Beach Travel Delight (IGT-54)

Code: IGT -54 Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights Places covered: Mumbai - Goa - Kochi (Cochin) - Alappuzha (Alleppey) - Periyar - Chennai Theme: Beach, wildlife, adventure Season: October - March Price Range: from USD 2140 Special Activities: Backwater cruise ride, elephant safari. Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Group Size: 4 - 8 Tour Highlights: Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, St Francis Xavier church, Bolghatty Island, Reach Gundu Island, Periyar National Park etc. Culture Shock Ratings: (on a scale of 5) Visitors feedback Ratings: (on a scale of 5) Click to Zoom the map

Duration : 11 Days / 10 Nights
Places Covered : Mumbai - Goa - Kochi (Cochin) - Alappuzha (Alleppey) - Periyar - Chennai


Day 1 » Arrival in Mumbai
The city of bollywood, Mumbai greets your arrival with open arms. On arrival India Guided Tour's travel managers escort you to a pre booked hotel. Attend a short tour plan introductory session. In the dinner be prepared for a Mumbaiya delight as the city welcomes your arrival with its food. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 » Mumbai Sightseeing
Your travel guides take you to all the famous attractions in Mumbai. Start with a visit to the Gateway of India. Build in Indo Saracenic architectural style, the place stands angular by the sea side. Get clicked by our travel photographer for your fond memories. You then can visit the Sidhivinayak Temple. The enthusiasm and the rush of devotees all day is a must see at Sidhivinayak. Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Hutatama Chowk, Flora Fountain, Elephanta Caves etc are some other places to see in Mumbai. Return to the hotel late evening for an overnight stay.

Day 3 » Mumbai – Goa
After a relaxed breakfast our tour guides transfer you to the airport for a flight to Goa. On arrival check into a pre booked hotel. The day is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 » Goa Sightseeing
Your sightseeing trip of Goa includes a visit to churches of Goa. St Francis Xavier, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, The Rachol Seminary etc. Then in the afternoon take your lunch and have a lot of fun on the beaches of Goa. Take massage and indulge in some water sports on the beaches. Also get to play beach volleyball. Have a blast at the beach party in the midnight as well. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 » Goa – Kochi
After the breakfast proceed towards the airport for a flight to Cochin. On arrival check into a pre booked hotel. The city is home to the famous Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace. The palace holds some royal and highly precious costumes. Also make a visit to the fishing nets in Cochin. Your travel guides also take you to Wellington Island and Bolghatty Island. These beautiful islands are green and dark and a visit is a memorable experience. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 6 » Kochi – Alappuzha
Take a fantastic backwater ride from Cochin to Gundu island. Get to see some excellent vegetation and village culture around the backwaters. Reach Gundu spend the afternoon for picnic and enjoyment. In the evening proceed to Allepey. Arrive and check into the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7 » Alappuzha – Kottayam – Periyar
Take a quick breakfast and move to Kottayam for a backwater cruise. Get a royal treat in the cruise with famous drinks and cuisines of Kerala. Enjoy the backwaters as you arrive in Pariyar. On arrival check into apre booked hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 » Wildlife Safari at Pariyar
Your wildlife guards take you to the wildlife safari in Periyar, that too on an elephant. Get to enjoy immense flora and fauna at the forests. You may easily spot animals like Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 » Periyar – Madurai
Morning after breakfast, your travel guide will transfer you to the railway station to catch a train to Madurai. Arrive and check in at hotel. With a number of tourists’ spiritual highlights this coastal will give you the best that it has to offer. Nightlong stay at Madurai.

Day 10 » Madurai – Chennai
The day belongs to sightseeing tour of Madurai. Make a visit to Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, one of the very famous and visited temple in India. This is a 2000 years old temple which was build by Kulasekara Pandya. Also make a visit to Tirumala Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Later take a drive to Chennai. Upon arrival check into a pre booked hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 11 » Chennai sightseeing – Departure
The day is for a brief sightseeing tour of Chennai. Make a trip to the Marina beach which is regarded as best beach in the world. It is also known for the beautiful lighthouse. Fort St.George, St. Mary Church, Sri Parthasarthya Temple, Kapaliswara Temple, St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica and Theosophical society are the other major places to see in Chennai. Later return to the hotel to check out. Our travel managers escort you to the airport for a flight back to your native country.