Kerala
With Goa Tour
Duration
:14 Days / 13 Nights Destinations cover : 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 - 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
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.
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