Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Mumbai is an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country. It 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 02: In Mumbai
In the morning you will 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 03: Mumbai – Bangalore- Mysore
Morning flight to Bangalore and proceed to the palace city of Mysore and on arrival check–in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Over the next two days explore Mysore and the surrounding area. Places of interest in Mysore include the Maharaja's Palace. Outside Mysore visit the ruins of Tipu Sultan's capital at Srirangapatna, and the Kesava temple at Somnathpur.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Mysore - Chikmagalur
Today, visit the Jain pilgrimage site at Sravanabelagola, noted for its 17 metre high image of Lord Gomateshvara, which is cut into the rock of Indragiri hill.
Continue to Chikmagalur and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: Chikmagalur
Visit the temples at Belur and Halebid, which are renowned for their fine sculptures.
Day 06: Chikmagalur - Hospet
Travel north to Hospet your base from which to visit Hampi. Stay for three nights at the Malligi.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 07: Hampi
Explore the exceptional ruins at Hampi.
Day 08: Hospet - Badami
Drive across the Deccan Plateau to Badami, dramatically sited in a gorge between two sandstone hills. In the afternoon visit South Fort famous for its 6th century cave temples carved in to the sandstone cliffs.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 09: In Badami
From Badami visit the remarkable temples at Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole was the first Chalukyan capital and is regarded as the birthplace of Indian temple architecture.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Badami - Goa
Morning as per scheduled time take a late evening flight for Goa and n 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 11: In Goa
Morning depart for the half 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 / beach resort.
Day 12: 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 13: Goa - Cochin
In the morning as per schedule you will be transferred to the airport to board on flight for Cochin and on arrival 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.
Day 14: In Kochi (Cochin)
Morning take Half day tour Cochin.
Visiting 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.
A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.
Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.
A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: Kochi (Cochin) – Agatti
In time departure transfer to airport to Board flight for Agatti, and on arrival transfer to hotel.
Agatti Island is the Gateway of Lakshadweep and its satellite islands presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, silvery and lush green silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms. Here time stands still in the mesmerizing beauty of a virgin nature.
Rest of the day you are free for independent activities.
Optional: Kayaking and turtles watch/moonlit excursions to nearby islands.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 16: Excursion to Nearby Islands
Full day excursion to Lakshadweep islands by pre-booked boat.
Visit Bangaram, Thinnakkara, Parali I & Parali II Islands and meet the local people see their life style.
Optional: Kayaking and swimming /fishing/kayaking/at beach.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 17: In Agatti
Full day you will be at leisure on the beach.
Optional: boat riding, lagoon fishing & speed boat riding.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 18: In Agatti
Full day you will be at leisure on the beach.
Optional: Morning starts with scuba diving, snorkeling or deep sea fishing (optional). We also arrange sun filled / moonlit excursions to nearby islands at your choice.
Day 19: Agatti – Kochi Depart
In time departure transfer to airport to Board flight for Cochin. After reaching the airport of Cochin take the connecting flight to your onward destination. |