Travel from Mumbai to Kochi along India’s west coast on a small-group rail adventure with scenic train rides, private transfers, and guided explorations of Goa, Hampi, Halebidu, and Fort Kochi.
  • Walk Colaba and the Gateway of India at sunrise
  • Explore Elephanta Caves on a guided visit
  • Stroll Fontainhas, Goa’s colorful Portuguese heritage quarter
  • Visit Old Goa churches or a local spice plantation
  • Discover Hampi palaces, Hazararama Temple, and riverside boulders by tuktuk
  • Watch sunrise at Hampi’s monolithic Bada Nandi bull
  • Admire intricate carvings at Halebidu’s 12th-century Hoysaleswara Temple
  • Ride scenic trains linking Mumbai, Goa, Hampi, Mangalore, and Kochi
Expect a mix of hotels and guesthouses across India, with standards of service, efficiency, and cleanliness that can vary. Power cuts are common and some properties have generators that may not always work. When in your room, lock the door, as staff may sometimes enter unexpectedly.