Sally Intercontinental Travel Ltd.
( S. I. Travel )
Tel/Fax:(+44)0208 451 6817 ------ Tel: (+44) 0208 451 0777
Website: www.sallyintercon.co.uk
Email: Goa.Res@sallyintercon.co.uk
Day 01 : Trivandrum / Quilon : On arrival, you will be met at Airport and transferred by road to Hotel in Quilon. After check-in you are free for independent activities Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : Quilon : You are free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel
Day 03 : Qulion / Periyar : After breakfast you will be transferred by
road to Periyar through the Western Ghats, where you can witness the Rubber and Spice plantation, which includes Coffee, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Pepper, and Clove. After check-in at Hotel and after lunch proceed for plantation tour. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Periyar : Early morning embark on a boat ride for game viewing. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary has very picturesque surrounding. The reservoir and the surrounding forest provide protection and a constant supply of water to the animals. The earliest sanctuary to be set up in 1934, it extents to 777 square Kms 7 forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wildlife can be seen while cruising on periyar Lake in a motorboat, amongst the animals that can be seen are Elephants, Wild Boar, Sambar, Wild dog, Languor monkeys, Wild buffalo's and occasionally Tiger, Leopard. After boating you in you are free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Periyar / Cochin : After breakfast drive to Cochin, on arrival check in at Hotel, after check-in you are free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Cochin : After breakfast proceed half day tour of Cochin, city tour that includes the St. Francis's Church, Which is the oldest European church in India. Walk to the Chinese Fishing nets. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1557. Drive to the Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 and is the oldest in the Commonwealth. Walk around Jew town to see the antique shops. After city-tour back to hotel. And again, in the evening (Option to) visit local Cultural Centre for a performance of Kathakali, Kerala's traditional dance/art form. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Cochin / Alleppey : After breakfast you will be transferred to House boat, Alleppey. After check-in you are free for independent activities. Overnight stay at the HouseBoat.
Houseboat : Before the trucks became popular, the main cargo transportation was through backwaters by 'Kettuvalloms'. Kettuvallom means, 'stitched boat'. They are 70 foot long, 30tonnes capacity, made with wooden planks joined and stitched together with Coconut ropes and painted with cashew nut oil outside. These Kettuvallom were converted to Houseboat and are designed for comfortable cruise and over night stay. The boat has one and two bath-attached rooms with modern comforts, a living cum dining room and a kitchen. Eco-friendly materials construct the boat. A cook and two-member crew would be there to attend you. The boat moves through the backwaters with village tours and at night the boat is anchored at a beautiful part of the lake.
Day 08 : Alleppey / Kovalam : After breakfast in the House boat, you will be transferred by road to Kovalam, and on arrival check in at Hotel. After check-in you are free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Kovalam / Trivandrum : After breakfast you will be transferred to airport 02 Hrs before the departure of your on ward journey.
End of the tour.
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South India Highlights
Day 1 Depart London-Gatwick for GoaDay 2 Arrive Goa and fly to Cochin. Stay for 3 nights at Hotel Casino or Taj Residency.
Day 3 Afternoon city tour of Cochin. Visit the harbour, the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue dating from 1568, St.Francis church established by the Portuguese in 1503 and Fort Cochin.
Day 4 Travel from Cochin to the small market twon of Alleppey, cruise the backwaters from Alleppey to Kottayam and return by road to Cochin.
Day 5 Depart by road for the Hill Station of Ooty once a popular retreat of the British Raj. Overnight Holiday Inn.
Day 6 Depart for Bandipur. Overnight Tasker Trail Lodge.
Day 7 Earling morning visit the game reserve and continue by road for Mysore. Stay for 2 nights at the Southern Star in Maysore.
Day 8 Morning City tour Maysore. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 9 Depart by road for Hassan. Visit Sravanbelgola en-route. Here after a climb of approx. 500 steps you can view the 58ft high monolithic statute of Gomateshwara. Overnight Hotel Ashok.
Day 10 Morning visit the intricately decorated temples at Belur and Halebid Continue to Bangalore for overnight..at the Taj Gateway Hotel.
Day 11 Morning city tour of Banglore. Afternoon fly to Goa for 5 or 12 nights at the Dona Alcina .
Days 12-15 or 22 At leisure at Goa.
Day 16 or 23 Depart for Gatwick.
Hubli (1 night), Hospet (2 nights),
Hassan (1 night), Coorg 2 nights),
Mysore (1 night), Bangalore
(1 night), Goa (6 nights)
Day 1 Depart Gatwick for Goa
Day 2 Arrive Goa and depart by road for Hubli enroute visiting Venkatesh
Temple. On arrival check-in at hotel Naveen. Day at leisure.
Day3 After breakfast drive to Hospet enroute visiting Badami, Pattadakal and
Aihole. Badami is the capital of Chalukyas and is noted for several temples,
some structural and the other rock-cut of the 6th and 7th centuries. There
is
also a historic fort at Badami which enclosures large granaries, a treasury,
watch tower and some impressive temples. Pattadakal is a small village
situated of the banks of Malaprabha river. The important temples at Pattadakal
are consecrated to Kada Siddeswara, Jambulinga, Galaganatha and
Palanatha. Aihole is a picturesque village on the banks of the Malaprabaha
river. The temples in Aihole date back from AD600 to 750. These temples
are
good examples of the Hindu medieval architecture. Arrive is Hospet late
in the
evening and check-in to the Malligi Home for 2 nights.
