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THE MALABAR COAST

Bombay - Goa - Cochin - Bombay (7 Nights / 8 Days)

 

Tour: ITABCHBOM8D7N

 

 

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Day 01

 

Arrive Mumbai - Meet & assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.

 

Day 02

 

Mumbai - After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) and then to Dhobi Ghat. Also visit Afgan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve centre), Colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive. Night stay in Mumbai.

 

Day 03

 

Mumbai - Goa Morning transfer to airport to catch flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax at beach. Night stay in Goa.

 

Day 04

 

Goa - Today explore the North Goa & South Goa. In the evening we have for you Fishing village : Fishing villages are part of Goa's rich cultural heritage. Local Goans fishing village is created on the grounds of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village dancers whirl to the music of a local band. Night stay in Goa.

 

Day 05

 

Goa - Relish breakfast and Excursion to Dudhsagar. The evening at leisure. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashew nuts, buy holiday wear or take an optional tour visiting "Goa of the past" - a mockup village which portrays Goa what it was 100 years ago. Night stay in Goa.

 

Day 06

 

Goa - Cochin - On arrival in "Queen of the Arabian Sea", meet and assist 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 islands off the backwaters of Cochin concludes a wonderful evening. Night stay in Cochin.

 

Day 07

 

Cochin - After breakfast explore Cochin visiting Kerala Village : 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. Night stay in Cochin.

 

Day 08

 

Cochin - Mumbai - Departure Transfer to airport to board the onward flight.

 

 

 

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