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Taj Mahal, a dream etched in milky white
pristine marble is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of
eternal love! A commemoration of the memory of Shahjahan's beloved wife,
Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is indeed India's rich tribute to womanhood. Renowned
for its aesthetic beauty, this extravagant building of timeless beauty
is the outcome of a unique combination of passion and architectural
exuberance.
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Goa and Cochin
Beach Tour |
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Duration |
08 Days |
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Destination |
Mumbai
- Goa- Cochin - Mumbai |
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Travel Theme |
Beach Tour |
Day 01 - Arrive -
Mumbai
On arrival transfer to hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready
occupancy basis, after traditional welcome check in into the hotel.
Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 02 - Mumbai
Explore Mumbai; you will visit The Juhu beach, Gateway of India,
Elephanta caves. In the evening we have for you with us a compact little
Bollywood - Lights , Camera , Action !! Guests in garish costumes, some
posing as directors, some as action heroes, romantic leading ladies,
ruffians, the list is endless. Make your way through the various sets of
a typical film studio. From a place to the village square. See men with
cameras mounted on cranes shooting sequences, inviting your tour of Film
city's electrifying ambience while dining on delicacies that are no less
interesting than the 'masala' (spice ) of Indian movies. Overnight to be
spent at hotel.
Day 03 - Mumbai -
Goa
Today you will be transferred to airport to catch flight to Goa, On
arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day you are free to relax on the
beach. In the evening enjoy Goan Carnival Theme : Join a traditional
carnival, which is a part of Goa's rich Portuguese heritage. Where
revelry, song and dance, great food and good wine come together
beautifully. Discover the joy of Goan cuisine at a delightful buffet
dinner. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 04 -
Goa
Today you will explore the North Goa & South Goa. In the evening we have
for you Fishing village : Fishing villages are part of Goa's rich
cultural heritage. Local Goan fishing village is created on the grounds
of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a
very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village
dancers whirl to the music of a local band. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 -
Goa
This day you are free to relax on Beach. In the evening, enjoy Sea food
Bar-be-cue on the beach - Dine under a starlit sky on succulent
lobsters, jumbo prawns and other local seafood delicacies which form
part of a delightful bar-be-cue set up on a lovely stretch of the Goan
beach. Guests may also cook their own food on skewers over a camp fire.
A local musician captures the magic of the moment on his guitar strings.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 -
Goa - Cochin
On arrival in "Queen of the Arabian Sea", you will be met by our
representative and transferred to hotel. In the afternoon enjoy city
tour covering Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace,
Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening enjoy Moonlight Boat Cruise on the
backwaters of Kerala : Guests are ferried aboard a spacious, specially
decorated , boat for a delightful moonlight cruise on the backwaters of
Cochin. South Indian culinary surprises are served. A thrilling
fireworks display on an island off the backwaters of Cochin concludes a
wonderful evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 - Cochin
Kerala Village Tour : Ride through Kerala's heartland in wooden 'vallams'
(boats) that glide effortlessly through the green waters. Leave the
crowded cities behind as you move through Kerala's lush beauty and
serenity and enjoy a packed lunch on board. Visit small islands along
the way to glimpse traditional life in villages. Traditional fish farms,
the famed Chinese nets, coconut groves and paddy fields are just a few
of sights you will see. Bird watchers will be entranced by the close
look at Kingfishers, Cormorants, Woodpeckers and Kites. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 08 -
Cochin - Mumbai
Transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai, On arrival we will
transfer you to hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash &
change. In the evening come with us for Mumbai Sidewalk Yatra, Go
gallivanting into the mean streets of Mumbai. Try out every single
offering the sidewalk promises. Gorge on the Bhel, Vada Pav, Lucknowi
kababs, North India Chaats, the "anna's amalgamation of all Indian
cultures, Swere with the crowds, buy bargains & boogie on the sidewalk.
Try out the magazine stall, curio shops, and the "phoren" goods store
while taking a swig of our barman's delightful concoctions. All this
without a speck of dirt on your dishes. After that have your dinner and
be transferred to airport to connect international flight.
Includes
Accommodation for 07nights/08days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Car.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
All current applicable taxes.
Excludes
Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified,
soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare (as per actual).
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above. |
You
must have a passport with you all the time. It's the most basic
travel document. Also ensure that your passport will be valid for
the entire period you intend to remain overseas, if your passport is
lost or stolen, immediately contact your country's embassy or
consulate in Delhi and also to nearest police station 
We
highly recommend you use our airport meet and greet service in India
on arriving at the airport, especially if it is your first
trip to India. 
India
will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity but if
you enjoy delving in to convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual
overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas
unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion
for it.
"If
there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of
living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man
began the dream of existence,