Begin any day you like since this trip uses a private car, driver and guide.

Late evening arrival at Bombay airport. We greet you and assist where necessary, then transport you to your hotel. If your flight arrives at a different time we will adjust the itinerary to accommodate you.

Start the day with a visit to the Elephanta Caves situated on an island and famous for the stone carvings inside.  From the Gateway of India you will be ferried to the island. Climb the flight of stairs top reach Cave Temple, the pride of Elephanta. As you enter the cave observe the emotional nuances adorning the panels depicting Natraja, a vivid portrayal of Shiva- the destroyer. Inside the cave gaze up in the large pillared hall with rows of columns that appear to hold up the roof of the cave. We will take you deep into the inner recesses of the cave to show you the famous Maheshamurti. You can also see some more mesmerizing panels in the cave. The statue of The Trinity - of three Indian Gods, Bramha, Vishnu and Mahesha are the most thought provoking as they represent the three aspects of life; Creation (Bramha), Preservation (Vishnu) and Destruction (Mahesh). All three complete the Circle of Life.

In the afternoon, visit the Gateway of India that was originally envisaged as a ceremonial disembarkation point for passengers alighting from P & O Steamers. Walk up to the Prince of Wales Museum, a distinctive Raj-era building housing a superb collection of diverse Indian paintings. Also visit Victoria Terminus, one of the world's great railway stations and the city's most exuberant Italian Gothic building, looking like a lavishly decorated cathedral or palace. Next, on to Crawford Market, where Bombay shops for fruits and vegetables. Dhobi Ghaat is where most of Bombay's clothes are still washed communally by hand. End the day with a memorable sunset drive through Marine Drive, one of Bombay’s most popular promenades.

Costs for this package are generally from $500 to $2,500 for one or two guests, depending on the hotel you choose. Prices in India are seasonal, with high season October through March and low season April through September. We offer quite a few different hotels in Mumbai. Those shown on the right are examples and we are not restricted to those alone. Since hotels are often full we may need to contact several hotels to find accommodation within your budget. We have given up publishing prices because hotels change their prices on an ongoing basis, making it impossible for us to maintain accurate prices here. Keep in mind that Mumbai is a fairly costly destination, with prices comparable to London and Tokyo. If you are looking for a cheap India tour, read this.