Day 4 Full day visit to Hampi, the World Heritage Center. The former capital
of
Vijayanagar this was once the largest empires in the history of India and
one
can still glimpse at the splendor in its ruins. The most magnificent monument
of Hampi is undoubtedly the Vithala Temple Complex with its 56 musical
pillars. To the east of the hall is the famous Stone Chariot carved out
of granite.
Return to Hospet and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 After breakfast drive to Hassan and check-in to the Southern Star
hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 6 Morning half day excursion to Belur and Halebid. Belur is known for
its
exquisite temples. A good example is the Chennakeshava Temples which took
103 years to complete and the façade of the temple is covered with
intricate
sculputers and frescos. Halebid has a wealth of sculptural detail, the
walls
covered with gods, goddesses, animals and dancing girls. No two facets
of the
temple are alike. Guarded by a Nandi Bull, it was never completed despite
86
years of work. Afternoon depart for Coorg, on arrival check-in and stay
for 2
nights at the Orange County hotel.
Day 7 Morning excursion to Omkereshwara, temple. This temple is unique
in
character as it is a combination of Islamic and Gothic culture. Afternoon
at
leisure to explore the nearby coffee/Cardamom plantations which surround
the
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 After breakfast drive to Mysore. On arrival check-in at the hotel
Southern
Star. Afternoon city tour of Mysore will include a visit to the Maharaja
palace and
the Sri Chamarajendra Art Gallery. Continue to Chamundi Hill, overlooking
the
city, to visit the 12th century Chamundeswati Temple built in Dravidian
style,
before (hopefully) climbing the 1000 steps to see the spectacular monolithic
Nandi Bull, the third largest in India, some 49m high. Overnight in Mysore.
Day 9 After breakfast leave by surface for Bangalore. Enroute to Bangalore
visit
the Srirangapatnam fort. On arrival check-in at the hotel golf View. Afternoon
half day city tour of the "Garden City" visiting the Lal bagh which has
a verity of
Old trees, fountains lotus pools, Terraces and an assortment of Tropical
Herbs
and Sub-Tropical herbs. A chance to explore the international standard
shopping malls after the tour. Overnight in Bangalore.
Day 10 Morning transfer to the airport for your flight back to Goa for
your six
night stay at your chosen resort.
Days 11-15 At leisure in Goa.
Day 16 Depart Goa for Gatwick arriving the same late evening.
what's included
Included within the holiday cost while touring is Full breakfast daily
(see
individual hotel descriptions for Goa inclusions), the services of an english
speaking local driver/guide throughout, all entrance fees as appropriate
and
non air-conditioned transportation. Accommodation is twin or double bedded
with private facilities. Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel
may result
in relatively minor modifications to the tour content. Listed hotels may
be
substituted by alternatives of a similar or higher standard without prior
notification
Operation subject to a minimum of two participants.
Note
In the event of any changes to domestic flight schedules between Goa and
Bangalore or Cochin the above itineraries will be amended as deemed
appropriate.
ITINERARY - 13 nights/ 14 days (7 nights Kerala + 6 nights Maldives)
Goa/Kochi flights operates only on Tue & Sat. And Kochi/ Goa flights
operates only on Mondays or Friday
Tue Goa - Kochi
IC576 Goa/Cok 0820/0930 hrs.
On arrival transfer to hotel Abad Atrium (3 star)
P.m city tour by motorboat.
Evening witness Kathakali dance drama.
Overnight at the hotel.
Wed Kochi - Thekkady (185 kms, +/- 5 hours)
A.m. drive to Thekkady.
On arrival check in at hotel Tree Top (3 star)
P.m. boat safari on Vembanad lake for game viewing.
Overnight at the hotel.
Thu Thekkady - Kumarakom (132 kms, +/- 4 hours)
A.m. drive to Kumarakom.
On arrival check in at hotel Abad Whispering Palms (3 star)
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Fri Kumarakom - Trivandrum (166 kms +/- 4 hours)
Trivandrum - Kovalam (13 kms, +/- 20 mins)
A.m. drive to Kovalam. Enroute visit Trivandrum.
On arrival in Kovalam, check in at hotel Abad Palm Shore (3 star)
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Sat Kovalam
Full day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Sun Kovalam - Trivandrum - Male
A.m. drive to Trivandrum airport for flight to Male.
IC963 Trv/Mle 1140/1220 hrs.
On arrival boat transfer (2 hours) to check in hotel Velidhu Island Resort
(3 star) or similar.
Overnight at the hotel.
Mon to Fri Maldives
Free for relaxing/diving / activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Sat Male - Trivandrum
Trivandrum - Kollam (63 kms, +/- 1.5 hours)
Boat transfer to airport for flight to Trivandrum
IC964 Mle/Trv 1310/1450 hrs
On arrival transfer to Kollam. (220 kms, +/- 5 hours). Check in at hotel Aquaserene
(4 star)
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Sun Kollam - Alleppey (84 kms)
A.m. drive to Alleppey. Check in houseboat (Heritage)
Cruise around backwaters.
All meals cooked and served on board.
Overnight on board at anchorage in lake Vembanad.
Mon Alleppey - Kochi (93 kms, +/- 2 hours)
Kochi - Goa
A.m. drive to Kochi Nedumbassery airport for flight to Goa
IC575 Cok/Goi 1445/1555 hrs.
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