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SUMMER
HOLIDAYS
A
cultural tour of South
India
Lucknow(N.India)
born, Cliff Richard and his popular hit “
We’re all going on a Summer Holiday.....” will
be ringing
along as we take one of these fascinating trips
to the fascinating country of India. The long summer
daylight hours are
not only a photographer’s dream, it is
also the time when
we see peacocks dancing in Rajasthan, glaciers
in the Himalayas melting into waterfalls and
to add, evening entertainment. Certainly this
is going
to be your best Summer Holiday.
An ideal opportunity for teachers and students. |
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Tour
Summary
|
Map
|
Day
|
Place
|
|
01-03
|
Mumbai (Bombay) |
|
04
|
Mumbai
/ Bangalore |
| 05 |
Bangalore
/ Mysore |
|
06
|
Mysore
/ Bangalore / Cochin |
|
07
|
Cochin |
|
08
|
Cochin
/ Alleppey |
|
09-10
|
Kumarakom |
| 11 |
Kumarakom
/ Kovalam |
| 12 |
Kovalam
/ Kanyakumari / Kovalam |
| 13 |
Kovalam |
| 14 |
Kovalam
/ Trivandrum / Home |
|
|
Day
01 (SUN): Arrival Mumbai
Namaste! We are welcomed the traditional Indian way
with hands clapped together. After immigration and
custom formalities, we are assisted and driven through
the city to our hotel.
Overnight: Ambassador Hotel in Mumbai (3 Nights)
Day
02 (MON): Mumbai
After breakfast we take city tour of Mumbai. Bombay
or Mumbai - The Gateway of and the chief entry port
of India is the largest industrial center and is reputed
to be the most cosmopolitan city in the east. With
it's beautiful natural harbor, studded with emerald
islands and palm - fringed shore that rises gradually
to the mountain peaks. It is one of the finest waterfronts.
We start our city tour from the Gateway of India. It
was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit
of King George V and Queen Mary. We then proceed to
Hanging gardens, the bustling Crawford Market, Flora
Fountain and the Dhobi Ghats - a vast outdoor laundry & the
Prince of Wales Museum & Victoria Terminus, city’s
most exuberant Gothic building look more like a lavishly
decorated palace or cathedral rather then a railway
station, it has recently been added to the world heritage
site.. (B)
Day
03 (TUE): Mumbai
Day is free at leisure for personal activities or shopping.
(B)
Day 04 (WED): Mumbai / Bangalore
(Flight)
Today we take a flight to Bangalore where, upon arrival,
we are met and transferred to our Hotel. Our tour of
this clean city covers the Botanical Garden, the Visveswariah
Museum, and the famous Mysore Arts and Craft Center.
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. It is called
the Garden City due to its delicate blossoms and greenery
that impart a unique beauty to this lovely city. The
weather is the city's best feature, with pleasant summers
and bearable winters. Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city,
where a variety of cultures and customs thrive. Kempe
Gowda founded the city in 1537 - is today a bustling
and diverse city with ancient arts that flourish alongside
the Silicon Plateau of India.
Overnight: Taj Gateway
at Residency Hotel in Bangalore (1 Night) (B)
Day
05 (THU): Bangalore / Mysore (Drive
139 kms)
Today we are taken on a scenic drive to Mysore. Also
known as the city of Palaces, Mysore has never failed
to mesmerize with its quaint charm, rich heritage,
magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens,
imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred
temples. Our tour includes the Maharajah's Palace,
the Shri Chamundeswari Temple and the Nadi Shiva's
Mount and a stroll through the city. Evening is free
to enjoy the Vrindavan Garden and City Palace, which
is beautifully lit on certain days.
Overnight: Regaalis
Hotel in Mysore (1 Night) (B)
Day 06 (FRI): Mysore / Bangalore / Cochin
(Flight)
14 km northeast of Mysore on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway
is Srirangapatnam, the island fortress that was once
the capital of the warrior –kings Hyder Ali and
Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore. After visiting this
historical fortress we make our way to Airport at Bangalore
for our flight to Cochin. On arrival at Cochin we are
met and transferred to Casino hotel in Cochin (2 Nights)
(B)
Day
07 (SAT): Cochin
Today we tour the city, with one of the finest natural
harbors in the world. Ancient mariners from Arabia,
China, Holland, Britain and Portugal have all left
their mark on this beautiful island city, often referred
to as the Venice of the East. We visit the oldest European
Church in India "St. Francis Church". Vasco
Da Gama was originally buried here 14 years later his
remains were taken back to Portugal. One can see the
winding streets with mosques and 500 year old Portuguese
houses, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish
community with ancient roots, a 16th century synagogue,
and a palace built by the Portuguese. In the evening
we also see Kathakali Dance with dinner. (B,
D)
Day
08 (SUN): Cochin / Alleppey (Drive 60 kms)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Alleppey
and watch the Boat races. In the afternoon we board
the House Boat. Which take us on a tour to the splendid
area full of canals, lakes and coves. of the cabin.
People here are so adapted to the water that it is
not unusual to see people talking for an hour, while
they are up to their necks in water. They sail, fish,
swim and bathe and do their all activities on the water.
Canoes with huge sails still transport people and you
can find vegetable sellers, fisherman and other household
materials being brought door to door by small wooden
boats. This whole area is surrounded with coconut palms
and lush green rice fields. The major cropping here
is coconut and it is said that the name KERALA comes
from the old name of coconut- KERA.
