Goa Tourism with Nature Trails by Thomas Cook launch Hampi Tour
Nature Trails Ashoka Hampi
The initiative is launched by GTDC to expand its portfolio of experiential travel offerings and provide curated outbound experiences.
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 to Hampi, 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.
Designed as a cultural and experiential itinerary, the tour will include an array of curated activities including guided visits to monuments and heritage sites, 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.
Kedar J Naik, Chairman, GTDC, added, “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, Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director, GTDC said, “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.”
Abraham Alapatt - President & Group Head - Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation at Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel, said, “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.”
