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Cruise to James Bond Island for a Phang Nga Bay sunrise on a full-day speedboat tour from Phuket. A fast boat and early departure time mean you’ll beat the crowds on the way into Phang Nga Bay, where you’ll have the day to explore caves, paddle through a mangrove swamp, meet locals in the Koh Panyi floating village, and find a quiet place to swim among the islands.

If you just have one day and want to explore the best of Pune, then this is the ideal tour for you. The tour is designed for travelers to explore local culture, local cuisine, local religions, local lifestyle, and shopping locally in Pune. This tour covers a Historic landmark Fort, Iconic temples, a Cave temple which is 1300+ years old, street markets, a lake, a Dense forest designed around sewage in middle of the city, an Italian-Islamic palace which was used as a museum for Mahatama Gandhi, a Gandhi Museum, a memento dedicated to Gandhi and his wife. We have included Indian Thali as lunch, this is how most of the households have been consuming meals for generations in India, a true way to explore Indian cuisine. We have also included evening Tea & Bun Maska, an iconic tea from Persia made famous by Indians and have been renamed as Irani tea. Your Travel Buddy will help you to shop and navigate through confusing lanes of the Old town. Best part, he will negotiate on your behalf!

Discover the incredible natural world of the Thailand on this luxury catamaran cruise across the Andaman Sea. Depart from Chalong Pier and learn about the day's adventures from your guides, before heading off into the clear waters. Visit Coral Island for the opportunity to swim or snorkel with marine life and relax in the sun. Finish the day at Promthep Cape to enjoy dinner while the sun sets.

Roam the pristine central Indian forest at the adoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. This two night safari adventure is a special opportunity to see the Royal Bengal tiger in its natural environment. Embark on jeep safari tours under the guidance of a driver and trained naturalist. As well as tiger, look for leopards, sloth bears, Indian gaur, jackal, and deer. Underwater, crocodiles and lizards lurk. Return tranportation from Nagpur included.

Explore Pune while tasting delicious local fare with this walking food tour. Your guide will take you out to a variety of restaurants and food stalls, where you and your fellow travelers will get to sample the local cuisine. As an added bonus, you'll also make a stop at the 8th-century Pataleshwar Cave Temple.

Get to know the history and culture of Pune during this small-group tuk-tuk tour through the old part of town. Board a tuk-tuk to explore the city that was once the seat of the Maratha Empire, from 1674 to 1818. Stop at key landmarks such as Shaniwarwada Fort, Ganpati Temple, and the Lal Mahal and learn about the history and culture of the city before heading back to your hotel.

Spend the day discovering Hindu culture and the rich mythological history of Nashik, with wine tasting included. Visit significant religious sites including the Kalaram temple, as well as Ramkund and the Godavari sacred river. Learn about Hindu culture at ancient temples and its practice in India. Then, visit one of the biggest vineyards in Nashik. Discover why Nashik is considered wine capital of India as you enjoy a glass by the Gangapur dam.

Gain access to people of India’s fascinating Warli tribe, which would be difficult to do independently, on this private guided tour to a Warli village. Learn more about their way of life, which respects and worships nature. See artisans at work and be involved in an interactive painting session, and get the chance to purchase impressive Warli art right from the artists.

This is a two and a half hour Food Walking Tour. This tour helps the tourists explore the rich aroma and spice of the Indian Cuisine. On this tour with us enjoy some of the most loved Indian Dishes by the people from Pune. Explore some of the most popular eating joins of the city of Pune. This Food walking trail is a must have experience for any foodie visiting Pune. On this tour we will taste eight different mouth watering food items. This combination of Street Food, Popular Dishes and Snacks will leave you awestruck. So come and enjoy this tour with us.

Experience Pune through your taste buds with this small-group walking tour. Your local guide will show you all sorts of Maharashtrian favorites you might not otherwise know about, including deep-fried sabudana vada, misal pav, buttery Shrewsbury cookies, and bakarwadis, swirls of gram flour stuffed with coconut and poppy and sesame seeds.

Pune heritage walk takes you to Shaniwarwada the haunted fort and seat of power of the Prime Ministers of the powerful Maratha Empire which was a dominant power in India between the 17th and 19th centuries. Pay your respects at Dagdu Sheth temple of Lord Ganesh built by a sweet meat maker and which was used to galvanize the Indians to revolt against the British. Shop at Laxmi market the popular bazaar and visit Kelkar museum with one of the world’s largest one man collection.