Overnight: House
Boat (B, L, D)
Day
09 (MON): Kumarakom
Arrive Kumarakom and transfer to our Hotel. An unbelievably
beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green
paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting
waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated
on the Vembanad Lake, in this small water world you
will come across plenty of traditional country crafts,
boats and canoes that will take you into the heart
of the scenic lake. The resorts offer comfortable accommodation
and exclusive leisure options like an Ayurvedic massage,
yoga, and meditation, boating, fishing, angling and
swimming. Coconut Lagoon Heritage Hotel (2 Nights)
(B)
Day
10 (TUE): Kumarakom
Today we visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, The Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary located on the banks of the Vembanad
Lake, an ornithologist's paradise, is a favorite haunt
of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret,
darter, heron and teal. A cruise along the Vembanad
Lake is the best way to experience the Sanctuary.
We start with a boat ride to visit the Kumarakom Bird
Sanctuary. Those adventurous enough may indulge in
water sports such as windsailing and water skiing.
For those looking to relax, try a canoe ride on the
still waters. (B)
Day
11 (WED): Kumarakom / Kovalam (Drive
180 kms)
After breakfast a scenic comfortable drive conveys
us to the beautiful Kovalam Beach on the Malabar Coast
near Trivandrum. The palm-fringed bays in secluded
coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. The boundless
blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands
washed away by the surf at the feet of the stalwart
palms and the rocky promontories make this beach an
incredible paradise.
Overnight: Uday Samudra leisure beach hotel
in Kovalam (3 Nights) (B)
Day
12 (THU): Kovalam / Kanyakumari / Kovalam
We enjoy a visit to the "Lands End" of India:
Kanya Kumari is the southernmost tip of peninsular
India where the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian
Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet. A place from where
one can see spectacular sunrises and also colourful
sunsets. On balmy evenings, one can watch the sun set
while the full moon is rising in another part of the
sea. (B)
Day
13 (FRI): Kovalam
Day is free to enjoy the beautiful beaches or Optional
Ayurvedic treatments (B)
Day
14 (SAT): Kovalam / Trivandrum / Home
Today we are transferred to Airport for our flight
to onward destination
Departure
Dates |
2008
English Speaking Departures
Please
call for departure dates - 1.604.264.7378
/1.800.663.0844 |
Inclusions
|
| Tour
Price Includes |
Tour
Price Does Not Include |
| Accommodation
on twin-share basis in hotels as
selected. |
International
airfare |
| Daily
buffet breakfast, Lunch and dinner
as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=
Lunch, D=Dinner) |
Departure/Airport
Taxes |
| House
boat at Alleppey is on all meals basis |
Insurances |
| Transport
in air-conditioned vehicle for all
sightseeing tours, arrival and departure
transfers as per the itinerary |
Visa
Fees |
| Entrance
Fees to Museums and Sites |
Drinks/Beverages
with meals |
| Boat
Ride at Kumarakom |
Tips/Gratuities
to Drivers & Guides |
| Kathakali
Dance show with Dinner, Cochin |
|
| Domestic
Airfare for Mumbai/Bangalore & Bangalore/Cochin
sector |
|
| Assistance
on arrival / departure and Porter's
fee at the airport and railway station
only |
|
| All
currently applicable taxes |
|
|
Tour
Price |
| We
accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $
(Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for
clients outside North America).
Bestway
Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection.
Once full payment has been received, and no
modification has been made to the tour itinerary,
we will honour that rate.
For
complete payment procedures, please download
Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf
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| Departure |
Double
Occupancy |
Single
Room Supplement |
| Option
1 |
US
$ 2175 CA $ 2175 |
US
$ 750 CA $ 750 |
| Option
2 |
US
$ 2525 CA $ 2525 |
US
$ 950 CA $ 950 |
General Conditions:
- The prices are on Per Person basis
- All prices are subject to any revision
of tax and tariff structure
Hotels
| City |
Option
1 |
Option
2 |
Mumbai
(3 Nights)
|
Hotel
Godwin
(Standard Room) |
The
Ambassador
(Executive Room) |
Bangalore
(1 Night)
|
Maple
Whitefield
(Deluxe Room) |
Hotel
Regaalis
(Superior Room) |
Mysore
(1 Night)
|
Hotel
Regaalis
(Superior Room) |
Hotel
Regaalis
(Superior Room) |
Cochin
(2 Nights)
|
Gokulum
Park Inn
(Superior Room) |
Casino
Hotel
(Standard Room) |
House
Boat
(1 Night)
|
Rainbow
Houseboat |
Rainbow
Houseboat |
Kumarakom
(2 Nights)
|
Golden
Waters
(Superior Cottages) |
Coconut
Lagoon
(Bungalow) |
Kovalam
(3 Nights)
|
Uday
Samudra Beach Resort
(Extoica Atrium) |
Somatheeram
Ayurvedic Beach Resort
(Kerala House - Ordinary) |
|
Estimated
International Airfare - International
airfare is NOT included in this tour
|
| Canada |
CA
$ 1850 |
USA |
US
$ 1610 |
Participants |
| This
tour operates with a minimum of 02 participants. |
Notes
|
| |
Customised
Itinerary
|
If you would like to have a tour on dates
other than the above ones or with a customised
itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy
to work out an exclusive program for you.
Foreign Language Departures
Please contact us for information on French,
German,
Italian and Spanish
speaking departures.
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com
or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of
U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844. |
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Tours & Safaris |
Site last updated May 02,
2008 |
| Photographs by Peter
Langer & Mahmood
Poonja |
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