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Kerala, Karnataka, Goa India
TEMPLES, BEACH AND COCONUT PALM
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.


Region :- South - West India
Season :- Oct to April
Duration :- 14 days.
Difficult :- Easy


Rajasthan
Kerala
Ladakh
Himachal
Sikkim
Uttrakhand (Gharwal)
Kashmir
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Goa
  Cultural Tours and Exploration
Gujarat
Arunachal
Assam
Orissa
Chattisgarh
Uttar Pradesh
Maharastra
West Bengal

 

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.

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