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01 Day: Arrival Mumbai:
On arrival you will be welcome by our representative,
then transfer to the hotel where we have hold
the room on ready occupancy basis. Day free to
rest and relax. Overnight stay in the hotel.
02 Day: Mumbai - Goa
(By Air):
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Bombay,
drive to Gateway of India and from here cruise
by motorboats to Elephanta Caves. A flight of
100 steps takes you to the top of the hill where
it is set. The caves houses large pillars that
seem to hold the ceiling which is made of cross
beams. The picturesque presentations of the 9
marvelous sculptured panels, set on the walls
are awe-inspiring. The most famous of the panels
is the Trimurthi, or triple-headed Shiva, where
the God is depicted as the destroyer, the preserver
and the creator. Later in the afternoon cruise
back to Gateway of India, one can have lunch at
the Taj Hotel or other several good Restaurants
like Leopold & Mondegar serving continental
cuisines. Later visit Prince of Wales Museum,
Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain Temple, and
Hanging Gardens. After visit check out the hotel
and transfer to the airport to board the flight
OS 259 depart at 1615 hrs and arrives at 1715
hrs. On arrival transfer to the beach resort for
overnight stay.
03 Day: Goa:
After breakfast, the day is free to enjoy the
beaches and amenities available at the resort.
You can take a sightseeing tour of Old Goa -10
km from Panjim, the basilica of Bom Jesus, the
16th century church dedicated to infant Jesus
and enshrining the mortal remains of St. Francis
Xavier, is one of the most important sight of
Goa. The other Churches in the same area are St.
Cathedral, with its vaulted interior, Church of
our Lady of Rosary and Nunnery of St. Monica.
The Aguada Fort built by the Portuguese commands
the mouth of the Mondovi River and houses a lighthouse.
And in the evening enjoy Cruise over Mondovi River.
Overnight stay at hotel.
04 Day: Goa:
The day is free for leisure and relaxes as per
the hotel packages, entertainment, sightseeing,
and recreations. Overnight at the resort. Today
you can go (of your own) for Carville Cruise for
casino and entertainment. Return to the hotel
for overnight stay.
05 Day: Goa - Bangalore
(By Air):
Today after breakfast morning is free to explore
Goa on your own or you can enjoy the services
of the resort. Then transfer to the airport to
board the flight for Bangalore IC 917 departs
at 1445 hrs and arrive at 1540 hrs. On arrival
transfer to the hotel. After some relaxation visit
Lal Baugh - One of the many gardens in the city;
it derives its name from the profusion of Red
roses which are in bloom here, Cubbon Park - a
garden laid down by Lord Cubbon in 1864. The ambience
of the city life is broken with presence of such
a large park in the center of the city. Return
back to the hotel for overnight stay.
06 Day: Bangalore
- Mysore (140 kms - 3 hours):
After breakfast visit to The Bull Temple - The
4.57 m high and 6.10 meters long image is carved
out of single granite rock, Bangalore Palace -
Built in the Tudor style and inspired by the Windsor
palace, Vidhan Soudha - the Vidhan Soudha houses
the state legislative assembly of state government,
Tipu’s Palace - The summer palace of Tipu
Sultan later followed by visit to Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara
Temple - The temple is natural monolith carved
cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. After lunch
drive to Mysore. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Then visit to St. Philomenas cathedral - folklore
museum - Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical
fountains. Return back to the hotel for overnight
stay.
07 Day: Mysore - Ooty
(170 kms - 4 hours):
Today morning after breakfast drive up to Chamundi
hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and a panoramic
view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi
Bull. Also visit to the Palace of the Maharaja
(Emperor) built in 1911 - 1912. The palace is
of harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic
styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets,
colonnades and sculptures which are magnificent.
After lunch check out the hotel and drive to Ooty.
En route optionally you can visit Bandipur &
Mudumalai Sanctuaries. On arrival, transfer to
the hotel. After rest, day is free to enjoy the
beauty of this hill station. Ooty is known as
the 'Queen of Hill Stations', Ooty is snugly ensconced
in the heart of the Nilgiris. Dotted with undulating
hills, sparkling waterfalls, gurgling brooks and
lush green tea gardens, this tranquil haven is
sure to capture the hearts of every visitor. Later
take a sightseeing tour of Ooty enjoy the scenic
surroundings, the Botanical Garden a wealth of
variety of plants that include different types
of roses, imported shrubs, rare flowering plants,
eucalyptus trees, several old trees and even a
fossilized tree trunk that is 20 million years
old, followed by boat rides and fishing, a visit
to the Ooty Lake is a must. Overnight at Ooty.
