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-: Goa & Kerala Tour :-
Duration of Trip -::- 14 Nights / 15 Days
Key Places Covered -::- Mumbai , Cochin , Kumarakom , Periyar , Madurai , Trichy , Tanjore , Pondicherry , Mahabalipuram , Chennai , Mysore , Bangalore , Mumbai
Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi
Vacation International representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi. Transfer to your hotel. Relax. Spend evening in moving market area around hotel. Dinner and stay will be at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi.
Have your breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a day sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, etc. Delhi, the capital of India is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. Return hotel. There are many tourist spots in Delhi. Never forget to watch the evening musical fountain at Akshardham temple. Overnight and stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
After breakfast, drive to Agra in Uttar Pradesh stopping at Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival our representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
After taking breakfast, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunrise. Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is the symbol of love. Later visit the magnificent Agra Red Fort and explore its architectural brilliance. Also visit the Itmad-Ud-Daullah Tomb – also known as the Baby Taj or the Little Taj or the Draft of the Taj Mahal. Its interiors are considered to be more beautiful than of the Taj Mahal. Drive to beautiful Pink City – Jaipur in the evening. Check in at hotel on arriving Jaipur. Dinner and stay will be in hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan. After an early morning breakfast, proceed to Amber Fort situated in outskirts of Jaipur atop a hill. Enjoy elephant ride to ascend the fort complex. Return back to city and embark on city tour of Jaipur – the pink city of India. Visit major attractions like City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur – Mumbai- Cochin
After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping. Drive to the airport for flight to Mumbai and then connecting flight to Cochin.
Arrive at Kochi (Cochin) airport and transfer to hotel. Relax. Proceed in the evening for the HARBOUR CRUISE and watch the fishing island, dolphins and old town from the sea. Enjoy the sunset from here.
Overnight stay and dinner will be in Cochin.
Day 07 : Cochin
Proceed for a day sight seeing tour of Cochin. A few interesting sites included in the tour are the: Chinese fishing nets, JEWISH SYNAGOGUE, etc. Later visit the interesting International Pepper Exchange, located in Jewtown. The Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. are also nice for sightseeing. Take a boat ride and visit BOLGATTY PALACE and VYPPIN ISLAND.
In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Proceed to the jetty after breakfast on 2nd morning.
Board a traditional boat of Kerala and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake. Discover the countryside at your own pace. The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life.
Reach Aleppey which is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. This place remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala as one of the major centres for backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha is one of few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills.
Drive back to Cochin and transfer to hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 08 : Cochin - Periyar (THEKKADY)
Enjoy breakfast in hotel. Proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady is located in Periyar National Forest, Kerala. Mullaperiyar Dam, Murikkady (spice and coffee plantations), Chellar Kovil, Mangala Devi Temple are worth visiting. A boat cruise is also a interesting activity there. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09 : Periyar
Breakfast will be at the resort.
Proceed for a nature trek into the National Park.
In the afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices.
Overnight stay will be at Periyar.
Day 10 : Periyar - Kumarokom
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive down to Kumarakom, the lush green vegetation and the climate attract a number of tourists to this place. On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and later check in at hotel in, Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater with lovely views all around by just relaxing near the beautiful Vembanadu Lake. Overnight will be at Houseboat.
Day 11 : Alleppey - Cochin
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world. In the evening the boat will anchor by the lush paddy fields and enjoy the tranquility of the water around. Drive to Cochin now.
Day 12 : Cochin - Goa
Reach Cochin. Have breakfast. Proceed for a sight seeing tour of Cochin. A few interesting sites included in the tour are the: Chinese fishing nets, JEWISH SYNAGOGUE, etc. Later visit the interesting International Pepper Exchange, located in Jewtown. The Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. are also nice for sightseeing. Take a boat ride and visit BOLGATTY PALACE and VYPPIN ISLAND.
In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION
Drive to Goa. Reach and transfer to hotel. Relax at the beach in the evening.
Overnight will be at Goa.
Day 12-13 : Goa
After breakfast proceed for a day sightseeing tour of Goa.
Situated on the Mandovi River, it still shows a strong Portuguese heritage in its plazas, cathedrals and architecture. Although it is best known for its 65 miles/105 km of magnificent, palm tree - lined beaches along the Arabian Sea, Goa has other attractions of significance. Among them are the Portuguese Catholic Church of Old Goa and the Basilica of Bom Jesus (most of the mummified body of St. Francis Xavier is exhibited there on occasion.) The tour includes visits to Mapusa town, Mayem Lake, Vagator, Anjuna, Calangute beaches and Fort Aguada in North Goa and the South Goa tour covers Old Goa Churches - Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Margao, Colva and Mormugao.
Return back to the resort and spend evening by the beach.
Overnight will be resort.
Day 14 : Mumbai
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for Mumbai. Start a sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Principle areas to visit are: Mumbai Fort, Marine Drive also referred to as the “Queen's Necklace” because of the dramatic line of street lamps lit up at night, Gateway of India, Flora Fountain/ Hutama Chowk, Victoria Terminus/Western Railway Station, Mumbai High court, Rajabai Clock , Hanging Gardens in Mumbai, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 15 : Mumbai - Home
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Take the ferry to ELEPHANTA CAVES. Return in the afternoon, freshen up and proceed to the airport by evening for flight to onward destination with the sweet memories of the Deccan India.
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