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India Trip 13 Days

Duration: 11 Nights / 13 Days
Destination Covered: Mumbai - Cochin – Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Cochin - Goa - Mumbai

Day 1 - Mumbai
On reaching Mumbai airport, meet our representative who'll escort you to one of our listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel. Later in the day, move out on an excursion to the sightseeing tour of Mumbai. The major hotspots of Mumbai include Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Juhu Beach, Gateway of India and Marine Drive. Overnight stay in Mumbai

Day 2 - Mumbai
After breakfast, proceed towards Elephanta caves for a sightseeing tour. These caves are located on an island that is a few miles away from the Gateway. These caves can be reached by ferry from the Gateway of India. This rock-cut cave temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. The Elephanta caves comprise of seven caves of which Mahesh Murti cave is of great importance. In this cave Lord Shiva is shown as a creator, protector and destroyer. After visiting the Elephanta caves, return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 - Mumbai – Cochin
In the morning, transfer to Mumbai airport to board a flight to Cochin. Being one of the finest harbors on the Arabian coastline, Cochin driving towards Cochin has been a major commercial hub for many centuries. On arrival, meet our representative who'll escort you to one of our listed hotels. Check-in at the hotels. After straitening your backs for a while, embark on a sightseeing tour of Cochin covering the famous Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church and the Jewish Synagogue. Enjoy the spectacular view of giant Chinese Fishing Nets being lowered on the famous Vasco-da-Gama Square. In the evening watch the Kathakali dance performance by trained dancers. Stay the night at hotel.

Day 4 - Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast at the hotel, drive straight to Munnar. On arrival at Munnar, get transferred to one of our listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel to relax in the cozy comfort of its room. Munnar is an idyllic tourist destination offering an unending expanse of tea plantation. The presence of lush green surroundings, lakes, reservoirs and forests are there to enthrall you. The place is visited by many adventures-seeking travelers, who have a keen interest in paragliding. Later in the day proceed to the sightseeing tour of Munnar. The major tourist hotspots scheduled for today are Atukkad Waterfalls, Chithirapuram, Blossom Park and Pothamedu View Point. Also enjoy an excursion to Eravikulam national park, where one can find the endangered species of Nilgiri Tahr. In the evening pay a visit to explore the Rajamala Hills. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5 - Munnar – Thekkady (Periyar)
In the morning post breakfast, leave Munnar to reach Thekkady. While on drive to Thekkady enjoy the drive as the road winds through the thick jungles and rich plantation. Upon arrival, check-in at one of our enlisted hotels in the city. In the afternoon proceed to Periyar Wildlife Tiger Reserve to enjoy the jeep safari. Periyar is true paradise of elephants. Later in the evening you may enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 - Thekkady – Kumarakom
In the morning after breakfast, head straight to Kumarakom. The place proves to be the paradise for bird watchers. On reaching Kumarakom, visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary. After bird watching head to one of our enlisted hotel for check-in and breakfast. After resting for a while at your hotel room, pay the Bay Island Driftwood Museum. Kumarakom village is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, which can be visited in the evening for sightseeing. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 - Kumarakom – Cochin - Goa by Flight
Next morning after an early breakfast, drive back to Cochin. Upon reaching Cochin, deport at the Cochin airport to board a flight to Goa. As you reach Goa, meet our representative who'll guide you to one of listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel. Relax for the whole day in your hotel room. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel room.

Day 8 - Goa
Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of old Goa. Old Goa houses a large number of Churches built by the Portuguese. Some of the major churches to visit include the Chapel of St Francis Xavier, the Church of St Francis of Assisi and the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Stay night at the hotel.

Day 9 - Goa
Next morning after breakfast, enjoy a boat ride on Mandovi River. Later in the day embark on half day excursion to Dona Paula beach. On this beach relax and indulge in sunbathes. Enjoy stunning water views from all the sides. You may also enjoy para-sailing, toboggan ski biscuit, yachting, sport fishing, swimming, snorkeling and harpoon fishing at this beach. Later in the day visit the Anjuna beach and the Calangute beach often called the "Queen of Beaches" as it is the most beautiful beach of Goa. Also visit the Baga beach that is famous for fishing. Return to the hotel in evening for enjoying a sumptuous dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 10 - Goa
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Aguada Fort. The Aguada Fort is situated at a distance of 18 Kms from Panaji. Also visit Chapora Fort which is close to Vagator beach. The fort offers mesmerizing scenic view as it is covered by the sea on two sides and by the river on the other sides. The rest of the day is to be spent at leisure. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 - Goa
Post breakfast, take a tour to South Goa. The major tourist attractions of South Goa include Shanta Durga Temple, Mangeshi Temple, Colva Beach etc. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 - Goa – Mumbai by Flight
Early in the morning after breakfast, depart for airport to board a flight to Mumbai. Upon reaching Mumbai, meet our representative who'll escort to one of our enlisted hotels for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13 - Departure from Mumbai
In the early morning, transfer to airport to board a flight for your onward destination.

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