Anglo India Tours, 15 Nights – 16 Days to Mumbai – Goa

Day 01 Arrive in Mumbai

Arrive in Mumbai. Our representative will meet and assist you at the main arrival lounge. Later transfer to your hotel.

Day 02 Mumbai – Goa [By Flight]

Breakfast at hotel and visit Mumbai city. Gateway of India - The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style. Elephanta Caves - 9 kms by sea. These 7th century rock - cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated a top a hill on the island. Return to Mumbai and transfer to airport to board the flight for Goa. Arrive in Goa and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Goa.

Day 03 Goa

Full day at leisure for own activities and to relax at the beach. Overnight stay in Goa

Day 04 Goa – Bangalore [By Flight]

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight for Bangalore. Arrive and check in to the hotel. Later visit the “city of gardens” First of all visit Vidhan Sabha, Nandi Temple . One of the oldest temples, popularly known as the Bull temple. Overnight at the hotel in Bangalore.

Day 05 Bangalore – Mysore [140 KM / 3 hours]

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Mysore. En route visiting Srirangapatnam, capital of the warrior – King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are well worth a visit. Continue drive to Mysore. Arrive at Mysore and check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Mysore.

Day 06 Mysore

Breakfast at hotel and visit Mysore. Mysore sight-seeing covering Mysore st. Philomena’s Church, Chamundi Hill, Bull, Zoo, Maharaja’s Palace and Art Gallery. Overnight at the hotel in Mysore.

Day 07 Mysore – Ooty [155 KM / 3 hours]

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Ooty. Arrive at Ooty and check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.

Day 08 Ooty – Coonoor - Ooty

Morning after breakfast, proceed for the local tour of Ooty. Visit the Ooty Lake, the botanical garden, etc. Later on proceed to Coonoor and visit Coonoor. Evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay at Ooty.

Day 09 Ooty – Cochin [280 KM / 6 hours]

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Cochin. Arrive in Cochin late afternoon and check in to the hotel. Later in the evening see the Kathakkali dance show. Overnight at the hotel in Cochin.

Day 10 Cochin – Alleppey – Kumarakom [60 KM / 1 hour – Backwater cruise till Kumarakom]

After breakfast visit of Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. In the afternoon depart to Alleppey. On arrival check in to traditional Kerala house boat for a cruise, which is totally a delightful experience. Cruise through the palm fringed canals; watch the Paddy fields, village folk; relax on board hearing lullaby of the wind & waves. This mysterious strip of emerald green land is stuffed with endless miles of placid backwaters that appends to its charm. Freshly cooked local food is served onboard. Dinner and overnight stay at the houseboat.

Day 11 Kumarakom – Munnar [200 KM / 5 hour]

Breakfast at houseboat and then check out from the houseboat. Your houseboat will drop you at Kumarakom. Directly drive to Munnar. Arrive and check in to the hotel in Munnar. Evening free at leisure.

Day 12 Munnar – Madurai [165 / 4 hour]

Breakfast at the hotel and visit Munnar – Kerala’s tea garden hill station. Pproceed to visit Tea Museum and Tea Garden and other attractions. Later drive to Madurai. Arrive and check in to the hotel. Evening attend worship ceremony at Meenakshi temple. Overnight at the hotel in Madurai.

Day 13 Madurai – Trichy – Tanjore [ 200 KM / 4 hours]

Breakfast at the hotel and visit Madurai. Visit Meenakshi temple, which is 1000 pillared Hall carrying some beautiful sculptures of the seventeenth Century. Also visit Tirumala Nayak Palace. This Palace was built in 1636 by King Thirumalai Nayak with the help of an Italian Architect. The building we see today was the main Palace where the King lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. This palace consisted mainly of two parts, namely Swargavilasa and Rangavilasa. After the visit drive towards Trichy. Arrive and visit Srirangam Vishnu temple. It has 21 gopurmas (towers); one of the gopurma is 73 meters, highest in India. Continue drive towards Tanjore. Arrive in Tanjore and check in to the hotel.

Day 14 Tanjore – Darasuram – Pondicherry [180 KM / 4 hours]

Breakfast at hotel and visit Brideshwarar Shiva Temple at Tanjore, built by King Raja Rajan from the year 985 AD - 1010 AD. This is one of the superb temple architects of the Chola dynasty. Later visit Raja Rajan art gallery to see bronze statures of 9th-16th century. Later drive towards Darasuram. Visit Darasuram. The temple of Airavatesvara in Darasuram, is one of the 4 biggest temples erected by the Cola Dynasty with those of Tanjore, Gangaikondacolapuram and Tribhuvanam. The temple is a world heritage list of the UNESCO in 2004. Continue drive towards Pondicherry. Arrive at hotel and check in. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 15 Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram [100 KM / 2 hours]

Breakfast at hotel and visit the city and Sri Aurobindo Ashram the serene world of distinct spiritual vibration and thus renowned as Sacred Land. Later drive to Mahabalipuram. Arrive and visit Visit the 7th-century Shore temple which is surrounded by lush gardens. Later visit the 7th- century Five Rathas. Overnight at hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 16 Mahabalipuram – Chennai – Abroad [80 KM / 2 hour]

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Chennai. Arrive and visit Chennai city. First of all visit the Museum to see the art and bronze gallery. Drive through the Flower & Fruit Market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, Sant Thomas cathedral. Late in the evening transfer to airport to board the flight to you home country.