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| Kerala, Karnataka, Goa |
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| TEMPLES, BEACH AND COCONUT PALM |
Karala - Karnataka - Goa - Mumbai.
Your
first contact with the South India will be Kerala,
the most Southern
state of the Indian subcontinent, or the nature
expresses himself in all its
magnificence: thicken bits, lakes, rivers
and lagoons. Kerala also
shows of a unique artistic heritage for
centuries in the domains of the
architecture, the painting, the music
and the dance and the other forms of
expression as famous Kathakali …
You will investigate
then charming Karnataka, which recovers numbers of historic places, temples
in palace, from Mysore to Bijapur whose architecture has no his equal.
Finally,
you will discover a little piece of heaven, and can relax
in your ease
on the spotless beaches of golden sand of the ancient Portuguese
colony Goa.
Impossible to leave the South of India
before having investigated the nerve center of the country, Mumbay,
known for part the world for sound surprising, prolix and unique
cinematographic industry Bollywood, the stars of which make a day made
dream
about millions of individuals …
Kerala remains
one
of the richest states today where the relaxed rhythm of life and the
tranquillity seem to take it on any attempt of modernization and its
procession of troubles … Situated on the banks of the Arabian Sea, it
extends on near 40000 km², and conceals a big variety of landscapes and
natural resources: hilly and vast plantations of tea, in the fields of
spices, lakes, canals (back waters) and blue lagoons, in the white sand
beaches without forgetting its centres of massages ayur-védiques.
On
the banks of the Arabian Sea, crossing the forests of Neel
Giri, you
can discover the Nature reserve of Thekhady and Peryar, the
plantations
of tea and cardamom of Munar, the coastal city of Kochi, the
ancient
capital at the appropriate time spices, on the silk route.
Kerala
marked with its appropriate influence most of the
arts, as the music,
the dance, the architecture, the painting and the other
artistic forms
of expression appropriate as the theatrical art of Katakali, to
which
you can be introduced the time of a representation.
Karnataka
has a population about 53 million individuals. This state
creates in
1973 was always state-of-the-art IT, what been worth to Bangalore,
its
capital, the nickname of Silicon Valley Indienne.
However, Karnataka
does not have deny for all that its traditions
multimillenniums, and it
possesses sites of big architectural, historic and
religious interest
with in particular the temples of Aihole Badami in region
of Bijapur, as
well as landscapes of a big beauty, as well as a fauna and a
very
varied flora.
Goa is the smallest state of
India in term
of area with 3702 km² and fourth less populate. Place on
the quotation
West Indian on the Arabian Sea in the region of Konkon, is
enclosed
between in the North the immense state of Maharashtra and Karnatka in
the East and in the South. Its capital is Panjim, but most big city is
Vasco. In the 15eme century, the Portuguese storekeepers off-loaded to
Goa
and made a colony a bit further. This colony continued more than 450
years
until the annexation by India in 1961.
The reputation of the
beaches of Goa
is global, what makes one of key destination of
everything under
continent with several hundreds of thousand tourists every
year Indian
and foreign. But Goa is worth the journey also due to its fauna
and its
flora and especially traditional picturesque architecture …
Mumbay,
formerly Bombay, is the most vast Indian
megalopolises (about 20
million inhabitants) and the capital of the big
central state of
Maharastra.
Mumbay is one of the most active
ports of all the
subcontinent and an economic pole of the first rank with in
particular
the immense cinematographic industry of Bollywood, the productions
of
which make henceforth the world tour.
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| Region |
:- South - West India |
| Season |
:- Oct to April |
| Duration |
:- 14 days. |
| Difficult |
:- Easy |
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Your road map :
Your journey day by day :
DAY 01: Arrive Cochin
, transfer to hotel,
After
breakfast city sight seen of Kochi, is situated between the Oman’s
sea and many small islands. It has been a Portuguese, then Dutch
prosperous territory on the silk and spices road. It is a
kind of
magical place : you will walk in the old streets,
visit the Saint
François’s church, the
synagogue, the Dutch Palace, you will discover
the
fishermen coming back from fishing with their very huge and famous
nets. In the evening, you will be able to see a Kathakhali performance
(extra, in option). Night in hotel.
DAY 02: Kochin to Munar: 153Kms. 3:30 hours;
Departure to the mountains for Munnar.
MUNNAR :
breathtakingly beautiful, a haven of peace and tranquility – the
idyllic tourist destination in God's own country ..Set at an altitude
of
1600 mtrs in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored
summer resort of
the erstwhile British rulers in the
colonial days. Unending expanse of
tea plantations - pristine
valleys and mountains - exotic species of
flora and fauna in
its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice
scented
cool air .Munnar has all these and more. It's the place you
would love to visit - it's the place you would wish never to leave
We will enjoy afternoon
to explore the region.
