Duration: 14 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Goa - Mumbai
- Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum -
Mumbai / Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Goa Transfer to the airport to connect flight
to Goa. Upon arrival, the guests will be met & transferred to the hotel.
GOA - It's 450 years under Portuguese domination produced a
unique, syncretic blend of East and West. Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 02:
Goa Full day sightseeing our Goa - Visit Old Goa, the most
important Cathedrals and churches - namely Se-Cathedral, Church of St.
Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa. Miramar
Beach - This is the only beach close to any city and has a good view of the
river Mondovi flowing into the sea. Also visit Dona Paula fishing village
that is a small village at the tip of Panaji, the place has a very good
viewpoint and a monument at the same place. Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Goa Full day at leisure
for own activities and to enjoy the facilities of the resort. Dinner &
overnight at the hotel
Day 04: Depart
Goa Transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi or Mumbai
Day 05 - Arrive Cochin
Late night, arrive Mumbai and transfer to the domestic airport for your
flight to Cochin by 9W 405 at 0545 hrs. On arrival in Cochin at 0730 hrs,
assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free.
Evening attend the Kathakali dance performance.
Overnight in
Cochin.
Day
06 - In Cochin Morning Guided city tour. Afternoon free.
Cochin - the palm green commercial town of Kerala has one of the
finest natural harbours in the world.
The Chinese fishing nets
can be seen at the entrance of the harbour. The Chinese through trade
contact taught this technique of catching fish.
Overnight will be
in Cochin.
Day 07 - Cochin - Munnar
Morning: Drive to Munnar (135 kms/04½ hrs) enroute visit tea
plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride
in the lake.
Overnight will be in Munnar.
Day 08- In Munnar Full day free to visit the bazaars,
plantations etc.
Overnight will be in Munnar.
Day 09 - Munnar - Periyar Early
Morning: Drive to Periyar (100 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, check in at
hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife. Later visit
Kumily spice market to see and buy spices.
Overnight will be in
Periyar.
Day 10 - Periyar - Kottayam Early Morning: Drive to Kottayam
(120 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, switch over to the House Boat and cruise
along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields, villages, market etc.
The cruise is through `Kuttanad' literally meaning the land,
which is lower than the sea level but is kept intact by its bunds and dikes.
It is the `rice bowl' of Kerala. The rice fields are very beautiful and this
lush land and surrounds governs the placid way of life of the people who
live on the backwaters.
Overnight will be on board HOUSE BOAT.
Day 11 - Arrive Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning: Drive to Kovalam (180 kms/04½ hrs) and on arrival in Kovalam,
check in at a beach resort. Rest of the day to relax at the beach or indulge
in Ayurvedic massages.
Overnight will be in Kovalam.
Day
12 - Kovalam Full day free on the beach.
Overnight will be in Kovalam.
Day 13 -
Kovalam Full day free on the beach.
Overnight
will be in Kovalam.
Day 14 - Kovalam -
Trivandrum - Mumbai - Depart Morning: Assistance and
transfer to Trivandrum airport (25 kms) in time to connect flight 9W 335 at
1335 hrs to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai at 1535 hrs, assistance at airport
and transfer to city hotel for wash and change. Rest of the day free for
last minute shopping/packing. Evening: After farewell dinner, assistance and
transfer to International airport in time to connect your onward flight home
.
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