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Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

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Mumbai Cricket Tour:October 2026

Nine days of cricket.A family stay in Mumbai.

The tour

What's on the trip

Matches and coaching sit next to a proper look at the city, and the family stays at the Taj. What's below is the family package as we ran it, with a matching trip for school and club sides.

Cricket on Oval Maidan, Mumbai

Mumbai

Grounds and the city

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Who it's for

Packages

Families

Under 11s, 12s and 13s

October 2026 sold out

  • Stay at the Taj Mahal Palace Tower, opposite the Gateway of India
  • Cricket for the touring party, and a holiday for everyone else
  • Two pairs of whites, a kit bag, laundry, and tour t-shirts
Family brochure (PDF)

School / Club Teams

School and club sides

Same nine-day itinerary

  • Stay at the Taj Mahal Tower, The Trident, or similar
  • Matches, coaching, and travel logistics handled for the group
  • Two pairs of whites, a kit bag, laundry, and tour t-shirts for the team
Schools brochure (PDF)

On the trip

What's included

  1. 01

    Travel and stay

    • Direct economy flights from a major London airport, with a leading UK airline. Upgrades on request.
    • Eight nights at the Taj Mahal Palace Tower, two to three sharing. Room upgrades on request.
    • Hotel breakfast, a packed lunch each day, and dinners around Mumbai. Allergies catered for where we can.
    • Air-conditioned coach for airport, grounds, and sightseeing.
  2. 02

    The cricket

    • Four to five matches against local clubs or school sides, with ground hire, umpires, and a scorer.
    • One session with a national coach on Indian conditions, spin, and match prep.
    • A look at the maidans and cricket landmarks. We try to get into Wankhede Stadium, home of Mumbai Indians.
    • Trophies for standout performances, and a gala evening with coaches, players, and parents.
  3. 03

    Around the cricket

    • A one-day Mumbai sightseeing tour with an English-speaking guide. Attraction tickets are extra.
    • A photographer on match days and off days, included.
    • Half a day at a local orphanage: a shared meal and a softball game the whole family can join.
    • Two pairs of named whites per player, a kit bag (bag only), daily laundry, tour t-shirts, bottled water, and visa guidance.

Optional extras

  • IPL match tickets (subject to the Mumbai Indians home schedule)
  • IPL team jerseys
  • UK airport transfers
  • Flight upgrades
  • Single occupancy rooms
  • Match streaming on YouTube

Not included

  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical insurance

Cricket in India runs most of the year, except June to August in the monsoon. Usual UK windows: February half term, Easter, October half term, and Christmas.

Families

From families on tour

  • “The experience was nothing short of amazing for the children as budding cricketers and for me as a parent. The meticulous planning and attention to detail were evident in every aspect.”

    Parent, maiden Mumbai tour

  • “You couldn’t have done any more. You gave our son and all the children the opportunity of a lifetime. In India we were treated like royalty. Looking forward to the next tour.”

    Parent, maiden Mumbai tour

  • “The experience playing in Mumbai has resulted in our son further developing as a player, building in character and his mental resilience.”

    Parent, maiden Mumbai tour

Academy

Weekly groups in Essex

Chelmsford and Witham. Same coaches, term time.