Tour Code: MTT - S9
West & South Culture Tour
Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Destinations Covered: Mumbai – Goa – Cochin - Kerala - Cochin – Bangalore – Shravanbelgola - Hassan – Mysore – Bangalore – Mumbai
Day 01 - Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. After traditional welcome, check in into hotel. Overnight in at hotel.
Day 02 – Mumbai
Morning we have for you a half day tour of : Gateway of India – The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century. Elephanta Caves – 9kms by sea. These 7th century rock – cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated on the top a hill on the island. Back to hotel for overnight Stay.
Day 03 – Mumbai – Goa
Morning after breakfast. You be transfer to airport to connect flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 – Goa
Today you will explore with us North Goa in the morning and South Goa in the evening. Overnight in at hotel.
Day 05 – Goa
Today you are free at leisure Or enjoy in exotic beach in goa. Overnight in at hotel.
Day 06 – Goa – Cochin – Kerali beach
Today morning, you will be transfer to Goa airport to catch flight for Cochin. On arrival, transfer to Keraleeyam. Set & refresh into hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Or enoy the beach side. Overngiht in at hotel.
Day 07 – Kerali beach
Today in the morning, get refreshed & enjoy yourself with us at Backwater motor boat cruise, photo session in traditional Kerala costume. Cruising along the palm fringed backwaters in a country boat is a one of a kind experience. The lively village of Kerala sideline the cruise route. Overnight you spend at hotel & relax.
Day 08 – Kerali beach
After breakfast, you will proceed for experience a visit to a living Kerala village , the architecture , interiors furnishings , cutlery & dress. The air is pure and the environs calm and friendly. Dense vegetation makes the air oxygen rich. After that you will go for the " Kuttanad" Countryboat cruise & do the trekking. Relax & spend overnight in at hotel.
Day 09 & 10 – Kerala
After an healthy breakfast in hotel. Today we go for an life tikme experience of kerala Ayurvela message. Sanjeevanam the simple & complete procedure of rejuvenation therapy practiced in Ayurveda comprises of Pizhichil , Dhara, Avisanam etc. The major process involves:
- Message with herbal oils.
- Bathing in herb enriched steam.
- Some procedures involve in take of herbal preparations also.
Sanjeevanam offers the following benefits:
- Restores the energy reserves of the body.
- Reduces stress, strain & fatigue.
- Relieves body aches.
- Slows down the aging process.
- Builds resistance to diseases.
- Improves complexion & skin texture.
- Reduces subcutaneous fat and controls obesity.
Day 10 – Kareli beach - Cochin
Breakfast in hotel. Then proceed for Cochin and check in to the hotel.. Day to enjoy the city atmosphere which by many means is fabulous. Overnight to at hotel.
Day 11 – Cochin
After a breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Cocjhin city, visit "Queen Of The Arabian Sea" Cochin has one of the most beautiful natural ports. Half the fun of visiting Cochin is getting about on the local ferries. Backwater Canal Tour, Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 , the 400 year old synagogue in Cochin is the oldest in the Commonwealth. The interiors have exquisite hand painted Chinese tiles and Belgian Chandeliers. St. Francis Church – The first European church in India , Chinese Fishing Nets – The huge, elegant Chinese fishing nets. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 12 – Cochin – Bangalore
Today, you will be boarding flight to Bangalore. On arrival, check in into hotel. Get yourself refreshed & explore " The Garden City" you will see Vidhan Saudha, Nandi Temple – One of the oldest temples of Bangalore, popularly known as the Bull Temple , in Basavanagudi. Lal Bagh Botanical garden Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 - Bangalore – Shravanbelgola - Hassan
In the morning, after breakfast you will go to see the splendour of Shravanbelgola. 51 kms south – east of Hassan, this is one of most important Jain pilgrim centres. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali – the world’s tallest monolithic statue. Get ready, have your lunch and head towards the destination which has it all. Yes! You guessed it right. We are going to Hassan. Overnight at hotel in Hassan.
Day 14 – Hassan
Have your breakfast and take an excursion to Belur & Halebid. You can experience the beautiful Architecture of Hoysala’s overthere. The Chennakeshava Temple one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. The Veeranarayan Temple and the smaller shrines are well worth a visit. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 – Hassan – Mysore
Today you will be driven to Bangalore. On arrival check in into hotel. Get refreshed & come with us for a sightseeing tour to - Mysore Palace – This structure is one of the largest of its kind in India. This palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched. Chamundi hills – Towering over the city, (13 kms from Mysore) Brindavan Gardens – Brindavan gardens is a site to be loved. The musical fountains & colorful lights transform this place into a fairy land in the evening. Spend your night at hotel.
Day 16 – Mysore – Bangalore – Mumbai
Drive back to Bangalore to catch flight to Mumbai, where we will provide you a few rooms for wash & change. Later dinner and transfer to International Airport for flight back home
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