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Mumbai
The west-coast hub — easiest jump to Goa's beaches and Kerala's backwaters.
Maharashtra, India
BOM
Travel time from Austin
~18 hours
Including a typical layover. Direct from AUS — none.
Get there
While you're in this part of India
Pad a few days on either side of the wedding — these are some of our favorites.
Goa
3–5 days
Beaches, susegad, Portuguese cafés. A 1-hour flight from BOM.
Kerala backwaters
5–7 days
Houseboat cruises through Alleppey, then tea plantations in Munnar.
Ajanta & Ellora caves
2 days
1,500-year-old rock-cut temples — a UNESCO double-feature.