Day 01/ Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. Meet assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.
Day 02/ Mumbai - Goa
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Goa. Meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Goa.
Day 03/ Goa 
Morning proceed to visit the exquisite churches from the Portuguese era with their remarkable architecture and mysterious history make the city truly exhilarating. Follow this up by an afternoon and evening on the silvery sands and serene waters. Goa’s splendid coastline extends over 100 kilometres, and some of the world’s most charming beaches are located here. If time permits, Churches of astounding historical importance could squeeze in. Night stay in Goa.
Day 04/ Goa - Kochi
Morning fly to Kochi, at the south-west tip of Kerala state. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon in city sightseeing. Kochi (formerly Cochin) is the most beautiful coastal city and one of the largest ports of India. It is a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas. Here you can see the oldest church in India, congested Portuguese-built colonies, Chinese fishing nets, an ancient "white Jewish" community which has survived for 1000 years, a fabulous 16th century synagogue, a palace which contains the most beautiful murals, and many other attractions. The Fort of Cochin is the oldest European fort in India. The St Francis Church is the oldest European church in India The Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568, is the oldest in the Commonwealth. Night stay in Kochi.
Day 05/ Kochi - Allapuzha
Morning proceed for half-day tour to Gundu Island by boat through the backwaters and see remarkable coir industries on the way. In the afternoon, drive to Allapuzha, arrive and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Allapuzha.
Day 06/ Allapuzha - Kottayam - Periyar
Morning proceed for backwater cruise to Kottayam. Afternoon drive to Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Kottayam is a pretty town at the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is a commercial centre noted for its trade in rubber, spices, tea, etc. It is also the main centre of the Syrian Christians (75% of the Kerala Christians). You can thus expect several charming churches here. Night stay at the lodge.
Day 07/ Periyar 
Morning proceed for a day in the jungle, in Periyar, best approached from Kottayam (80km). The 800 sq. km wildlife sanctuary skirts the Periyar Lake at its centre. You can cruise on this lake while taking in the pleasures of this habitat. You can see tigers, deer, wild dogs, lion-tailed macaque, Malabar squirrel and sloth bears. The lake attracts all kinds of water birds. In the vicinity are lofty observation towers, and a medieval palace. Night stay in Periyar.
Day 08/ Periyar - Madurai
Proceed to Madurai, arrive and transfer to hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing of Madurai. Explore island by boat through the backwaters and see remarkable coir industries on the way. Situated on the banks of the Vaigai River, Madurai is the ancient capital of the Pandya Kings. Legend has it, that the divine nectar falling from the locks of Lord Shiva gave the town its ancient name, Madhurapuri—the land of nectar. Today, it is an important business centre. The crowning glory of Madurai is the Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple Complex, which is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, her consort Lord Sundareshwara, and her celestial brother, Lord Vishnu. The Meenakshi Temple has a thousand- pillared hall. Night stay in Madurai.
Day 09/ Madurai - Chennai - Departure
Morning proceed for half-day tour of Madurai at leisure. In the afternoon, fly to Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu, earlier known as Madras. Chennai is bestowed with a 4.5 kilometre long stretch of shore, called Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. A lighthouse here enables the visitor to see the entire city—a breathtaking sight. 40km of Chennai, it is a fascinating beach. Historically important are an old Catholic Church and a famous Durgah. Later transfer to airport for onward destination.
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