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Goa Carnival Tour |
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7 Days / 6 Nights |
| Destination: |
Mumbai-Goa-Cochin-Mumbai |
| Start Point: |
Mumbai |
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Mumbai |
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Day1:Delhi/Mumbai
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Arrival in Mumbai and later transfer to the hotel.
Mumbai- Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, is a fast paced and cosmopolitan city. This historic city, extends along the sea, has great buildings and is the center of India`s Hindi film industry.
One cannot miss the beaches here in Mumbai. Famous beaches are Marine Drive also called the Queen`s Necklace because of its appearance after dark, Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach famous for food stalls and hustle and bustle.
Other tourist attractions are The Gateway of India, Elephanta Island where you can enjoy a short ferry ride, Prince of Wales Museum, Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, Flora Fountain, Hanging Gardens, Kamla Nehru Park.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day2:Mumbai-Goa
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Half day enjoy the bazaars and go out for shopping. Later catch your flight to Goa. Rest of the day free to relax to 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 at hotel.
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Day3:Goa
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Goa- Popularly known as the pearl of east famous for its Gothic Churches, age old ruins, palm fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides and bubbly folk music. A perfect heaven for being together and relax.
With a beautiful morning, visit the ‘Jewel of India’ Goa. You can visit the gothic churches, crumbling forts, temples, beaches, coconut groves and villages.
Panaji- The capital of Goa, and was called Panjim during the rein of Portuguese. It is one of the India’s smallest and most charming state capital.
Vasco da Gama- The town was originally called Sambhaji. This well planned coastal town is the oldest railway terminus.
Margao- Goa’s second largest city and commercial metropolis of South Goa. It is famous for its ancient cultural heritage and traditional customs of the people of Goa.
Ponda- This town is the heart of Hinduism in Goa. For when the Hindus abandoned their coastal settlements and moved inland during the Inquisition, a majority of them settled in Ponda. Ponda is now a transportation hub and some of the best temples in Goa are located here.
In the evening you can walk around a beach and relax.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day4:Goa
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Today take your own time, relax on the beaches, and enjoy water sports. Go out for shopping; buy the souvenir of this magnificent land as a memorable sojourn. The most popular of the souvenir items are the excellent local handicraft items. The handicrafts items include brassware, terracotta, shell work, crochet, carved furniture, bamboo work, papier-mâché, etc
The famed cashew nuts of Goa is another most wanted items of the tourists. The nuts are available in a wide variety of tastes ranging from plain, salted and masala. The prices vary based on the quality and flavor.
For the fashion lovers Goa has many fashion shops, located in fabulous old Goan houses. These shops make the best selections in home styling and fashion available to the tourists at quite reasonable prices.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day5:Goa-Cochin
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Spend your day on beach and relax and later catch your flight to Cochin. On arrival in "Queen of the Arabian Sea", you will be met by our representative and transfer 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.
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Day6:Cochin
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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.
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Day7:Cochin - Mumbai
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Transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai. Rest day for leisure.
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