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Coastal Journey of South India     

Experience a  'dream come true' – travel via Konkan Railway from Roha (in Maharashtra) via Goa on Mumbai – Thiruvananthapuram route, mostly coastal.

And the beaches of South India yields to the sublime beauty of Indian Ocean, trace a shining garland of sand, rocks and pebbles around her pendant outline.

Route: Goa- Karwar- Murdeshwar- Jog Fall- Bekal- Kannur- Kozhikode- Kochi- Alappuzha- Varkala- Kovalam- Kanyakumari- Kovalam.

Day 01  Mumbai

Arrive at Mumbai at midnight from your home country.
Welcome & assistance and transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Half day sightseeing to see the famous Gateway of India and visit the Victoria Gardens and Museum. Evening transfer to Mumbai railway station, board train to Goa.

Day 02 Mumbai - Goa

Arrive Madgaon (Goa) by Train.
( Lokamanya Thilak Station to Trivandrum - Nethravathi – Kurla Express at 2300hrs – 0830hrs)
( Mumbai  to  Madgaon – Mandawi Express at 0515hrs – 1620hrs)
( Mumbai  to  Madgaon -  Konkan Kanya Express at 2240hrs – 1045hrs)
Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day03  Goa         

The tropical paradise on earth.   
After B/F visit the Roman Catholic Pilgrim Centre and ruins of Portuguese Forts. The rest of the day enjoys with the whispering beaches. O/n Hotel.

Day04 Goa

The overallday spent with the fine curving stretch of sand, backed by a hospitable grove of trees of the magical beaches. Overnight at hotel.

DAY05 Goa  -  Karwar  (approx.  110kms)

On arrival, proceed to Kodibagh Jetty on the backwaters of the Kali for a 10-minute boat ride to Devbagh beach resort – a veritable paradise with its pristine beach, blue skies and its gentle casuartina plantations. The Devbagh Island is uninhabited and deserted. Check into the hotel. O/n Hotel.

Day06  Karwar  -  Murdeshwar  (approx.  100kms)

Leave the island to proceed to Murdeshwar              
Arrive and check into the hotel.
Visit Murdeshwar Temple close – by on a hill.
Spend rest of the day on the beach. O/n Hotel.

Day07  Murdeshwar  -  Jog Falls  (approx. 100kms)

Leave for Jog Falls, check into the hotel.
The highest waterfall in India. The river Sharavati Cascades down 292 m in four distinct falls – Raja, Rani, Rover and Rocket. O/n Hotel.

Day 08    Jog Falls  -  Bekal (approx. 285kms)

Leave for Bekal, enroute visiting Uduppi (famous for Shree Krishna Temple) and Ullal 
(a beautiful beach area).
Arrive and proceed to hotel. Evening visit the beach. O/n Hotel.

Day 09 Bekal  -  Kannur  (approx. 85kms)

Proceed to the beach and later visit the Bekal Fort.Therafter proceeds to Kannur. Visiting enroute Ezhimala and isolated but conspicuous cluster of Hills. The combination of high hills and sandy beach make Ezhimala a beautiful picnic spot.
On arrival, check into the hotel.
Evening visit the Kannur Fort as also Parassinikkadavu  Shree Muthappan Temple (18kms) where one can watch Theyyam, a ritual dance performed almost daily. Proceed to hotel for overnight.

Day10 Kannur  -  Kozhikode (Calicut)  (approx. 90kms)

Leave for Kozhikode enroute visiting Muzhuppilangad Beach, Thalasseri , Mahe etc. as also  Kappad Beach where Vasco de Gama first landed.
Arrive Kozhikode and proceed to hotel.
Evening visit the Beypur, and market areas. O/n Hotel.

Day11 Kozhikode  - Kochi (approx. 250kms) 

Proceed to Kochi, enroute visiting Parappanangadi, Ponnani Guruvayur, Kodungallur Temple. Guruvayoor is famous for Shree Krishna Temple and Pannathur Kotta (elephant camp – approx. 40 to 45 elephants can be seen here at a time if no temple festival is on.)
Arrive Kochi and proceed to hotel. O/n Hotel.

Day12 Kochi

Morning after B/F visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, The Clock Tower, The Jewish Synagogue and the Church of St. Francis.
Afternoon boat ride on backwaters.
Evening enjoy watching Kathakali performance at a local theatre. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 Kochi  -  Alleppey (approx. 65kms)

Leave for Alappuzha, also called Venice of the east and check into the hotel. The rest of the day enjoy in the beach, watching sunset.

Day14 Alleppey - Rice Boat

Proceed to boat jetty to board a Rice Boat – for day cruising and night stay.

Day15 Alleppey  -  Varkala (approx. 120kms)

Disembark from the boat at Alappuzha and proceed to Varkala Beach.
Check into the hotel, rest of the day at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day16 Varkala -  Kovalam (approx. 75 kms)

After breakfast drive to Kovalam. Enroute visit the Sri Padmanabhasvami Temple and Shankumukham Beach. Check into the hotel.

Rest of the day enjoys with dazzling beaches in Kovalam. O/n Hotel.

Day17 Kovalam

The full day at leisure. O/n hotel.

Day 18 Kovalam  -  Cape Comorin (KANYAKUMARI)  (approx. 110kms)

Morning after b/f drive to Cape Comorin. Enroute visit the Sucheendram Temple and Padmanabhapuram Palace. 
Check into the hotel. Visit Vivekananda Rock and the Kanyakumari temple nearby
Enjoy rest of the day on beach watching the sunset and the moonrise. O/n Hotel.

Day19  Cape Comorin  -  Kovalam   

Enjoy watching sunrise
After breakfast, leave for Kovalam. Arrive and proceed to hotel. The rest of the day fee. O/n Hotel.

Day20  Kovalam  -  Thiruvananthapuram (approx.13kms)

Leave for Thiruvananthapuram and visit the Napier Museum, and later 
proceed to domestic airport to connect flight to Mumbai. 
Arrive Mumbai and transfer directly to International airport.

Day 21Mumbai

Fly to your home country.

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