 04 December 201530 November 2015 - 05 December 2015

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OverviewAn ideal tour for a traveler to explore India covering some of the best that India has to offer. Start the first leg of your tour in Mumbai and enjoy the rich history that the city has to offer. Continue your tour to Pune and be amazed with the cultural capital of the state of Maharashtra. get ready to be spoiled in Goa with all the beaches and world renowned Churches that the state of Goa has to offer. This 6D/5N tour will leave even the most seasoned travelers beaming with joy.

Destination Accommodation Arr. Dep. Nights

Basis Room Type

Mumbai ITC Maratha A Luxury Collection Hotel Mumbai

30 Nov 2 Dec 2 D, B&B 1x Double Room

Pune Hotel Novotel Pune Nagar Road

2 Dec 3 Dec 1 HB 1x Double Room

Goa The Leela Goa 3 Dec 5 Dec 2 D, B&B 1x Double Room

KeyRO: Room onlySC: Self CateringHB: Half BoardB&B: Bed and breakfastD, B&B: Dinner, bed and breakfastFB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunchFB+: Dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities dailyFI: Fully inclusive

Price700 EUR per person

Included» Accommodation on twin share basis in the mentioned hotels for 5 Nights as per the itinerary.» (Total 12 Meals) 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners and 1 Lunch as per the itinerary» Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned Vehicle.» All entrances to Monuments of visit as per the itinerary, excluding camera / Video Camera Charges.» Road tax, Toll Charges, parking fees and driver's wages.» Services of English Speaking guide for sightseeing (Local guide at each city for 1-5 Pax and tour escort throughout the tour for 6 pax and above)» All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.» All presently applicable taxes.

Excluded» Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic / Non Alcoholic beverages» Tips and other such cost which is to be paid to the drivers, guides, porters etc.

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» Visa fees or International flight tickets and insurance.» Any other services not mentioned in the cost inclusion.

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Day 1: ITC Maratha A Luxury Collection Hotel Mumbai, Mumbai (Mon, 30 November)

MumbaiThe thriving metropolis of Mumbai is a go-to destination for travellers curious to experience a modern Indian city. Lapped by the Arabian Sea, this urban seaside peninsula is a melting pot of old and new India. Towering office blocks and shiny apartment buildings shoulder crumbling grand dames of architecture. Men play cricket in the leafy central parks, taxis navigate the jam packed streets and families stroll along the seaside promenades of Mumbai, while kilometres away children beg on the peripheries of Asia’s biggest slum. In the wide avenue of Colaba’s high street, western culture overshadows the brightly lit storefronts, where Levi’s, Adidas and McDonalds vie for retail space.

Day NotesWelcome to Mumbai. After you land at the airport, we escort you to your Hotel and our representative will help you to check-in to the hotel. We begin your Best of the West India tour with a city tour of Mumbai. we visit Gateway Of India. This bold basalt arch of colonial triumph faces out to Mumbai Harbour from the tip of Apollo Bunder. Incorporating Islamic styles of 16th-century Gujarat, it was built to commemorate the 1911 royal visit of King George V, but wasn’t completed until 1924. Ironically, the British builders of the gateway used it just 24 years later to parade the last British regiment as India marched towards independence. These days, the gateway is a favourite gathering spot for locals and a top place for people-watching. Giant-balloon sellers, photographers, vendors making bhelpuri and touts rub shoulders with locals and tourists, creating all the hubbub of a bazaar.

The Chhatrapatī Shivaji Mahārāj Vastu Saṅgrahālay formerly Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is the main museum in Mumbai, Maharashtra It was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Bombay, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of the then prince of Wales.

The evening is at your own leisure.

Overnight: ITC Maratha A Luxury Collection Hotel Mumbai A short distance away from the airport, this luxury hotel reaffirms the grandeur and ethos of Maharashtrian hospitality. It features interior expressing a fusion of old and contemporary with Maharashtrian art and furnishings within a modern architectural setting.ITC Maratha hotel has restaurants serving Indian, Continental, East and South East Asian dishes along with both local and well-renowned beverages. The Peshwa Pavilion, an open-to-skylight 24-hour restaurant forms the pivot of activity,This luxury hotel also provides hospitality with a gentle touch of nature. Expressing the value of ‘responsible luxury’ - 80% of the hotel’s energy is derived from renewable sources.

