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ONE—MUMBAI
Arrive Mumbai. Pick up at airport by tour executive
and transfer. Overnight at hotel.
DAY TWO—MUMBAI / GOA
Transfer to the airport to board flight to Goa. Meet
and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
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THREE—GOA
The exquisite churches from the Portuguese era with their
remarkable architecture and mysterious history make the city
truly exhilarating. Follow this up by an afternoon and evening
on the silvery sands and serene waters. Goa’s splendid coastline
extends over 100 kilometres, and some of the world’s most
charming beaches are located here. If time permits, Churches
of astounding historical importance could squeeze in.
DAY FOUR—GOA / KOCHI
Fly to Kochi, at the south-west tip of Kerala state. Arrive,
meet and transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon in city
sightseeing. Kochi (formerly Cochin) is the most beautiful
coastal city and one of the largest ports of India. It is
a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas. Here you can see
the oldest church in India, congested Portuguese-built colonies,
Chinese fishing nets, an ancient "white Jewish"
community which has survived for 1000 years, a fabulous 16th
century synagogue, a palace which contains the most beautiful
murals, and many other attractions. The Fort of Cochin is
the oldest European fort in India. The St Francis Church is
the oldest European church in India The Jewish Synagogue,
built in 1568, is the oldest in the Commonwealth.
DAY FIVE—KOCHI / ALLAPUZHA
Proceed to half-day tour to Gundu Island by boat through the
backwaters and see remarkable coir industries on the way.
In the afternoon, drive to Allapuzha, arrive and check into
hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY SIX—ALLAPUZHA / KOTTAYAM / PERIYAR
 Proceed
to backwater cruise to Kottayam. Afternoon drive to Periyar
wildlife sanctuary. Overnight stay at the lodge.Kottayam is
a pretty town at the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is
a commercial centre noted for its trade in rubber, spices,
tea, etc. It is also the main centre of the Syrian Christians
(75% of the Kerala Christians). You can thus expect several
charming churches here.
DAY SEVEN—PERIYAR
Next morning, a day in the jungle, in Periyar, best approached
from Kottayam (80km). The 800 sq. km wildlife sanctuary skirts
the Periyar Lake at its centre. You can cruise on this lake
while taking in the pleasures of this habitat. You can see
tigers, deer, wild dogs, lion-tailed macaque, Malabar squirrel
and sloth bears. The lake attracts all kinds of water birds.
In the vicinity are lofty observation towers, and a medieval
palace, now a hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY EIGHT—PERIYAR / MADURAI
Proceed to Madurai, arrive and check into the hotel. Sightsee
madurai in the afternoon.Overnight stay in the hotel. Island
by boat through the backwaters and see remarkable coir industries
on the way. In the afternoon, drive to Allapuzha, arrive and
check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Situated on the
banks of the Vaigai River, Madurai is the ancient capital
of the Pandya Kings. Legend has it, that the divine nectar
falling from the locks of Lord Shiva gave the town its ancient
name, Madhurapuri—the land of nectar. Today, it is an important
business centre. The crowning glory of Madurai is the Meenakshi
Sundareshwara Temple Complex, which is dedicated to Goddess
Meenakshi, her consort Lord Sundareshwara, and her celestial
brother, Lord Vishnu. The Meenakshi Temple has a thousand-
pillared hall.
DAY NINE—MADURAI / CHENNAI
Proceed to half-day tour of Madurai at leisure. In the
afternoon, fly to Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu, earlier
known as Madras. Chennai is bestowed with a 4.5 kilometre
long stretch of shore, called Marina Beach, the second longest
beach in the world. A lighthouse here enables the visitor
to see the entire city—a breathtaking sight. 40km of Chennai,
it is a fascinating beach. Historically important are an old
Catholic Church and a famous Durgah. _______________________________________________________________
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