Arrive Mumbai.
Pick up at airport by tour executive and transfer. Overnight
at hotel.
DAY 2
| MUMBAI
/ GOA
Transfer to the
airport to board flight to Goa. Meet and transfer to the
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3
| GOA
The exquisite
churches from the Portuguese era with their remarkable
architecture and mysterious history make the city truly
exhilarating. Follow this up by an afternoon and evening on
the silvery sands and serene waters. Goa's splendid coastline
extends over 100 km., and some of the world's most charming
beaches are located here. If time permits, Churches of
astounding historical importance could squeeze in.
DAY 4
| GOA /
KOCHI
Fly to Kochi, at
the southwest tip of Kerala state. Arrive, meet and transfer
to the hotel. Spend the afternoon in city sightseeing. Kochi
(formerly Cochin) is the most beautiful coastal city and one
of the largest ports of India. It is a cluster of islands and
narrow peninsulas. Here you can see the oldest church in
India, congested Portuguese-built colonies, Chinese fishing
nets, an ancient "white Jewish" community which has survived
for 1000 years, a fabulous 16th century synagogue, a palace
which contains the most beautiful murals, and many other
attractions. The fort of Cochin is the oldest European fort in
India. The St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in
India .The Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568, is the oldest in
the Commonwealth.
DAY 5
| KOCHI /
ALLAPUZHA
Proceed to
half-day tour to Gundu island by boat through the backwaters
and see remarkable coir industries on the way. In the
afternoon, drive to Allapuzha, arrive and check into hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6
|
ALLAPUZHA / KOTTAYAM / PERIYAR
Proceed to
backwater cruise to Kottayam.Afternoon, drive to Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight stay at the lodge.Kottayam is a
pretty town at the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is a
commercial centre noted for its trade in rubber, spices, tea,
etc. It is also the main centre of the Syrian Christians (75%
of the Kerala Christians). You can thus expect several
charming churches here. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 7
| PERIYAR
Next morning, a
day in the jungle, in Periyar, best approached from Kottayam
(80km). The 800 sq. km wildlife sanctuary skirts the Periyar
lake at its centre. You can cruise on this lake while taking
in the pleasures of this habitat. You can see tigers, deer,
wild dogs, lion-tailed macaque, Malabar squirrel and sloth
bears. The lake attracts all kinds of water birds. In the
vicinity,are lofty observation towers and a medieval palace,
now a hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 8
| PERIYAR
/ MADURAI
Proceed to
Madurai- the land of nectar.Arrive and check into the hotel.
Sightseeing of Madurai in the afternoon. The crowning glory of
Madurai is the Meenakshi Sundareshwara temple complex, which
is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, has a thousand- pillared
hall. Overnight stay in the hotel.
DAY 9
| MADURAI
/CHENNAI / DEPARTURE
Proceed to
half-day tour of Madurai at leisure.In the afternoon, fly to
Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu, earlier known as Madras.
Chennai is bestowed with a 4.5 kilometre long stretch of
shore, called Marina beach, the second longest beach in the
world. A lighthouse here enables the visitor to see the entire
city-a breathtaking sight of Chennai, it is a fascinating
beach. Depart for your final destination.
