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Day 01: Mumbai
On arrival you will be met by our representative & transferred
to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy
basis. After traditional welcome check in into hotel.
Overnight Stay in Hotel
Day 02: Mumbai
The islands forming today’s Mumbai were given to Charles II of
England in dowry in 1661. In 1845 the seven islands were merged
through the construction of Mahim causeway. In 1853, India’s
first railway line joining Thana and Bombay was inaugurated.
In 1911, the ‘Gateway of India’, a 26 m high structure, was
built in honour of King George V and Queen Mary. In close
proximity is the Taj Mahal Hotel, built by JN Tata in 1903. The
Prince of Wales Museum is a superb structure, built in Moorish
and Gothic styles. The Museum has a fine collection of Indus
Valley artefacts, priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art, Buddhist
tankha scrolls. Tibetan bronzes and over 2000 miniature
paintings. Close by is the Bombay Natural History Society,
having a wide collection of flora and fauna.
Overnight Stay in Hotel
Day 03: Mumbai - Goa
After breakfast, a small ferry will take you on the famous
Elephanta Island. This island is famous for their stone
sculptures. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage site. These
temples were built during 9th to 13th century. The Chalukyas of
Badami and the Rashtrakuta of Manyakheta were patrons of these
caves. The Trimurti or trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh is
superb structure. The temple complex is considered as the second
home of Shiva next to Kailasa.
We will fly you to Goa in the afternoon. Goa is the living
legend of Portuguese legacy. We will receive you at the Airport
and arrange your stay in a hotel of your choice. You will love
to visit beaches and pubs of Goa in the evening.
Day 04: Goa
Goa is known as "Pearl of the Orient" and often called a
"Tourist Paradise". The glorious scenic beauty and the
architectural splendours of its churches and the Portuguese old
houses have made Goa a tourist hotspot. Goa is much more than
sea, beaches and fascinating nightlife. Its spirit lies in its
rich culture, natural scenic beauty and unique history. As par
the Hindu mythology, Parshuram an incarnation of Vishnu had
created Goa.
Goa has many rivers like Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and
Talpona. Panjim is the capital of Goa. Some famous beaches are
Agonda, Cavelossim, Movor and Vanabor beach. Goa is also famous
for churches like Basilica of Bom Jesus, a World Heritage site
and Cathedral and Church of the Three Magi Kings. Goa is also
famous for the Shanta Durga Temple, the Shri Manghesi Temple,
the Mahalaxmi Temple and the Shri Ganpati Temple.
Overnight Stay in Hotel
Day 05: Goa
After breakfast, spend the time until your departure. Transfer
to Airport / Railway station |
