Western Coast Of India 15 days
- Covid-19 Safe
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
- Eco Aware
The western coast of India is located between Kerala and Gujarat and extends from the Arabian Sea to the Western Ghats. Its total length is 1400 km, width ranges from 10 km to 80 km, and the elevation ranges from 150 m to 300 m above sea level. It is characterized by sandy beaches, mud-flats, sand-dunes, alluvial tracts, estuaries, lagoons, residual hills and more. It lacks deltas as the short and swift rivers are not able to make deltas in this coast.
Day 1 Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free for personal activities.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant caves (Monday closed). Later visit CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Alibaug (100kms)
Drive to Alibaug check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Alibaug
Optional excursion to Kankeshwar Temple a fine example of Hoysala style of architecture. One has to climb 750 steps to reach the temple. Rest time free to relax & hopp on the beaches.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Alibaug - Ratnagiri (300kms)
Drive to Ratnagiri via visiting Murud-Janjira Fort located on a cliff overlooking the sea. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Ratnagiri - Goa (295kms)
Visit Thibaw Palace a three-storeyed brick & teakwood palace. Drive to Goa enroute visit Sindhudurg Fort. Arrive Goa check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Goa
Visit Old Goa Churches, Aguada Fort, Portuguese lighthouse, Mangueshi & Shanta Durga Temple & Margao town. Drive Pass charming beaches of Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar & Baga.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Goa
Day free to relax & explore the site of your interest with your driver.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Goa - Gokarna (235kms)
Drive to Gokarna enroute visit INS Chapal (K94) Warship Museum & Sadashivgad Fort in Karwar. Arrive Gokarna check in at hotel. Visit Murudeshwar Temple & Mahabaleshwar temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Gokarna - Mangalore (235kms)
Drive to Mangalore enroute visit Sri Krishna Temple, Anantheshwara Temple & Heritage Museum in Udupi. On arrival check in at hotel. Visit St. Aloysius Chapel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11 Mangalore - Kozhikode (250kms)
Drive to Kozhikode via visiting Bekal Fort, Kannur St. Angelo Fort & Thalassery Thalassery Fort. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12 Kozhikode - Cochin (190kms)
Visit Kappad Beach. Drive to Cochin enroute visit Guruvayoor Temple & Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple. Arrive Cochin check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Cochin
Visit Fort Cochin St. Frances Church, town of Vasco da Gama, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutchs Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14 Cochin - Alleppey (60kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 15 Cochin - Departure
Drive to Cochin & drop off to airport.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at airport
- 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Government taxes
- Bottled drinking water in car DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- 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
Details
Available in
English
(Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Mumbai , Maharashtra, India
Pick up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Mumbai Airport
Ends at: Cochin Airport
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
We are Eco Aware:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment -
Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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