Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive
Mumbai - Madurai
Assistance on arrival and transfer to domestic airport to connect
flight for Madurai. meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
your hotel. upon arrival Tradition welcome with Aarti ,Tikka, Garland
and welcome drink. There will be live Nadaswaram Music (typical south
indian music), which is normally played during relegious ceremony or
during wedding. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening witness the
Bharatnatyam show in your hotel.(aprox11/2 hour) followed by a special
Tamillian Dinner (meals will be served on the banana leaf and the
group members will have an opportunity of having the dinner with their
hands instead of using Fork and Knife Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02 : Madurai
Morning visit the Meenakshi temple to witness the Aarti ceremony (as
in the evening temple is to crowded with local devotees) which take
place between 00500-0700 hrs. After Aarti ceremony return to hotel.
Breakfast at hotel and than sightseeing of Madurai.We will park the
coach about one KM away for the hotel .Will arrange indian Rikshaws at
the hotel. which will drive the clients from the hotel to coach.once
the complete group is transfered, will start the city tour of Madurai
including visit to the temples. We will organize lunch at a typical
south indian restaurant where Thali lunch will be provided .Each thali
will have roti,puri,three type of vegetable Boiled rice Sambar, rasam,
Paisaam, papad, pickle and sweet dish. Afternoon we will make a cofee
break in a good demonstration for about half an hour during this break
.Evening a south indian wedding ceremony .we will pickup a couple from
the group who will be made as bride and bridegroom. We will organize a
prohit to perform the wedding ceremony, the group member will be
provided with grand dinner ,in the end we will have the DJ and the
dance floor for the group members.
Day 03: Madurai -
Periyar
Morning drive to periyar, we will make a stop in the Tamilnadu-Kerala
border in a nice restaurant for lunch. Arrive Periyar and transfer to
the hotel. Later boats cruise on lake periyar to view the wildlife.
Afternoon visit the tea plantation. evening cocktail near the
pool.overnight at the hotels.
Day 04: Periyar -
Cochin
Morning drive from periyar through the Tea Plantation. Arrive Kottayam
where the coach will drop the clients to start the Backwater Cruise.
The coach, will then meet the group members in alleppey. Arrive
Alleppey and transfer to hotel prince where an elaborate lunch will be
provided, After lunch proceed by coach for cochin. Arrive and check in
at Hotel . Upon arrival the group members will be provided with warm
welcome Aarti. Tikka and Garland etc,they will have a little free time
to relex. Evening an exclusive kathakali performance show for the
group members followed by Chinese dinner in the hotel. overnight at
the hotel.
Day 05: Cochin
Full day sightseeing tours of chching inculding visit to jewish
synagogue.Cycle rickshaws are not available in cochin.we will however
try to arrange some typical ride for the group members
for about half an hour. Lunch in a nice local restaurant. Will arrange
a typical local drum olayers (its going to be too noisy ;) Evening We
can suggest a village Theme. We will create a small village in the
hotel and the group members will be able to see the Bangle sellers,
Old Men smoking Hubble Bubble (Hukka), villagers selling dry fish and
some small stalls selling local items. The group members will also
have an opportunity to pick up some souvenirs on cash payment. Group
will be provided with a kerala meal, Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Cochin - Goa
Morning free, Transfer to the airport in time to connect flight for
Goa. (per current schedule this flight operates only on Mondays and
Fridays).Light refreshment on arrival at hotel in Goa along with
welcome drink, Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
hotel. Group members will have some time to relax in the room. Evening
meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Group members
will have some time to relax in the room. Evening party on the Goan
beach dinner followed by D.J. Overnight at the Resort.
Day 07: Goa
Late Morning, Two hour special cruise on river Mandovi by 19th century
Dhow (capacity 60 pax), We will arrange cultural programme on board
and the lunch will also be on board. Return to the hotel late
afternoon. Suggest this day late afternoon is left free to explore Goa.
For your information the following can be offered as optional : Buffet
dinner in the restaurant of hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Goa
Buffet Breakfast at hotel. This day suggest following options :-- A)
CASTAWAY CRUISE- Spend the day outat sea, sea spoting dolphins,
fishing and snorkeling and stop for a delicious Bar-be-que
lunch at a deserted island paradise. B) FULL OF SPICE-EXPLORE the
backwaters of Goa by boat. Watching for crocodiles along the way and
then spice things up even more with a visit to the spice plantation.
C) DUDHSAGAR FALLS _Travel by car drive to base of the spectacular
falls and enjoy a refershing swim of simply soak up the sun. D) CRUISE
BY SUNSET - Take a sunset cruise on the river Mandovi while enjoying
traditional Goan music and dancing. In case if you like us to include
any ofthe above, we will only be too pleased to do the same.
In THE EVENING WE SUGGES THEME: -"TASTE OF ASIA" Enter the Dragon with
an Asian Evening which takes you through a culinary journey from the
countries of Indonesia, Malaysia,Thailand, Mongolia, China, Japan
Vietnam or philipines, Korea and laos, Explore the delicate art of
south East dining. The cubbled path from the gates leads you to an
arena of South East asia's finest cuisine,spread over various counters
and action station is th food lid on fabrics and laos. Of course,not
to forget the deserts that takes you to Nirvana from all these
countries,Lie back and explore the culinary delights from the worlds
most deverse of cusine and listen to the fantasizing music of the
Anglings.
Day 09: Goa - Mumbai
Morning Free. Transfer to the airport in time to connect flight for
mumbai. Meeting and assitance on arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon a short city tour of mumbai .We will include a visit to one
of the Filim studios. We will arrange for the Group members a film
show of a very popular Hindi Film. Evening dinner at the Tanjore
Restaurent (specialty restaurent) situated at hotel Taj Mahal. The
hotel has folk Dance performance every day during the diner. overnight
at the hotel.
Day 10: Depart
Mumbai.
Morning visit to Elephanta caes or else a city tour of Mumbai. Lunch
in a local restaurant. Late evening transfer to the International
airport to connect onward international flight.
Package includes:
07
Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with Breakfast
A/C transportation as per the itinerary.
Local English speaking guide during the tour.
All presently applicable taxes.
Mineral
Water Per Day ( 2 Bottle )
Package does not include:
·Any
airfare or airport tax.
Any
Monument entry fee & camera fee (wherever Applicable)
Any
expense of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry