Day 1: Mumbai

Upon arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to your hotel and check-in. After having breakfast, you will have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 2: Mumbai

After breakfast, begin your tour of Mumbai by visiting Marine Drive and the iconic Gateway of India. Take a ferry to Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses magnificent rock-cut temples dating back to the 5th century. Return to the Gateway of India and continue your city tour by driving past the stunning Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the impressive Parliament House. Visit the world-famous Dhobi Ghat, the largest open-air laundry in the world, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 3: Mumbai - Alibaug (100kms)

Check out from your hotel after breakfast and drive to Alibaug. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 4: Alibaug

After breakfast, you can opt for an excursion to Kankeshwar Temple, located in the dense forest of Kanakeshwar. Explore the jungle and hills of Kanakeshwar before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 5: Alibaug - Ratnagiri (300kms)

Check out from your hotel after breakfast and visit Murud-Janjira Fort, one of the strongest marine forts in India. Continue driving to Ratnagiri and check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 6: Ratnagiri - Goa (295kms)

After breakfast, visit Thibaw Palace, a stunning palace built in the colonial era. Continue driving to Goa and visit the Sindhudurg Fort en route. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel in Goa. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 7: Goa

After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure to explore the beaches and markets of Goa, or simply relax at your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 8: Goa

After breakfast, continue your exploration of Goa with a visit to the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses the remains of St. Francis Xavier. Next, visit the Se Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Asia. In the evening, enjoy a river cruise on the Mandovi River. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 9: Goa - Gokarna (235km)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Gokarna. On the way, you will visit INS Chapal Warship Museum and Sadashivgad Fort in Karwar. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel in Gokarna. You will visit Mahabaleshwar Temple, Koti Teertha, and Gokarna, Kudle and Om beaches. You will also have some free time to relax on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 10: Gokarna - Mangalore (235km)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before driving to Mangalore. Enroute, you will visit Sri Krishna Temple in Udupi. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel in Mangalore. You will then go for a city tour of Mangalore, visiting Kadri Manjunath Temple, Mangaladevi Temple, St Aloysius Chapel, and Rosario Cathedral. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 11: Mangalore - Kozhikode (250km)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Kozhikode. On the way, you will visit Bekal Fort in Kasargod, St Angelos Fort and Kannur lighthouse in Kannur, and Thalassery Fort in Thalassery. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel in Kozhikode. You will have some free time to explore the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 12: Kozhikode - Cochin (190kms)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before visiting Kappad Beach and Mishkal Palli Mosque. Afterward, you will drive to Cochin. Enroute, you will visit Guruvayoor Temple and Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel in Cochin. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 13: Cochin

After breakfast at the hotel, you will go for a city tour of Cochin. You will visit Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Dutch`s Palace. In the evening, you will watch a Kathakali performance. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.

 

Day 14: Cochin - Alleppey (60kms)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the Alleppey boat jetty to board a houseboat. You will sail through the tropical countryside, enjoying the views of palm-fringed narrow canals and paddy fields. You will also see farming done below sea level. You will enjoy the sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboat. Overnight stay in the houseboat in Alleppey.

 

Day 15: Cochin - Departure

After breakfast at the houseboat, you will drive to Cochin airport for your departure flight.

Assistance on arrival at airport.

14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.

Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)

Private air conditioned deluxe car for an airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.

English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.

Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Bottled drinking water in car.

Government taxes.

 

Hotels used or similar for 14 night accommodation

Mumbai x 2 nights
3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil
4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel
5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central

Alibaug x 2 nights
3* - Elysium Spa Resort/ Hotel Sahyadri
4* - The Fern Silvanus Resort/ Maple IVY
5* - Radisson Blu Resort & Spa/ U Tropicana

Ratnagiri x 1 night
3* - Elysium Spa Resort/ Hotel Sahyadri
4* / 5* - Kohinoor Samudra Beach Resort

Goa x 3 nights 
3* - Varca Le Palm/ Lambana Resort
4* - Lemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino
5* - Zuri Varca Goa White Sand Resort & Casino/ Alila Diwa Goa

Gokarna x 1 night
3* - Red Earth Gokarna/Arthigamya Resort & Spa
4* - Kudle Beach View Resort & Spa/ Namaste Yoga Farm
5* - SwaSwara/ Kahani Paradise

Mangalore x 1 night
3* - Resort River Roost Resorts/ Treebo Trend Pappilon Palace
4* - The Ocean Pearl/ Goldfinch Mangalore
5* - The Gateway Hotel Old Port Rd Mangalore

Kozhikode x 1 night
3* - Keys Hotel Malabar Gate/ Paramount Tower Hotel
4* - Malabar Palace/Copper Folia
5* - The Raviz Calicut/ The Gateway Hotel Beach Road Calicut

Cochin x 2 nights
3* - The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza
4* - Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent
5* - Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien

Alleppey x 1 night
3* - Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats)
4* - Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats)
5* - Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons)

Any flight tickets.

Camera charges at monuments.

Meals other than mentioned in day plan.

Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. 

Gratuities & optional activities.

Anything not mentioned in inclusions.