Mumbai, May 5, 2026: The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with Nature Trails by Thomas Cook, has announced the launch of a specially curated Hampi Tour from May 1, 2026, offering travellers from Goa and beyond an immersive journey into one of India’s most iconic heritage destinations, Hampi, located in North Karnataka. The initiative is part of GTDC’s ongoing efforts to expand its portfolio of experiential travel offerings and provide curated outbound experiences that go beyond conventional itineraries.
The tour will take travellers to Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its magnificent ruins, ancient temples, and rich history of the Vijayanagara Empire. Designed as a cultural and experiential itinerary, the tour will include an array of curated activities including guided visits to iconic monuments and heritage sites, immersive storytelling experiences, comfortable travel and stay, expert-led insights into the site’s history, architecture, and local culture.
Tourists staying in Goa can extend their stay and visit Hampi through this curated tour. Golden opportunity to Local Goans who wish to visit this world heritage site. Goans can avail this GTDC special tour for spending their holidays and explore rich history.
Mr. Kedar J Naik, Chairman, GTDC, added, “This collaboration with Nature Trails by Thomas Cook reflects our commitment to offering diverse and high-quality travel experiences. The Hampi tour is designed for discerning travellers who seek more than just a holiday—it is for those who want to explore India’s cultural richness in a meaningful way. We have also kept the price of the tour package very cost effective to ensure maximum people enjoy this tour.”
Speaking on the joint initiative, Mr. Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director, GTDC said, “Goa Tourism is committed to continuously innovating and expanding the scope of travel experiences available to our audiences. This collaboration with Nature Trails by Thomas Cook allows us to offer a unique cultural journey that complements Goa’s own rich heritage. It reflects our vision of promoting meaningful, experience-driven tourism.”
Mr. Abraham Alapatt – President & Group Head – Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation at Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel, said, “We are honoured to partner with the Goa Tourism Development Corporation for this unique initiative that opens up new cultural travel avenues for tourists from Goa choosing GTDC’s curated travel itinerary. Our Nature Trails Ashoka Resort is designed around the philosophy of enhanced experiential travel, giving our guests a taste of local hospitality – reflecting Hampi’s rich heritage, and local culture.
At Nature Trails, our focus remains on creating immersive hospitality experiences that combine comfort, deep local connection and cultural depth for today’s discerning traveller.”
Interested travellers can book the Hampi tour through GTDC’s official channels and partner platforms. Further details on itineraries, schedules, and pricing will be made available through GTDC offices and digital platforms.
About Nature Trails:
Nature Trails by Thomas Cook (India) Limited, is an experiential outdoor hospitality brand focused on immersive, nature-led getaways. Nature Trails is focused on offering quality, local, authentic activities that bring together nature-led experiences in a unique blend of comfort, fun, adventure, learning and sustainability.
Nature Trails operates destinations across Maharashtra’s Durshet, Kundalika and Sajan, Goa’s Ponda, Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh and Karnataka’s Hampi, located amidst large naturally forested landscapes and riversides. These properties are well-suited for weekend escapes, educational camps, corporate offsites, group travel and family retreats.
Nature Trails resorts specialise in offering safe outdoor experiences and a wide range of curated activities such as trekking, kayaking, zip-lining, high and low rope courses and guided nature trails among others. Nature Trails also offers experiential learning and development programmes for youth and professionals.
For more information, visit: www.naturetrails.in
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About Thomas Cook (India) Limited:
Set up in 1881, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) is the leading omnichannel travel company in the country offering a broad spectrum of services including Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, Value Added Services, and Visa Services. It operates leading B2C and B2B brands including Thomas Cook, SOTC, TCI, SITA, Asian Trails, Allied TPro, Australian Tours Management, Desert Adventures, Travel Circle International Limited (TCI 勝景遊), Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, Distant Frontiers, TC Tours, Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI), Go Vacation, Private Safaris East & South Africa.
As one of the largest travel service provider networks headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region, The Thomas Cook India Group spans 28 countries across 5 continents.
TCIL has been felicitated with ET Edge’s Best Organizations for Women (BOW) 2026, MICE Powerhouse at MaxiiiMICE Awards 2025, Outbound Travel Operator of the Year (2024) and MICE Travel Operator of the Year (2024 & 2023) at The Economic Times Travel & Tourism Annual Awards, MICE Travel Agency (Outbound) at the Economic Times MICE & Wedding Tourism Awards 2024, ‘Masters of Risk – Travel & Hospitality’ at India Risk Management Awards 2024, MICE Tour Operator of the Year – Outbound at SATTE 2024, Best Tour Operator at India Travel Awards North 2023, winner of the Corporate Citizen Award (Travel Tourism & Hospitality) at the Corporate Citizen Conclave & Award 2023, The Outbound Tour Operator of the Year 2022 at the SATTE Awards, IAMAI India Digital Awards 2022, CNBC-TV18 & ICICI Lombard India Risk Management Award – Travel & Leisure Category 2022 & 2021, CIO100 Award for digital innovation 2022.
CRISIL has upgraded the rating on debt programs and bank facilities of TCIL – ‘CRISIL AA/Stable’ on the long-term bank facilities of TCIL and ‘CRISIL A1+’ rating on the short-term bank facilities and short- term debt of the company. The highest rating for a travel & tourism company in India.
For more information, please visit www.thomascook.in
Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Limited, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, is the promoter of TCIL with a shareholding of 63.83% of its paid-up capital.
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management. Founded in 1985 by the present Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. V. Prem Watsa, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Its common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH and in U.S. dollars under the symbol FFH.U.