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ActivitiesGateway of IndiaChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum

Gateway of IndiaThis incredible monument is situated between the Colaba district and the Arabian Sea. The greatness of the British Raj was expressed through the Gateway of India in a particular moment in the history of this country.The 26 m height arch is what constitutes the structural design of this amazing monument. However, the main components of the Gateway of India are the four turrets, which were specially designed in a very attractive and complicated manner.

TransfersDate Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

30 Nov Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport [BOM]

ITC Maratha A Luxury Collection Hotel Mumbai

11:00 Sedan

IncludedDinner

ExcludedLunch

Day 2: ITC Maratha A Luxury Collection Hotel Mumbai, Mumbai (Tue, 1 December)

Day NotesWe continue exploring the city of Mumbai by visiting the famous Elephanta Island Caves.

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The Elephanta Caves (natively known as Gharapurichi Leni) are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The island, located on an arm of the Arabian Sea, consists of two groups of caves—the first is a large group of five Hindu caves, the second, a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. The Hindu caves contain rock cut stone sculptures, representing the Shaiva Hindu sect, dedicated to the Lord Shiva.

The rock cut architecture of the caves has been dated to between the 5th and 8th centuries, although the identity of the original builders is still a subject of debate. The caves are hewn from solid basalt rock. All the caves were also originally painted in the past, but now only traces remain.

In the evening we take you on a stroll at the famous marine Drive. Marine Drive is a 4.3-kilometre-long boulevard in South Mumbai in the city of Mumbai. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, which is a natural bay. The road links Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill. Marine Drive is situated over reclaimed land facing west-south-west. A promenade lies parallel to this road. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's Necklace because, if viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace

ActivitiesElephanta IslandElephanta Island Caves

OptionalMarine Drive

Elephanta IslandAlso known as ‘the place of caves’, Elephanta Island is exceptional for its ancient cave temples, which were carved out of solid stone between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. Seven of these grotto shrines are dotted across the 16-square-kilometre island and contain magnificent rock sculptures and relief frescoes relating to various aspects of Hindu mythology and religion. The island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and in considered one of the most important and exquisite examples of stone-cut architecture in India.

Elephanta Island CavesElephanta Caves is UNESCO World Heritage site is a fine specimen of rock cut architecture and art of medieval India. To state the trivial, there are no elephants in Elephanta! The name was given by the Portuguese as there was a large elephant sculpture in the island, when it was held by them. Otherwise this island was known as Gharapuri. The island is known for the 7th century caves with boldly executed mythical themes.

IncludedBreakfast

Dinner

Boat transfer to Elephanta Island

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ExcludedLunch

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Day 3: Hotel Novotel Pune Nagar Road, Pune (Wed, 2 December)

PunePune is the cultural city of Maharashtra and is home to large international companies in the mechanical engineering, industrial and IT industries, as well as educational institutions. Pune is a centre for Marathi culture, a few interesting places to visit while in Pune is the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, the Pune Tribal Museum as well as the city's public gardens such as the Kamala Nehru Park and the Pu La Deshpande Udyan.

Day NotesAfter breakfast, we continue our tour and head toward Pune. after we reach pune, our representative will check you into the hotel and will take you to Raja Dinkar Keller Museum.

The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It contains the collection of Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar (1896–1990), dedicated to the memory of his only son, Raja. The three-storey building houses various sculptures dating back to the 14th century.

The collection was started around 1920 and by 1960 it contained around 15,000 objects. In 1962, Dr. Kelkar handed his collection to the Department of Archaeology within the Government of Maharashtra.

The museum now holds over 20,000 objects of which 2,500 are on display. These consist of mainly Indian decorative items from everyday life and other art objects, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum's collection depicts the skills of the Indian artists of the time. The door frames, vessels, ornaments, musical instruments, paintings and carvings represent outstanding examples of their art.

After visiting the museum, we visit the famous Aga Khan Palace. The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in Pune, India. Built in 1892, it is one of the biggest landmarks in Indian history. The palace was an act of charity by the Sultan who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine.