Visit
tea and cardamom plantation is a treat for a
naturalist with a vast
variety of evergreen trees under
the shade of which the cardamom is
cultivated. One can meet
the peoples (Women) working on the slope of tea
plantation
DAY 03:
Munar to Alleppy (Kerala Backwaters)
Drive
to Allepy, You will spend a days at the peaceful rhythm of the
Kerala
Backwaters, visiting the canals by boat, and
stroll by foot in the
villages , between paddy fields
and the coconut trees’ plantations.
Night in boat..
DAY 04: Alleppy -
Trichur - Ooty, 300 Km - 7 H of drive
Early
departure due to long drive , We first get to Trichur, where we
visit
Krishna temple. Then we soon get back in the
mountains of the western
Ghats. Visit of Ooty. Night at the
hotel.
DAY 05:
Ooty - Mysore - 160 Kms - 3/4 H of drive
Leave
to Mysore, Visit of the Maharaja's Palace that is renowned
for its
ivory inlay doors and outstanding reserves, the
hill of Chamundi, the
world famous Brindavan Gardens,
and stroll in the market. Night at the
hotel.
DAY 06: Mysore to
Saravanbelgola, Hassan,180 kms.
Hassan is well
known for its temples, sculptures, gardens and architectural wonders of Belur,
Halebid and Sravanabelagola.
It
reflects the rich heritage and culture of South India
expressed through
its beautiful murals and sculptures. These
sculptures belong to the
Hoysala period that flourished
during the 11th and 13th century.
Sravanabelagola
is legendary pilgrim center and
shrine of the Jains since early times
is 52 kms from
Hassan and 80 kms from Mysore. The monolithic statute of
Lord Gomateshwara, a Jain saint and an object of worship for centuries,
standing atop one of the hills (Indragiri hill), is 17 mtrs high and it
is said to be one of the tallest and most graceful
monolithic statues in
the world.
DAY 07: Hassan to Hospet - 422 kms.
Leave
to Hospet en route visite
Belur: famous for its exquisite temples.
known as the
Dakshina Varanasi or Southern Banaras. The serenity of
Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple of Channakeshava, built by
the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 A.D. to commemorate his
conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism, The temples of Halebid bear mute
testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka
DAY 08: Hospet -
Hampi
Drive 14 kms away to Hampi a visual
delight, especially due to its
stark contrast from most
other places. The erstwhile capital of the
Vijayanagar
Kingdom, The ruins of the empire is spread over the area of
26 sq kms.
It is full of delightful surprises.
King's Balance is
the balance where kings were
weighted against grain, gold or money,
which was then
distributed to the poor.
Queen's Bath with its
arched corridors, The huge
Elephant Stables, Vithala Temple with its
musical pillars
and the Stone Chariot, the Virupaksha Temple, Ugra
Narasimha,
Hampi Bazaar, are all worth visiting.
DAY 09: Hospet to Aihole, Pattadakale, Badami 180 km.
Leave
early to Badami, en route
viste Ajhole has over 125 temples all
intricately carved
and rich in detail.The oldest temple is perhaps the
5th century Lad Khan Temple,The Durga (Fort) Temple has a semi-circular
apse and a complete portico. The Hutchmalli Temple, the Ravalphadi Cave
Temple,the Konti Temple Complex,the Uma Maheshwari, the
Jain Meguthi
Temple and the two storeyed Buddhist
Temple are the other attractions
Pattadakal
is a World Heritage centre and has 10
major temples representing the
early Chaulakya
architecture the biggest temple dedicated to
Virupaksheshvara,has a huge gateway and several inscriptions. In front
of the temple is a majestic 2.6 m high Nandi.
Badami Rock cut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, can
be visited.
Overnight at Badami
DAY 10: Badami - Belgaum - Goa (320 kms.)
Morning
after breakfast
drive to Goa enroute visiting Belgaum a total picture
of
contrasts. On one side is the old town area and modern on other in
the heart of Belgaum is the Fort. Inside it are most famous Kamala
Basti, Jain Temple, Jama Masjid, Kapileshwar Temple and Ananthashayana.
Evening reached at Baga Overnight in hotel.
DAY 11: Day at leisure on beach, night in
hotel.
DAY 12:
Day at leisure on beach,
Afternoon
visit Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church This church is
very famous in Colva and has a religious history attached to it. Can be
visited by afternoon. evening free, night in hotel
DAY 13: Day at leisure
on beach (and visit Pamjim)
Morning
at beach, Afternoon of second day visit to Panjim to explore the
capital town of Goa including churches and Hindu temples, evening back
to hotel. night in hotel
DAY 14: Goa to Mumbai. flight
Morning
after breakfast transfer to the
airport for your flight to Mumbai. On
arrival proceed
for sightseeing of Bombay, Visit mentioned below is sub
to
the time availability: visiting Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat,
Rajabai, Clock Tower, Marine Drive, Crawford market, Victoria Terminus,
the Prince of Wales museum. Evening transfer to airport for onward
flight, (No hotel in Mumbai - Bombay but vehicle at disposal till
international airport for departure flight) (Check in 03
Hours prior to
departure).
Departure : From two persons onward
Size of the group: minimum 2 persons, maximum 14
persons.
For the
prices, please consult us
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