Day 01: Delhi Arrival
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone. From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi – Goa
Morning proceed for sightseeing full day take the tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi.
Morning proceeds for sightseeing of New Delhi, Visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb, built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.
Afternoon proceeds for sightseeing of Old Delhi, include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Later on time take a late evening flight for Goa. On arrival at Goa our representative transfer you to hotel for overnight stay.
Being the epicenter of spices, indigo and cotton trade, the cultural and historical heritage of Goa, demonstrates a symbiotic relationship between East and the West. The churches, temples and mosques in Goa set an example of religious harmony and secularism before other states in India. Goa remained under Portuguese command for about 450 years. In 1961, Goa became a union territory along with Daman and Diu in India. In 1987, Goa became the 25th state of India. And now it is immensely popular tourist destination.
Day 03: In Goa
Morning depart for the full day city tour of Old Goa and New Goa
Visiting Se Cathedral, St. Catherine's Church and Church of St. Francis Xavier In the former lies the uncorrupted body of St. Francis Xavier in a silver casket and the latter houses 14 magnificent altars and five bells of which one is the famous golden Bell, and famous Basilica of Bom Jesus and The tour continues with a drive to Dona Paula beach, later drive past Miramar Beach.
The tour ends in city capital Panjim, where you may go on a free for visit local animated market.
Later pick up and Return to your hotel / beach resort.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: In Goa
The entire day is left free for you to spend it the way you like. Beach in the morning and have hedonism of the sun, sand and sea. You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits. (on direct payment Basis).
Day 05: Goa – Cochin
In time assistance transfer to Goa airport to board flight for Cochin, and on arrival at Cochin you will be transfer to hotel.
One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight. Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British. And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.
Later take Half day tour Cochin.
Visiting Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace,
Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue, in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls, Mattancherry Palace, See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.
Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.
Stay overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Cochin – Munnar (168 Kms / 06 Hrs)
Morning proceed for Munnar by surface, Enroute enjoy the Cardamom hills and green tea plantations, and on arrival check-in into the resort.
Munnar, Tea estates provides a panoramic view of the valley and tea plantation. The enchanting high range of lakes and streams, the low-flying clouds and the mist-filled valleys cast a magical spell, which lingers long in the memory. The hill area is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world.
Morning take visit to Eravikulam National Park,
Eravikulam National Park, where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, and The Mattupetty Lake and dam, just a short distance from the farm, Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market.
Day 07: Munnar – Periyar
Leave Munnar and proceed for a visit to the Periyar National Park.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries in the south. Also called the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching the animals in their natural habitat. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can be spotted here.
Later a boat ride to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. During your boat cruise, you will also be able to have a good look at many wild animals lazing on the banks of Lake Periyar.
Arrival, check-in into resort near Periyar.
Evening visit the Kumily spice village and retire to the forest lodge for overnight stay.
Day 08: Periyar – Kottayam -Houseboat
Depart Periyar for Kottayam to board a traditional houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise.
Day 09: Arrive Alleppey – Kovalam
The houseboat cruise ends the next morning at Alleppey, proceed on a drive to Kovalam, and on arrival, check-in into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: In Kovalam
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the beauty of the picturesque beach town Kovalam. You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits.
Day 11: In Kovalam
Recharge your senses in the day with herbal oil Ayurvedic massages and spend the remaining day at Kovalam enjoying nature at play.
Day 12: Kovalam – Trivandrum – Depart
In time proceed to Trivandrum airport to board flight for onward journey.
Day12: Trivandrum - Mumbai
In time proceed to Trivandrum airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival meet, assistance transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Mumbai, an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country, was once a cluster of 7 islands, Bombay was ceded to the Portugese by the local ruler in the 16th Century. Later, it was acquired by the English when it was given as a dowry to King Charles II when he married a Portuguese princess. Today cosmopolitan Bombay is a commercial nerve centre apart from being one of India’s busiest ports
Day 13: In Mumbai
Morning we take a half-day excursion to the Elephanta Caves.
Elephanta is a 3 Kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley. See Shiva in his three-headed aspect: as Creator (facing right), Protector (the crowned face at the center), and Destroyer (facing left, with serpents for hair). Also visit to Shiva bringing the Ganges River down to Earth.
Afternoon take the Half day tour Mumbai.
Visit the Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Drive past the “Towers of Silence”, Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Drive through local animated Crawford market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Mumbai Depart
Later on time Departure transfer to the airport for flight to your onward destination.
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