Day 01: Arrival Mumbai by flight
Arrival at Mumbai International Airport by flight and after customs formalities walks out of the main EXIT gate where our representative will meet. Transfer to your hotel for check in.
Rest of the day is at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day02: In Mumbai
Morning after breakfast proceed to Visit Gateway of India, Mumbai’s principle landmark. This arch of yellow basalt was erected on the waterfront in 1924 to commemorate King George V’s visit to Mumbai in 1911. Drive pass the Secretariat of Maharashtra Government and along the Marine Drive which is fondly known as the ‘Queen’s Necklace’.
Visit Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai. Drive past the Victoria Terminus, the principal railways station of Mumbai, a beautiful building that symbolize the ethos of the Edwardian architecture, well worth a photo stop.
At the Church gate station see the Dabbawala’s- a unique tiffin delivery service run by over 5000 semiskilled workers of delivering lunch to corporate executives from their homes. Visit the ‘Dhobi Ghat’, an open laundry where Mumbai’s ‘dirties’ are scrubbed, bashed, dyed and hung out to dry – a nice photography stop well worth a visit. Visit the ISKON Temple devoted to Lord Krishna in time for the noon aarti and then continue to the colorful Crawford market and Flora fountain a large bustling square, in the heart of the city.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai-Goa by flight
After breakfast; transfer to airport to board flight for Goa.
Arrival in Goa & transfer to the hotel.
Check-in & rest of the day is at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: In Goa
After breakfast; we will do a half day city tour of Panjim & Old Goa Churches.
Panjim tours would take you to some of Goa’s most fascinating beaches and sacred shrines. Day starts with the palm-fringed beach of Dona Paula features prominently in tours of Panaji. The beach is named after Dona Paula de Menzes, the daughter of a viceroy during the Portuguese rule. The beach has come to be known as a favorite shooting destination for Bollywood movies. It is also a popular hub for various water sports.
Then visit famous Miramar beach located very close to the Panaji town. As such the beach remains overcrowded most of the time, with locals and tourists indulged in a multitude of activities. From the beach one can have a nice view of the Aguada fort across the river Mondovi.
Proceed to Old Goa visiting, the Basilica of Bom Jesus church is dedicated to Infant Jesus. An epitome of Baroque architecture, this church has been declared a World Heritage Monument. Basilica of Bom Jesus enshrines the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa. On the occasion of ‘Exposition,’ held once in a decade, St. Francis Xavier’s body is displayed for the public.
Later visit one of the largest churches in Asia; the Se Cathedral was dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria since the Portuguese led by Alfonso de Albuquerque conquered Goa on the St. Catherine’s day (November 25) in 1510. The church contains the Golden Bell used during the infamous Goa Inquisition.
Also visit the Archaeological Museum in the abandoned Convent of St. Francis of Assisi. The 8 galleries of the Archaeological Museum in Old Goa display portraits and sculptures from the prehistoric to the late mediaeval period.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: In Goa
After breakfast, Full day is at leisure to enjoy the beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: In Goa
After breakfast, Full day is at leisure to enjoy the beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: In Goa
After breakfast, Full day is at leisure to enjoy the beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Departure from Goa by flight
In time transfer to Goa airport to board flight for onward destination.
IMPORTANT:
1. Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of accommodation not becoming available at any of the above mentioned hotels we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
2. Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
Rates include the following:-
A. HOTEL
• 07 Nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis including all existing taxes.
• Single room supplement as shown separately
B. MEALS
• Accommodation based exactly as per mentioned in program i.e. on bed & breakfast:
• Supplement for All Inclusive shown separately
C. TRANSPORT
• Meeting and assistance on arrival / departure by our representative
• Transfer from airport to hotel and vice-versa, sightseeing, excursion and surface travel.
D. GUIDE
English speaking local guide as per the program in each city
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE
1. ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE – such as laundry, table drinks, telephone bills, tips to room boys, drivers, guides, personal clothing including sleeping bags etc.
2. Any Domestic Air fare (quoted separately)
3. Entrance at the places of visit as per the program.
4. Visa fee for India to be arranged and paid for directly by the clients. Check VISA rules carefully from your nearest Indian Embassy/ Mission before applying for Indian VISA.
5. Travel & Health Insurance to be arranged and paid for directly by the clients.
6. Airport taxes and fuel surcharges, which are subject to change without notice. Any meals (other than mentioned above), drinks, tips, expenses of personal nature.
7. Anything not mentioned in the “Cost Includes” column.
Payment Policy :
• 100% advance payment is required by 30 days prior to arrival
CANCELLATIONS POLICY:-
a) Any cancelation 30 days prior to arrival : NO Charge
b) Any Cancellation received between 29 to 15 days prior to arrival : 50% of package price will be charged
c) Any cancellation received within 14 days of arrival or NO SHOW – Full Retention would be charged for entire stay
d) In regard to Airfare please note any cancellation once air tickets issued till 11 days prior to arrival would attract 50% of the total airfare however there will be Full cancellation charge per person if cancelled 10 days prior to arrival of the group. This policy is subject to change by the airlines without any prior notice.
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