Kerala
Backwaters with Goa Beach Tour
Duration:
13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations:
Delhi - Goa - Mumbai - Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey - Kovalam
- Trivandrum - Mumbai/Delhi
Kerala Backwaters Tour Day 01: Delhi
Early morning arrive Delhi. On arrival meeting and transfer to hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Qutub Minar Jantar
Mantar etc. Dinner and overnight at hotel .
Kerala Backwaters Tour Day 02: 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 .
Kerala Backwaters Tour Day 03: 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
Kerala Backwaters Tour Day 04: Goa
Full day at leisure for own activities and to enjoy the facilities of the
resort. Dinner & overnight at the hotel
Kerala Backwaters Tour Day 05: Depart Goa - Cochin
Transfer to the airport for flight to board flight for Cochin. upon arrival
check into hotel.
Kerala Backwaters Tour 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.
Kerala Backwaters Tour 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.
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Backwaters Tour Day 08: In Munnar
Full day free to visit the bazaars, plantations etc.
Overnight in Munnar.
Kerala Backwaters Tour Day 9: 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.
Kerala Backwaters Tour 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.
Kerala Backwaters Tour 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.
Kerala Backwaters Tour Day 12: Kovalam
Full day free on the beach. Overnight in Kovalam.
Kerala Backwaters Tour Day 13: Kovalam
Full day free on the beach. Overnight in Kovalam.
Kerala Backwaters Tour 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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