Sinhagad is a hill fortress and popular trekking gateway, explore the astounding scenery of Sinhagad Fort, panoramic view of the landscape, clouds drifting over the mountains and enjoy the preachy breeze on this guided tour to Pune's most perennial favorite gateway. Enjoy the local food at the top of the fort and listen the heart warming stories of its glorious past, an experience not to be missed if you are in Pune.

Take some of the stress out of finding your way around Pune and learn about the city from a local who knows it well by booking this tour. You'll visit highlights such as the Pune Tribal Museum and the National War Museum as well as a variety of temples, with time left over to shop in a traditional market and dine on an included local lunch.

On this tour you will experience the best of Pune's sightseeing, food, culture, markets and history in a single tour. This tour is built specially for those people who have little time in the city but wish to make the most out of it, this is a curated experience ready to take you on a engaging and exciting journey through Pune.

No trip to India is complete within exploring the famous Golden Triangle. Leave from one of 10 departure points to the capital of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for a private 4-day excursion. Over the course of the tour, visit iconic monuments such as the Lotus Temple, India Gate, the impressive Taj Mahal, the Palace of the Winds, the Amber Fort, and many more while learning about the history of India from your dedicated tour guide. Transport between sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle is included.

Spend a day exploring Pune with a guide on this tour, which includes transportation from your hotel, lunch, and admission fees. You'll start at Dagdu Sheth, one of the best-known temples in town, dedicated to Lord Ganesh. From here you'll visit the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, home to artifacts from across the nation, and then onwards to the Shaniwar Wada, the Darshan Museum, and Aga Khan Palace.

Spend a day exploring the Maharashtra hill stations of Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar without transport headaches on this private tour from Pune. Traveling by private vehicle, absorb each town’s highlights and beauty spots with a personal guide providing commentary and insights you’d miss alone. Admire Panchgani’s Table Land plateau and strawberry-growing Mapro Gardens; visit Mahabaleshwar viewpoints like Arthur’s Seat and Pratapgad Fort, and discover plenty more before a convenient return trip.

The epicenter of India’s independence and freedom movements, Pune is full of globally significant history that’s not always apparent to independent travelers. With this private, full-day tour, explore the city heritage with a guide, learning about the country’s freedom movements of the 19th and 20th centuries. Visit sites where key historical events unfolded, including the palace where Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned, the Kesariwada heritage house, and the Mahatma Phule Museum, dedicated to the social reformer of the 19th century.

Get up close to nature, explore picturesque tiger country and discover wild India on this private safari tour. Visit the famous Kanha and Pench National Parks and immerse yourself in India’s wildlife - home to tigers, royal stags and Indian bison. Take an early morning ride on a jungle jeep safari to explore native flora and fauna on a guided tour.

There’s no need to fret about getting lost, finding cabs, or overlooking attractions on this small-group Pune tour. Traveling by comfortable sedan or 4WD car, your guide will handle logistics, recount stories on Pune’s sights, history, and culture; and provide insider tips and recommendations you’d otherwise miss. Explore the Shaniwar Wada Fort, Red Palace, and more; and savor an authentic Maharashtrian lunch on top. Entry fees are excluded.

Pune, being the cultural capital of Maharashtra has a variety of ancient monuments which have places of historical importance, temples and ancient building which hold important artefacts from the past. Explore the famous & culturally important places. Understand the lifestyle and history of the Marathas & Peshwas in this 2 hours tour.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this full-day tour covers the best of the Pune region in a single day of sightseeing. Highlights include stops at the Singhagad Port, two major dams, and Lavasa hill station, a recent construction based on the Italian town of Portofino. A lunch of Maharashtrian cuisine at the top of Singhagad Fort is not included but can be arranged.

Embark on a spiritual journey from Pune to Bhimashankar, covering approximately 130 kilometers in a scenic 3-hour drive. Begin your pilgrimage with a visit to the ancient Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple nestled in the serene Sahyadri Hills. Admire the temple's Naga-style architecture, adorned with intricate Buddha carvings, dating back to the 13th century. For those seeking adventure, a trek to the temple adds an exciting dimension to the spiritual experience. The temple's hilltop location offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes, with the nearby forest being a treasure trove of medicinal herbs. Optionally explore the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, renowned for its endemic and pandemic animal and bird species, including the Indian Giant Squirrel. Conclude your enriching journey with a return drive to Pune, leaving with cherished memories of the divine Bhimashankar.