Overnight: Hotel Novotel Pune Nagar Road The 5-star Hotel Novotel Pune Nagar Road is close to the local business and entertainment hubs and is the ideal choice for business and leisure guests. A vast indoor and outdoor banqueting area and six fully equipped meeting rooms meet all your event needs, while a gym and beautiful outdoor pool mean you can relax or keep fit at Novotel.The property offers accommodations in the form of rooms and suites. room facilities include air conditioning, safe deposit box, satellite/cable colour TV and Wi-Fi.

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ActivitiesRaja Dinkar Keller MusuemAga Khan Palace

TransfersDate Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

02 Dec ITC Maratha A Luxury Collection Hotel Mumbai

Hotel Novotel Pune Nagar Road

11:00 Sedan

IncludedBreakfast

Lunch

Dinner

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Day 4: The Leela Goa, Goa (Thu, 3 December)

GoaOne of India’s most popular seaside destinations, Goa offers a heady mix of warm azure waters fringing white sand beaches, atmospheric cafés and electronic festivals, vibrant markets and antiquated colonial architecture – a legacy of its time under Portuguese rule. Highlights include the elegant historical churches of Old Goa and the spice plantations near Ponda, as well as several wildlife sanctuaries, which make up approximately one fifth of the entire state, and encompass a wealth of bird and animal life.

Day NotesWe start the day early and continue our journey to Goa. after reaching Goa we will begin with the sightseeing which involves visits to basilica of Bom Jesus, Dudhsagar Falls, Se Cathedral, Chapora Fort, Church of our Lady of Rosary and Shri Shantadurga Temple.

Overnight: The Leela Goa The Leela Goa is surrounded with natural beauty and a Portuguese heritage of South Goa. The hotel is set in 75 lush acres with a pristine beach and a 12 hole golf course.

ActivitiesBasilica of Bom JesusDudhsagar FallsSe CathedralChapora FortChurch of our Lady of RosaryShri Shantadurga Temple

Basilica of Bom JesusBom Jesus was the first church in India to be given the status of a minor Basilica in 1946. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site. Construction of the church began in 1594 and it was consecrated on May 15, 1605. The remains of St. Francis Xavier, a member of the Society of Jesus who came to Goa in 1542, are kept here. Basilica of Bom Jesus stands out as a fine example of Jesuit architecture.

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TransfersDate Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

03 Dec Hotel Novotel Pune Nagar Road

The Leela Goa 9:00 Sedan

IncludedBreakfast

Dinner

ExcludedLunch

Day 5: The Leela Goa, Goa (Fri, 4 December)

Day NotesAfter Breakfast, we continue our explorations of Goa by visiting Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, followed by a visit to forty aguada. Later on we visit Goa Chitra Ethnographic Museum.

In the afternoon we take you on a Dolphin Drive. The dolphins are a way better sight in reality than on Animal Planet! A dolphin cruise in Goa is therefore exciting for the old and the young alike. Dolphins pepping out of the sea around your boat in a graceful motion is best savoured by eye and saved on camera.

In the evening we take you the market of Ingo. Once upon a not so long time ago, a German named Ingo set up this new market on a leased property. Fondly known as Ingo’s Saturday Night Bazaar, this market in Arpora is on for about six months of winter and presents a potpourri of junk jewellery, imported T-shirts, hippie merchandise, Indian and global cuisine from Rajasthan and Kashmir to Turkey, Spain and the rest of Europe! For non-shoppers, Daniel’s Bar often sees a DJ playing there, for the market. Even without this, music plays throughout the day and gets groovier by the night, say around 11 pm.

ActivitiesDr. Salim Ali Bird SanctuaryFort AguadaGoa Chitra Ethnographic MuseumMarket of IngoDolphin Drive

IncludedBreakfast

Dinner

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ExcludedLunch

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Day 6: Departure (Sat, 5 December)

Day NotesAfter Breakfast, our representative will assist you to check out from the hotel and you will be transferred to the airport where you will take your flight to Delhi.

Flight InformationDate Flight Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref

05 Dec IAG/212/32

Goa International Airport [GOI]

12:00 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport [BOM]

Economy

TC22392AC,TC22982BA

TransfersDate Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

05 Dec The Leela Goa Goa International Airport [GOI] 11:00 Sedan

IncludedBreakfast

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