GOA - KERALA TOUR PACKAGES
Duration
: 14 Days
Places Covered : 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 Fullday
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 Mandovi
flowing into the sea. Also visit Dona Paula fishing village which 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 palmgreen 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 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 in Munnar.
Day 08- In Munnar Full day free to visit the bazaars,
plantations etc.
Overnight 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 in Periyar.
Day 10 - Periyar - KottayamEarly
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
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 in Kovalam.
Day
12 - Kovalam Full day free on the beach.
Overnight in
Kovalam.
Day 13 - Kovalam Full day free on the
beach.
Overnight 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….