08 Day: Ooty - Cochin
(300 kms: 5 - 6 hours):
After a early breakfast optionally you can visit
Lamb’s Rock, Kodanadu and Dodabetta Peak
is the highest point in the district at a height
of 2623 meters. Provided the day is clear, one
can see as far as the plains of Coimbatore and
the Mysore plateau. Later afternoon check out
the hotel and drive to Cochin, on arrival transfer
to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
09 Day: Cochin:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of the
Kerala. Oasis state of Kerala & on to the
Malabar Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin),
one of the India's most colourful cities. This
inter, connected series of Islands & shoreline
presents a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions;
visit to Fort Cochin & St. Frances Church
to see the town of Vasco da Gama. We also see
the Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry "Dutch"
Palace. This evening a memorable experience in
any journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the
Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of the Area;
we enjoy this extraordinary excursion today. As
we sail along the shady canals we see cantilevered
Chinese fishing nets. From our launch, we enjoy
use of narrow produced - Laden dugouts & the
everyday life of families living on narrow spits
of land between the waters. In the evening enjoy
the Kathakali, one of India's most famous Classical
dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic makeup &
Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate
moments. Overnight at Cochin.
10 Day: Cochin - Alleppey
(64 Kms 1 ½ hrs) Backwaters tours through
sailing boat to Kumarakom:
After breakfast checkout and drive for Alleppey,
on arrival embark at the houseboat. The day for
the journey of backwaters in the boat, through
the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters
of Alleppey by regattas (snake boats) for which
Kerala is very famous, while sailing enjoy palm
fringed narrow canals winding through the vast
expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets
lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic
sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing
nets, the reminiscent of our past trade links,
are also found on the way. Flocks of duck swimming
around the banks and tiny birds flying across
the sky remains as enduring pictures reflecting
the charm of this tourist land, you also enjoy
fishing from the houseboats, evening enjoy sunset
from the sun-deck of the houseboats, moving towards
Kumarakom. Overnight at the houseboat.
Note: The Houseboats have generated electricity;
sitting cum dinning area, separate bedroom with
attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded
kitchen with a Chef, and Srank (Driver)
11 Day: Kumarakom - Kovalam (140 kms - 3 hours):
After breakfast disembark from the houseboat.
And drive to Kovalam through green coastal belt
and cashew plantations. Check into the hotel.
Day free to relax with the option of herbal oil
massage. Overnight at Kovalam.
12 Day: Kovalam –
Trivandrum - Cape Camorin- Kovalam (excursion
84 kms):
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of Trivandrum
city, (16 kms) the capital of the state of Kerala
is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills.
The famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Swami Temple is
dedicated to Vishnu and is a landmark in the city.
Later drive to Cape Camorin also known as Kanya
Kumari 85 kms, this place is at the tail tip end
of India, one can see the 3 seas meet over here
(Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean & bay of Bengal)
on arrival visit Kumari Amman Devi Temple, Vivekananda
Rock & Ashram, enjoy sunset over here &
drive back to Kovalam for overnight.
13 Day: Kovalam -
Trivandrum (16 kms - ½ hour) - Chennai
(By Air):
After breakfast, morning will be free for relax.
Later checkout the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum
airport to board the flight for Chennai IC 932
depart at 1600 hrs arrival at 1710 hrs. On arrival
transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
14 Day: Chennai -
Hometown:
Morning after breakfast takes a sightseeing tour
of Chennai visiting Marina Beach, the second longest
beach in the world. The St. George Fort, built
in 1653, is currently used as the state government’s
secretariat, Santhome Cathedral was built around
14th-15th century and is another colonial structure
worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kapaleeswara
Temple is the oldest temple in Chennai. Another
important temple in the city dedicated to Lord
Krishna is Parthasarthy Temple. The Snake Park
has a large collection of snakes and many other
reptiles. Evening optionally you can visit flower
and fruit market. Later transfer to the international
airport to board the flight for your hometown.
On departure tour concludes with happy memories.
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